jellyfishfields Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I need to stop looking at this thread, what a good looking car, I'm getting tempted to get one myself Any thoughts on this? Would value some opinions if you don't mind. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124292092539?ul_noapp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, jellyfishfields said: I need to stop looking at this thread, what a good looking car, I'm getting tempted to get one myself Any thoughts on this? Would value some opinions if you don't mind. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124292092539?ul_noapp=true Looks like three years with current keeper. Recent MOT history clean enough. Some ABS flags a few years back. Sensible miles, good colour, pan roof, boring seats. Bid him and see what happens. Get it inspected - check TB wiring, roof hydraulics, ABS, fault codes etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, johndglynn said: Looks like three years with current keeper. Recent MOT history clean enough. Some ABS flags a few years back. Sensible miles, good colour, pan roof, boring seats. Bid him and see what happens. Get it inspected - check TB wiring, roof hydraulics, ABS, fault codes etc Thanks John. What does TB stand for, and there is anyone who specialises in these for inspections? Up until the 911, every car I bought I inspected myself, but if you think the car warrants a professional inspection I may go down that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Throttle body , you should have no issues with wiring as that only affects early cars , the one you posted is a lastfacelift car so can suffer with some Chrysler cost cutting .. oops no it’s not .. first facelift but fitted with Zenons . I got mine a b service , gbox filter and oil service , new steering damper and all the suspension checked over at my local MB Indy just after it arrived , other than that it’s all good .. for reference mines a 98 with pano etc with 56k miles and I paid £12500 from a dealer .. Edited August 12, 2020 by longman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, jellyfishfields said: Thanks John. What does TB stand for, and there is anyone who specialises in these for inspections? Up until the 911, every car I bought I inspected myself, but if you think the car warrants a professional inspection I may go down that route. Just see where the nearest Merc garage is and let them have a poke. Won’t be too dear. I prefer the earlier cars but the 5-speed 500 is the G50 of 129s 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Thanks to the both of you, very much appreciated. £12500 from a dealer, that looks a very good buy in comparison with what else is for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, jellyfishfields said: Thanks to the both of you, very much appreciated. £12500 from a dealer, that looks a very good buy in comparison with what else is for sale. It was up for £14k , as JG says chuck a bid in . Mine doesn’t have heated seats but everything else is there . They all came with a hard top and wind diffuser so both should be there , from 97 the pano roof was standard afaik . Does he have the original 16” wheels as well ? With the roof off they drive much better with a big sidewall .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Some info .. https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/buyers-guide-mercedes-benz-sl-r129 https://r129.co/blog/is-the-mercedes-benz-r129-a-future-classic/ https://thecarinvestor.com/review-mercedes-sl-r129/ and an old bit of 5th gear .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Thanks, it seems to have less buttons on the centre console than yours, a few option less I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Mine has left to right. remote boot release , alarm off for towing , central locking and hazards , on the right is asr (traction control ) and a button to raise and lower the roll hoop so you can fit the wind diffuser , that one also has a cd radio , mine came with a multi loader in the boot ... loads of options. Edited August 12, 2020 by longman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 7 hours ago, jellyfishfields said: £12500 from a dealer, that looks a very good buy in comparison with what else is for sale. That was just good timing: right at the start of lockdown and we discussed what to bid the guy based on a few other things one could see from his stock. Ignoring the craziness of SL Shop and 4 Star Classics etc, I don't think prices have galloped off on these. I didn't buy mine on the basis of that - albeit I did buy it on the basis that they could not stay where they were forever - but I think if you have the cash sitting there doing nothing then they are a nice thing to have for a while, won't cost much to own if you get a good one and the same sort of money comes back to you anytime. I wouldn't borrow money to own one at £12k. Black is a good colour. I like those wheels. They are such sweet cars and satisfying to own but won't make the heart race like something lighter does. As an older friend said when I bought mine: "clear sign of an ageing petrolhead". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 hours ago, johndglynn said: As an older friend said when I bought mine: "clear sign of an ageing petrolhead". Wonder what your old friend would make of my 'next car buy' list of must have's 🤔 I want double glazing, a fridge and wood (sound more like a house than car) along with heated/cooled and massaging seats, has to have a V8 or V12 but I think I could slum enough to go without a heated steering wheel or soft close doors Good luck with your search, Jellyfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I can't make it down before end of auction, I think I'll just wait and see if it sells on Sunday. If not I can make him an offer subject to inspection, I'm in no rush anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 08:31, World Citizen said: Wonder what your old friend would make of my 'next car buy' list of must have's 🤔 I want double glazing, a fridge and wood (sound more like a house than car) along with heated/cooled and massaging seats, has to have a V8 or V12 but I think I could slum enough to go without a heated steering wheel or soft close doors LOL, like you need to ask what he would think. I am about to get a CLS in from a mate to sell for him. It is high miles but he has spent a fortune on it - will be about £2200. Not a V8 but those things have spec coming out their ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Interesting old video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 06:19, johndglynn said: Ignoring the craziness of SL Shop and 4 Star Classics etc I had a pootle round various 'interesting' car dealers in the 911 on Friday including the SL Shop. I was in there for a good 20 minutes with the 911 sat outside their front door, and nobody spoke to me to see if I was interested in anything. John McGurk at McGurk's in Kineton was the complete opposite. Highly motivated and very apologetic about the lack of stock, seems that everyone is following Shirish's lead and getting into Astons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 08:31, World Citizen said: Wonder what your old friend would make of my 'next car buy' list of must have's 🤔 I want double glazing, a fridge and wood (sound more like a house than car) along with heated/cooled and massaging seats, has to have a V8 or V12 but I think I could slum enough to go without a heated steering wheel or soft close doors Good luck with your search, Jellyfish LS 460? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras62 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I've done a few hundred miles on the new pads now and can confirm after the bed in process they do what they say on the tin. Much less dust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 12 hours ago, njpcarrera32 said: I had a pootle round various 'interesting' car dealers in the 911 on Friday including the SL Shop. I was in there for a good 20 minutes with the 911 sat outside their front door, and nobody spoke to me to see if I was interested in anything. What a surprise. A lucky escape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 12/08/2020 at 20:36, jellyfishfields said: What does TB stand for Teaboy.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 22 hours ago, longman said: LS 460? Yes, defo on my list of cars to test drive, don't normally test drive a variety of cars before buying one but this time I have quite a list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 This facelift 1997 Mercedes 500SL in beautiful dark metallic blue just sold for €31,000 at the Artcurial Monaco sale. 69k kms, three owners and a great colour mix. Blogged on it my classic car valuations website: Mercedes R129 auction sale prices 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Check out this beauty 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I think the owner took LSD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTompkins Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 It’s the natty bridge spoiler on the boot that makes it for me. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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