Quote:
Originally Posted by tivoliman
The current owner told me why she's selling it
1) with rear wheel drive, it slips in the snow
2) If she parks on a hill, the door can be heavy to open 'up hill'
|
1 ) The car should at minimum have ASR ( acceleration slip regulation ) that pulls the throttle down and eventually ( I think ) applies the slipping rear wheel brake. It might have ESP ( Electronic stability P ? ) that can apply brakes on all corners to stabilize the car in a corner.
2 ) Unless she just moved to her current location, this would have been a known factor all along.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tivoliman
Otherwise she would still be driving it. She has a new 2016 C class with 4matic.
|
I wonder why she didn't trade it in / dealer didn't want it.
Be sure to take the car to a shop / dealer for an inspection. Sometimes sellers hide faults, other times they truly don't know. Regardless, condition determines price.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tivoliman
The suggestions to consider
A) the ease of getting in and out.
|
The cars have memory seat / tilt wheel so you could have one of the three buttons programmed for a easy exit.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tivoliman
B) functionality of the roof
|
That is certainly a way to reduce purchase price if it does not work. All of these cars came with a hard top so if it is missing ask for $14,000 off. (According to these threads anyway.)
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/374592-metal-top-1995-sl500-sale.html
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/sl-forum/375505-95-sl500-metal-top-reduced-price.html
Quote:
Originally Posted by tivoliman
C) my 'good car' or as I refer to it as "The Spare" is the '86 560SL  My wife does have a more reliable, family friendly car (which is not a Mercedes)
D) Condition and miles of the SL500 is yet to be determined.
I will post pictures when I see the car Monday.
Thanks |