I BOUGHT A CHEAP CLASSIC MERCEDES SL!
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Today, I've bought myself a car I've always wanted - a 1995 Mercedes SL320.
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Well, least it’s not a Range Rover for once. 😂
Btw, you're not the lad from Leicester are you? 🤔
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@@bigscrounger hahaha, no mate, I’m a proud northerner!
@@priteshchampaneri5101 lol... Fair enough, guy with the same name lurking in the Midlands 👍🏽🙏🏽
U cheeky little wanker, Pritesh!
Fair play to Nissan for letting the most anti Juke youtuber review the new Juke 😂😂
That's what I thought, with a HUGE smile on my face!!!
That's a steal at £3.5k. Well spotted on the grill and indicators, the reason some people put after market grills on is because original ones are very expensive, even second hand, as is a lot of the interior trim. Another subtle detail is cars of that year should have the lower body mouldings and bumpers in satin finish (some 2 tone) but hardly anyone would notice that. I have a '98 which I run on dry days to help keep my Range Rover (got to get a mention of this brand in) mileage down and its currently at 172k miles and still absolutely sweet, showing high oil pressure and it just wafts along; MB can't afford to make cars as solid as this these days so I consider mine an absolute keeper.
Gloss lower body panels were a factory option. VIN will show two colour options for the body, upper and lower
@@davidsawyer1526
I’ll take your word for it, the reason I’m aware of this point is I had my car resprayed and they didn’t do the bottom half correctly, mine is post face lift and therefore is standard gloss finish all over.
@@malcolmlane-ley2044 In the beginning, you could get single colour all over, but the finish would still look different because the paint had matting agent and elasticiser in it for the plastic Sacco panels. To vary from the original two colour was possible by special customer order, but that could not have been easy at first, cos waiting list.
That is a beautiful car, even by todays standards, 28 years on, it still looks very classy, albeit in a dated sort of way, I think you’ve made the right choice Matt, it’s retro luxury at its best ❤.
Such a lovely car this is.
Has aged well for a 30 years old car.
Let's see how new modern cars and EV last in 30 years 😎
Exactly, sales guys electric BMW at my work blew up the other day.
@@Sam-gw5plhow long did that burn for?
New cars wont last as long basically the metal gauge is thinner ( more section of thinner metal).. rust out faster.. Also back in 90's factory output of cars was much less than in 2000's so cycle time was longer = better build, that is more manual less automated.
The EVs will outlast the current era petrol/diesel cars. That's mostly due to the fact that over the past 25 years, all the manufacturers had been outsourcing literally everything to the lowest bidder. At the same time, cars had become more complex.
With EVs, there are far less things to go wrong.
@@TB1M1 Thickness of the alloy has nothing to do with how quickly it starts getting corroded. If what you're saying was the case, we'd still have cars from the 50s running about, instead of rusting out within the first 10 years of their lives.
Old money all day...love it. 😊
Anyone else watch Matt’s videos and soon as it’s finished… TO AUTOTRADER!!! 😂
Matt, that's one proper solid car with a bulletproof straight 6 engine. Love it. The transmission is smooth as silk. It will last for ages. They don't make them how they used to ... 👍🏽
Then Sadiq Khan comes along to F up everything for everyone.
@@Sailfire1 man get over it you don’t need a car in London
@Arthur Willis. Some people have vans for tools, materials and equipment. I can see why people who do not work might not need a vehicle.
@@awesomfog345 You don't WANT a car in London. Nightmare place to drive.
@@awesomfog345. Starting a reply with “man” , so last century.
Stunning car Matt, the straight six is bombproof and well proven, I'd replaced the radio with a Blaupunkt Frankfurt RCM 82 period, correct looks with modern technology
Off course its bombproof to you, for Leyland quality controler everything is well made.🤣🤣🤣
Not quite bombproof - they are very prone to headgasket failure.
@@Ze_Hans top class that one 🤣
they always say that about the straight 6 but the v6 is even more bombproof and is the one i would reccomend
@ray croal
A straight six will always be better than a V6. Not just the car featured in the video.
Excellent Matt
Matt you are totally on to something... I have a silver with black leather 1997 SL500 and it is superb. Totally effortless, with the best instrument cluster probably ever designed! My daily drive is a 2011 4.4tdv8 l322 and the SL makes you feel just as special! I've been hoping you'd do an R129 video 👍
The video I've been waiting for. Never been so excited to see a car video.
Matt, this is a major win. Adore these cars, they've always been stunning! Great find, very happy for you.
Beautiful! Well done Matt!
I’d really like an SL myself and been eyeing them up for years! You’ve got a bargain and a classic old school motor car! Nice one Matt enjoy the summer motoring!
