1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 500SL review from North America
"Great car, Few problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Present mileage (Dec 2007) - 107,000 miles.
The weak point in this car are the seats (not comfortable). The "kinder seat" in this 2+2 are not useful.
PROBLEMS : New Radiator - 75000 miles, Rebuilt Transmission 80,000.
General comments?
I had purchased this 1986 MB500L 2+2 (with a factory kinder seat) in Belgium back in 1986 (60km when purchased). I drove it around Europe for a month and then shipped it back to California around Nov 1986. This MB500SL was converted to EPA/DOT/California standards after ir arrived California.
As with the other MB W107 reviews, the engine is extremely powerful, great paint (original paint), good body integrity.
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| Its really a gentlemen's muscle car that is usually underappreciated. |
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| Great style and quality in a classic body |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2007 |