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Note to all..... the battery under the hood is the starter battery, not the large one in the trunk. Most Mercedes guys think the one under the hood is only the aux battery like on our other MB's.....the battery died from sitting and I went to the trunk first....just a FYI

I hAvE a 2006 w/25k 500SL AMG... tHeY should hAd bEEn mfg witH a linked trickler system installed aNd an expandable computer for phone adaption aNd other updates

I'm looking at an 05 one, as the shape i love i wouldn't even use the convertible roof so it shouldn't break right?

Best looking sl apart from the 300 sl

Finding a mechanic to work on it is a problem. I have a convertible roof problem that will not retract trunk works. Everything else pomp is perfect. I saw many many videos that that would help to pinpoint the issue. So I put it for sale for cheap but people will haggle with me to appoint where they want it for close to nothing. The dealer, of course, does not want to work on it. It will give you some insane quote. My agony

I own a R230 since 13 years and I sort of agree and disagree. Yes it is a great car and great fun to drive BUT it certainly is not too easy to work on. You really need to learn the requirements which can differ from „any other car“. As important spare parts as hydraulic pumps or valve blocks for the abc are not available from Mercedes it is highly recommended to join a SL club to secure access to refurbished or new small batch production parts. Who ever considers a R230… get the SL 55 AMG.. it‘s a day and night difference to the 500 😎

Thanks for the nice vid! As a 2007 SL R230 owner I'm shocked by how this example creaks so much in the interior. Mine now has about 60k miles and nothing creaks at all. My dailys are usually leased newer cars and none of them ever had a nearly comparable interior quality as my R230. I've owned newer Mercedes, Teslas, Audis and VWs. The first facelift is a much better car in many ways. Very improved faster V8, better interior materials and subtle but good exterior changes. And I also have the wooden steering wheel which looks so good. Only thing I have to do is repair the massage function and Distronic (the fact that you could already get one with adaptive cruise control in 2001 is just mind blowing for me). Also the upper outer part from one door handle is a little loose but that's it. Keep it maintained and you're fine. People forget that a once $100k car which now costs $35k still has the maintenance costs of a $100k car. And of course a car with more tech is more likely to break. But that doesn't make it a worse car. Because if it works, and it will do 99% of the time, it works better than anything else that's much cheaper to maintain (easier tech). Take the ABC for example. Ride quality is awesome.

My friend I had bought a 2004 that I'm having problems with the convertible cables broken if you can give me some tips about how to fix it I appreciate it

The engine and trans in this model are bulletproof, likely the best MB V8 engine for reliability.

I owe one and if you can get past the ABC issues you WILL have... These cars are amazing!

Want to purchase a used Convertible for my wife, the only brands that carry Convertibles are Mercedes, Audi & BMW. Been told Mercedes have been high-maintenance for years, have read several Mercedes owners changing the oil every 1k miles. ?!? BMW even more maintenance $$$$ and Audi has the quality interior craftsmanship...although I'm not a fan of Turbo 2.0 engines. Any advice wouid be appreciated. Thank you.

Nice info about the car, but the Progressive Movement was behind Prohibition.

US Government lost A LOT of tax money from prohibition, something the criminals found A LOT of profit from selling alcohol illegally.

This model and the previous SL were the best models. All the latest ones look shit with those shitty tablets!

Ok fine . I want it . I don’t care if nobody sees this pro machine

Worst car to ever own believe me..should've bought a lexus

I have a 2005 SL500 I bought off the showroom floor. 18 years old now with 95k miles. The Style always looks modern, never ages, and the hardtop convertible is sweet to have. I did pay 100k for this car new, and it's a keeper for me. I do spend 1k to 2k a year to maintain it, but money well spent.

skip the first few years of the r230, abc issues are going to happen, 2009 facelifted ones don't have any abc problems, they really made that feature better and I am not going to lie ABC suspension is unlike anything else, it's like a dream.

The car should go a whole lot faster than 40 mph, a speed which a 20 hp Model T could attain. In 1923, a modified six-cylinder Buick roadster ran 108 mph on a dry lakebed in California. This unmodified car should easily reach 55-60 mph, perhaps more.

It's not a model 22. It's a 22-45 which means '22 model 45. And it's not the model 45 touring, all model 45's were touring. In 1922 there were: 22-34 Roadster 22-35 Touring 22-36 Coupe 22-37 Sedan 22-44 Roadster 22-45 Touring 22-46 Coupe 22-47 Sedan 22-48 Coupe 22-49 Touring 22-50 Sedan 22-50L Limo

I'm torn. Should I, or shouldn't I ?

I was keen to buy an SL. However the price of the car might have come down but the parts haven’t and you will need to replace plenty of them. Approaching 20yo. In Australia they are expensive.

A better title for your video should be , The lost Generation Mercedes SL how and why?

Anyone who's owned a P38 Range Rover has the highest pain threshold for maintenance and repairs. Mine ended up catching 🔥 lol.

I'll take it

why no vids in 10 months?

