SL/R230: BUY R230 -OR- KEEP R129? Hmmmmm.....
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It is a bit annoying that so many people whine about quality issues on the R230.
I think it's a bit overrated. I bought an 03 SL55 and had my share of nuissance issues with it, but I had more fun in that car in one day than in any R129 in a year (I owned 3).
Not only are they better, faster and safer in every aspect, they are also better built cars. Why do I say that? Because I certainly had more major mechanical issues with the R129's. Much more dangerous than a squeeky hardtop of faulty seat memory module. Plus it is all covered by warranty, something that wasn't always the case on the old ones.
One thing to keep in mind though; because of complexity of the car, repairs could cost quite a bit more. I for one will not want to have one out of warranty.
Since you live in Greece, I believe you only have a 2 year warranty. See if you can extend that.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
I think it's a bit overrated. I bought an 03 SL55 and had my share of nuissance issues with it, but I had more fun in that car in one day than in any R129 in a year (I owned 3).
Not only are they better, faster and safer in every aspect, they are also better built cars. Why do I say that? Because I certainly had more major mechanical issues with the R129's. Much more dangerous than a squeeky hardtop of faulty seat memory module. Plus it is all covered by warranty, something that wasn't always the case on the old ones.
One thing to keep in mind though; because of complexity of the car, repairs could cost quite a bit more. I for one will not want to have one out of warranty.
Since you live in Greece, I believe you only have a 2 year warranty. See if you can extend that.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
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Originally Posted by RENNtech-er
...I have been in the 2004 SL600 for only one week...It is of course also much more expensive, even on the used market where I bought.
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Originally Posted by RedMongoosE
lol, c'mon joe, he will still have an SL.
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thanks mark!! - as long as i can afford it, an SL will always be in my garage - either 129 or 230 or....
George
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
One thing to keep in mind though; because of complexity of the car, repairs could cost quite a bit more. I for one will not want to have one out of warranty.
Since you live in Greece, I believe you only have a 2 year warranty. See if you can extend that.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
Since you live in Greece, I believe you only have a 2 year warranty. See if you can extend that.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
Anyhow - first things first - have to sell the R129 first...... But the damn phone is not ringin'.....
George
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Last edited by detailas; Apr 17, 2006 at 10:38 AM.
