[R129 SL] Planning on buying an SL500

[mid-co at ix.netcom.com]

I agree.....not much difference in reliability , they are
both durable engines , if they are well maintained.

However , when pushed  , the 4 cammer ( 90-95 ) sounds like a Ferrari at
full wail ......just beautiful to listen to........where the 3 valver (96 on) sounds
well.......kind of American ( thrashy).


Bruce in Nashville.



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Flodur2 at aol.com 
  To: r129list at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:07 AM
  Subject: [R129 SL] Planning on buying an SL500


  One of the questions in the message of the subject topic was:

   
        2) The engine in the 99-02 is not desirable.

  A web site of an individual who owns an R129 series from the middle years of production claims that because his engine has four valves per cylinder and produces slightly greater horsepower that models with that engine are more desirable than the newer versions. It is a debatable point. The difference in HP is minor and at the road speeds to which one is limited in the U.S. is hardly noticeable. Further, since the mechanical complexity of three (3) valves per cylinder is less, one may say that it is more serviceable and reliable. As I say, a debatable point and not one which should influence your buying decision. The 99-02 engines are not undesirable. 

  Rudy
  2002 SL500
  1998 S320
  1996 S600      





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