1979 Mercedes-Benz SL 450SL (roadster) review from North America
"A classic everyone should own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The servo went bad in 1990 and about every two years after that... it probably wouldn't go bad if it was driven more often.
General comments?
I'm the original owner and I think it still looks stylish... although today I feel the driving position is very awkward.
I am looking forward to this car going up in value very soon!
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| A reliable classic car that's a pleasure to drive |
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| 320,000 miles! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2001 |