2008 SL63

[Hotspur]

2008 SL63 with 60K miles - thoughts on a potential purchase - pros - cons - things to watch for...i dont mind costs of upkeep but don't want something that is ofcourse cursed by design and forever requires attention... any experience / views

 

[sl500amgsport]

2008 SL63 with 60K miles - thoughts on a potential purchase - pros - cons - things to watch for...i dont mind costs of upkeep but don't want something that is ofcourse cursed by design and forever requires attention... any experience / views

At the end of the day it is an R230 with ABC suspension so will require constant attention, buy an R231 if you want a trouble free modern SL.

Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

 

[sausage]

Lots and lots and lots of buying advice on SL R230. Probably best that you search rather than asking someone to retype out everything that has already been said many times.

Leaking roofs. Check seals. Check all switches work. Check condition. Check MOT history and SH match. It is a Mercedes, it will be better than most cars. Gearbox oil done at 5 years/70k miles.

It is an SL, it is complex and will require more ££ to look after than a C Class.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Sounds nice - get it bought

 

[Timeandleisure]

Lovely cars and as above... I would just check the rubber/foam block in the boot under the liner for dampness and around roof seals and wheel arches for rust. You can use this to reduce asking costs, because it will be worth it!

 

[sl500amgsport]

If you search the forum you will probably run a mile (I did and quickly moved on to R231 which has run trouble free for 4 years)....

Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

 

[Hotspur]

This is the car I am looking at - any comments / thoughts / views / advice welcome:

Used in Alfreton, Derbyshire | Oakdene Collection

POA, - miles - , - Colour - Call us on 01623980000

www.oakdenecollection.co.uk

 

[Dean Fletcher]

This is the car I am looking at - any comments / thoughts / views / advice welcome:

Used in Alfreton, Derbyshire | Oakdene Collection

POA, - miles - , - Colour - Call us on 01623980000

www.oakdenecollection.co.uk

What a great looking car. A little early mid life crisis at my age.

 

[SL63 Mark]

This is the car I am looking at - any comments / thoughts / views / advice welcome:

Used in Alfreton, Derbyshire | Oakdene Collection

POA, - miles - , - Colour - Call us on 01623980000

www.oakdenecollection.co.uk

That is a lot of money - you are almost in 231 territory. I would be looking mid £20,000s tops for one of those.

 

[sl500amgsport]

4 years newer same money...

Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2012 edition) for sale in Tiptree - CarGurus.co.uk

Save £3,384 on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class near you. Search pre-owned 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings to find the best Tiptree deals. We analyse hundreds of thousands of used cars daily.

www.cargurus.co.uk

Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

 

[Dean Fletcher]

4 years newer same money...

Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2012 edition) for sale in Tiptree - CarGurus.co.uk

Save £3,384 on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class near you. Search pre-owned 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings to find the best Tiptree deals. We analyse hundreds of thousands of used cars daily.

www.cargurus.co.uk

Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

Now that's a nice looking motor

 

[V6Matty]

At that age you might just be in headbolt issue territory, find the engine number out and see if it’s in the affected range, you may just be outside it

 

[Conor]

At that age you might just be in headbolt issue territory, find the engine number out and see if it’s in the affected range, you may just be outside it

To get the engine number, visit OpieOils.co.uk and they should provide it once you input the reg.. very useful.

 

[Cipollini]

At that age you might just be in headbolt issue territory, find the engine number out and see if it’s in the affected range, you may just be outside it

Not sure if it´s true or not, but my friend from MB dealer said that only about 3-5% of affected 63AMGs were really affected with headbolt issue and it´s more likely your car will suffer another issue than headbolts after this mileage.

 

[V6Matty]

Not sure if it´s true or not, but my friend from MB dealer said that only about 3-5% of affected 63AMGs were really affected with headbolt issue and it´s more likely your car will suffer another issue than headbolts after this mileage.

The rate was likely higher than that but in reality possibly unknown.
The point I was making was that the OP should check to see if his was in the affected range, it may not fail but is a known week point and should be monitored

 

[Cipollini]

I agree with you that the rate should be higher, but who knows... Happy owners are much less likely to write on forums than owner with headbolt issue.

If OP will get a car in affected range there are only 2 options. Replace the headbolts or just drive and enjoy the car (like me )