Category: Nissan Forum

Hello together, maybe someone can help me with this problem: I bought and had the new rear apron of the SL63 for my SL55. But now the following problem has arisen: the new Parctronic sensors at the rear do not harmonize with the control unit for the old ones, which are installed in the front apron. Either you buy six new ones and make them into the old front apron(plus control unit) or you buy four old sensors and try to get them into the new rear apron rze, which is of course much cheaper but could have a very decisive hook, namely: the new rear apron has between sensors and diffuser a slight curvature outwards (see picture) and that could mean that the Parctronic will start beeping though nothing is behind it. Maybe someone has an experience or clue about this topic. I know, complaining at a high level and even blamed if you “basked” the car with new rear apron. Many greetings from Ulrich

love sl fan community, since the appearance of the r129 was and is this my dream car. especially the silhouette fascinates me. after more than 18 years and I can now realize this dream as “hobby” or third car. I would like to buy a well-kept r129 (–> as far as possible sl 500/5 gang autom., unbasted) to drive it exclusively at the end of the week (only early year/summer). I guess I will drive for a limited time max. 3 to 5 tkm per year with this car. This will be a rather expensive hobby for me, since I want to keep and maintain the car for several years. I have been intensely observing the r129 market for more than six months. however, I have no time pressure. my question: is it worth buying such a convertible before the “winter break” or in winter, or will there still be noticeable price movements down until the next early year? especially for the still quite expensive r129 series from bj. 1996 (mopf2). especially since I don’t plan di iten dare to drive now in winter, and through the new r230 model care in the next spring many r230/mopf1 used will come on the market. most likely then some r129 owners will exchange their fun car for a “payable” used r230, and there will be again some good (and affordable for me) r129 on the market. or do I see this wrong? thank you in advance for serious tips! greetings from stuttgart summer57

Hello, if I do not drive my SL 300 R 129 regularly, the thing stops after approx. 5 KM. The engine starts to stutter, and goes out. I have to leave the car for about 1.5 hours, and then it runs again. But then without problems. If I then drive regularly, ( every day) I have no problems. But if he stops for about 2 days then I have the same problem again. 5 KM drive, stay lying, 1.5 hours wait, and then go on. Can someone tell me where to drive Is it possible that someone has ever had the same problem. mfg Gerold

Hello, I can / would like to spend about 30,000 euro on a stacked R230. There are some in the price range on the market. what is more useful : 1) an older (Bj 2002-3) with a few km (about 50,000 ) or 2) a newer (Bj 2004-5) with many km (about 130,000) ? Didn’t read too good in the forum about the first models, therefore I tend to 2). There would have to solve all problems like disguise flaps/tanking noises/electronics problems, the recall actions canceled equipment/colour/motor/ is secondary (almost everything is in it as standard) or is there something that should not be missing? I think about resale if something is. Keyless and the command system seems to be popular. I am grateful for opinions/stimulations (quietly don’t take a leaf in front of my mouth). Greeting Dirk

Hello dear community, I am really hard with a used new purchase! We bought a 12 year old Sebring 11 years ago (now 65tkm), which we want to keep first as a winter car. A service car SUV stands for everything necessary in front of the door and a place in the 2nd garage is free. I just want to drive more comfortable and rapper-free and the car would be used by my wife as a new Daily Cruiser (before Corvette C6). After testing in the A207 I was totally thrilled. Quiet, steering class and handy. Engine powerful and powerful. Finally no more rappeln. A dream car found. But somehow the 4 cylinder sound bothered me. Such a nailing (2016er 250er). So that then only with 6 cylinder. Then drove by the buddy with a 2002er 350er R230 (190tkm) with ABC. I was really surprised by the handyness and the car seemed no track effaced – well, a little bit of a lot ;-)! Now I looked over the edge of the plate towards SL. For around the 35TD€ you get such a 350 yes also with mileage around the 50tkm around the year 2008-2011. Now I seriously think: an R230 around year 2009 with old construction from 2001 (though well constructed, but also old), or rather an A207 out around 2015. Both about price equal. Is now so much money for the older, but cooler car from ? Sorry, much to read, but I also get pretty messed up and we certainly want to drive the car again 8(?) years. I don’t hurry up, but I want to have something new early in the morning. You know, “the oller, the doller”.

Hello, I have the following problem with the side flaps of the Variodach: A flap does not work completely out or on. This is because the rack, which is driven by a gear wheel, jumps over. The gear is not pressed enough to the rack so that it slips through. I can lift the rack by removing the lid of the rack (located side by side of the flap) and put it back in the right position, but after some roofing operations slips d There is no damage to the gear or rack, but you can see that the gear is not enough on the rack. Maybe you can make any adjustments here. If one of you has a set-up instruction or installation instructions from the side flaps. For those who can’t start with the term side flaps: These are the boot hood extensions, which unfolded when the roof is open and folded when the roof is closed. ind and then in the trunk lid. Thank you for your help. Greetings Volker

Hello Together, my SL (R230) refuses to take into account the comfort setting for the right exterior mirror for reverse gear. According to the manual, the ignition must be on, then reverse gear, press button for right exterior mirror, set exterior mirror in such a way that the rear wheel is visible, then memory button (on the door) and press the mirror adjustment again within 3 seconds and then it should have been. Problem is, it doesn’t work for me if I then the Vo This function in the manual is provided with an asterisk, so it will be an extra. Is this included in a package (the car is quite complete from the equipment) or can it be that the previous owner has not ordered it? My car also has Keyless Go, at the moment I always try the setting without keys, it may be imperative that I put the key to the left. My previous SL had the feature, which I found really practical, but despite some attempts I haven’t been given it yet. Do you have any tips on this? Many greetings, Frank

Hello forum, which dimensions of the styling 4 belong ex factory on the R230? I am also looking for pictures of SL’s with this rim, so would be very pleased about every post with picture and indication of the rims + tire dimenaion. Thank you!

Good evening SL driver, I have a little problem with my SL 500 – year 2002. The following has occurred! After 15 minutes of road approx. 80 – 110 KM and always lightly give gas and again away from the gas, the car has started to roar and shake, the steering wheel was quiet. The noise became louder and louder, it was as if you opened a window in the back and the wind caught up. I stopped the car and turned off the engine. After turning on the car is quite normal. In the evening I made a small exit, the first 10 KM everything OK, after that the same problem. Again the engine turned off, after starting again everything OK and the next 30 KM nothing happens anymore. I am on Monday at Mercedes, but what should I say to the master, I can not show the problem, I don’t know when it will occur again. Does anyone have an idea so that I can help the master on the jumps? Look forward to an answer. Good evening Ber nma

Hello dear sl driver, I would like to buy a sl 450. Bj is 1973. 240.000 km. It is a German vehicle. No import. The car is 1992 in absolutely serious owns. The paint is perfect and the car is stainless. Really optically from outside very nice. The last years the car was hardly moved to not at all. Now to my questions The cover has to be renewed because some idiot has slit it up. The engine should be checked. This is certainly not normal. It is clear that all liquids have to be replaced. The carpet in the interior is torn. So it should also be renewed. The controllers of the heating are missing completely and the heating runs on full gas according to the salesman’s instructions. And lastly, the leather equipment is not torn open but still worn off. I would therefore like to have the seats re-referenced. If someone who possibly has such a vehicle has already such repairs can be carried out and can provide information about the costs? Or is there someone in the forum who is familiar with the prices of such items? The sl should cost 8000 euro whereby the seller has already signaled that there is still room for negotiation. Is the purchase advisable among the above mentioned defects nevertheless or should I buy a sl in good condition directly? Thanks already 😉