SL350 2003

[redmilly]

Good afternoon I hope you can help. Just put a deposit down on a 2003 SL350 on the understanding that it is a 3.7 ltr engine. Now i've got home Im not so sure, I did clarify with the salesman that it was a 3.7 but now im just not sure.

So my question is what year did they start putting 3.7 engines into the SL.

Thank you.

 

[John Laidlaw]

In 2003 it should have the M112 engine/3.7
Can he give you the VIN number?

 

[LostKiwi]

Engines
Model Years Type/code Power@rpm Torque@rpm
SL 350 2003–2006 3,724 cubic centimetres (227.3 cu in) V6 (M112) 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@5700 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @3000-4500
SL 500 2003–2006 4,966 cubic centimetres (303.0 cu in) V8 (M113) 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp)@5600 460 N·m (340 lb·ft) @2700-4250
SL 55 AMG 2003–2006 5,439 cubic centimetres (331.9 cu in) V8 supercharged (M113) 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@6100 700 N·m (520 lb·ft) @2650-4500
SL 600 2003–2006 5,513 cubic centimetres (336.4 cu in) V12 BiTurbo (M275) 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@5000 800 N·m (590 lb·ft) @1800-3600
SL 65 AMG 2004-2006 5,980 cubic centimetres (365 cu in) V12 BiTurbo (M275 AMG) 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp)@4800-5100 1,000 N·m (740 lb·ft) @2000-4000

 

[redmilly]

A big thank you to both of you, you've made an old man happier... Just cant wait to pick it up.. The Boxster is getting a bit cramped or am I getting bigger Im not sure. Anyway Lostkiwi Winter is coming!!!!!

 

[John Laidlaw]

A big thank you to both of you, you've made an old man happier... Just cant wait to pick it up.. The Boxster is getting a bit cramped or am I getting bigger Im not sure. Anyway Lostkiwi Winter is coming!!!!!

Great cars the 230, you'll love it! Enjoy it and pictures please when you get it...

 

[LostKiwi]

Winter is coming... I've refitted the hard top to the 129!
As said by John the R230 is lovely. We have one as well as the r129 but I have to say of the two I prefer the 129 to drive - just feels more 'special' somehow....
Having chosen a 350 you've also dodged ABC most likely which should keep running costs lower.

 

[redmilly]

thank you

 

[gramey]

Winter is coming... I've refitted the hard top to the 129!
As said by John the R230 is lovely. We have one as well as the r129 but I have to say of the two I prefer the 129 to drive - just feels more 'special' somehow....
Having chosen a 350 you've also dodged ABC most likely which should keep running costs lower.

I've never driven an R230 so I don't know what I'm missing, I was thinking of changing my R129 (320) for an E46 M3 but for the 10% of the time I feel the urge for a manual the SL has the M3 beat on looks hands down IMHO. So despite sinking a small fortune into my car, actually a large fortune for me, I'm now considering a 1998 face-lift SL500. I could actually get an R230 SL500 for somewhat less than the £9000 being asked for the car in question but which is the better car?

 

[Triarii]

R230. But I'm biased as we have a 2003 SL350. Looks great from any angle. Our local Indy can fix anything and although its not a V8 it sounds great under load.