Comments for SL Market http://slmarket.com/news SL Mercedes-Benz, SL550, 190SL, Gullwings, Roadsters, SLK, SLC, Mercedes cars, auto advice, Mercedes-Benz articles and much more! Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:45:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Rich Cordero http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-2/#comment-236 Rich Cordero Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:45:34 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-236 I have a 380sl Is there ways to bring to a higher performance level, not to mistreat it but rather bring out it's best performance. am i limited to just spark plugs or ? I have a 380sl Is there ways to bring to a higher performance level, not to mistreat it but rather bring out it’s best performance. am i limited to just spark plugs or ?

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by John Olson http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-2/#comment-226 John Olson Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:30:21 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-226 Dave, while the 1986 300SL is a "grey market"model in the USA (meaning they were not made available for sale via US M-B dealers), they share 98% of their parts with models that were sold by US and Canadian dealers (though dealers don't always admit it). There were no notable problems with this model and a lot of good to be said about all Mercedes-Benz six cylinder engines. Concern yourself most with learning its history -- its private importation Customs Release papers should accompany it's title to prove it is here legally. Most are... but you want to me sure, just as want to be sure it has not been sitting in the snow for ten winters getting rusty. Frankly, I prefer the 300SL six to the 380SL V8. The 300 six gets better MPG and oddly has more HP. Dave, while the 1986 300SL is a “grey market”model in the USA (meaning they were not made available for sale via US M-B dealers), they share 98% of their parts with models that were sold by US and Canadian dealers (though dealers don’t always admit it). There were no notable problems with this model and a lot of good to be said about all Mercedes-Benz six cylinder engines. Concern yourself most with learning its history — its private importation Customs Release papers should accompany it’s title to prove it is here legally. Most are… but you want to me sure, just as want to be sure it has not been sitting in the snow for ten winters getting rusty. Frankly, I prefer the 300SL six to the 380SL V8. The 300 six gets better MPG and oddly has more HP.

]]> Comment on QA: 1985 380SL Valuation Trends by John Olson http://slmarket.com/news/2009/06/1985-380sl/comment-page-1/#comment-225 John Olson Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:12 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/?p=82#comment-225 "Collectible zone?" In a way, yes. Not the "zone" of vintage enshrinement for great engineering or of baby-boomers reliving their youth.... too new for that. Even 1970s SLs are "just" now being taken seriously as collector cars. Collectors also have an obsession with big block, in-you-face flagships. All that said, the low production will help its values -- the SL 320 has already plateau'ed price wise. Good ones are already permanent assets so to speak. As the next decade passes, attrition of the "consumed" examples willl further enhance demand for the best survivors. They are a very intelligent personal cars... very strong in a bad accident, surprisingly economical gas-wise (well over 20 mpg on the road). Attractive, comfortable, roomy highway cruisers... and fast enough to get all the tickets you'll ever want. Less expensive than V8s to service. With potentially zero depreciate --- a hard package to beat. “Collectible zone?” In a way, yes. Not the “zone” of vintage enshrinement for great engineering or of baby-boomers reliving their youth…. too new for that. Even 1970s SLs are “just” now being taken seriously as collector cars. Collectors also have an obsession with big block, in-you-face flagships. All that said, the low production will help its values — the SL 320 has already plateau’ed price wise. Good ones are already permanent assets so to speak. As the next decade passes, attrition of the “consumed” examples willl further enhance demand for the best survivors. They are a very intelligent personal cars… very strong in a bad accident, surprisingly economical gas-wise (well over 20 mpg on the road). Attractive, comfortable, roomy highway cruisers… and fast enough to get all the tickets you’ll ever want. Less expensive than V8s to service. With potentially zero depreciate — a hard package to beat.

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by dave http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-2/#comment-224 dave Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:57:04 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-224 I have the chance to purchase an 1986 300sl in great condition. Are there any parts for it I would have difficulty finding in the U.S.A.? What is you opinion on this car compared to a 380sl? Thanks I have the chance to purchase an 1986 300sl in great condition. Are there any parts for it I would have difficulty finding in the U.S.A.?

