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Buying a used Mercedes SL R129 - 1989-2001, Buying advice with Common Issues

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Buying a used Mercedes-Benz SL R129 - produced from 1989 to 2001
What is the best engine, how good is this car, what are the common problems with these cars? What are the most unreliable engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
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@differentcarreview-dcr 6 лет назад

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@patpatt4085 6 лет назад

I have a 1998 SL500 since 2004 from Palm Springs, CA . This last year (here in southern sunny California) just began some age related issues & probably heat deterioration . I had to replace water pump, a/c & fix transmission leak, still need to replace the motor mounts. However, this car starts every day and I don't have to pay for a new car...I love my old Mercedes and it still looks great!

@danf4447 Год назад

a/c fixes can be deadly expensive how bad was yours?

@jonboy9912 6 лет назад

I have owned a 1999 SL320 for 2 years. The ECU that controlled the roof failed and I had to buy a reconditioned unit that is guaranteed for life. The hydraulic pump in the trunk seized through non use in winter when I had the panoramic roof on. I freed it with a couple of hits from a large wrench. I have been told to release the hard top from time to time when in place or run the roll bar that is operated off the same pump once or twice a month to keep the pump lubricated. My trunk leaked through a broken seal and the drain plug was blocked so the spare wheel well filled up and that may have contributed to the hydraulic pump problems! Always check for leaks in the trunk and make sure the drain plug is clear just in case! There is a small oil leak from the timing chain bell housing that stains the front of the engine block. This is a common SL design fault, no actual liquid oil escapes it seems to be just fumes that condensates on the block and the engine oil level never falls. Just pressure wash the block and drip tray from time to time and forget about it. The trim tabs around the sun visors always crack and are a pain to refit. The sun visor comes off the arm if you rotate it and find the right spot before you pull it as hard as you dare to get it off the arm to allow for the removal and replacement of the tabs that fit over the end of the arm. Never over tighten the locating screws because the same thing will happen again. It would appear that the body frames on some cars get out of square and tightening the screws on these tabs causes too much tension on the plastic. If you can only see part of the locating hole in the windscreen frame through the trim tab screw hole just use a thinner screw to locate it. The thin glove box in the dash does not always open fully when the release button is pressed. To rectify this loosen the two screws at the back of the compartment and re-position the box and leave the screws a little loose - sounds nuts but it works. Always water proof the soft top with a good product every two years making sure you get product into the seams around the rear view windows. That's my experience folks and despite the aggravation of these minor maintenance issues my car remains the best I have ever had. I drive it sparingly and hope to pass it on to my kids when the time comes. They are great cars and currently about as cheap as they will ever be - buy well!

@raybutts9133 6 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to share all these issues. I really appreciate it since I also have the same car.

@bmwcarrmann429 6 лет назад

Thanks I have an sl 500 and I will keep all this information on hand.

@andrewmarshall1461 6 лет назад

Many thanks ! Great tips !

@grabir01 5 лет назад

Pass it on to your children? lol

@zakopek 4 года назад

Awesome update! Thank you kind Sir!

@alaind555 6 лет назад

i own this model 1999 and this guy is spot on with what he says. very good review.

@chemhelplz32 4 года назад

I bought a 99 all black sl 500 with 85,000 miles its in mint condition- for 6400$ do you think thats a good deal? The car has 0 wear. Never driven in winter/rain.

@or6144 4 года назад

@@chemhelplz32 I'm looking into buying a SL500 myself did yours come with the standard or the adaptive hydraulic suspension?

@danngo5032 4 года назад

@@chemhelplz32 that's a great deal

@danngo5032 4 года назад

@@chemhelplz32 That's a very great deal

@Matt_from_Florida 6 лет назад

You do very thorough, comprehensive reviews every time.

@alexcontt 6 лет назад

Here the list of the problems with my 1999 sl500 104.214mi front hydraulic cylinder soft top leak trunk high pressure struts lost pressure front shock struts mounts supports craked (was critical dangerous) trunk lock failed sun visor pivot cracked (both) interior dome ligth cracked (bad quality plastic) climate control center vents don't open driver side turn signal holder lock broke floor mats desintegrations by the black cover sponge I hope don't get more defects in this pretty boy was my dream car, now i been expend lots of money fixing all this factory problems. i still love it.

