1977 Mercedes-Benz SL SLC review from North America
"320,000 miles!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One of the seats is jiggly.
New tires.
New transmission fluid.
Turn signal indicator has to be held in place for a L or R turn, doesn't stay automatically.
Sunroof sometimes doesn't open.
Back seat is not in good shape.
Automatic trunk and gas-cap release mechanisms don't work (just use the key like on normal cars).
Muffler is starting to go.
Rheostat failed - easy to fix, cost=$0, if you know what & where it is... it controls the dashboard lights.
The pneumatic seat adjusters don't work automatically
General comments?
Engine built like a tank.
Handles very well.
Corners well.
Smooth ride.
Cruises 80 no problem.
Looks like an 80's stockbroker car.
Great car for the city.
Looks good and relatively inexpensive.
Every time I stop for gas or parking, I get comments, ie, nice car. Once I drag raced a newer model Toyota Supra and won. The guy peeled out and we left him burning rubber at the light.
Another time we had a bunch of furniture on the roof and someone tried to drag race us, but we didn't want to lose our merchandise.
The stereo was replaced with a CD-player. The electric antenna is cool.
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| A reliable classic car that's a pleasure to drive |
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| No kids! This should be your baby |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 312000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 320000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2002 |