I BOUGHT A $260,000 Mercedes SL600! Is This The PERFECT R129 SL?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Love the early 2000’s SL. My dream car as a kid.

[@DCMotorWerks]

Get ya one!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

@@DCMotorWerks I don’t have space for it. Lol

[@gregphelps5738]

That is crazy to think that this Merc cost the equivalent of $260k in today's money and it's just a standard car, not even a special edition, Brabus or the rare S73 or S71 AMG model?! With the top of the line SL63 of today topping out at $175k, it shows how much of a premium these cars were back in the day. Considering KBB gives a Fair market value of $7851 which would be a 97% Depreciation on this car!! That's got to be some sort of record.

[@AntonovP]

It is not quite a standard car. It is basically a roadster with a V12 engine. Which big manufacturer has that in their line up?

[@gregphelps5738]

@@AntonovP To clarify, Standard in the model lineup. Although the V12 is the top of the range, they made 'special' models like the S73 and S71 models. You make a solid point though, only Jag made a V12 GT car that was less in price. All the other competitors (Ferrari, Lambo, Aston) Were as, or more expensive.

[@AntonovP]

@@gregphelps5738 actually, AMG made those models. BTW, Jaguar didn't have a roadster with a V12 engine. SL is a roadster, so, it is unique in that sense.

[@gregphelps5738]

@@AntonovP Jag made the XJS with a V12 in Convertible (roadster) form until 96', I mentioned they were AMG in my original post, but they were still just standard Mercedes SL600s that were Modified by AMG, they didn't build them, in the way that Porsche Built the 300E for Mercedes for example. AMG was just an independent tuner until 99' when Benz took controlling interest, and then bought them outright in 05' and brought them in-house. Fun Fact: AMG also tuned other brands like Honda and Mitsubishi!

[@AntonovP]

@@gregphelps5738 Jaguar XJS is a grand tourer, not a roadster. XJS has 4 full seats, while SL is a 2+2 seat car, Mercedes-Benz calls it like, that, rear seats are practically not usable. Also, I simply corrected you, that "special" models were AMG made, not a Mercedes-Benz made. But, that is not important. My point is, that there is not a single big manufacturer who had a V12 roadster in their line up, and that is why Mercedes-Benz here shines.

[@jayi836]

Thanks for posting recently acquired a 2002 600 Silver Arrow stored in a barn for years after the owner passed.

[@DCMotorWerks]

Ooo bring it to us!

[@jayi836]

@@DCMotorWerks lol to far car was in MI i live in CA Special car 1 of 100

[@plinyTheelder1967]

got a pristine 94 sl 600 with 60000 miles for 3 grand. had to re wire the engine harness for 1200. spent 5 grand to get everything right.. its ä dream car now and its tĥe fastest thing.

[@jpogrady88]

I'm new to the channel, saw you on VinWiki and was pleasantly surprised you focus on millennial Mercedes! I can't wait to go back and watch all of your videos. My dream as a kid was to own an R129 and was fortunate enough to buy a 99 500 (Black, SL2, AMG wheels) a couple years back, a fantastic car it's been. No surprise the previous owner DD it a couple hours a day, it's so smooth and comfortable, the perfect highway cruiser. Not a focused car like a 911 or something but a car you would happily spend hours in. Maybe someday i'll find a 600 with the Pano Roof, what a magnificent spec! My one criticism in my 99 is the steering wheel, way too large.

[@DCMotorWerks]

@@jpogrady88 glad you found us. The 99 steering wheel was definitely not the best decision. They are a great daily!

[@redblockgarage]

Larry from @AMMO-NYC needs to come give this beauty a detail inside and out. I'm sure he can get that driver's seat sorted while he's at it.

[@DCMotorWerks]

Would love to collab with @ammo-nyc if he’d be interested! Really enjoy his videos. Spoiler - I did get the drivers seat stitched back up, will be on episode 2 I reckon.

[@williamkerdasha5273]

Great video! I picked up a ‘95 600 last year. Also in the Alpharetta area. No complaints with the car. It just goes and goes. Did have to do the wiring harnesses and water pump but got a great deal considering

[@DCMotorWerks]

Come and see us sometime!

[@tonychavez2083]

In my world 389 horse is indeed a power house. My 500E is “only” 322 horse and its a complete blast to drive..

[@ponia003wdbwk]

Congrats, great spec on this car. Original owner must have loved it, give this one a new lease on life.