@MrSkinnn 5 лет назад

An easy and cheap fix for the floor mats is to scrape off any loose black rubber from the underside and then paint it with a liquid black rubber product like FlexSeal. For about $5 of the product it make the 2 mats like new. Do NOT buy the spray can, it will take multiple cans and cost too much, might as well spend the $90 for new mats. Get the small can of liquid and a brush and you will have some left over.

@basshead. 5 лет назад

1999 is a terrible year for the R129. You should've bought a pre-facelift model(better built quality).

@zakopek 4 года назад

basshead i’m actually looking now for r129, was looking 98 and up... what are the best years from your perspective and why?

@johnvillarruel3954 5 лет назад

Love this car. I traded my old 1992 Jeep Wrangler with 150k miles for a 1999 SL500 with only 76k miles a few months ago. I think it was the best trade I ever did. The SL is heavy and solid. The only thing is brakes are squealing like a pig. I checked the pads and they have only 35% wear. I can't get rid of the squeal.

@gooosta7679 2 года назад

Do you still own it?

@five65live57 2 года назад

They are not the right brake pads…or try some “akebono”..brands…but most of those old benzes used to squeal a lot ..enjoy

@robertdavis5714 5 лет назад

Was so good, had to watch it 2 times, looking to buy one of these, appreciate knowing every potential defective issue.

@williamriley4977 4 года назад

The 1993-1994 & 1995 had the deteriorating insulation wiring issues that started with the change to sequential LH Jectronic fuel injection system in late 1992 for the 1993 models. This was when the wiring loom was changed. The 1990-1991 & 1992 have K/KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection and these are the 500 SL's people are collecting. They were mostly hand built. After 1992 the engineer could no longer be heard over the hysteria of cost cutting, increased profit and productivity. The fate was sealed for this wonderful Le Man bread engine. The ensuing cost cutting inevitably lead to the demise of the quality of the items attached to the engine, although the core is very much still there. The later cars were massed produced with robots using torx fasteners. The early cars have the purity of the original engineering design before the cars were cheapened by the bean counters. You are still able to work on them. The '90-92 models do have the standard strut and shock suspensions. The '93 and later SL's brought electronic controlled suspensions, the electronic dashboard gauges. I do not want to deal with 30 year computers to keep the car running. The '93-95 engine wiring loom insulation was changed and deteriorates from heat and can short out everything including your drive by wire throttle aka electronic throttle actuator. The 90-92 have aluminum oil supply tubes to lubricate the cams. The '93 and later cars have plastic oil feed tubes that break or crack from heat over time causing loss of the oil supply to the overhead cams, oops!

@dlwst44 4 года назад

Don’t go after an older one, only 2000 and newer.

@zakopek 4 года назад

Did you end up getting one, Sir? Any experience you can share?

@michaelking4578 6 лет назад

Different Car Review by a Vampire. Subscribed.

@kenlee-97 4 года назад

Best comment, or even by a kebab shop owner!

@shadychrisuk 4 года назад

One other thing - make sure it comes with a working spare IR key\fob. Mercedes don't supply them anymore. If you lose ur one and only key fob, or it fails, and the immobiliser has been activated you are left with a very expensive paperweight!!

@TheMrFishnDucks 2 года назад

Very good review. I'm shocked the model ran from 89 to 01. Keep up the good work.

@callelindstrom4789 5 лет назад

I own a 500 SL 1993 A. Since 2015 No problems so far than the transmission. Fantastic car in every way. Great review.

@alexbritch02 2 года назад

What's the maintance costs for you like? I work on cars myself & my father's friend is a master mechanic who'd help me with anything for cheap.

@senior1219 6 лет назад

I own a SL 500 from 1989 very beautiful car

@hunter39888 6 лет назад

i just checked out a used 500SL with 186,000 miles and literally everything was broken, just like you mentioned!

@closer71 3 года назад

You want to buy a car from someone who can afford the car, who can pay for the maintenance and repairs that start cropping up after 125,000 miles. I found a car where the guy had skipped on a ,oh of little stuff, like shocks, A/C, etc. but everything major had been addressed. I got the car for about $4500 and put $5600 into upgrading the power top and front suspension/steering. And for $10,000 I’m driving a 500SL with 135,000 miles that drives like a car with 60,000 miles on it. It’s FAST! Effortless thrust on demand. Fun to drive, handles incredibly, feels solid as granite, and saved my ass the day I put it through supernatural handling commands to avoid a head on collision with some teenage punk texting. Those kind of characteristics in an emergency are why millions of people worldwide trust their lives to Mercedes-Benz.

