sl r129 anyone taken the risk on a 3/4k car
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rubystone said:
Find a good indie to reduce those bills. I v nearly picked up a 65k mile ex Jersey 1991 500 SL the other week for just over £3k, and for a little more I had the choice of 2 other cars. These really are way cheaper than they should be and there are clearly a lot for sale out there.
That does sound a bargain. Having watched these a fair bit, it seems the cheapest way to buy is via Ebay auction, unless of course you find one at a physical auction somewhere!Many vendors ask silly money for ropey cars.
You do need to be careful especially with cars in the 3-4k bracket. A few "minor issues" can quickly end up costing a few k and then you're into a different market where a better car might have been a more sensible buy. Fully agree on some dealers offering ropey cars priced above market value, I'm sure some have no idea what a half decent car looks like.
truck71 said:
You do need to be careful especially with cars in the 3-4k bracket. A few "minor issues" can quickly end up costing a few k and then you're into a different market where a better car might have been a more sensible buy. Fully agree on some dealers offering ropey cars priced above market value, I'm sure some have no idea what a half decent car looks like.
Totally agree. I'd not buy one with any rot on it though...v expensive to sort. The Jersey car was fine though, it's just that I don't have any more space...had it have been a facelift, I'd have found room though 
Regarding the roof removal, I used to get wife to help me with the one on our 107, she gave up while she was pregnant (most of the last 5 years - we have 3 kids). So I've had to bother the neighbours for assistance which isn't ideal. She's not keen to resume helping, so I've been thinking about this. My garage is integral and has a plastered ceiling so I'm nervous about trying to attach a hoist to it.
There is this thing called a shuttle, Mercedes used to sell. I don't think you can get them new any more and when they come up on ebay I suspect they are popular.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1207...
What do you know... I google to find pictures of it and who's should appear but a known merc fan and ph'er who has a 129.
Anyway... I keep meaning to have a look out for an engine crane which I am sure I could use to do the same job. A hardtop cradle came with my car - I just need the lifting gear.
I was interested to hear you went to Gatwick Mercedes, they are my closest dealer but I've not visited them since they moved to the new site. I generally use MB specialist INAutos who are closer to me, charge less and probably see/restore more of the cars of a similar age to mine than MB do these days. They had several R129s in yesterday when I picked up my 124, including a nice designo mystic blue SL Edition left hooker on French plates.
There is this thing called a shuttle, Mercedes used to sell. I don't think you can get them new any more and when they come up on ebay I suspect they are popular.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1207...
What do you know... I google to find pictures of it and who's should appear but a known merc fan and ph'er who has a 129.
Anyway... I keep meaning to have a look out for an engine crane which I am sure I could use to do the same job. A hardtop cradle came with my car - I just need the lifting gear.
I was interested to hear you went to Gatwick Mercedes, they are my closest dealer but I've not visited them since they moved to the new site. I generally use MB specialist INAutos who are closer to me, charge less and probably see/restore more of the cars of a similar age to mine than MB do these days. They had several R129s in yesterday when I picked up my 124, including a nice designo mystic blue SL Edition left hooker on French plates.
I've also used INAutos and been happy with them. MB Gatwick matched their labour rate and they're easier to get to, though I agree they probably don't see anywhere near as many older cars as INAutos do. I do still have more work that needs doing, so will be taking it to them once I've got organised.
chuenmanc said:
I've also used INAutos and been happy with them. MB Gatwick matched their labour rate and they're easier to get to, though I agree they probably don't see anywhere near as many older cars as INAutos do. I do still have more work that needs doing, so will be taking it to them once I've got organised.
My SL is in there at the momment having some work done...
)nav p said:
rubystone said:
nav p said:
i would buy it from you...
pm me
what's it worth? I want minimal hassle too pm me
i collect in my van
r129sl said:
Last one to go on Ebay went for £560: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=134...
then how much...nav p said:
r129sl said:
Last one to go on Ebay went for £560: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=134...
then how much...
Rocksteadyeddie said:
nav p said:
r129sl said:
Last one to go on Ebay went for £560: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=134...
then how much...Nice to meet you too Cheunmanc...get it fixed i'd say
Gotta say the Guys an IN Autos sorted my ADS problem on my 129,it had been to a main dealer and another specialist who could not fix or diagnose,so Thanks to Pedro,Dan and Andy
They have got me as a customer going forward...
nav p said:
Rocksteadyeddie said:
nav p said:
r129sl said:
Last one to go on Ebay went for £560: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=134...
then how much...Nice to meet you too Cheunmanc...get it fixed i'd say
Gotta say the Guys an IN Autos sorted my ADS problem on my 129,it had been to a main dealer and another specialist who could not fix or diagnose,so Thanks to Pedro,Dan and Andy
They have got me as a customer going forward...
r129sl said:
nav p said:
Rocksteadyeddie said:
nav p said:
r129sl said:
Last one to go on Ebay went for £560: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=134...
then how much...Nice to meet you too Cheunmanc...get it fixed i'd say
Gotta say the Guys an IN Autos sorted my ADS problem on my 129,it had been to a main dealer and another specialist who could not fix or diagnose,so Thanks to Pedro,Dan and Andy
They have got me as a customer going forward...
Any news on this?
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