Thinking of getting a SL...

[rexemper]

Had mine for nearly year now 350,2007 love it first merc I've had. No major issues ,had the command unit changed,to more updated pioneer unit,get a good indie merc garage and you won't go far wrong mate

That's interesting - what does the Pioneer unit give you and what sort of cost does it run to?

I was just wondering if you could update the system to add things like DAB etc.

Cheers

 

[television]

Got it, thanks.

And the previous engine (M112?) was fitted till '04?? No real issues with that unit?

This all seems like a fine balancing act!

No, the 112 was fitted up to 29/05/06 and it had 4 grill slats.

The 112 is a very good engine as Lost kiwi has said, but the performance no where near as good as the 272

The 112 0 to 60 is 7.2 sec, fuel combined 24.1 mpg
The 272 0 to 60 is 6.6 sec, fuel combined 24.7 mpg

 

[Painter16]

That's interesting - what does the Pioneer unit give you and what sort of cost does it run to?

I was just wondering if you could update the system to add things like DAB etc.

Cheers

I paid £1500 fitted for mine, by local firm,did a great job looks factory fitted,it does every think you need ,sat nav, phone,dab ,cd Sd card ,memory sticks.tv,DVDs vioce control,anythink you want really,I also sold my command unit to one of the members on here for a good price ,only orther mod I want to do next year is the one you can take roof up and down with ya merc key from a distance

 

[rexemper]

Ah ok.

So this is an example of a 112?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=14000&radius=50&sort=price-desc&page=2

And this is an example of a 272?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=16000&sort=price-desc&radius=50&page=2

 

[LostKiwi]

Ah ok.

So this is an example of a 112?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=14000&radius=50&sort=price-desc&page=2

No thats a 500 so is a V8

And this is an example of a 272?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=16000&sort=price-desc&radius=50&page=2

Yes thats an M272

 

[rexemper]

No thats a 500 so is a V8



Yes thats an M272

You're right - I was referring to the grill/slats as a way of differentiating them.

How about this as an example of a 112?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=Used&radius=50&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&page=8

 

[LostKiwi]

You're right - I was referring to the grill/slats as a way of differentiating them.

How about this as an example of a 112?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=Used&radius=50&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&page=8

Yes thats an M112.
The top cover for the engines are different and the M172 has the oil filter poking up right side of the engine pics (looking from the front).

 

[drmw]

another "easy to miss until you get it home" is the folding windbreak attached to the rollbar - the first in your link has it missing - it's there on the second car

 

[rexemper]

another "easy to miss until you get it home" is the folding windbreak attached to the rollbar - the first in your link has it missing - it's there on the second car

Thanks. It's amazing what you can see if you know what you're looking for!

 

[television]

Ah ok.

So this is an example of a 112?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=14000&radius=50&sort=price-desc&page=2

And this is an example of a 272?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ice-to=16000&sort=price-desc&radius=50&page=2

They both have the 112 engine, you can see by the 4 slat grill.

 

[LostKiwi]

They both have the 112 engine, you can see by the 4 slat grill.

Sorry Malcolm. the top is a V8 and the second is an m272 (its 2007 and 3 slats).

 

[television]

This one has the 272
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rly New&onesearchad=New&model=SL CLASS&page=9

 

[television]

Sorry Malcolm. the top is a V8 and the second is an m272 (its 2007 and 3 slats).

Yes I was wrong,, my eyes are not good today

 

[SL63 Mark]

Thanks. It's amazing what you can see if you know what you're looking for!

Often unscrupulous dealers/owners keep the wind deflector and sell it separately as they fetch a couple of hundred quid on eBay. So something to watch out for.

 

[flowrider]

No thats a 500 so is a V8 .......

and an expensive one too!

 

[rexemper]

Just out of interest - what do you guys think of this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rly New&onesearchad=New&model=SL CLASS&page=2

And this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=New&radius=100&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&page=3

Just trying to sense of how you'd view it with your experience and perspective so I can learn more.

Thanks

 

[Dave779]

I got my SL350 2 years ago with 28k miles and 2003 in mint condition with no problems at all, they are out there and as stated condition is key. I had mine remapped for £290 and changed back box, sounds lovely and very close to v8 performance IMHO. Good look and welcome and malcolm is king on any problems (television).

 

[Chrishazle]

This came up on PCGB forum (??!!) a couple of days ago, might be worht a look :

"Our lovely SL is up for sale at a very reasonable price as i want her gone asap
2004 facelift with fsh,,,only just over 4 half k miles in under three years of tenure,,,,just turned 56k miles,,,
next mot 7/17,,,an A service under 1000k miles along with three new tyres at the same time,,,
brilliant silver metallic,,,,,cubed ali interior,,,,,immaculate,,,panoramic varioram glass roof,,,,all usual SL extras ,,
pro-fitted bluetooth,,,command,,6 cd changer etc,etc,,faultless in our ownership,,,,,
priced to sell at £8650 but a bit cheaper should a forum/club member want her,,,,,
any inspection welcome,,full merc history except last A service,,,merc bills,,booklets and wallet even og first aid kit and factory oil both unused,,,,stunning condition,,
pics in auto trader advert,,,cant seem to get pics onto post,,,,,
cheers jasonp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201610108614175?make=MERCEDES-BENZ&postcode=tn263qd&price-from=8000&model=SL%20CLASS&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=9000&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2"

Don't know the seller personally.

 

[television]

Just out of interest - what do you guys think of this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rly New&onesearchad=New&model=SL CLASS&page=2

And this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=New&radius=100&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&page=3

Just trying to sense of how you'd view it with your experience and perspective so I can learn more.

Thanks

They look OK but nothing special, the drivers seat is well worn on the first one

 

[SL63 Mark]

Just out of interest - what do you guys think of this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rly New&onesearchad=New&model=SL CLASS&page=2

And this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=New&radius=100&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&page=3

Just trying to sense of how you'd view it with your experience and perspective so I can learn more.

Thanks

The second one looks OK, I like the interior colour, don't like the fact the car was photographed wet, car appears to have parktronic, and 18" AMG alloys but not a lot else. SH looks sketchy, don't expect much.