Buying review Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 1989-2001 Common Issues Engines Inspection
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2020
- Buying review of the Mercedes Benz SL from the 90's.
This car has the internal code R129 and was built between 1989 and 2001.
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Great compilation, Just a reminder the V12 or M120 engine in the early 90's through 2001 had 4 valves per cylinder = 48 valves. This engine was so rock solid that it was adopted and used in the Lengendary Pagani Zonda!
at 2.56 on the video you show a 2002 Silver Arrow. My personal favorite car ever
Beautiful
You have forgotten 280 inline six double over head cam (193bhp) this is so overlooked but for uk it a great engine as you do not need these big engibe for our crowded roads, i personally think straight six is smother than v6
The roof control box need to be kept dry, the sillica pouches are very useful.
Oil changes every 3000 is not need the whole point of full synthetic oil the long life. As for the wire harness after 1995 they mercedes replaced (the bio degradable) wiring lume with a more robust one
The striaght six engine also did not have the biodegradable wiring lumes fitted.
Main in europe where replaced under warranty due to it being a manufacturing defect.
Yes, how about the economical SL280 6L?
I love the R129. Thinking about a sl500.
Would love to own one myself, but not in a position to own it.
Same
Get a 6 cyl straight 6 2nd serire facelift from 1997/98...my pick
Which is better the straight-6 320 or the V6 320 engine?
These Mercedes were built for life.
That is true, END of story.
How about the air suspension? What to check? Which models offered it?
To be more precise: not air suspension but ADS adaptive damping system
Shiiiiiiiiit. My R129 is my de facto main car. Of course it’s my daily driver....living in La Jolla you can drop the top 9-10 months a year!
The wiring harness will fall apart and with some models (SL600) you can't buy a replacement from MB, you have to track down someone who can make one. Why I've given a pass on an SL600 from 1992 to 1996.
Love the look of these cars but you’re not selling it to me
So you recommend the sl320 as the most reliable engine?
Yes sir
I heard the straight six is prone to blowing head gaskets? I heard out of all 3 engines the v8 is the most reliable?
engine is least of your worries LOL
Which is better the straight-6 320 or the V6 320?
Local night pharmacist.. haha
Mercedes Benz the best or nothing!