@beekbeeker2907 5 лет назад

motor week review of the 1990 sl 500 was awesome...almost bought a used one till seen this video........thank you!

@atos.nympha3451 6 лет назад

Thank you. I have been waiting for this. You rock!.

@Rustoss 6 лет назад

Check the roof hydraulics by operating roof and check for leaks, if one ram is leaking, you will probably need to fix more of them, as the pressure will be increased, and more of them tend to leak. There are 11 hydraulic rams in all, we just overhauled 6 of them ( 2 at a time) and it seems ok!

@brittonharrison9720 6 лет назад

Dean Marshall I have a 300 SL and the roof cylinders are leaking, I am currently putting the top up and down manually, would you be willing to tell me which cylinders you replaced and where you sourced them. It would help me a lot, I can’t afford have a shop do it unfortunately,but I am reasonably comfortable going for it if I had a little more information.

@K1NGM4S1V 5 лет назад

My only place I go for reviews. This guy is the best

@SlingSuds 5 лет назад

Thank you for pointing out that annoying knocking sound on uneven roads. I drive a 97 s420 and I have not figured out where that knocking sound was coming from. Your video is very informative for me since I would like to own a 2001 sl500.

@miked7004 6 лет назад

Very good video for a first time SL buyer. The SL's are somewhat expensive to own but are well worth it.

@dannoi Год назад

Excellent guide/advice ! I love older mercs, but one thing Ive learned is that with older cars less is more )) the more options the more stuff to go bad

@roryfreeman9433 4 года назад

Excellent summation of the used R129 SL, this guy certainly knows all its quirks and features. Still great cars though.

@fsmaneighty834 3 года назад

I owned a s500 w140 1993 what a car to drive and want to have this model as well.

@jasonhamilton2619 6 лет назад

I love your reviews! Thank you. I think your English is exiclent.

@P.Galore 3 года назад

The bad wring harness started with the 3.2 engine; the 3.0 was not affected.

@krose6823 4 года назад

Excellent review! Spot-on about the disintegrating wire harness! Ran like a tractor going the wrong way over a field when it happened to me.

@colincampbell3781 5 лет назад

Actively looking at 2 cars , a 1996 500Sl and a 2000 280SL. This review really helps. Many thanks

@b.frantz8346 2 года назад

Sl 500

@elmermt 4 года назад

Love this review I'm looking to purchase one of those models you spoke about.

@anthonylee2566 5 лет назад

Great video!

@harviechilders8834 3 года назад

I have a 1998 sl500 and I have replaced over $3,000 in hydraulics for the top. But rides and drives so good. 57,000 miles.

@sma535 2 года назад

Love all the great info! Thank you.

@roddydykes7053 5 лет назад

- “Is it a 89 or a 01?” - “Yes” Awesome design nonetheless, exciting to see them going for under $10k Canadian for a decent one now

@atatexan 2 года назад

Excellent mechanical analysis.

@Fluterra 6 лет назад

SL70 also had a 7.2L V12, and the SL73 also had a 7.2L.

@toyotavictormiron 6 лет назад

ADS was an option only for the 500 SL!Thanks for the review!

@mrakovcich1 6 лет назад

Thank you for a nice video. Much appreciated.

@manuelfvdias 4 года назад

Hi, congrats for the quality reviews! Could you consider a mazda mx5 review? Thanks.

@drArsla74 3 года назад

you destroy every dream car i want :( but i always love to hear what you think

@zakopek 4 года назад

This video is awesome! Thank you very much!

@roryfreeman9433 4 года назад

Excellent buying guide

@omarmaali2460 6 лет назад

awesome review video, thank you and keep it up

@anthonyaztiptoenailsandspa7259 5 лет назад

Sl 73 AMG? Dang, and i thought i knew everything about SL model.

@1995RangeRover 3 года назад

Love your vids!!! The straight 6 cylinder cars may suffer from a bad head gasket as well.

