Are you a classic enthusiast? If you do, you should seriously read this review.
Recently, I borrowed an SL300 R129 from a friend. It is a 1992 registered left-hand drive car with a manual transmission gearbox. How often do you find a manual Mercedes-Benz... Rite?
The car was very not well-maintained but the electric leather seats still function! Aside the poor maintenance of the car, it is a fantastic car to drive. Along with my brother, we cruised to Putrajaya from Subang Jaya and it was a great experience. This is not any ordinary manual car, it went to 6000 rpm in 1st gear! However, it didn't mean the acceleration was quick. The drawback is that you can only hear the roaring sound at 1st gear but the car still don't move. It only accelerated after the 2nd gear.
The interior is almost alike to the Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class. It feels comfy, luxury and surprisingly as roomy as the S-Class. But the plastic wood does look very awful and dull. The trunk is large and could fit 2 golf bags in a minute. The interior of the facelifted R129 SL is a lot nicer than the pre-facelift.
If you are looking for a modern classic at a price between RM80k to RM150k, you should consider the R129. But never ever get the manual transmission because it is lack of power. Try to find a facelifted SL500 with a low mileage and a good condition. But don't expect quick acceleration in the SL because it is meant for a weekend cruise.
Summary
A great roadster with no sense of occasion.
- Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: SL300 R129
- Transmisson: Manual
- Engine: 3.0 liter 12-valve SOHC
- Horsepower: 190hp
- 0-100km/h: 10 secs
- Top Speed: 210km/h
Pros:
- Great sound during acceleration
- Comfortable and roomy interior
- Manual transmission is fun to play with
Cons:
- Slow pick-up although acceleration sound is loud
- Poor sound system
- Plastic Wood Panel on dashboard
- Steering wheel is too big
Overall: 6/10 rating
Regards,
Thomas Lee.
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