Mercedes 230, 250, 280 SL , which one should I buy?
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- This video is about 230, 250, 280 SL , which one should I buy?
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In the UK 250SLs are sold for nearly twice what you mentioned for the USA.
Superb cars.
I'm looking for a good SL and I
found one in France, nearly 250km from my home in Holland. But is was a cheap one, to cheap I'm my opinion. Now I know why, it seems to be a 230 engine with hand gearbox. So thanks for this good advice !
I love those w113... however they're quite too much expensive here in Brazil. For this, I'll buy a 280SL fiberglass replica, with 4.1L 6cylinders Chevrolet engine.
It's based on an very easy-maintaining car here, the Chevy Opala, so it will be more "usable". I think it will fullfill my admiration towards this wonderful Mercedes-Benz
I have a 280 but I prefer the aesthetics and simplicity of 230 or early 250. I really don’t understand the irrational fascination with the 280.
It's easily explained.... Materialism
Apropos of nothing, I prefer the color-keyed hubcaps and wide chrome beauty rings with blackwall tires to the full wheel covers, especially with whitewalls. That's not only on Pagodas but also on any 1960s M-B. If the full wheel covers are correct, just with blackwalls.
Great info and knowledge!
Great video 👍🏼
The 250 is the best. The motor is as good with no cooling system issues like the 280. Also the 250 looks more classy than the heavily used plastic used in the 280sl.
yes, this is true. the m129 was just right
What do you think of 1998 SL500?
@@Ken-bp5rk best of the R129 series started then till 2003. They solved the wiring issues and I believe they upgraded the top electrics. Lastly there was OB2 versus the proprietary OB1 pre 1996.
Appreciate the perspective. I have shopped for pagodas and have been disappointed in the choices as most have been over restored and not applicable for the daily driver I am looking for or rust/wrecks... I will need the A/C so I am stuck in the 280 market
it's clear your shopping too much in the dealer sector. This is usually what they have available. You have to buy a car like that from a private seller / long-term owner
A good place to look for a Pagoda, not from a dealer is here: www.sl113.org/forums This site is dedicated to The W113 Pagoda. Mostly owners helping each other out. And if one wants to sell they usually post it in the For Sale forum on the site before it any where else.
When pierre pushes his glasses up I think he needs those glasses off the movie the jerk with Steve martin !
Too funny
280 sl
Thank you for all the info . I do have a question you may be able to assist in . I found a 68 280 sl . The top of the body is in good condition with all the trim and original seats , however the bottom portion is retry much all rusted out . Out of curiosity and I am aware this is a broad question how much do you think it could go for with the original engine still being able to run ?
A 280SL in Concourse or better condition will realise close to AUD 300,000 in Australia at present- USD 225 to 230,000. They are gorgeous, but not cheap!
Hello and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with Benz enthusiast who are new and don’t know their way around yet. I’m looking at buying a 1980’s 280SL and want to know how to find out if there is rust inside the rocker panels and other areas that are not visible without drilling holes. Tap test? I don’t want to purchase a beautiful on the outside rust bucket. Thanks very much
Hmm so 280 it is then send it to Pierre and have him upgrade the rear end and make it a long range Cruiser !
thank you
The camera man is freaking me out!
I've had a few restored MB classics they aren't as nice as original unrestored cars.
my mechanic put a 3.5 in a pagoda....was bad ass
yes, and easy to do. Bob Hatch did this to two 280sls as well. I wish Mercedes had done this.
Want to convert my 280 Sl to rack and pinion steering to better facitate a GM LS style engine replacement. It is left hand drive. I am a very capable fabricator/welder. Question is which rack and pinion would work best. Any make or model. American would be great for hose hook ups. Thanks.
which one should I buy? The best one you can. Otherwise, you won't be happy because you always will live knowing there is a better example somewhere.
I say always buy a car that you're attracted to
I had a 280sl from the states, revved high on motorways, 12 mpg, awful thing, unstable, mondeo much better, £800.00,. I think values will plummet rapidly soon of pagodas
lol....you wish
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Was the M127 engine in the 230 a 4 main bearing?
3 main bearing
@@Chuckyd26 aren't the 129&130 engines 4 main bearing? And wouldn't that be stronger?
It's a 5 main bearing
What is the answer Pierre ? Which one you did not answer in the video lol .
The answer is that there is no correct answer. Buy the car you like the most
Cool
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Over-restored? Do you mean like the guy who spent $60K on paint & body work for his ‘73 Ford Pinto which had no family or sentimental connection? The same guy who’s afraid to drive it for fear of a stone chip? 😉
60 k on a pinto
I think future generations of people will lose interest in classic cars, as they won't remember them from childhood days, plus emissions, buy property is my advice, I did. Plus all that maintenance, labour of love, Nissan micra quicker than a 280sl 😂😂
umm, nope.