Sl55amg

[edgun]

Thinking of buying one of the above,although it's going to be a 03 or 04.any pointers on price and any issues I should look for?already seen that the pump for the roof and central locking is suspect, thanks in advance.

[ChrisDT]

Suspension, Boot Seals, PSE Pump as mentioned, make sure everything works, rust on rear arches, service history, buy with your head.

Loaded with spec anyway, Keyless Go is a bet Meh, Pan roof is nice, vented seats are ok, and distronic is a matter of trust on a 10 year old car. Buy from someone that knows the cars.

[edgun]

Thanks for that,didn't expect to see rust as a heads up.do many if you guys go for aftermarket exhaust mods?

[edgun]

Just a ps ,are there two engine specs? Ie power?aeen a few at over 500bhp and others at around 470.sorry for the grammar my sausage fingers on a I phone in Mexico on holiday.

[anonymous-user]

476 was the "official" figure from Mercedes-Benz, this proved to be a pretty conservative figure once the press started dyno testing cars. 500 bhp is more than likely.

[BigBen]

Ideally look for one that has had the suspension replaced with aftermarket Arnott stuff, this should save future massive bills.

Disagree on keyless go, it is a must have, pressing the end of the gear lever to start the engine is cool.

Engines are generally bombproof.

Actually you could buy my car if you like, about the age you are looking at and in top condition but I fancy something less practical.

Ben

[edgun]

Have emailed you ben

[BigBen]

edgun said:

Have emailed you ben

email sent back

[edgun]

Been reading many back posts on here on this car.i love the shape,the v8,it seems a leap if faith,although some kind members have contacted me and seem to have sorted genuine cars.someone convince me.

[BigBen]

edgun said:

Been reading many back posts on here on this car.i love the shape,the v8,it seems a leap if faith,although some kind members have contacted me and seem to have sorted genuine cars.someone convince me.

I highly recommend going for it. I saw a current shape SL today and they simply don't look nearly as good as the R230 shape. Sure the running costs could be high, but worth it.

[edgun]

Get thee behind me satan,oh ok then

[DSLiverpool]

Had my beautiful tanzanite one with sl65 split rims for a few years with no hassle I did preventative maintenance inc clearing drains and lubing seals - I would have another if no kids.

I think wheels are essential, they make the car - split rims the best, 5 spokes next best, turbines for winter

[edgun]

Yep seen yours mate,that would of been handy as ime on the wirral

[DSLiverpool]

edgun said:

Yep seen yours mate,that would of been handy as ime on the wirral

Ask Rob and Steve if anyone is selling then - put card up, they get a lovely Carlsson SL55 in that I often admire.

[edgun]

You will have to decipher that one mate

[DSLiverpool]

Mb Wirral in Hoylake they get all the older stuff in they may know of one for sale

[BigBen]

DSLiverpool said:

I think wheels are essential, they make the car - split rims the best, 5 spokes next best, turbines for winter

Yep I have the AMG split rims, they look way better than the turbines.

[edgun]

DSLiverpool said:

Mb Wirral in Hoylake they get all the older stuff in they may know of one for sale

Ah gotcha,are they any good?

[DSLiverpool]

edgun said:

DSLiverpool said:

Mb Wirral in Hoylake they get all the older stuff in they may know of one for sale

Ah gotcha,are they any good?

None better - on you tube is a video of them changing my abc oil and the car does a pre programmed bucking bronco, my SL was perfect once they had finished with it. The guy who bought it Isis top $ but he was the first yo see it and he had seen a few.

[edgun]

Remember Rob from tyrrel engineering down on the dock road,serviced a tvr for me.