SL/R107: oppinions needed! looking for 560sl
03-30-2007, 03:02 PM
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oppinions needed! looking for 560sl
Would you consider a 1986 560sl in excelent condition for 10k canadian if it had 200k miles on it or would I be crazy to consider a high miler. The car is light silver with black leather interior and factory chrome wheels. The car spent most of its life in California
I want a low miler but don't have a lot to spend and am alittle impatient. Do these cars transmissions start to fail around 200k miles or could they go 300-400k miles if very well cared for? I could possibly get a new sebring or hybrid but also love these classic beauties! Any honest oppinions very appreciated! How many miles does your mercedes have on it?
Any body selling a charcol grey 560sl mint low miles and chrome wheels, or blue, black, or silver? I can't spend alot.
I want a low miler but don't have a lot to spend and am alittle impatient. Do these cars transmissions start to fail around 200k miles or could they go 300-400k miles if very well cared for? I could possibly get a new sebring or hybrid but also love these classic beauties! Any honest oppinions very appreciated! How many miles does your mercedes have on it?
Any body selling a charcol grey 560sl mint low miles and chrome wheels, or blue, black, or silver? I can't spend alot.
03-31-2007, 01:15 AM
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1985 380 SL 2001 SL 500 2007 E350 Sport 2008 T & C Ltd.
I wouldn't chance it with that kind of miles. There are too many options...try oursl.com. Got a cherry 85 w/ 100K I just put on the block if you're interested.
03-31-2007, 01:34 AM
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'87 560SL Sold, '99 SL500 For Keeps
Fharoah,
Having owned my '87 560SL for over 10 years with the mileage now at 161,000 my belief is that the way these cars are maintained dictates how long and how well they'll run. If the fluids, filters, plugs, wires, belts, etc. are changed at the intervals MB recommends, these cars will run very strongly for a very long time. That does not mean that other components won't wear or break down, as in mine, I've replaced the starter, steering box/coupler, cruise control amp, ACC control unit, springs, shocks, and suspension rubber mounts, simply due to wear/age.
IMO, the big thing to me in these cars is rust or better yet the absence of it! If you've had a mechanic go over the one you're interested in and he's done a compression/leakdown test, inspected for leaks, and gone over the body, frame and subframe for accident damage and the car comes out clean.... buy it if it's the one you really want.
To answer your specific question about the transmission, you may need to change clutch packs at 200K miles, but when mine needs that kind of work, a 'soft rebuild' meaning clutch, seals, gaskets, etc. done in the US for about $1000 and it will run for another 200K. These are very rugged cars. Good luck with getting the exact one you want!
Bob
Having owned my '87 560SL for over 10 years with the mileage now at 161,000 my belief is that the way these cars are maintained dictates how long and how well they'll run. If the fluids, filters, plugs, wires, belts, etc. are changed at the intervals MB recommends, these cars will run very strongly for a very long time. That does not mean that other components won't wear or break down, as in mine, I've replaced the starter, steering box/coupler, cruise control amp, ACC control unit, springs, shocks, and suspension rubber mounts, simply due to wear/age.
IMO, the big thing to me in these cars is rust or better yet the absence of it! If you've had a mechanic go over the one you're interested in and he's done a compression/leakdown test, inspected for leaks, and gone over the body, frame and subframe for accident damage and the car comes out clean.... buy it if it's the one you really want.
To answer your specific question about the transmission, you may need to change clutch packs at 200K miles, but when mine needs that kind of work, a 'soft rebuild' meaning clutch, seals, gaskets, etc. done in the US for about $1000 and it will run for another 200K. These are very rugged cars. Good luck with getting the exact one you want!
Bob
