To be honest, I have always like SLs but I bought this because it was a steal off my boss. 2002, 75k miles lots of history.You loved it, you bought it. Celebrate wildly. Post pics, tell us what you know about the car, how many owners? How many miles? What's the service history like? Tell us why you chose that model and that car.
Make sure the transmission fluid was changed at 40,000 miles. If not, change it.
Enjoy.
All good reasons. Knowing something about the car is a powerful incentive to buy. In my case it was sheer enthusiasm - I think these cars are beautiful.To be honest, I have always like SLs but I bought this because it was a steal off my boss. 2002, 75k miles lots of history.
My thoughts..........I have just purchased a 2002 SL500. Apart from the ABC suspension is there anything else I should be concerned about and are there any preventive measures I can take?
Thanks
At that age it doesn't have hold.SBC - not much you can check on this other than that the brakes work, also check that the hold function is working.
You are of course correct, I did a cut and paste from another post of mine and missed that bit. I think the hold function came in mid 2003.At that age it doesn't have hold.
Also check crankshaft pulley. If it wobbles while engines running replace it. The rubber bonding between the inner and outer parts delaminates.
I tried it in ours (Malcolm's). Not thereYou are of course correct, I did a cut and paste from another post of mine and missed that bit. I think the hold function came in mid 2003.
SBC Hold Peter - similar to the long press hold on latter day Mercedes- when you brake to a halt give another long push and the SBC H lights up, you can take your foot off the brake then at traffic lights for instance, press the gas when you’re ready to go and off you do go....genius (when it works)What's this hold function??
SBC Hold Peter - similar to the long press hold on latter day Mercedes- when you brake to a halt give another long push and the SBC H lights up, you can take your foot off the brake then at traffic lights for instance, press the gas when you’re ready to go and off you do go....genius (when it works)
Worth a try, mine worked sometimes mostly not- it would flash SBC H unavailable consult manual....consult manual told you to consult workshop!Thanks for that John, gosh I never knew that. I'll try it out tomorrow on the 500
One of my favourite features, hill starts are a thing of the past!SBC Hold Peter - similar to the long press hold on latter day Mercedes- when you brake to a halt give another long push and the SBC H lights up, you can take your foot off the brake then at traffic lights for instance, press the gas when you’re ready to go and off you do go....genius (when it works)
There is also SBC STOP function.What's this hold function??