W129 SL320 or SL500?

[BTB 500]

Bill posted that .pdf I believe.

Multi-piece alloys wheels come as standard though are listed alongside the suspension - doesn't make much sense!

Yup it was me, if anyone wants it the brochure is still online at:

http://uk.geocities.com/bill_w_glover/R129.PDF

On the other SLs the "AMG wheels plus suspension" and "AMG wheels only" are listed separately, and the difference (i.e. the suspension bit) is the £1901 shown for the SL60 (which as you say, already has the wheels as standard).

Interesting that you couldn't have the AMG suspension option on the SL600.

 

[stats007]

The SL600 had ADS as standard - the weight of it would probably render the AMG setup useless .

 

[BTB 500]

The SL600 had ADS as standard - the weight of it would probably render the AMG setup useless .

Ah yes of course ... I forgot that!

Wonder if any SL60 buyers stumped up for ADS?

 

[gbjeppm]

Found this SL 60

thanks very much for all of the sound advice, anyway during my hunt for the perfect car for me, I have just spotted this on the autotrader. It is an SL 60 AMG, not for me, but might be of interest to those who suggested it is the one to have.http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=412997473

 

[stats007]

That's the one over in High Wycombe I believe? 100k miles and a bit tatty by all accounts which is reflected in the price.

 

[gbjeppm]

Yes, advertised by Platinum Autos over at Bourne End near High Wycombe

 

[stats007]

Are you adamant you want blue with cream? My old SL500 has just come up for sale and is probably the best you'll find for a very long time. Obsidian black with black leather and panoramic roof.

 

[stats007]

Another tatty SL60 here.

 

[nickg]

this one looks good

http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=293276#post293276

 

[KLP 92]

Another tatty SL60 here.

It hasn't got an AMG kit!

EDIT- and replica wheels!!

 

[janner]

Another tatty SL60 here.

20 grand? What planet is he on?

 

[stats007]

this one looks good

http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=293276#post293276

Not sure about the UK's best Nick - it hasn't got heated seats and it's a bit nippy out

 

[KLP 92]

Not sure about the UK's best Nick - it hasn't got heated seats and it's a bit nippy out

I've seen the car, its mint though! I can't believe the amount of options the people that ordered these skimped out on!

I saw a SL60, with adaptive ride, 2 tone nappa, leather dash/doorcards, xenons, heated seats, panoramic roof and black maple wood! Most fully loaded SL60 i've seen! But the miles were on the high side, 80k and the car showed the mileage so gave it a miss.

 

[BTB 500]

Yup my SL500 has adaptive damping (at £3560 the most expensive option on the list after AMG wheels/bodykit), but not heated seats (£365) or ESP (£846). Bizarre.

 

[stats007]

Who knows - fewer options means less weight but you're not going to save that much.

 

[gbjeppm]

Are you adamant you want blue with cream? My old SL500 has just come up for sale and is probably the best you'll find for a very long time. Obsidian black with black leather and panoramic roof.

Stats really nice looking car, sorry though cream/Mushroom/beige (what is the official colour?) is a must, I just think the cabin feels more airy in a light colour. colourwise Obsidian Black would be a second choice though.

Thanks for the offer though.

 

[nickg]

Are you adamant you want blue with cream? My old SL500 has just come up for sale and is probably the best you'll find for a very long time. Obsidian black with black leather and panoramic roof.

Stats really nice looking car, sorry though cream/Mushroom/beige (what is the official colour?) is a must, I just think the cabin feels more airy in a light colour. colourwise Obsidian Black would be a second choice though.

Thanks for the offer though.

mushroom leather I believe

 

[stats007]

On '99 facelift cars on it was Helios or Java - both available in Exclusive Nappa variants (standard in '01).

Edit:

This is Helios and Tansanite Blue:

 

[SL300-24]

Nice........

 

[stats007]

If you were Princess Diana, maybe why even make a brown dash?