Mercedes Benz R129 SL500 2000 Model
Mercedes Benz R129 SL500 2000 Model
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Fast rising star in the SL family tree that is still great value for money. Essentially a tourer but a polished performer all the same.
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 through 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989. The Mercedes-Benz SL500 has presence. No matter the neighbourhood, an SL is a sign of good taste. It is an expression of conspicuous consumption.
The R129 was produced with an automated (electro-hydraulic), collapsible textile roof, with a shell-like, colour-matched, tonneau cover. All R129s came standard with an aluminium detachable hardtop that was fitted by folding the canvas roof down and manually attaching the hardtop.
During 1996 for model year 1997, cars were the first year to have an option of the panoramic roof. Also newly available:
·A new front-seat occupant-detection sensor could deactivate the right-side airbag when it determined that the passenger seat held less than 26 pounds
·"Sport" package became an option
·Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers standard
·Three-way programmable garage door opener "HomeLink" transmitters built into the rear-view mirror.
·Replaced the earlier climate control panel with one with a much larger LCD
·Remote control uses dual infrared (IR) and radio (RF) control
A second facelift occurred in 1998 for model year 1999 which featured:
· V8 engine switch from M119 to M113
·Soft Nappa leather seats replace the perforated leather seats
· New steering wheel design and body colour door handles.
· Tail lights with curved faces replaced the classic square stepped lights.
· Fiber-Optic digital audio links to the CD player instead of analogue copper
· One-touch starting- called "Tip-start". Once the key is turned, the engine cranks on its own until it catches and starts.
·Instrument cluster now has silver rings around each gauge
·Oil pressure gauge replaced by oil temperature
·Different engine vanity cover
·Removed the automatic lock on the left rear storage compartment which houses the Bose subwoofer
·Passenger side storage net on transmission tunnel
Whether or not the R129 will attain the same classic status as Pagodas and R107s, time will only tell. But there is definitely no argument that it is the best all round SL ever produced ask Princess Dianna. It’s a dam sight more durable than the model it replaced. Prices are on the increase and well documented low mileage examples are starting to become few and far between.
The 2000 Year model were the very last ones to grace our shores and after the upgrades in 1997 the car is perfect in every way with all the teething problems been sorted out with all the upgrades. The R129 Mercedes SL-Class is one of the finest engineered cars of its era, and all represents fun and fantastic experiences.
The example that we have for sale is one of the finest examples available on the market currently. The vehicle has only had four owners in its life and we have sold the car to two of them. It comes with a complete service history, books ect….
All the electronics, central locking, electric windows and air conditioning are perfect. The hard-top is basically brand new and comes with its very own storage rack on wheels the folding soft top is in the same condition and works at a push of a button.
Originality rules where R129s are concerned (and every SL model to be fair) and this one ticks all those boxes and more.
Model: 2000
Transmission type: Automatic
Vehicle colour: Silver
Mileage: 121316km
Interior colour: Grey Leather
Number of doors: Two Doors
Convertible: Yes
Driver side: Right Hand Side
Fuel: Petrol
Motor size (CC): 4973cc V8
Owner's Manual: Yes
Service History: Yes
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