Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1993, 1994, 1995; What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)? Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats: What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic? 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg 24.56 UK mpg 8.7 km/l: How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic? Euro 1 1997 r129 SL500 - Lower softtop manually Hi, I am trying to replace my right rear lock cylinder. The soft top is already raised and I need to access the compartmentunder the tonneau cover. I used the wrench supplied to access the release bolt between the roll bar and rear seat panel. but it is not releasing. The car is a 10 out of 10, being a 17 year old collector car! This is a rare opportunity to own a low mileage Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary Edition! Only 250 made! Call for more info: 954-695-5685 or 954-913-8535. Good luck! Mercedes R129 Roof Issues Hi guys, I recently bought an R129 which apparently had a working roof, when I actually got the car though it won’t go up or down. It seems to look like an issue with the window switches to me as it stops right when it would look to see they’re down. Buy Mercedes R129 in Mercedes-Benz Cars and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items How to change Engine Oil & Oil Filter on Mercedes 500SL | R129 Roadster Mercedes Oil Change#HarjinderSidhu #MercedesOilChange500SL #SidhuDIY #EasyStepsGTX SA Fluteguy. The three issues that are killers on this model are the ACC evaporator, the top hydrolics and the transmission if you buy a later model car. I just had to have the evaporator on my 500SL replaced and it was $2500! The maintanence itself is not bad, no more so that any other 16 year old car. 1998-2003: SLK 200, SLK 230K, SLK 320. SLK/R170: 1999 SLK230 low unstable by Dave33478. 01-01-2024 06:28 PM. 2,782. 13,000. Forum Contains New Posts. Forum Contains No New Posts. Mercedes-Benz SLR & SL Roadsters - Mercedes Benz SLR & SL Roadsters forum discussion, how-to guides, and technical help. Hi, the trans in the R129 500SL is known as "Sportsmatic" (4sp auto to 1995 then 5 speed auto to 2002) which is an auto that can be changed manually. I think they are all like that but did hear of a smaller 6 cylinder model with a manual but I am dubious. I know it's true some older 6 cylinder cars had manual gearboxes but I don't know about 500's. t1jxc.

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