Mercedes really peaked in the 90s! Their flagship cars were built without a limited budget and it clearly shows. $140k in 1996 is equivalent to $229,137.59 in todays money.

@s.i2898

4 жыл бұрын

G S the new s class is very well made. It was untill now.

@MDavidG1

4 жыл бұрын

In 1998 the US sticker price for the SL600 was $125,000 plus gas guzzler and destination charges. Only three options were available: The Sport Package with AMG wheels and sculpted rocker panels, the Panorama glass roof, and adjustable lumbar seats. This car does not seem to have any of those options, which is not unusual. (If it had the glass hardtop I think it would have been mentioned.)

I have a 1998 SL600 and people assume it's a maintenance nightmare because of the V12. The truth is that almost everything BUT the engine on an R129 SL600 will act up. And all these fails occur on the lesser models as well. The top hydraulics are guaranteed to fail on every R129, the suspension and air conditioning can break down. Even the sun visors will fall apart. But I've never heard of an engine fail with the M120 V12 in a R129 SL600. They use somewhat more fuel, but not unless really driven hard. And an oil change costs about twice as much as on a V8. But who cares? The V12 is in a different world in terms of how it makes a driver FEEL when he's behind the wheel. People who don't appreciate this should drive a Toyota Camry.

@mrbenz2392

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@dinispaulino7512

Жыл бұрын

I think when people say it's a maintenance nightmare it isn't because it's unreliable, it's just naturally more expensive because it's a V12, and there's not much room to work on it, so it's more difficult.

My favourite Mercedes. They put this engine in the original Pagani Zonda C12.

@drhanifp

5 жыл бұрын

Only the SL73 I believe ..

@mightyjack5875

4 жыл бұрын

HighOctane No, the first Zondas, the C12, had exactly the same unit as the Mercedes V12's, down to the same 6.0L displacement and 389-hp rating. Only after, with the C12 S 7.3, they started using the 7.3L block. Before that, there was the C12 S, which had the 7.0L version of the V12, also featured in the S/CL/SL70 AMG models. Very rare these are, too.

The SL series were all awesome especially the 600’s!

Thank you for the great video! I have a 1995 Mercedes SL600 and I think a lot of the information provided will apply to my car. You are absolutely right these cars are incredible and I can drive forever in comfort.

My son's grandparents brought this car for him on his 16th birthday!!! Crazy right? He got so many tickets. Lol😂

Pound for pound, Mercedes-Benz are definitely the best cars in the world

@mrbenz2392

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

Just bought mine for 10k and I love it’s that 129 motor almost more fun than my 2015 911

This car is so bad ass! And you've got a pristine example. The ones I find out here in Los Angeles are so beat up and nasty.

Hand grenades or dead squirrels 😂 😂 😂

They made an sl73 of this thing I believe, v12 stroked to 7.3 liters a beast for sure.

@MrCarGuy

5 жыл бұрын

SL70 as well.

@JuhaEerikki

5 жыл бұрын

Hand made by AMG, also on the Pagani Zondas.

@Roddy_Zeh

5 жыл бұрын

@Serious Sam 518 hp (525 PS) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm).

@atos.nympha3451

5 жыл бұрын

They made SL800 never came out

@s.i2898

4 жыл бұрын

Ross or bored

Understated elegance unlike today.

what an incredible color. If I had the dough, it's as good as sold

Really Gorgeous car there, Mr. Bill. :) JV

Nice review, interesting car.

Very reliable and cheap to repair too

I wish when you drive it there was someway you could put a tripod in the back and get a larger view of the cabin while on the road.

I love the car.

Beautiful cars .i love mine even if it is just a 320

Don't lose the keys!! No longer available for 1997-2002 R129 and a few other models. Very few locksmiths can make the key. I have a 2000 sport.

Beautiful car. Love the MB gated shifter. I wish they still used them. The camera panning was a little too jarring in this video though and I couldn’t really hear the engine fire up over Bill talking.

3:35. Agreed. Every day.

Love it ☺

Hard to believe that 1998 was the stone age for technology

@Kev27RS

5 жыл бұрын

"stone age" in '98? 🤣

what a beauty

They are a superb car and the 12 cylinder has long legs,real Autobarn cruiser Unless you drive them daily,reliability becomes an issue,and then they have the bad rap they get😬 Nice colour combo✅

NICE‼️👍👍

Sounds like the roosters are eating chicken … ……. All they ask is for a little privacy .. ..

I can no longer see all the cars for sale at your web site, it s only a service repairs page

"wounded German..." LOL!!

Spools up like a Boeing. Classic

Never knew the front end was extended for the V12...is that really true?... Looks pretty usual R129 from any angle

@brauer777

4 жыл бұрын

The SL600 is 2" longer overall than the SL500.

@mecherokee2352

3 жыл бұрын

I own one and didn't know that

Missing the front plates in the engine compartment, front end damage?

Now that's gonna be nose heavy but perfect for die autobahn

I am lusting after a mint condition R129 600... but I'd love one from the last year of production... with the AMG body kit, wheels and Designo interior. I've got a better chance finding rocking horse sh1t! LOL

@MDavidG1

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, in 2001 and 2002 the AMG body kit and two piece AMG wheels were made standard in the SL500 and 600. M.Y. 2002 was last year for the R129.

