[R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Leonard Rich III
r129list@mbcoupes.com
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:03:06 -0800
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Bobby,
I have a used Wood and leather wheel for your car. It is overall good
condition, however there are some hairline crack in the wheel. You can't
feel them, but you can see them. Let me know if you are interested. Make an
offer!
Leonard Rich III
209 723 4000
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On
Behalf Of Bobby Ross
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:02 PM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Thanks for the info...the burgwerks web site had several things I have
been looking for. and the steering wheel is $200. less than the only other
one I had found. Can't seem to find any used ones anywhere.
Bobby Ross
Virginia Beach VA.
----- Original Message -----
From: Satish Tummala
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Contact Bergwerks: (877)-230-5736. www.bergwerks.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Adam Gage
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Is there a place to purchase the wood steering wheel that was an
option for SLs? I'd like to get one installed. Any info would be
appreciated.
Thank you
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Adam Gage
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:29 AM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Thanks for the info, gents. I'd really like to find a 99-2000 500
sport. The black is really great, but I live in the desert and was
constantly washing my car. Sold a '90 300SL, which was a little
under-powered, but I have a feeling I'm going to miss the 30 MPG on the
highway...
Can you buy aftermarket add-ons, such as the optional wood steering
wheel, or a panorama top?
I see very few of these around. E-bay sight unseen purchase makes
me a little nervous, fortunately I'm near LA where the market seems to be
plentiful and reasonable.
What would the gas mileage be like on a 500? I know MBZ isn't great
for mileage.
Is there any advantage to Starmark warranties? They only seem to
extend the warranty for a year.
Perfect car: 2000 500SL Silver, Panorama top, sport model...
price?
Thanks
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Victor R. Lopez
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Very good point Thor, it seems that the sport package is the way
to go. I pick up a 1999 this last June with 23,000 miles Black on Black
(very dark charcoal looks black). The gentleman I had purchased it for had
got it for his wife and her little dog, the dog passed and she was so
despondent she could no longer drive in the vehicle. It sat for close to a
year with it just being driven in and out of the garage, around the block.
When I came across the car he just had it serviced and was about to trade it
in on a newer s500. There were a few things that needed repair but it all
fell under the remaining factory warranty. The car is such a pleasure to
drive. And yes parts and repairs are not for the weak at heart.
Victor
Thor Dahl-Lowe <MrThor@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
Be sure to get the right color combo. A black on black will
bring a stronger resale than other colors. Also look towards the Sport. It
will give you a different front bumper and side skirts and also look for the
Amg wheels option. This is by far the nicest version that you can buy. But
to find a black on black sport with low miles with a warranty will be hard
for $32k on ebay. I just purchased a 1997 myself this summer with only 35k
miles. This car ran me 35K with a remainder of warranty. I looked at many
SL's here in Chicago that were 1999 + for the same price but they all were
driven hard and had some damage. Fixing items on a SL is very costly so when
I found this 1997 that lived down south in brand new condition I jumped on
it! Remember the cost to fix a SL in not a walk in the woods, it is a first
class airplane ticket!
Good Luck!
Thor
----- Original Message -----
From: Satish Tummala
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
All years are good. You can pick up 1999+ models with most
options for around $32K on Ebay all day long...
Satish
----- Original Message -----
From: Adam Gage
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
Clifton - See new story in "Auto Spy" search on Google.
Apparently there is some trouble with the hard top, owners are inquiring
about a soft top.
Yours is the first picture I've seen - send it to them,
they've only been talking about it!!
Adam
P.S.
Can anyone advise me on a SL500? I'm looking for a later
model, want to spend a reasonable amount. Are there any particular years to
look out for (or avoid)? Any info would be appreciated.
----- Original Message -----
From: Clifton Richardson
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 12:01 PM
Subject: [R129 SL] R129 or SL55 AMG
This Car was spotted in London, I thought it looked
strange because it had a "soft top" I stopped my car got out and had a
closer look and noticed that inside was a R129, but on the outside was the
new shape Mercedes, the attention to detail on the exterior was excellent,
only the interior and the hard soft top gave it away, I have more photos of
this car if any one would like to see the let me know and I will email it to
them,
What is It?
