My "cheap" 1996 Mercedes SL-320 R-129. What it actually costs and review

A quick tour of my 1996 Mercedes SL320 R129 project.

[@miseryparty3726]

Honestly these old 90’s Mercedes will last longer than any new car. Would take this any day over new junk

[@kennethleary4603]

Hey Bob, I have the same R129, the problem you are having with your passenger seat may be with the child safety switch that you can see at 14:09 in your video. Move the switch in the other position, and then try your seat belt. Ken.

[@robertdunkley2662]

Great video! The 129 is really nice but the supporting crew and cast stole the show on this one!

[@behrsgarage]

Looks good. I live in Buffalo and traveled to Youngstown in September to see an 81 380SL, but ended up getting a 97 SL320 in Poughkeepsie in October with only 55k miles on it. Ditto about the brittle plastics.

[@chrisbaskett808]

Beautiful car

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Absolutely beautiful car! My dream car was the 450/560SL models and I have come to really like these newer models. You are going to enjoy that one! Cheers and Thumbs Up!

[@BobWilson84]

My man!! I cant wait to see your Jeep project all finished up. Hope you are doing well my friend.

[@craigm.9070]

Incredibly knowledgeable assistants you have! 😎

[@hagbard72]

It's hearing people say they paid $4k for an SL that almost makes me wish I lived in the States. Nothing like that here (Soviet Kanuckistan).

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Very nice!!

[@kennethleary4603]

Sorry Bob, the switch is seen at 9:16 , Ken

[@hanskoga]

Dude your kids are adorable....forgot we where speaking of cars right lol great vid.

[@stephen2215]

great fun video and love the kids!!

[@cjlomax2156]

Awesome kids - has fro sharing! :)

[@michaelmurray7379]

The issue with the seat belt.There is a relay under each seat which go bad.

[@davidwell686]

I think a Lexus LS400 or LS430 would have been a better way to go. German cars just kill you on parts.

[@BobWilson84]

Ya man 100%. If a nice LS 400 or 430 pops up I’m going to grab one

[@davidwell686]

@@BobWilson84 I like to look for the LS430's on CL on the weekends..early morning....just missed one, 2004, 38,000 miles for 10k a few weeks ago...darn....there is a LS400 for 12k in Georgia I think for 12k, 90,000 miles..those two models have a cult like following..like your video on the Benz..great looking car.

[@josueavilavital6574]

Is shine!!

[@ttm2609]

Love the rims, what are they?

[@TheJaboa]

Factory

[@longhorn8459]

How’s the jeep???

[@BobWilson84]

Hey, sold it a while back. Do you still have yours?

[@longhorn8459]

I do, I don't think I can ever sell it. I still one day want to do a full tear down just like you but currently not the focus. I've tried to convince my wife I need another project but the reality is I don't have the time. Think you'll ever have another jeep project or tackle another engine swap?@@BobWilson84

[@rioraton]

BINGO! "this is NOT a car that anybody should buy if you have a mechanic do it for you" They are an absolute $ pit if you do! Not bad if you can do your own work.

[@kennygilliam]

can i get a shoutout

[@BobWilson84]

My man Kenny!!! What’s Up!

[@kennygilliam]

@@BobWilson84 hi, how did you get so many subscribers?

[@christianvillalobos5764]

hey bob do you have an instagram im thinking about buying one at 18 and tbh i don’t know much about how to fix a car but i’ll definitely learn to fix it on my own and it will be my first car. I just want opinions and advice on it.

[@BobWilson84]

My man, this would be a terrible first car!! Find something fun and simple with tons of cheap parts available, like a Miata. A R129 is way too complex for someone just getting started.