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R or W?? Thread Tools. I see the chassis code for these cars referred to both as a W and as an R Which one is correct for this car?? A few goodies on the car itself -- Brilliant Emerald metallic, parchment interior, 57K miles, never hit or damaged except for a spot of "curb rash" on one part of the bottom of the front bumper , an all original car. Stitching on the original black soft top isn't even discolored

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Hey guys, I've been driving an 03 Volvo S60 base with the 5-speed for a couple of years now at around 35, miles a year and it's getting far enough along in its life that I'm starting to lose a little trust. I'm also just getting a bit bored. I drive across the Causeway to New Orleans every day for school so 50 miles of my 85 mile commute is 65mph and straight as an arrow, so the comfort of the Volvo has been appreciated and I'm not sure I could endure much worse. My first car was a 95 E Diesel with over k miles and it was still amazingly solid, so I have a bit of a soft spot for that era of Mercedes. A manual is a must for me, a convertible is nice for a couple months, and I imagine it'll be quite comfy. So what do I need to look out for?

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I love my C M, but am considering a new project, a classic SL. Mercedes experience has taught me the value of starting my research up to a year or so before my purchase, then finding the right car and then gradually making it really solid. So may I ask what do you all consider the best year s for the SL, and more importantly why? I know from my experiences that the M engine is fairly bulletproof double TT hose not withstanding; mine is now replaced with metal one and that the I would welcome all of your thoughts and experiences, as my car will be purchased in either North America or UK and then likely shipped to a far more remote country where reliable MB servicing is rare.

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These are the original owner's manuals in PDF format. They should be the same as the physical manual. More technical manuals. This course was released to the public by Mercedes-Benz USA around the year including downloading the full training course. Unfortunately, the website is no longer active; but you can view what it did look like by clicking here. If you'd like to download the full training course, I've made a copy here right click that link and pick "Save link as These are links which have answers to frequently asked questions.

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My first car was a 95 E Diesel with over k miles and it was still amazingly solid, so I have a bit of a soft spot for that era of Mercedes. New to R - could do with a hand! There are potential issues around the auto box : The 5 speed auto-box, is smoother and more economical than the standard 4 speed auto, but does require fluid and filter changes to have been done. I also done the test for CO2. Follow Forum Create Thread. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Site by Rise. P R horn location? Despite going very slowly it turned out to be enough to catch the trailing edge of my front bumper. Filters Show: Loading…. So easy to tell if aircon is shot. T R sl owner The R was very nostalgic but find a good one! You may not reject these. We just bought the car a couple of weeks ago after talking to the previous owner and the local M-B dealer who has all the records on it.

Mercedes brought the SL bang up to date in , with sharp Bruno Sacco styling and a technology overload. Built over 12 years with straight-six, V6, V8 and V12 engine options ranging from 2. The car was based on a shortened W platform, which provided multi-link rear suspension and optional electronic adaptive damping.

Login Digital Edition Subscribe. Have fun hunting. The air screen sits behind a cover at the back of the boot and is often missing as owners don't use them and put them on ebay. From what I recall in my research might have even been someone here mentioned the manual was somehow a worse option than the auto. I'd avoid the 95 to 97 cars as they had wiring loom problems as Mercedes were trying out a bio degradable wiring which has caused nightmares on the older cars. The following errors occurred with your submission. I'm also just getting a bit bored. They are tremendous cars to drive, especially on the windy Peak District roads around here. Jan 28, by curro May consider a nice SL, or SL. Remember Me? Mar 27, by alroumi. Search titles only. If you avoid the limited-run stuff like V12 AMG models, they are near indestructible. R top seals and fluid refresh scarroll Feb 7,