Regards
Cliff
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN =
class=3D300495900-24032004>I have=20
a used Wood and leather wheel for your car. It is overall good =
condition,=20
however there are some hairline crack in the wheel. You can't feel them, =
but you=20
can see them. Let me know if you are interested. Make an=20
offer!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<P><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Leonard Rich III</FONT> <BR><FONT =
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size=3D2>209 723 4000</FONT> </P>
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Ross<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:02 PM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
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AMG<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks for the info...the burgwerks =
web site had=20
several things I have been looking for. and the steering wheel =
is $200.=20
less than the only other one I had found. Can't seem to find any =
used=20
ones anywhere.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Bobby Ross</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Virginia Beach VA.</FONT></DIV>
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href=3D"mailto:satish@tummala.net">Satish=20
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 22, 2004 =
11:30=20
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or SL55=20
AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Contact Bergwerks: =
(877)-230-5736. =20
<A =
href=3D"http://www.bergwerks.com">www.bergwerks.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3DADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET =
href=3D"mailto:ADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET">Adam=20
Gage</A> </DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A> =
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 22, =
2004 7:28=20
PM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R129 SL] R129 =
or SL55=20
AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Is there a place to purchase the =
wood=20
steering wheel that was an option for SLs? I'd like to get =
one=20
installed. Any info would be appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thank you</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Adam</FONT></DIV>
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style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3DADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET =
href=3D"mailto:ADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET">Adam=20
Gage</A> </DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A> =
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February =
25, 2004=20
12:29 AM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R129 SL] =
R129 or SL55=20
AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks for the info, =
gents. I'd=20
really like to find a 99-2000 500 sport. The black is =
really=20
great, but I live in the desert and was constantly washing my =
car. =20
Sold a '90 300SL, which was a little under-powered, but I have a =
feeling=20
I'm going to miss the 30 MPG on the highway...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Can you buy aftermarket =
add-ons, such as=20
the optional wood steering wheel, or a panorama =
top?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I see very few of these =
around. E-bay=20
sight unseen purchase makes me a little nervous, fortunately I'm =
near LA=20
where the market seems to be plentiful and =
reasonable.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>What would the gas mileage be =
like on a=20
500? I know MBZ isn't great for mileage.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Is there any advantage to =
Starmark=20
warranties? They only seem to extend the warranty =
for a=20
year.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Perfect car: 2000 500SL =
Silver,=20
Panorama top, sport model... price?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Adam</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV=20
style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3Dvrlopez254@yahoo.com=20
href=3D"mailto:vrlopez254@yahoo.com">Victor R. Lopez</A> =
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A=20
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February =
24, 2004=20
12:08 PM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R129 SL] =
R129 or=20
SL55 AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>Very good point Thor, it seems that the sport package is =
the way=20
to go. I pick up a 1999 this last June with 23,000 miles Black =
on=20
Black (very dark charcoal looks black). The gentleman I had =
purchased=20
it for had got it for his wife and her little dog, the dog =
passed and=20
she was so despondent she could no longer drive in the =
vehicle. It sat=20
for close to a year with it just being driven in and out of =
the=20
garage, around the block. When I came across the car =
he just had=20
it serviced and was about to trade it in on a newer s500. =
There=20
were a few things that needed repair but it all fell =
under the=20
remaining factory warranty. The car is such a pleasure to =
drive. And=20
yes parts and repairs are not for the weak at =
heart.</DIV>
<DIV>Victor</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><BR><BR><B><I>Thor Dahl-Lowe=20
<MrThor@worldnet.att.net></I></B> wrote: </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Be sure to get the right =
color combo. A=20
black on black will bring a stronger resale than other =
colors. Also=20
look towards the Sport. It will give you a different front =
bumper=20
and side skirts and also look for the Amg wheels option. =
This is by=20
far the nicest version that you can buy. But to find a black =
on=20
black sport with low miles with a warranty will be hard for =
$32k on=20
ebay. I just purchased a 1997 myself this summer with =
only 35k=20
miles. This car ran me 35K with a remainder of warranty<FONT =
face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D3>. I looked at many SL's =
here in=20
Chicago that were 1999 + for the same price but they=20
all were driven hard and had some damage. Fixing =
items on=20
a SL is very costly so when I found this 1997 that lived =
down south=20
in brand new condition I jumped on it! Remember the cost to =
fix a SL=20
in not a walk in the woods, it is a first class airplane=20
ticket!</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Good Luck!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thor</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=3Dsatish@tummala.net=20
href=3D"mailto:satish@tummala.net">Satish Tummala</A> =
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A=20
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A>=20
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, =
February 24,=20
2004 7:02 AM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R129 =
SL] R129=20
or SL55 AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>All years are good. =
You can=20
pick up 1999+ models with most options for around $32K on =
Ebay all=20
day long...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Satish</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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font-color: black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3DADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET=20
href=3D"mailto:ADAPL12@ADELPHIA.NET">Adam Gage</A> =
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A=20
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A>=20
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, =
February 24,=20
2004 12:11 AM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: =
[R129 SL] R129=20
or SL55 AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Clifton - See new story =
in "Auto=20
Spy" search on Google. Apparently there is some =
trouble=20
with the hard top, owners are inquiring about a soft=20
top.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Yours is the first =
picture I've=20
seen - send it to them, they've only been talking about=20
it!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Adam</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>P.S.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Can anyone advise me on =
a=20
SL500? I'm looking for a later model, want to =
spend a=20
reasonable amount. Are there any particular years =
to look=20
out for (or avoid)? Any info would be=20
appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; =
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message =
-----=20
</DIV>
<DIV=20
style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; =
font-color: black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3Dcliffv8@btinternet.com=20
href=3D"mailto:cliffv8@btinternet.com">Clifton =
Richardson</A>=20
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A=20
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A>=20
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, =
February=20
23, 2004 12:01 PM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [R129 =
SL] R129=20
or SL55 AMG</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004>This Car was spotted in =
London, I=20
thought it looked strange because it had a "soft top" =
I=20
stopped my car got out and had a closer look and =
noticed that=20
inside was a R129, but on the outside was the new =
shape=20
Mercedes, the attention to detail on the exterior was=20
excellent, only the interior and the hard soft top =
gave it=20
away, I have more photos of this car if any one would =
like to=20
see the let me know and I will email it to=20
them,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004>What is =
It?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004>Regards</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D711224918-23022004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
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class=3D711224918-23022004>Cliff</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQ=
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