Fantastic looking car 🤩…. As a fellow 2003 R230 SL500 owner I agree with everything you’ve said. Maintenance is the key. I bought mine 3yrs ago with a full service history and like you I immediately had the ABC fluid and filter flushed and changed along with a gearbox service. Whilst you have to accept that the running costs will never be cheap on this type of car, when you consider the ridiculously low purchase price, (putting aside a few grand as a repair fund and keeping it topped up just in case) then you have a brilliant GT car that will turn heads wherever you go for Ford Focus money 👍

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! They're wonderful cars right? Hope you're enjoying yours. That's exactly right, I knew what I was potentially getting into with these but it was just something that had to be done! So far loving it!

Need to sort my SL55 and SL600 out soon. Nice vid. 👍🏼👌

@TABonTV

26 күн бұрын

Now that's a fine selection of SL! Appreciate the comment.

Great content, I have a 53 plate SL55 with 43k on the clock and absolutely love it. Looking to sort the wheels next could you share where you got yours done. I am very close to you looking at where you shoot your videos.

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. If you add me on IG / FB I can DM it to you, no probs.

Nice , a few other things to replace if you want it to be 100% ..crankshaft position sensor , transmission connector bushing and conductor plate , and the coolant reservoir.. best to use OEM parts and replace the coolant with the correct blue coolant.

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The crankshaft sensor was already done in the history. Found out the gearbox inhibitor was also replaced too! Next up are engine mounts / transmission mount.

Hi, Enjoyed your video a lot. I just bought an SL55 from 2006 with 43000 miles on the clock. Can you please recommend a good specialist in London area to get all those preventive things done you recommended please Thanks

@TABonTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great cars right? My best advice to you here would be to get on the FB SL groups - there's a few but such a helpful community. Sure they'd be able to advise on well located indie garages!

Wheels look great. It’s funny how chunky the back of the steering wheel is but I think a lot of Mercs are like that.

@TABonTV

19 күн бұрын

Yeah, good job! And yes, the wheel does look a bit silly from that angle, a bit too cone like 😂 Thanks for all the comments

Glad to see you're tackling all the jobs to get it sorted ;) I'm looking out for an SL350 - more so no expensive ABC issues to deal with. I must say I'm tempted by an SL55 though! lol :-D Do you have a link for that gear selector part? I can't seem to find one! Many thanks

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

For me it was the SL55 or nothing (hopefully it behaves). Good luck in your search. If you go to that very well known online auction site try item ID 264524110815 👍🏻

@andyday60

3 ай бұрын

@@TABonTV nice one, thanks for that - and the content. Keep it coming 😉

i bought a n/a sl500 for 1200uds. i am a mechanic. put 10k usd and have it perfect.

Diamond I only used in summer lasted 10+ years. but those powder coated look decent if not better than diamond - diamonds getting a bit family car nowadays

@TABonTV

16 күн бұрын

Thanks! They did come out pretty well and at least I now don't have to worry about them so much.

10:42 Hi great looking SL55. Can you mention the name of the body shop people you used for the rust & paint? Many thanks.

@TABonTV

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Add me on IG, and I'll hook you up there. 👍🏻

@peterfreeman2925

Ай бұрын

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I have had 2 off these one in brilliant silver and one in jasper blue i know these things in side out and that M113K engine i now own a mint Japanese import E55 AMG with no rust I hate rust its like cancer on a car and will come back if i could find a mint SL55 AMG i would have that with my E55..I have a little utube channel ..Mercedes AMG Man ...

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

Excellent! I'm such a fan of these cars! Yeah, unfortunately it's getting harder to get UK spec ones without the dreaded brown stuff (or that have been previously repaired). For me the spec and colour was what won!

Might be worth having a quick look at your BCM just to make sure there is no charring see - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqdt1MGIaMe0hrA.html The powder coated wheels look great - you reminded me to get mine sorted. Mike

@TABonTV

29 күн бұрын

Yeah, I the BCM is still good in this, the whole boot / hood area is very clean & tidy so I don't think it's ever had any leaks (🤞🏻!). Appreciate the comment.

@MikesMercsandothercars

29 күн бұрын

@@TABonTV Phew...remember, that the BCM can get fried if anyone has ever attempted to jump start the car incorrectly...or has constantly let the consumer battery run down.....or has used a cheap trickle charger...it is not necessarily damp/leaks that kill it...Mike

. Went with his hiro Coil overs.. Just just replace these struts and have the liquid drain out of it I didn't worry about the rest of that abc system and I'll tell you something it's a little bit faster and it handles much better! .. The difference in the ride I can't remember it it's where the market really small,, Do not get the old man's mode I think you will be disappointed I drive it at the sport mode and the difference is just negligible.. Race cars require sway bars I didn't notice it in my driving time... I wonder whether the cell value will go up I doubt it?

@TABonTV

3 ай бұрын

I hope they go up in value but I think it's just too risky for most people... Still a lot of them too.