Hi there - I am the proud owner of a 1994 Sl320 which has run perfectly since purchasing it 15 months ago, it has now developed a problem with the transmission. Struggles to change up gear, holds in low gear and the engine revs extremely high even in low gear.
I am told (being not mechanically minded) that it is a problem with the back-box (the 5th gear overdrive) on the 4 speed transmission that this model was fitted with. They are apparently now impossible to get hold of and a second hand one has to be sourced- there is only 1 the garage has found at £1,500 , plus fitting will look like £2,500 to complete the work.
I am interested to see what any fellow R129 owners would do- I do love the car (it even came with my initials on the number plate!!) and it is currently sitting with 95,000 miles and is pretty immaculate inside and out (Full service history, all the stamps and original docuemnts, 3 owners) .. but I only paid £6,000 for the car in the first place and I need to seriously weigh up if I now spend £2,500 on it is it worth it ! OR do I just sell it and cut my losses??
Any thoughts would be appreciate!
I am told (being not mechanically minded) that it is a problem with the back-box (the 5th gear overdrive) on the 4 speed transmission that this model was fitted with. They are apparently now impossible to get hold of and a second hand one has to be sourced- there is only 1 the garage has found at £1,500 , plus fitting will look like £2,500 to complete the work.
I am interested to see what any fellow R129 owners would do- I do love the car (it even came with my initials on the number plate!!) and it is currently sitting with 95,000 miles and is pretty immaculate inside and out (Full service history, all the stamps and original docuemnts, 3 owners) .. but I only paid £6,000 for the car in the first place and I need to seriously weigh up if I now spend £2,500 on it is it worth it ! OR do I just sell it and cut my losses??
Any thoughts would be appreciate!