@cettejuste4398 5 лет назад

one million thank yous

@booblam6919 3 года назад

The greatest carmaker on earth....7 times sure

@mohdhisham2311 6 лет назад

still the best looking car

@allwinds3786 4 года назад

Thanks for this video now I'm convinced I'm going to get a c107 or an r107

@MrMike-vw1oh 5 лет назад

I'm wondering if this guy took all the mirrors out of the car because he doesn't cast a reflection......He probably sleeps in his garage hanging up side down during the day.

@shartingfish5761 4 года назад

I still think these cars are the best looking ones they ever made

@butt5810 6 лет назад

i can't believe there was a SL73 amg

@billclark8241 6 лет назад

There wasn't a true AMG in 73

@carconnoisseur4615 6 лет назад

Great Video!

@DanielGarcia-zz9eg 5 лет назад

Uggghhhh. Watching this makes puts a pain in my wallet. I'll just buy a new Convertible Camaro. Love to buy a use SL 500 but the pain of having to work on a older car like 2001 just hurts

@shiwamdhn7488 3 года назад

excellent video

@user-mt5tk9wk7o 4 года назад

Your Moldavian perfect....

@bobratu9029 5 лет назад

Hungarians speaking English is some funny shit to listen too.I mean,I also include myself,LOOOL

@masterofbikes2747 5 лет назад

Good job ,

@leondivers827 5 лет назад

I have a 1997 SL 320, it has 73,000 miles on it. For the life of me, I cannot stop this squeaking noise that continues when I drive over a bump.. If anyone has and answers please let me know.

@MDavidG1 5 лет назад

I had the exact same thing on my 1998 SL600. It was a heat shield around the starter motor. It can be just bent to keep from rubbing against the nearby engine component.

@bobclary2121 3 года назад

1996 500 SL are the best and the last of the ole school, 96 to 1998, then Chrysler took them over and everything went downhill from there.

@reallyhappenings5597 5 лет назад

Thanks, very attractive car

@Lemontech74 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Now I know what that grinding noise is on our SL with the blower motor. EZ fix!

@jonboy9912 3 года назад

So just check everything then!

@theniceones1613 4 года назад

My hydrolics went out on my 2001. normal though. just had em rebuilt

@SirPierreSe 6 лет назад

Great video! I shared it in my blog. Do you know if the Panorama hardtop will fit on a 1995 model?

@andrewmarshall1461 6 лет назад

SIR_Pierre what’s ur blog ?

@cooleypope 5 лет назад

good video

@HC-cb4yp 5 лет назад

Put oil in my transmission? Okay - done and done!

@bombaya85 6 лет назад

Review the base Mercedes CLK 200 kompressor w209/c209 with hardtop please.

@rldriver4470 4 года назад

Black 2001 SL500 AMG Mercedes-Benz last longer on all these repairs.

@jameslatimer1432 6 лет назад

Fab vid

@bobforpples 4 года назад

What happened to the 2002 model?

@grabir01 5 лет назад

Typical Mercedes maintenance nightmare!! Money pit!!

@joaomatos9194 4 года назад

Is true.

@jameslatimer1432 6 лет назад

Throttle body needs changing did my car

@j_bj0rklund 5 лет назад

My dad has one

@farerse 4 года назад

You are slovak? Your accent sounds like finnish!

@giovannitedeschi733 5 лет назад

La voglio !!!

@robertpsotka3525 2 года назад

You will go broke keeping the pistons from leaking in the roof system

@grabir01 5 лет назад

I will save this video to show others what buying a used mercedes really is.. Yikes!!

@roddydykes7053 5 лет назад

grabir01 well buying any 20+ year old, extremely expensive car for the time will be a nightmare if you’re on a show-string budget

@grabir01 5 лет назад

@@roddydykes7053 I now know what the S stands for in S Class.

@ductritran8637 3 года назад

Preparing to sent lots of money to repair/replace parts of these old Mercedes . Ok if you are mechanically mind person but if you are not then authorise dealer will charge you an arms and an leg .

@vordis7199 4 года назад

Z toho slysim cestinu ci slovenstinu xd

@klausstegmann5034 5 лет назад

eine super straßen lage, läßt sich sehr schön fahren, ein wunder schönes cabrio, mit einer wunder schönen sexy vorm, ich besitze ein sl r 129 300 24 v, bj 93 in blauschwarz metallic, ich liebe mein beby sehr,