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
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.
Hi there, can you please provide me with some information on the easy fix for the faulty rheostat on Mercedes SLC. Any help would be much appreciated!
I had the problem with the turn signal not staying on. I solved the problem by replacing the front bushings. I bought my bushings at www.autopartswarehouse.com (front bushings, steering stabilizer, motor mounts = $215.) Dealer gets $500 for bushings and $1200+ for installation.
On the rheostat issue: The dash lights went out in my 450 SLC and I found that it was just a corroded fuse. A bit of sandpaper and the lights went on again!
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