@oscaranderson1822

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1998 AMG SL600. 90,000 miles in great shape. What do you giving for one?

What kind of mpg does a v12 get?

I had this exact car, sold it with 98k- not a garage queen like this one.

Xenon headlights in 98?...nice

@E34Benzin

5 жыл бұрын

BMW pioneered them in 1991 with the E32 7 Series.

@MDavidG1

4 жыл бұрын

Xenons were standard on the SL600 only. The nicest thing about them is they were required to omit the ugly bulky cumbersome headlamp wipers on xenon headlights. A big improvement!

Classic, special car...just a couple of years older than my wife lol

@AllanteGrissom

5 жыл бұрын

👌

I didn’t know the front end was longer on the 600

One more year it’s old enough to drink lol

Excellent review. But just leave the rooster alone, please. 🤣🤣🤣🇧🇳

Looks lovely other than the wheels looking too small and the ET not right on the rear one...??? Otherwise awesome! Thanks.

@MDavidG1

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. These cars look MUCH better with the 18" AMG wheels that came with the Sport Package.

Beware bill, the birds are coming to get you. Lol, just joking. Bill, where's the goat ? Just joking,, nice car.

Something exploded at 8:06

@s.i2898

4 жыл бұрын

nick ᳇ trash compactor being emptyed

You still have this? Available?

Always available ?

HelloHow much are you asking for this SL600?

The fenders are not extended compared to the other ones. Completely incorrect. The front bumper is extended to provide more space for radiator that has been pushed forward. That's is. Hood and fenders are the same for all models.

Have you sold it yet?

Minty

What engine is this? Is this the M120?

How much??

Is it ruby red

What is it with you and roosters? Lol

Naturally the american sees the possibility of sizing a gun in the side pocket...

@walterwright8454

19 күн бұрын

You must be new to his channel. He does it in just about all his videos. Bill rules!!!

For sale ? If you want to sale i will buy

If you don't know how to open the center console...

That starter is stout

Hilarious

Great car untill biodegradable wiring fails lol

@V8_screw_electric_cars

5 жыл бұрын

@@jonstangerjazz9188 Yes but then they replaced DOHC V8 with junk SOHC cause they were cutting costs.

@raycroal

4 жыл бұрын

@@V8_screw_electric_cars the m113 is superb and more reliable than the quad cam before it .and the wiring issue was only for 92-95 cars but guys like you just keep repeating that crap

@V8_screw_electric_cars

4 жыл бұрын

@@raycroal 3 years that's alot of cars to me and I don't know what so great about the later cost cutting motor as it has less power, doesn't rev as high which at least in sl is a bad thing as it's a sporty car.

@raycroal

4 жыл бұрын

@@V8_screw_electric_cars they both have 6000 rev limits,it is more reliable has more power lower down due to having a variable length manifold and makes the sl500 faster with the newer motor that is why it isn't a cost cutting engine it is a good motor it als has 2 spark plugs per cylinder to burn the fuel leaner making it more economical.but for some reason some people keep talking crap about it

@V8_screw_electric_cars

4 жыл бұрын

@@raycroal Well I don't know how getting rid of one valve is an improvement and twin spark plugs don't sound to me like boon to reliability. And most important thing M119 sound much better than M113.

Great design, BUT OBSOLETE. I owned a GORGEOUS 1998 740iL and it had factory NAVIGATION, I cannot believe that this far more expensive, higher quality vehicle would NOT have it even as an option!!! I Love the exterior and the interior quality, and I AM in the market for a V12, but this is too damned old and obsolete. I bet it still has a god damned cassete deck?

On all your 129 SL reviews you claim the front end is longer on the V12...I say not. Find a tape measure and get back to me.

Dump that car as fast as you can!!! I had one and it was a constant repair in motion.

@kelticdom

5 жыл бұрын

I have one, seldom an issue

@jspope2008

5 жыл бұрын

phillip cyr Strange because Mercedes confirmed that they had less claims on the SL600 than any other model they made. You must have had a Friday night special.

@kgisabeast

4 жыл бұрын

Hoovies had a lot of problems too

@happychappers8311

4 жыл бұрын

@@kgisabeast Ya because he paid about $8 for it.

@joesmith9216

Жыл бұрын

not the 1998! 94 600's were awful!

I'm not a big German car fan but concede that Mercs up to this era float my boat. Mercs after 2000 were just dogshit.

@MDavidG1

4 жыл бұрын

Not all of them, though certainly there were many problems. Mercedes plunged headfirst into advanced automotive electronics, with bad results in many cases. The Chrysler purchase/merger certainly did not help either. Comfort and fuel economy, not solidity, seem to be the biggest priorities at Mercedes today. This seems to be the case with most car manufacturers these days.

I would bet that an oil change will cost you $300.00 at least.

@516110

5 жыл бұрын

Same as any other Mercedes... 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 full synthetic and a Mann filter. Only costs about 75 bucks and about 30 minutes to complete.

@gotglasses

5 жыл бұрын

Sure - That's pretty much the going rate. Considering that they never get under the car it is a rip off. They suck the oil out, replace the filter and put your 9 quarts of Mobil 1 in in 15 minutes. Ok, it is $100 bucks of oil to begin with!

@516110

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not talking about the going rate at the dealership. That’s what it costs to do it yourself.

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