Have ALWAYS wanted one of these! Great video, look forward to seeing what you do with it! A real bargain and may make me pull the trigger on one in the future. A real stone cold modern classic. 👌
I love it Matt, cannot wait to see the subsided reco on it.
Had one of these (‘94 SL500). They are great cars but they are incredibly complicated and ultimately still have electronics like an 80’s car. The aircon issue often requires the entire dashboard to be torn down. You can get a second key cut but getting the infrared remote/immobilizer circuitry is near impossible even from Mercedes. Ultimately sold mine because of all these headaches to name but a few. I do hope you’ll be luckier with yours.
Beautiful car and relatively bulletproof too. Incredible build quality . You’re right. That grille and clear indicators are awful. Can’t wait to see it over tidied to your usual standard.
Congratulations Matt! A great usable example, still cool 28 years on. I love cars from this era too.Enjoy.
Love it Matt, you have a very experienced “eye” for what is a fabulous older classic Mercedes. Well done.
Forgot to mention that Merc's from that era were handbuilt to last..not churned out on a budget like todays ones.
Awesome Merc😍 This era of Mercedes is so solid, like a Tonka toy. Driving this SL for the weekend and a W140 during the week.😎..cheers!
Yes, you're onto something with this beauty!! Thanks for the great video!!
What a devine peice of kit!. Nice video Matt!
Matt, that's a great R129 SL320. I think it's the best engine for that model. I drove a 1991 R129 500SL from Essex to Chesterfield for a fellow Mercedes-Benz Club member a few years ago and it didn't miss a beat. Build quality in the early to mid '90's was excellent and you won't need to spend a fortune on it to make it as you would like. Yes, you're right about the paint and clear-coat lacquer damage at the rear which is caused by the hard-top and it's in exactly the same place as on my R107 280SL. Great video and enjoy the SL for the summer. Phil.
Great car, Matt! Let's hope it has been maintained well - if so, you'll have another classy Merc in your collection:)
Amazing purchase! You're living the dream, enjoy the drive.
Those alloys are so classy. Love SLs from this era. I’m tempted
That’s a good move Matt and sure it would be fine for a long road trip. As we all know, running a prestige car comes with higher running costs but a good local indie Merc garage should help but you’re wise to that anyway. Have fun and enjoy it 😁
Love the Merc looks like a quality motor and at a very good price. As you say you can't loose at that money very classy and understated. That era of Mercedes was over engineered when cars were built to last. Gets a thumbs up from me 👍
Exceptional value and from just before their paint (and rust), problems started! The in-line 6 is a lovely engine too - great purchase 👍
Fantastic Matt I’ve just recently bought an SLK 200 compressor supercharged needed love and care wheels refurbished four new tires, new numberplates Of course. Everything works full engine and gearbox service done detailed The whole bodywork myself which is in black now looks absolutely pristine paid £900 for it brilliant car . Likewise, the SL 320 at six in arranging his superb. I had that in my 280 sports C class 👍🏼
Great buy Matt. I had a V6 SL320 about 13 years ago and really regret selling it. Mine was the facelift model and it never missed a beat. It’s amazing how inexpensive they are now. Hope you have lots of fun in the sun 👏
That straight six 3.2 is a lovely engine. I've driven a car with that engine in many times, and it's silky smooth and has enough power. Lovely old thing.
This is amazing and so cool. Yes your right about the grill and indicators Great addition to the fleet 👍👍
Always loved these.... class act that has engineering integrity to back up that three pointed star
Excellent choice! Much rather have one of those SLs than a Juke, that's for sure! Those old Mercs have aged very well, haven't they?
Nice car Matt always liked them old SL'S
Very classy 👍 i was looking forward 2 'i bought a cheap. ! ' but that will do for today 😂
My favorite SL. This one is just lovely. Love the black / beige color combo. Probably the most "over" engineered SL of them all. Same for the w140 s class. Can't believe you paid just 3500 for it.. here in Slovenia or anywhere in Europe this is 15 grand car... and they are going up in value. Great great buy Matt. Enjoy it. ! 😀
A really nice ride - I'm loving my recent acquired 2008 C280!
I was amazed to see that VXR8 (aka HSV GTS) growling past. As a fan of Australian muscle cars, that looked cool.
That SL looks like a great purchase. Hope it serves you well for many years.
Very rare sight
It's even got the pre 2001 'EY' reg from Bangor (my hometown) !
You’ve done a tremendous job Matt. Love the variety, esp with classic cars. I was looking at a 600 of this generation a couple of years ago. Got scared. But a 500 or 320 would be less intimidating. But I also always love the Rangie content.
