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1995 Mb Sl320 Conv. 3.2l Top Modules & Cylinders Replaced,72,000,elegantrecords on 2040-cars

US $10,850.00
Year:1995 Mileage:72243 Color: SILVER WITH LIGHT BLUE BOTOM /
 Black
Location:

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
VIN: WDBFA63E8SF119978 Year: 1995
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Mileage: 72,243
Options: ALSO HAND HELD MB PHONE, MB PHONE CONNECTED TO SOUND SYSTEM, HARD TOP ROOF, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Sub Model: ROADSTER
Safety Features: ALSO HEADLIGH WIPERS, FOG LIGHTS, wind screen, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Exterior Color: SILVER WITH LIGHT BLUE BOTOM
Power Options: POWER REAR VIEW AND CENTER MIRROW, POWER HEATED MIRROWS, DRIVER & PASS. W/MEMORY, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"YOU WILL NOT BELEIVE THE CONDITION OF THIS SL. THERE IS NOT A SCRATCH, ROCK NICK, NOR A DOOR NICK ON THIS VEHICLE. THE LINES ARE PERFECT, NO PAINT DEFECTS, COMES IN THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER COLOR COMBINATIONS SMOKE SILVER EXTERIOR WITH LIGHT BLUE BOTTOM AND BLACK INTERIOR. ALL OF THE SOFT TOP ELECTRONIC MODULES AND WIRE HARNES WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH MOST HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS IN PAST FEW WEEKS. DETAILS ARE COVERED BELOW. THE SOFT TOP HAS A SPECIAL TYPE OF HEADLINER. IT IS MOST ELEGANT AND MAKES THE INTERIOR OF THE CONVERTIBLE LOOK LIKE A HARDTOP WHEN THE SOFT TOP IS UP, IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. SEATS ARE LEATHER AND ARE IN SUPER CONDITION FOR ITS AGE,ONLY MINOR WEAR. MB FLOOR MATS. HAS THE SMOOTH PERFORMANCE OF THE SIX CLINDER ENGINE THAT HAS PLENTY OF PERFORMANCE. BEST OF ALL,IT HAS THE BEST FUEL EFFICIENT OF ALL THE SL'S.THESE CARS ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND IN SUCH PISTINE CONDIION."

HISTORY:

 This Mercedes-Benz SL320 was purchased  at the local Higginbotham Mercedes-Benz dealer in Jackson,  Ms. on 6-1-95. Reported to be used by wife as her vehicle. It was serviced at this dealership unit it was sold to individual in Louisville, Ms on 12-9-05.  It was then serviced at  Bullock Toyota, Louisville, Ms.  The car was then traded back to the original Mercedes-Benz dealer (Higginbotham Automobiles LLC.)  that it was purchased from.

I purchased this vehicle from Higginbotham thru the Manheim Auction under Auto Locators that is owned by son. I was looking for a special retirement auto for my wife and I. We are both in our late 70's.  We were advised by dealership that the soft top  control switch module had shorted out and  top would not work. When they put another one in, it shortage out immediately again. They were selling the car "as is". I used two  retired Mercedes-Benz mechanics who are brothers who worked for the MB dealership in Fl. for over 25 years to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase to came up with an estimate to put the car is a 100% mechanical condition. On their recommendation, I purchased  the vehicle.

The following repairs were made to this 1995 320 SL MB: THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RECORD OF THE REPAIRS  IN A NOTEBOOK FORM  TO  INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:              ( A) Receipts of purchases of the parts,      (B) name of those parts,       (C) Part number and where part was purchased from,         (D) photos of parts being installed,                (E)  Diagrams  as to where these parts fit in the vehicle.      (F) Price.     (This is a practice on all vehicles I own when any type of repair record is established)

(BY GIVING YOU ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION AS TO PARTS, NUMBERS, PROOF OF WORK, ETC. I NOTED THAT SEVERAL OF THE SL'S FOR SALE ON EBAY THAT INDICATED SUCH REPAIR WORK HAD TAKEN PLACE ON THEIR VEHICLE. HERE VERIFICATION IS ESTABLISHED.  WHEN I STARTED THIS PROJECT, I HAD NO PLANS TO SELL THIS VEHICLE. WILL EXPLAIN LATER.)

     IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SHORTAGE WAS THE PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE SOFT CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE ONLY WAY TO BE SURE TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM THAT WAS CAUSING THE SHORTAGE WAS TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE CURRENT ELECTRIC SYSTEM. THIS IS WHAT WE DID BY INSTALLING ALL NEW  WINDOW SWITCHES BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT, WINDOW MOTORS, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT,  THE TOP CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE SOFT CONVERTIBLE TOP, AND THE  SOFT TOP MODULE PN# 1298203226, AND ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS.

THIS ALLOWED THE SOFT TOP TO OPERATE AND ALLOWED US TO CHECK THE TWELVE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS THAT OPERATES THE SOFT  TOP. THOSE THAT NEEDED WERE REPLACED EITHER WITH NEW OR REMANFACTURED CYLINDERS. RECORDS ARE INCLUDED OF THESE REPLACEMENTS. SINCE REWORKING OF THESE CYLINDERS AND MODULES, TEST  HAVE BEEN RUN ON THEM OVER AND OVER AND ALL HAVE FUNCTIONED AS THEY SHOULD.

HAVING EXPERIENCED PAST TROUBLE WITH WATER PUMPS ON THESE MODELS, WE HAD A NEW WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT AND CAP REPLACED ($644.00).  ALSO , SPARK PLUGS FUEL HOSE, and GAS  FILTER.   THE CAR ALSO COMES WITH A HARD TOP THAT ALSO REFLECTS THE SAME PERFECT PAINT AND BODY  THAT THE REST OF THE CAR DOES. THE CAR ALSO COMES WITH A WIND SCREEN.  

 

 NOW FOR THE REASON THIS CAR IS FOR SALE.    ON 5-11-13 AFTER A USM BASEBALL GAME  MY WIFE AND I DECEIDED TO TAKE A RIDE IN THE MB TO A LOCAL RESTAURANT.  HAVING PARKED IN A CLOSE  AREA NEXT TO ANOTHER CAR,, MY WIFE, AFTER THE MEAL,  ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE CAR  FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE TRIPPED  CAUSING HER TO FALL BACKWARDS WITH ALL OF HER WEIGHT AGAINST HER RIGHT LEG CAUSING  HER TO FRACTURE HER RIGHT FEMUR ABOVE HER KNEE. SHE HAS SPENT SEVEN WEEKS IN HOSPITAL AND HAS SOME 2 MONTHS OF HOME REHAB FACEING HER. SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BEND DOWN  TO ENTER THE SL WITH THE RODS AND PLATE IN LEG. I HAVE ORDERS TO GET RID OF THE *&%@%% CAR... MY LOSSE WILL BE SOMEONES GAIN.  ONLY LOOKING TO COVER MY COST OF CAR AND REPAIRS. HOWEVER, YOU HAVE A CAR THAT IS ABOUT AS NEAR PERFECT AS YOU CAN HAVE A CAR OF ITS AGE.

THIS VEHICLE  WILL NOT LOSE ITS VALUE  BUT WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IF THE SAME CARE THAT IT HAS RECEIVED WILL CONTINUE.. I HAVE PROVIDED AS MUCH INFORMATION AS I KNOW AND  AS ACCURATELY AS I KNOW HOW. WE CAN MEET YOU AT ANY OF THE NEAR BY AIR PORTS WITH CAR AND PAPERS. THESE AIRPORTS ARE ABOUT THE SAME DISTANCE FROM HATTIESBURG, MISS.  THEY ARE  JACKSON, MS., BILOXI, MS., NEW ORLEANS, LA. AND MOBILE, AL. CALL  PAUL RIMES, 601-268-0293(H) 601-606-7028(C) FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

 

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