What is you opinion on this car compared to a 380sl?
Thanks

]]> Comment on QA: 1985 380SL Valuation Trends by Don Paterson http://slmarket.com/news/2009/06/1985-380sl/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Don Paterson Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:21:18 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/?p=82#comment-222 Is the 1994/5 E320 convertible entering into a collectible zone ? I understand that only 4,000 were built . There are few cars in the 1990's that are worth collecting . Don Paterson Is the 1994/5 E320 convertible entering into a collectible zone ? I understand that only 4,000 were built . There are few cars in the 1990’s that are worth collecting .

Don Paterson

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Robert http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-2/#comment-221 Robert Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:22:19 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-221 I'm a new subscriber and just got my first issue of SL Market Letter. It's great. I was wondering if you ever cover the E320 Cab's. I am trying to decide between one of those and a pagoda. Any thoughts? Thank you. I’m a new subscriber and just got my first issue of SL Market Letter. It’s great. I was wondering if you ever cover the E320 Cab’s. I am trying to decide between one of those and a pagoda. Any thoughts?

Thank you.

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Don Paterson http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-2/#comment-220 Don Paterson Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:05:18 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-220 I am in Florida for 4-5 months each year and am looking for a very good second car . My ideal would be a 1971 280SL but they have run away on the upside . I consider the 1994/5 E320 convertible as a good choice . What is the collecability of this model as I would pay up a bit to get a very good one > I am in Florida for 4-5 months each year and am looking for a very good second car .
My ideal would be a 1971 280SL but they have run away on the upside .
I consider the 1994/5 E320 convertible as a good choice . What is the collecability of this model as I would pay up a bit to get a very good one >

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Don Paterson http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Don Paterson Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:05:02 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-218 I am in Florida for 4-5 months each year and am looking for a very good second car . My ideal would be a 1971 280SL but they have run away on the upside . I consider the 1994/5 E320 convertible as a good choice . What is the collecability of this model as I would pay up a bit to get a very good one > I am in Florida for 4-5 months each year and am looking for a very good second car .
My ideal would be a 1971 280SL but they have run away on the upside .
I consider the 1994/5 E320 convertible as a good choice . What is the collecability of this model as I would pay up a bit to get a very good one >

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Alan Stewart http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Alan Stewart Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:42:42 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-214 Dear Sir, I have a 1968 280SL. I wish to replace the springs and have been trying to find the " best " solution. I see you produce sport and also progressive springs. It has been suggested on the SL.org website you recomend sport on the front and progressive on the back. Is this the case? Also the spacers ( rubber I assume ) seem to come in different sizes - people seem to experiment with different sizes - I could do this, however I feel with your experience you must know the definitive answer? I look forward to receiving your reply and dult ordering the appropriate springs. Regards, Alan. Dear Sir,

I have a 1968 280SL.
I wish to replace the springs and have been trying to find the ” best ” solution.
I see you produce sport and also progressive springs.
It has been suggested on the SL.org website you recomend sport on the front and progressive on the back.
Is this the case?
Also the spacers ( rubber I assume ) seem to come in different sizes – people seem to experiment with different sizes – I could do this, however I feel with your experience you must know the definitive answer?
I look forward to receiving your reply and dult ordering the appropriate springs.
Regards,
Alan.

]]> Comment on Have a Mercedes question for SL Market? by Doug http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Doug Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:04:02 +0000 http://slmarket.com/news/have-a-mercedes-question-for-sl-market/#comment-200 I am trying to buy a non running 1978 450sl. Bad paint, bad softop, interior torn and full of cat hair (owner's cat slept on and in the car), car has been outside with soft top on for at least 4 years, fuel leaks on ground when you put any in, 110,850 miles, non-stock chrome wire wheels (yuck!). All running gears and parts appear to be intact. I want to pay about $1000 but I don't want to offend this lady. She has owned the car about ten years, can't afford the repairs, and will not garage it. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Doug I am trying to buy a non running 1978 450sl. Bad paint, bad softop, interior torn and full of cat hair (owner’s cat slept on and in the car), car has been outside with soft top on for at least 4 years, fuel leaks on ground when you put any in, 110,850 miles, non-stock chrome wire wheels (yuck!). All running gears and parts appear to be intact. I want to pay about $1000 but I don’t want to offend this lady. She has owned the car about ten years, can’t afford the repairs, and will not garage it. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

Doug

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