[@DCMotorWerks]

That's the plan!

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Best MB V12. I assume the recyclable harnesses were not used in this model year?

[@DCMotorWerks]

94-95 only so 98 is safe 😅

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

@@DCMotorWerks Yeah, I have a friend with a 1994 and he had to replace the whole harness about 20 years ago.

[@drobson8004]

​@@DCMotorWerks93's also

[@3ZN357]

Love all 90s SL models. Thanks for the motivation👍

[@DCMotorWerks]

R129 is peak SL!

[@mkoury83]

is the headliner of the pano-roof treated in leather as well? Rare to see... best steering wheel for sure.

[@DCMotorWerks]

Standard vinyl on the hardtop

[@mkoury83]

@@DCMotorWerks leather must not have existed as an option. Interesting.

[@nickayivor8432]

Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing it with us. From start to finish, I loved it, Car Wizard was right about DC MotorWerks Can't wait for the next video 👍 SHREWD DC MotorWerks Cameron Davis From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 23:05PM Good Evening

[@DCMotorWerks]

Always a pleasure nick

[@p__jay]

how do you know about its service history if the booklet is not filled out?

[@TheOnlyMrDinoHenry]

Awesome car

[@DCMotorWerks]

Thank you! Look for episode 2!

[@manowaari]

That is a cool car!!! So is that interesting startup noise problem with cylinder activation? It seems all v12 mercs do that, i was thinkin engine is spun up first, so oil pressure starts climb, then start sparks and start spray fuel?

[@DCMotorWerks]

Cylinder deactivation is on the M137 motor. Only in 2000-2002 S and CL600’s. Then replaced by the M275 in 2003

[@nelsonlopes3500]

These mercs do have cylinder deactivation and will run on one bank of 6 cylinders when cruising on the highway

[@MDavidG1]

@@nelsonlopes3500 I own a 1998 SL600 like this one. I've have done a lot of research on them. I have never heard of this M120 V12 engine having cylinder deactivation.

[@nelsonlopes3500]

@MDavidG1 these cars have 2 ECUs, each one controls a set of 6 cylinders. You can infact feel this activation kicking in if you have been cruising on the freeway (running on 6 cylinders) for some distance and now you want to accelerate. It is very subtle though . This is why an sl600 is more economical than a sl500 in long distance cruising. These cars also have 2 ratios of reverse gears depending if winter or standard is selected on the gearbox setting button. It will also pulloff in second gear(if going forwards now) unless you kick down off the line in winter mode. This is all to prevent loss of traction in snow situations.

[@SIRTEDD]

That M120 is bulletproof they will go forever if taken care of properly

[@Fedgery007]

Love!

[@DCMotorWerks]

Thank you!

[@1995RangeRover]

Nice score!

[@douglasthompson9482]

You are very lucky…. I have a 1990 300sl. Absolutely gorgeous. If you want to sell it, please let me know.

[@Mr_CJ_rambo]

Nothing beats an m120

[@DCMotorWerks]

GOAT

[@BuiltToRace_com]

120.983 in my S600L also - side airbags in these later models

[@arnemalmkvist8553]

Woow You have some Luck so You get it. After some years 👌 Its relly good condision Okey You must fix some things its not new its are used in neer mintcondion After you fixit I think soulde be mintcondion Good luck with evrything From a 67 years( old ) man in Sweden

[@DCMotorWerks]

We’ll get it there! Thank you so much

[@djwarren5081]

She's a beauty.

[@DCMotorWerks]

Thank you!

[@phildean1881]

v12 is very hard to work. That engine has a big problem with waking up. When just running around every other cylinder will fire. It is to get better fuel mileage. for some reason, it will not go back to running on all 12. You can go to the dealership and get them to shut it off. And spark plugs are $1800.You have a special tool to get to them.

[@GNXClone]

Wow, are the normally aspirated V12 that bad? I have a 2005 SL65 (R230), with the M275 V12 twin turbo. 24 (IFR6Q) plugs are $300. Still a lot, but not $1800. And it runs VERY smoothly. No special tools to access the plugs either, at least on the M275.

[@DCMotorWerks]

The M137 is more involved than the 275 even though they are similar. The big intake manifold on the NA cars main contributor to that. I imagine his $1800 includes labor.

[@louiskrammig2909]

Was denkt man sich bei diesem Intro 😂

[@kamilam8820]

"Promosm"