How much is a 1981 Mercedes-Benz worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL valued at $10,700 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
When did the Mercedes Benz 380SL End production?
The 380SL ended production in 1985, at which point it was replaced by the 560SL. Today the car’s values typically lag the earlier 450SL and the later 560SL, mainly because the 3.8-liter engine is slightly less powerful and had some early cam chain issues.
How many miles does a 1985 Mercedes 380SL have?
It’s a 1985 Mercedes 380SL with about 50,000 original miles on it. Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
What was the problem with the 1985 380SL?
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
What should I do about my Mercedes 380SL transmission?
If there isn’t much of a delay into forward or reverse gears as yet and the transmission can shift through the gears without slipping. However, get the fluid level and fluid condition checked and get the transmission fluid and filter replaced if the fluid looks old.
The 380SL ended production in 1985, at which point it was replaced by the 560SL. Today the car’s values typically lag the earlier 450SL and the later 560SL, mainly because the 3.8-liter engine is slightly less powerful and had some early cam chain issues.
How much is a 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL valued at $13,400 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
What’s the difference between a 450SL and 380SL?
The new engine was designed with emissions controls in mind while the 450SL’s mill was not, which meant that the two engines were relatively equal in terms of power (155 hp in the 380SL vs. 160 hp in the 450SL) despite the difference in their displacements. Performance was similar for the two cars, as was fuel economy.