1995 Mb Sl320 Conv. 3.2l Top Modules & Cylinders Replaced,72,000,elegantrecords on 2040-cars
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
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
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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