SL/R107: friend is considering buying a 85 SL380
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Sacramento
2003 E55 AMG
friend is considering buying a 85 SL380
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/2023110556.html
gonna go take a look at it this week. the SL/SLC-Class forums look a little bare ... hope thats just because there just aren't that many of these gems left :-)
Anyways just seeing if there's anything I ought to look out for on these models. If it drives well we'll take it to a dealer and do a PSI - but I figure hell, get some tidbits or tips from ya guys and it'll help give me some leverage with the salesman.
Thanks!!
gonna go take a look at it this week. the SL/SLC-Class forums look a little bare ... hope thats just because there just aren't that many of these gems left :-)
Anyways just seeing if there's anything I ought to look out for on these models. If it drives well we'll take it to a dealer and do a PSI - but I figure hell, get some tidbits or tips from ya guys and it'll help give me some leverage with the salesman.
Thanks!!
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Southern Illinois
82 380SL 96 SL500
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/2023110556.html
gonna go take a look at it this week. the SL/SLC-Class forums look a little bare ... hope thats just because there just aren't that many of these gems left :-)
Anyways just seeing if there's anything I ought to look out for on these models. If it drives well we'll take it to a dealer and do a PSI - but I figure hell, get some tidbits or tips from ya guys and it'll help give me some leverage with the salesman.
Thanks!!
gonna go take a look at it this week. the SL/SLC-Class forums look a little bare ... hope thats just because there just aren't that many of these gems left :-)
Anyways just seeing if there's anything I ought to look out for on these models. If it drives well we'll take it to a dealer and do a PSI - but I figure hell, get some tidbits or tips from ya guys and it'll help give me some leverage with the salesman.
Thanks!!
I recommend you check for rust and rust, then check again for rust.
Also during your inspection, be sure to have the subframe mounts inspected.
Although considered the ugly stepchild of SLs, there's something to be said for 20+ MPG and the use of regular gas.
