jaymanek
Senior Member
Hi all,
Just wanted to get everyones opinion!
Basically, after i sell my CDI, at some point, im thinking of either going for a CLK or a 107 style SL 300.
I cant stand the idea of losing a lot of value in my investment, and thats why im thinking about an SL.
However, i went to have a look at an SL300 today. 1988, with all the usual stuff and a hardtop - At 110000 miles. It was in the hardtop when i got there - I should have asked him to remove before.
Anyway, i noted a few things with the car and was wondering if i should be weary:
1) Engine pressure goes to below 1 on idle and has just had a service. Does reach 3 when accelerating, but for a 3ltr, i wouldnt have expected the pressure to fall that much? My 123/200 1980 doesnt usually fall to 1!
2) Im pretty sure the car has had a full respray at some point. Although a very good job, you could tell by looking around doors etc.
3) Cream leather seats were not hard at all, very springy - is it usual?
4) Last couple of services not at dealer, just a garage.
5) Interior wasnt as good as i would have expected, quite worn.
6) Central locking pump ran on for a long while after locking/unlocking.
My question is, am i going to expect these sorts of issues with every SL i look at under 15K? If so, then ill rule it out.
The car was fair in price, i guess to reflect the above. But my main concern was the engine pressure.
Also, if i stick to the original idea of an early CLK, how much can i expect to lose over the next couple of years...
Thanks
Jay
Just wanted to get everyones opinion!
Basically, after i sell my CDI, at some point, im thinking of either going for a CLK or a 107 style SL 300.
I cant stand the idea of losing a lot of value in my investment, and thats why im thinking about an SL.
However, i went to have a look at an SL300 today. 1988, with all the usual stuff and a hardtop - At 110000 miles. It was in the hardtop when i got there - I should have asked him to remove before.
Anyway, i noted a few things with the car and was wondering if i should be weary:
1) Engine pressure goes to below 1 on idle and has just had a service. Does reach 3 when accelerating, but for a 3ltr, i wouldnt have expected the pressure to fall that much? My 123/200 1980 doesnt usually fall to 1!
2) Im pretty sure the car has had a full respray at some point. Although a very good job, you could tell by looking around doors etc.
3) Cream leather seats were not hard at all, very springy - is it usual?
4) Last couple of services not at dealer, just a garage.
5) Interior wasnt as good as i would have expected, quite worn.
6) Central locking pump ran on for a long while after locking/unlocking.
My question is, am i going to expect these sorts of issues with every SL i look at under 15K? If so, then ill rule it out.
The car was fair in price, i guess to reflect the above. But my main concern was the engine pressure.
Also, if i stick to the original idea of an early CLK, how much can i expect to lose over the next couple of years...
Thanks
Jay