I had a 500bsl,and S and two 560sl. 560sl was more fun. And reliable

I had a 2004 SL 55 AMG for 12 years. Had the top hydraulics fixed 2 years ago, before that had motor mounts replaced along with the crankshaft position sensor. Total was under $3500 US for all. Drive it once or twice a week to the office. Put 26,000 miles on it in 12 years. Love the accleration and handling. At 80, its a keeper!

That car is nothing but a headache, The End.

I have a 2003 500 XL..money pit. 2 sets of valve covers, ac compressor, dreaded suspension repairs, brakes, rotors, climate control, tires, 16 spark plugs, fan blower. Fun to drive when it works

I know a man that has 2 of these cars.. bought them new and shows them at cars shows.. the gull wings

I bought my 2005 SL500 for 16K in 2021 with 63K on it. She just turned over 80k. I am the 3rd owner and the other 2 took real good care of here also. This car was always my dream car and she does not disappoint me. This car is great to drive and look at. Since she is 18 years old I do expect things to happen and I have a few. I have had work done on the hydraulics, and the AC has been replaced, but I have an awesome mechanic so I don't worry. Folks look at this car and can't believe her age due to the very modern look, and being taken care of. I do have a savings account with the name of "Dream" for when she needs something, but compared to the original price when new, and the price I paid she is worth it to me.

Ive have a 2004 sl500 and the transmission has been acting funny with staying stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear and the top stopped working because of a leaking o ring personaly im tired of working on it and ready to sell if anyone intersted.😢

I love mine! The 3 problems: brake system, after a certain number of brake pedal applications, system must be renewed. Cost: $3,500! -Although in USA they have a lifetime garanty. 2) Rattle in gas tank. The baffle plat that prevents the gasoline from splashing around, breaks loose. Very noisy and annoying. Cost repair: $2,500 (I repaired mine with 2 magnets ($65). 3) Vario roof.Sometimes takes 5 minutes to open or close. Will have to replace pump with rebuilt one. Cost: $500 plus installation. Mine is a 350 SL,I live in Germany. It does not have the hydraulic suspension, which can cost thousands of dollars to repair. I do most of the repairs myself. Last job was motor and transmission mounts. They are hard to get to! Forget the Navigation! Last update was 11 years ago. Iphone. But I love this car. I've had it up to 150 MPH for a few minutes on the autobahn. Gas mileage is not too good. Nothing rattles in the interior. Would certainly buy another one!!!!!

incredible cars! I bought a 2006 - SL500 and like it so much I bought an SL600 to go with it! wow!

I'm selling a SL 2005 with Only 81k Miles for Only 9500

Lots of issues and only one can make.this car a write off considering repair and part expenses .even just regular maintenance done properly will kill you .... FORGETABOUTIT !

Isn't this fadi bou karam's voice?

This is such an iconic design. I cannot wait to put my hands on one of these. The body has such unique lines and curvature I can’t even grasp the age of it.

Good honest review, you want to see bad quality, try an SLK. Drives great, good power, almost exact dimensions of the old 300SL. Higher horsepower, but interior does not just creak, paint comes off and plastics break. So Bad. Car is not even worth enough money to fix the pieces.

Thinking on picking up one of these locally it’s been sitting , I ve been learning of the weak points, and the expenses however I know drivetrain is a beast and tough. It would just be extra kick around car don’t care much about it. Just see what can be done with it for fun , will plan a budget for the crap that goes wrong. Maybe a very few performance enhancements, and good updated modest custom stereo system

i own an SL 55 for ten years now.. never had an issue with the ABC but i also maintained it, never lowered it and took it for a drive regularly..

These cars are absolute junk after they age.The ABC suspension is an absolute nightmare and costs a literal TON of money to repair. Each strut is about $2000 just for the part and if youre REALLY lucky youll have to pull the engine to replace the ABC hydraulic lines not if WHEN they start to leak.

I own a vintage 04 R230. The car does everything right and not a nightmare to maintain and repair. I use Cabrolet Hydralics in Sarasota Florida to service the top cylinders. Easy fix. Near 100k miles and tight as a new one . Fun and satisfying to drive. BG

I have 2004 SL500 with less than 45k. Next repair is the acceralotar. Love the car. Looks and runs great.

best bargain for Mercedes lovers. It is absolutely amazing. Good looking

Very interesting video but the author left out one glaring item...The ABC system or Active Body Control System. It was also interesting that this car had the system removed and swapped in coil overs as evident by the missing ABC reservoir that normally resides next to the Power steering reservoir.

Just got a 03 AMG 55SL. It drives like glass. Wonderfully smooth. I'm also deep into replacing the roof cylinders. It's a huge job, that the dealer wanted 8k to do. The 11 cylinders will run 1500 plus core charge, but the hours and hours needed to strip the interior out and get to all the cylinders is no joke. The infotainment system has to go. Other than that, it is a badass car for very little money.

R230's are lovely cars unfortunately this one is ruined by those hideous wheels.

It is the Chrysler SL nobody wants. Don't buy the R230 v12. Open-deck thin wall cylinders warp and only solution is a new engine or an LS swap.