Is the Mercedes SL600 the same as the SL500?
The SL600 has lots of torque just like the SL500, and it goes great even with part throttle. The SL600s mostly add standard luxury features that cost extra on the SL500, like the CD changer. The SL600s have the dash and doors in leather, too, so they smell like cows. I’m discussing the V-8 SL500 below.
When did the SL500 body style come out?
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
When did the Mercedes SL500 R129 go away?
They used a little less fuel than the first four speed automatic SL500s. By 1996 the new 5 speed transmission increased the fuel economy of the V8 SL500 to within 1 or 2 MPG of the SL320, thus the SL320s went away in 1998. Today you can get a beater early 1990’s 300SL for about $10,000.
How many miles can a 1998 Mercedes SL500 go?
In the 1998 and newer you can go about 12,000 miles between services depending on how the computer thinks you are driving. Many people don’t trust the computer and service more often.
Why is my convertible top not working on my Mercedes SL500?
Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
Why is my instrument cluster dead on my 1998 SL500?
Ok had to sort out this issue – instrument cluster dead – on moms 1998 SL500. SUCCESS! Backstory – lights had been left on draining the (older) battery. There was still sufficient juice to just barely turn the engine over and get it to fire. From that point the cluster (all gauges) has been dead. No wiring or other electrical work/ problems.
Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
The SL600 has lots of torque just like the SL500, and it goes great even with part throttle. The SL600s mostly add standard luxury features that cost extra on the SL500, like the CD changer. The SL600s have the dash and doors in leather, too, so they smell like cows. I’m discussing the V-8 SL500 below.
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.