Gorgeous! Analog driving 😀👏🏻👍🏻 that’s a cool buy Matt👍🏻
The R129 is my favourite SL of all, and the straight six my favourite engine. This is a lovely car, and a great purchase. Enjoy the summer in it Matt, you deserve it 👍
A friend of mine’s mum got one brand new on a N Reg in 96. £60000 I think she paid if memory serves. They were fairly wealthy, it was the 500 SL, sounded like a NASCAR at the time!! My friend and I took it (with his mums permission) to the local seafront boy racer patch, we were both 22 at the time. The amount of times we got pulled over and questioned by the police that night for absolutely nothing was hilarious!! And turned out to be a great way for a couple of 22 year olds to get female attention 😂
That slow gearbox shifting is a deliberate thing. It holds onto a few revs to aid warm up. My E34 540 touring did exactly the same thing for literally a couple of minutes!
I miss that car...... 😊
Super buy, am very jealous, have been looking at these since they came out! Will also never lose value, if you can afford to keep it on the road! Enjoy, and more videos on it over the (years) hopefully you keep it. (I'll buy it off you when you're done with it!)
Seems like a genuine and cared for car, don't spend too much on it, old cars will never be perfect.
I had a W124 E320 with the straight six. It's a great engine.
I love this Matt!
Congratulations Matt. You deserve a beautiful motor. Enjoy. A trip to South of Spain is a must. Perhaps you could do a video of the trip. Drive safely. Wishing you years of happy motoring in this wonderful car
What a great car for that money I was thinking about buying one soon as the price is only going up
Superb purchase. I always see a “basic” SL as somewhat of a very old-money purchase, like somebody who would buy their RR from the showroom without window tints.
The guy that would buy the AMG-Brabus-Black-whatever-edition would be the same guy who puts four inches too big rims on his RR. And he should have bought a Lambo and an Escalade in the first place.
But an unflamboyant SL - cool, very cool.
Love these, simply love them.
Amazed how you find these gems Matt . I'd have bought that in a heartbeat !
It definitely needs gingercators. Lovely old car from a period when cars were manufactured with good build quality as the goal
I think these are very good value at the moment -history of the previous models might suggest that they have reached their low price point and that values will start to rise again soon.
Totally agree, SLs always hit rock bottom and then start to appreciate. It is a matter of time.
Great car Matt...!!! Ace runaround & taking it to Spain,well that's perfect. Enjoy.
I love these. I picked up a brand new 320 for my boss as he was in Canne with his 911… I dearly love them
I'd take that over lots of modern stuff 😊
I adore older Mercs.... when they were built to a standard, not a budget isn't that right Matt!? 😉
Too bad tax, mpg and Merc servicing/parts costs kills the value
Cracking 🎉❤❤❤ love it! Minted ❤
Very nice. I always love a bit of ruching. Definitely take it to Spain - perfect for cruising around Marbella
Well again Matt you bring a little calmness and normality into my world as I spend most nights, recently, waiting for the air raid alert in Kyiv. Don’t get me wrong, I sit on my balcony and watch missiles going over, occasionally, as I sip coffee. Keep up the great reviews
Take care. All the best.
Love this SL body style. I totally agree with you on the front end changes. True beauty and classic. A true testament to the quality of a Mercedes Benz.
Love it Matt, what a beautiful car. 😍
Brilliant opportunity Matt you seem to be finding them at the moment with the L322 also. I am also with on the 80's 90's era of cars, love my 2001 E class just floats and relaxing with just enough power when needed.
Matt, although you thought it could have been a V6, but they weren’t produced until about 2000, and are quite rare.I’ve had one for a few years now and wouldn’t part with it. Would have loved a V12 after watching an old Harry’s Garage, but that would be another level of maintenance! Great price, and perfect for Spain.
V6 was introduced 1998
I stand corrected! Which model did you buy?
@@robcookson7559 Ahh.. just a level of detail I enjoy. I have a 300 SL 24.
Think you made an excellent purchase here Matt. My grandfather just gave me his old '96 E280 and it is lovely to drive. Not the same as your SL of course but i think they are similar in many ways. Anyways I hope you enjoy this car for the many enjoyable miles it still has left to give!
e280 would be a little gem too, any merc with a six is a delight, will you be keeping it or selling
@@raycroal definitely keeping it as long as possible. It just ticked over 250 000km and the only problem with it is that the rear windows wont go down. Fuel economy is decent, it has a lot of space and still drives incredibly well. I see no reason to sell it in the foreseeable future
@@sheeshman9713 nice.what type of spec does it have leather or stuff
@@raycroal it's the Elegance model so it has full leather interior. Full electric front seats as well with a CD player in the boot. Don't know if there are any other noteworthy specs to be honest. I live in South Africa so we didn't get stuff like heated seats as it's unnecessary.
