Should I consider an MB R129

[FC]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

The problem with the panorama roof is that it makes the hardtop massively heavier. The metal one was scary enough to remove/replace. The panorama was way worse.

Edit: and just plan on doing a xenon retrofit. The OE xenons sucked ass.

Ah, good to know on the panorama roof.

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by FC

Ah, good to know on the panorama roof.

It *is* awesome, though. I don't want to completely put you off.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by John V

I always assumed it was "member #129"

I always think of him as "member"

[FC]

Ugh. That's weird.

[kognito]

still inexpensive (don't want to say cheap)

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...es-benz-500sl/

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by kognito

still inexpensive (don't want to say cheap)

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...es-benz-500sl/

No. It has the 4spd auto.

[kognito]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

No. It has the 4spd auto.

OK, but isn't a manual in this model the rarest of unicorns?

[JST]

Originally Posted by kognito

OK, but isn't a manual in this model the rarest of unicorns?

My guess is that nick meant you should get the 5 speed auto that came around in 96.


http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/b...to-know-209362

[FC]

Originally Posted by JST

My guess is that nick meant you should get the 5 speed auto that came around in 96.

Yes.

Plus manual was sadly only ever offered with the 6 cylinder, which is pretty under powered for a car like that.

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by JST

My guess is that nick meant you should get the 5 speed auto that came around in 96.


http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/b...to-know-209362

Yep. The 4spd auto (which I've never driven) is reportedly extremely dull and doesn't like to downshift.

The manual (I actually have seen one in the wild in Europe) would be pretty neat. Even with the lesser engine. The sensible thing to do would probably be to get an adapter plate made for the V8, though.