They also have a number of issues related to the electronic engine controls, especially the various sensors that provide input to the engine control unit. These can be very hard to diagnose and fix. They usually show up as rough idle or stalling when warmed up. It is not clear if they are age- or mileage-related.

But when they are running right, they are a joy to drive.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe