1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Coupe

V-8

Automatic

WDBBA48DXKA096655

Clear

Gasoline

LOOKING FOR A 560SL? AFTER PURCHASING AND SELLING MANY OF THESE VEHICLES (THIS IS THE 10TH VEHICLE OFFERED FOR SALE) - I WOULD OFFER THE FOLLOWING THE ADVICE "CAVEAT EMPTOR" (LET THE BUYER BEWARE)! MANY OF THESE VEHICLE OFFERED FOR SALE HAVE MISLEADING PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS. MANY ARE BEING SOLD BECAUSE THEY NEED REPAIRS (SOMETIMES MAJOR) AND YOU CAN REALLY GET TAKEN! IF YOU CANNOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO PURCHASE/OR YOU ARE NOT TERRIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE YOU ARE TOTALLY DEPENDENT OF THE SELLER'S DESCRIPTION AND EBAY RATINGS. BUYING FROM A DEALER CAN OFTEN BE PROBLEMATIC AS THEY TEND TO LEAVE OUT IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE VEHICLE'S CONDITION AND PICTURES ARE OFTEN MISLEADING. THEREFORE IT IS ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO CHECK OUT THE SELLER'S EBAY RATINGS-BOTH THE NUMBER AND THE QUALITY OF THE FEEDBACK. HAVING SAID THAT LET ME SHARE WITH YOU MY PHILOSOPHY. I AM A SEMI-RETIRED PHYSICIAN AND MY HOBBY IS REFURBISHING 560 SL'S. ANY MECHANICAL ISSUES ARE SUBBED OUT TO MY EXPERIENCED GERMAN MECHANIC. MAJOR UPOLSTERY WORK IS ALSO SUBBED OUT. I FOCUS ON THOSE RELATIVELY "NIGGLING" ISSUES THAT TEND TO BE QUITE EXPENSIVE WHEN PERFORMED IN A SHOP. MY PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE: "PURCHASE A QUALITY VEHICLE AND PERFORM ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO A POINT WHERE I WOULD KEEP IT FOR MY PERSONAL USE". ABOUT THE VEHICLE: IT IS A 1989 560SL (LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE "107"). MILEAGE WHEN PURCHASED WAS 75,945. THE COLOR IS ARCTIC WHITE AND THE INTERIOR IS BEIGE. BODY - EXCELLENT, PAINT NEAR PERFECT. NO DENTS, DINGS, ETC./ BRAND NEW SOFT TOP. HARD TOP NOT PICTURED , BUT IN GOOD CONDITION (NOT ORIGINAL). INTERIOR- NEW LEATHER SEAT COVERS. NEW DASH COVER. ORIGINAL CARPETS WITH NO SIGN OF WEAR. WOOD TRIM IS EXCELLENT. ELCTRICAL - ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WORKING - LIGHTS, GUAGES, CLOCK. HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, FOGS, ETC. ALL WORKING. CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS PROPERLY (WHICH IS A BIT UNUSUAL AS MOSTOF THESE HAVE FAILED). RELACEMENT CLARION AM/FM/CD PLAYER WITH GREAT SOUND. COLD A/C, UPGRADED TO 134 REFRIG. MECHANICAL - ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES. TIMING CHAIN REPLACED 5-31-05 @ 73990 MILES. TIRES- MATCHING GOODYEAR WITH PLENTY OF TREAD. WHEELS- REFNISHED WITH CORRECT MB COLOR/CLEAR/COAT. TRUNK-SPARE IS FULL SIZE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. NEW BATTERY. TIRE CHANGING TOOLS PRESENT (LUG WRENCH, JACK). CARPETS ARE AS NEW. DRIVEABILITY- STARTS WITH A TURN OF THE KEY. SMOOTH RIDE/LOTS OF POWER. STEERING IS TIGHT AND VEHICLE HAS NO ISSUES WITH DRIFT, ALIGNMENT, ETC. BRAKES ARE GOOD WITHOUT SQUEAL. OTHER: OWNERS MANUAL TOP REMOVAL TOOL PRESENT IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT. NEW HOOD PAD ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DOOR EDGE GUARDS ADDED. EXTENSIVE RECORDS INCLUDED- BOTH FROM PREVIOUS OWNER DOCUMENTING TIMING BELT CHANGE AND FROM REPAIRS COMPLETED BY MYSELF ($3440). THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW VEHICLES YOU CAN PURCHASE ON THE INTERNET WHICH IS READY TO DRIVE WITHOUT NEEDED REPAIRS! IT ALSO IS A PRETTY GOOD INVESTMENT-EXPECT APPRECIATION OF 5-10% PER YEAR IF VEHICLE IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE WINNER OF THE AUCTION WILL BE MOST PLEASED WITH THIS VEHICLE!