Mercedes Benz SLC - liability?

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Sat 28 Feb 2004 00:50
Mercedes Benz SLC - liability? - Gazza
I have recently come across a few Mercedes 450 SLC at around £1000 mark. I know it is the hardtop version of the SL but it is very cheap and very tempting.

Ones I would consider would be the V8 auto and I am planning to do most mechanical work myself. I cannot weld though.

Would it be a liability?
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Sat 28 Feb 2004 08:36
Mercedes Benz SLC - liability? - Maz
I like 'em.

Any other details Gazza, such as age, condition, mileage...etc?
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Sat 28 Feb 2004 17:44
Mercedes Benz SLC - liability? - Gazza
1975 - 1980 with between 100k - 150k on the clock.

I am planning to use it upto 5k a year as I use my Nissan weekdays.

What are the problem areas in for this car? How much to repair?
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Sat 28 Feb 2004 20:55
Mercedes Benz SLC - liability? - Aprilia
Problem area is RUST. If you get a rotten one it would be uneconomic to repair. They do tend to leak around window seals. You will struggle to find a good one; the newest are nearly 25 years old.....
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Sun 29 Feb 2004 11:49
Mercedes Benz SLC - liability? - madf
Rust
Engine corrosion: aluminium cylinder head - needs antifreeze
Rear suspension
Front suspension
Rust
All rubber seals
Petrol tank and lines: rust and all rubber parts gone
Brakes: all parts especially rubber and steel pipes
Rust

Cracking dashboard due to sun
Rust
worn trim - VERY expensive
More rust





madf


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