GraemeB
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- SL320 / 1994 / M104
Hi All
A bit of a sad day - I need to sell my SL320 as my daughter has grown so much of late that she no longer fits in the back seat - so I need something else.
I'd appreciate any advice on what is the best way to sell it as it's probably not a simple sell, and is difficult to price.
It's a 1994 (M) SL320 in dark blue with 249,000 miles.
For those of you that have SL's you will know they have their quirks and things that don't work. That said I drive it every week.
The main elements that need attention (but someone may also decide to live with):
So my ask is this:
How do I price it and where is the best place to try and sell it? I live in Leeds.
Many thanks
Graeme
A bit of a sad day - I need to sell my SL320 as my daughter has grown so much of late that she no longer fits in the back seat - so I need something else.
I'd appreciate any advice on what is the best way to sell it as it's probably not a simple sell, and is difficult to price.
It's a 1994 (M) SL320 in dark blue with 249,000 miles.
For those of you that have SL's you will know they have their quirks and things that don't work. That said I drive it every week.
The main elements that need attention (but someone may also decide to live with):
- Reverse belts are slipping in the autobox - can reverse with a shudder on the flat or downhill but won't reverse uphill. Great in forward gears.
- Remote central locking and alarm failed many years ago - just use keys now with a Thatchem2 immobiliser.
- Sump leak.
- The hood works first time 60-70% of the time. Sometimes have to turn engine off and on again to get it to start or complete a cycle - so probably a limit switch problem somewhere.
- I changed the stereo earlier in the year - Sony unit - works great. But the battery died the following week - replaced this and fitted a battery isolator in case the stereo had drained it. I use the car a few times a week but isolate when it's going to stand for a few days so don't know if this is really an issue.
- Alloys - need refurb.
- Headlight wipers/washers not working, also pump motor for these missing.
- No bonnet insulation.
- AC does not work, assume a leak in the unit somewhere, would not recharge. So I fitted a switch to bring the high speed fans on.
- Some minor bodywork detailling needed - but not much. Was resprayed by previous owner circa 9-10 years ago and hood replaced at that time too.
- Cruise works when it wants to.
- Few nicks here and there to the trim and wear to drivers seat.
So my ask is this:
How do I price it and where is the best place to try and sell it? I live in Leeds.
Many thanks
Graeme