Wanted SL60 AMG

[Dale B]

As the title says, looking for a low(ish) mileage car with FSH, doesnt necessarily need to be MB service but definately serviced by a Specialist. Id prefer a 5 speed (1996+ ... I think), goes without saying that it must be HPI and accident clear and in superb nick. Not too worried about the colour ... I even like white . Looking to spend £20000 (maybe more if I fall in love). Anyone know, have or hear of one please email me. I've seen the 2 on AT both 4 speed 95's (they are my fall backs if I dont find a 5 speed).
Sorry to put this in General, but dont yet have rights in Classified???. Seems odd not to be able to post a Wanted ad??

Cheers Guys (& Gals)

 

[stats007]

I think you'll be lucky to find a series 3 with low miles in superb nick for less than £25k - the two on Auto Trader I wouldn't touch personally. I have seen another somewhere for £28k, but that sounds like it is a fair bit over your budget.

 

[Dale B]

Ive seen that £28K one advertised ultra low miles but not full service history ... not something Id touch without FSH (digital mileage adjusters around everwhere ), especially at that price. Like I say Id go over £20K for the right one

 

[Dale B]

the two on Auto Trader I wouldn't touch personally.

Any reason why?

 

[BTB 500]

Any reason why?

Perhaps the reasons already given in the other thread you started?

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=195628#post195628

 

[glojo]

... not something Id touch without FSH (digital mileage adjusters around everwhere ), especially at that price. Like I say Id go over £20K for the right one

What very wise words. At least there is less risk when having a full service history with ALL the necessary documentation.

It is possible to get a bargain, but generally the rule of thumb is you get what you pay for.

I am envious of your choice and wish you all the luck in getting a very nice car.

Regards,
John

 

[Dale B]

Perhaps the reasons already given in the other thread you started?

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=195628#post195628

There are no reasons NOT to buy the Red one on that thread, just a cautious approach required as every car we'd buy.

 

[stats007]

5 owners is a reason not to buy it.

 

[Brett]

5 owners is a reason not to buy it.

Why? When looking at a 911 recently, everyone I spoke to seemed unconcerned at the number of owners "as these tend to change hands regularly as they tend to be toys, not the main car". Not the case with the SL?

 

[stats007]

Not sure I would want a car that has been used as a toy by a lot of owners, rather than one that has been cared for by someone that values it enough to hold on to.

 

[Thmsshaun]

My C43 has had a few owner 5 I think So I could even be the 7th. FOr shure it will no doubt affect my resale value but then I didnt really have many estates to choose from and not seen many at all since. Wasnt one on the autotrader when I looked the other day.


If you want a specialist vehicle you may have to make a sacrifice. So long as its fully inspected with documented history why should number of owners cause concern when each one has more than likely loved it in their short time of ownership.

Just my 2p.

I also cant see any reasons not to by the red one. Other than I wouldnt buy a red car as the colour alsways seems to fade more than others.

 

[Alfie]

As the title says, looking for a low(ish) mileage car with FSH, doesnt necessarily need to be MB service but definately serviced by a Specialist. Id prefer a 5 speed (1996+ ... I think), goes without saying that it must be HPI and accident clear and in superb nick. Not too worried about the colour ... I even like white . Looking to spend £20000 (maybe more if I fall in love). Anyone know, have or hear of one please email me. I've seen the 2 on AT both 4 speed 95's (they are my fall backs if I dont find a 5 speed).
Sorry to put this in General, but dont yet have rights in Classified???. Seems odd not to be able to post a Wanted ad??

Cheers Guys (& Gals)

There are two for sale in Mercedes enthusiast this month.

 

[Dale B]

There are two for sale in Mercedes enthusiast this month.

Being new to this ... Mercedes Enthusiast is a mag or club or ??.

I got the VIN off the Red 95 in AT .. heres the results

VIN WDB1290672F113153
Model SL60
Chassis 1290672F113153
Engine 119972 22 014732
Transmission 722364 04 045110
Order 0 4 537 50865
Delivery date 10.03.95
Dealer Great Britain (537)
Interior leather exclusive anthracite or black (571)
Paint
582 imperial red (T) (с 01.01.1992)
582 imperial red (T) (с 01.01.1992)
Options
241 left front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

246 mirror with memory circuit (с 01.02.1988 по 01.09.1996)

260 elimination of model designation on rear lid (с 01.05.1968)

341 additional lamp (с 01.09.1982)

362

461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)

511 Becker radio Mexico cassette full stereo
Becker radio Monza cassette stereo LW/MW/SW/USW
radio MB Exquisit with traffic news decoder (VK), with RDS (Panasonic) (с 01.07.1992)

524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)

551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)

565 rear seats used on sl models (с 01.01.1963)

581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)

592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)

600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)

613 lamp unit, asymmetrical, l.h. traffic (с 01.02.1963)

668

740 folding top fabric9001 black (с 01.08.1972)

772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)

773 3-piece rear spoiler (с 01.01.1992 по 30.09.1996)

774 Shell modification for AMG-wheels

787 8.5 x 17 et18, fr. axle 235/45, 3-piece 10 x 17 et17 rear axle 255/40 (с 01.01.1992)

833

866 Technical changes of modelling year 1995 (с 01.01.1994 по 19.10.1997)

873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)

880 closing system with infrared remote control (с 01.02.1988)

957 AMG technology package (с 01.01.1992)
extension tube on the roof, front left

Whats the last one? (957)

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Being new to this ... Mercedes Enthusiast is a mag or club or ??.

A mag, from WHsmith etc...



My car has had 7 owners

 

[glojo]

Being new to this ... Mercedes Enthusiast is a mag or club or ??.

Mercedesbenz Enthusiast

Good luck,

John

 

[Brett]

Not sure I would want a car that has been used as a toy by a lot of owners, rather than one that has been cared for by someone that values it enough to hold on to.

On the other hand, people that can afford one of these as a toy tend to look after them properly and don't tend to spare any expense. Condition and history is #1 importance in my book when buying a car like this.

 

[stats007]

Maybe with a Porsche, but I don't agree when it comes to SLs, more often than not they're abused.

 

[Brett]

Maybe with a Porsche, but I don't agree when it comes to SLs, more often than not they're abused.

Which is why I put a ? at the end of my initial post. I am surprised that someone spending that kind of money on a car (any car) would abuse it. Just goes to show - caveat emptor.

 

[glojo]

On the other hand, people that can afford one of these as a toy tend to look after them properly and don't tend to spare any expense. Condition and history is #1 importance in my book when buying a car like this.

I must confess I am with you on this, perhaps as the vehicle becomes more affordable then it will indeed start to get neglected.

The high end sports range sometimes gets purchased by exactly the folks that you are talikng about.

Surely service history is more important than amount of owners?

Seven owners full history

One owner no history

I would be more inclined to trust the pedigree of the former?

Bottom line however is you pays your money and take your chances.

John

 

[stats007]

I wouldn't buy a car without a FMBSH anyway, so more often I look to the number of owners. If it doesn't meet my criteria I won't buy it - even if that means not having one.