@@sheeshman9713 is it the w210 model with the round lights? Or the w124 with square lights
Brilliant buy as always Matt!
i Love theose R129 SLS! Timeless masterpiece.
Cant wait for the New Juke review xD
Have serious csr envy!! I love those!! Enjoy sir!!
Best SL in my opinion
Great price on a great car. A few points
1. Spare key is dealer only, very intermittent supply and about £300 plus
2. 96 MAY have a disintegrating engine loom - Absence of misfires means hopefully its one of the later ones that are sorted. Just find a bit of exposed insulation and squeeze - it'll fall to bits!
3. Remove all the trim panels on the lower bodywork - you may find lots of surface rust which you can catch early!
This really looks good. Watching you taking your pursuits seriously makes me want to chase a dream car of mine from a similar era - the BMW 8 series E31 (of course with the V12, just because, you know), but I'm afraid they go for a bit more change...
Matt, great to hear that companies are offering you new cars to review. That is progress and a step forward to your car program on Dave, Yesterday, or any of the channels looking for an award winning programme 😁👍🏼🙏
Cracking car Matt. Whats not to love about that! German engineering at its best. Styling wise....timeless. worth every penny!
I love cars like this! Built to last and with love and care!
It's a shame you don't get this kind of build quality nowadays 😢
@@8rick1ane that is true! I forgot about Lexus, I had one some years ago, cracking car and it never put a foot wrong 👍
Great car there Matt! You enjoy it kid. Love seeing these old cars driving around Derbyshire! Bet it’ll get loads of turned heads in Buxton!
Always excited to see what you've bought every week Matt. Regarding the manky steering wheel, can I suggest a magic eraser with some soapy water.
Great car Matt, seems cheap to me at 3.5k. You could always put one of those smart steering wheel covers on !!!😉
Yea Matt loves those steering wheel covers :D
I don't like this version - the one before and the one after are both better looking. This looks too plasticky to me - it doesn't look premium.
But it's cheap enough, if not as desirable as others. Be thankful it's not the SL280 haha
Love it Matt, a proper cool and classic merc, 👌.
Hi, I have enjoyed this video more than most as I am currently researching these cars in view to buying one at some point so thank you!
What a lovely old motor. Would love to see you do more vids on classics. If you did one an Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 I might possibly become your greatest ever fan!
Hi Matt I had exactly the same car for about 3 years just in blue the engine is bullet proof as long as the service history is good the auto box can stick in first if does its often just a relay and works fine after the transmission oil has warmed up your right about that grill and front indicators ,and a word to the wise if the battery goes flat DO NOT put jump leads on it you could fry the ecu located in the rear wing it better to use a trickle charger, I used to be in the car job and that merc is the only car I regret selling enjoy it ! Simon
Steering wheel restoration kits, which involve some sandpapering and re sealing spray have surprisingly good results even on scruffy examples. Great car!
Well done Matt the SL is fantastic enjoy
The markings on the paint around the rear are where the soft top rubs, put the roof up and you will see. I worked for Mercedes in the 80s/90s and even at my age can remember, very rarely did the hard top get used.
Great find Matt!
We have a 92 500SL (they changed the naming in 95 I think) and it’s an absolute hoot to drive even though the car weighs around 1.8tons it has pretty good handling.
We have some OEM AMG monoblock alloys from an E55 on ours and suits the car perfectly with Eagle F1 tyres.
These were so over engineered one of my favourites is moving the centre mirror with the side mirror adjustor, such a good idea!
Anyway like I said great find the R129 was definitely a great car
high peak is the best!
Lovely elegant cruiser. Perfect for the summer. Love it
Nice to see you bought an 320 SL I have one and believe that it’s a great car to enjoy with out the expensive and over protected collection that are just garaged in the hope of them being a great investment. a lot of people commenting on how nice they look
Great video Matt. I sat in a 129, but struggled with driver leg room. I know the 230 is much better, so that is my plan in a year or two. My Sunday drive is a 209 CLK500 which has more legroom than the 129, which surprised me, as the 129 is a big car.
Really nice sl matt, wanted one for ages. Think you've made the right choice.
Love these
1:37 Beauty!! If you look at the ground where it’s parked you can tell it’s got leaking hydraulic cylinders at the bottom of the car from the roof opening/closing mechanism. It’s a very common issue.
Lovely car Matt. I love good honest modern classics.
Awesome purchase. Timeless model/design. Congrats-
Good video Matt, I’ve had a straight 6 and a V6, I still have my V6 which is in silver with a blue interior, both are really reliable and it’s easy to change parts on them.