Advice on 1984 280 SL

[Ducati]

Hi Guy's, can you give me some pointers on what to look out for on a 1984 280 SL. Is there anything in particular that trouble these ?

All help appreciated

 

[SL300-24]

In the main RUST! Mechanically they are pretty sound (subject to the usual checks) but have a good look around the bodywork. The worst of the rust can be difficult to spot. It usually is due to water leaking into the car via the heater box. Open the bonnet and you will see a black cover near the bulkhead with screws attaching it. Open it up and take a look. Rust here will be expensive to fix.

 

[Ducati]

In the main RUST! Mechanically they are pretty sound (subject to the usual checks) but have a good look around the bodywork. The worst of the rust can be difficult to spot. It usually is due to water leaking into the car via the heater box. Open the bonnet and you will see a black cover near the bulkhead with screws attaching it. Open it up and take a look. Rust here will be expensive to fix.

Ok will do cheers

Would you say that engine quite strong on the 280 ?

 

[wobbly]

Ok will do cheers

Would you say that engine quite strong on the 280 ?

Im surprised looking at your other cars, you would be looking at a 280 !

Surely a 500 is more you !

 

[Ducati]

Im surprised looking at your other cars, you would be looking at a 280 !

Surely a 500 is more you !

yes typically it would be, but I have found a nice 280 SL that prob will buy & just trying to get info on them.

 

[wobbly]

The main problems with 107's is rust, and rust. Check all the drain holes are clear, even take a watering can along to check.

Mechanically fairly solid, at the age they are now, rubber mounts, seal and bushes perish. But most parts available.

Interior and exterior trim are expensive, so worth checking its all intact.

Im sure the 280 engine will be OK, just not as exciting as a 500.

 

[Ducati]

The main problems with 107's is rust, and rust. Check all the drain holes are clear, even take a watering can along to check.

Mechanically fairly solid, at the age they are now, rubber mounts, seal and bushes perish. But most parts available.

Interior and exterior trim are expensive, so worth checking its all intact.

Im sure the 280 engine will be OK, just not as exciting as a 500.

Cheers for the info hopefully going to view / buy friday.

 

[SilverSaloon]

check the front and rear of the sills.

check the chrome

check for rust under the grilles on the scuttle panel.

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[MercFanUk]

We do get this a lot lately, is it worth us having a buyers guide section in the forum? I'm sure it'd help untold amounts of people

Perhaps get someone who's really in the know about a model (and willing) to do a little write up for each?

 

[SilverSaloon]

A good idea...

most of the info can be found from the search facility, but it would be good to have a section where each model (ie W202, R107, W124) type has a thread detailing buyers info.

for the 107, try:

Mercedes Benz 107 SL SLC Roadster Buyers Guide

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/new-member-introductions/85184-new-boy-buying-sl-r107.html

And this EXCELLENT book:

Mercedes-Benz 280-560SL & SLC: The ... - Google Books

 

[sl300 ireland]

can anyone tell how many vin numbers there are on a 107 and location thanks