Is the R129 SL500 reliable?

Is the R129 SL500 reliable?

When it was released to the public, the R129 was one of the safest cars ever built. Even by today’s standards it’s considered to be an extremely safe car. One of the most notable and innovative safety features of the car was the automatic roll bar which would deploy in milliseconds if the car were ever to flip over.

Is the R129 a classic?

It’s widely believed that the R129 will be a classic, and prices of the very best examples have been on the rise for several years. It’s already seen as a desirable, practical and usable modern classic that can be driven regularly, and it’s certainly of interest to car collectors.

Will R129 go up in value?

If you just want the looks and comfort then the basic six-cylinder cars offer much of the same with considerably reduced costs. Factor in that your Mercedes R129 is likely to appreciate in value and it might even offer free motoring for many happy years to come.

How many R129 SL600 were made?

11,086 SL600s
From 1993-2002, there were 11,086 SL600s built with the alloy, DOHC, 48-valve V-12, which in 1999, was making 389 hp and 420-lb. ft. of torque. A 0-to-60 MPH dash took 5.8 seconds, and the 600’s top speed was limited to 155 MPH.

Who designed the Mercedes R129?

Bruno Sacco

Can you sit in the back of a Mercedes SL?

The only other SL to offer a rear seat was the R129 generation that debuted in 1989, and the US never got the four-seat setup. As you can see from the photos, the new SL’s back seat is gonna be pretty damn tight for anyone but children. Mercedes calls it a 2+2, in the vein of cars like the Porsche 911 and Lotus Evora.

Does Mercedes still make the SL?

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL will be offered in two models, SL55 and SL63. Among the notable changes, the SL switches to two-plus-two seating. It also has standard all-wheel drive, a first for the model. The new SL arrives in dealerships in early 2022.