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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is there a problem with my Mercedes 380SL?
It has recently developed a weird problem and his mechanic is stumped. The car starts, but turns off it you let go of the key. Needless to say, it’s not possible to drive. This car has had ongoing problems. It first began when the car would just accellerate out of control. Removing the cruise control did not change this.
How often does Grandma drive her Mercedes 380SL?
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.
It has recently developed a weird problem and his mechanic is stumped. The car starts, but turns off it you let go of the key. Needless to say, it’s not possible to drive. This car has had ongoing problems. It first began when the car would just accellerate out of control. Removing the cruise control did not change this.
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.
When did the Mercedes 380SL roadster come out?
380 SL Production Schedule Vehicle Year # Produced 380SL Roadster R107 1983 11,198 380SL Roadster R107 1984 11,115 380SL Roadster R107 1985 8,144 380SL Roadster R107 Total: 53,200
How many horsepower does a Mercedes 380 SL have?
Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Mercedes-Benz 380 SL (aut.