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I presume you meam the W209 rather than the W208
Both are wide enough, but the W209 isn't a full bench; the seats are separated by a 2-3" deep tray which isn't padded.
I've had a W209 coupe and I have a W208 convertible. Neither will be any more costly than your SL.
If you coose to use the (OEM or aftermarlet) wind deflector, it effectively covers over the back seats.
Both are wide enough, but the W209 isn't a full bench; the seats are separated by a 2-3" deep tray which isn't padded.
I've had a W209 coupe and I have a W208 convertible. Neither will be any more costly than your SL.
If you coose to use the (OEM or aftermarlet) wind deflector, it effectively covers over the back seats.
Long time lurking CLK convertible owner here, I’ve a 56 CLK 200K auto sport convertible, only 35k miles, mint, garaged ,occasionally used, I would say decent build quality, easy to live with, terrible fuel economy around town 20ish and not great on long runs either, but doesn’t matter to me due to mileage, feels a bit underpowered but ok once your up to speed, but in my eyes looks a lot more expensive than they are, especially the sport model AMG wheels, bumpers etc, and pretty reliable, bigger engines are much nicer to drive but can attract £675 road tax and other engine issues depending on year, issues are well documented, I did have a 06 55 plate 500 306 bhp sport convertible a decade ago now which was lovely, wish I never sold it, hens teeth now unfortunately!
Overall a nice cruiser for not much money!
Overall a nice cruiser for not much money!
Thanks chaps, this caught my eye, i like the colour and must have a black interior.
RFL is a bit of a killer though, I may sorn it through winter.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304015...
My SL (94 R129) suffered rust and soft top problems, my cars aren't garaged would this be better?
RFL is a bit of a killer though, I may sorn it through winter.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304015...
My SL (94 R129) suffered rust and soft top problems, my cars aren't garaged would this be better?
Edited by PositronicRay on Sunday 20th August 16:37
That looks good value if it doesn’t have any Issues! And a lovely colour too, and yes black interior is a must! Greys and creams generally look filthy at that age, Who cares if it rusts if not garaged at that money! VED is a killer but you’ll have minimal depreciation so that off sets it a bit!
Looks nice. I had one or two gremlins with mine that were easy (if not cheap) to fix, but that one doesn't have to options fitted which caused the problem. 
It'll be fine living outside. Front arch lips are the standard Mercedes rust hotspot, but things like water-based paints had long since been done away with by 2007.
It'll be fine living outside. Front arch lips are the standard Mercedes rust hotspot, but things like water-based paints had long since been done away with by 2007.
PositronicRay said:
Doofus said:
Hip width: 1,190mm / 46.9"
Shoulder width: 1,233mm / 48.5"
Actually that's pretty good, is that the convertible or coupe? Or are they both the same?Shoulder width: 1,233mm / 48.5"
The coupe is 23mm narrower at the hips and 19mm wider at the shoulders, so essentially the same, to all intents and purposes.
Nah, I remember my old W208 was a bit wobbly, but the W209 is much tighter, it’s no sports car but perfectly adequate for what is at a least a 14 yr old convertible, what other 4 seater convertible can you buy for a few grand that’s better? Well possibly a 330ci cab but they’re more money for a good un
Doofus said:
PositronicRay said:
Doofus said:
Hip width: 1,190mm / 46.9"
Shoulder width: 1,233mm / 48.5"
Actually that's pretty good, is that the convertible or coupe? Or are they both the same?Shoulder width: 1,233mm / 48.5"
The coupe is 23mm narrower at the hips and 19mm wider at the shoulders, so essentially the same, to all intents and purposes.
Justlooking_ said:
Long time lurking CLK convertible owner here, I’ve a 56 CLK 200K auto sport convertible, only 35k miles, mint, garaged ,occasionally used, I would say decent build quality, easy to live with, terrible fuel economy around town 20ish and not great on long runs either, but doesn’t matter to me due to mileage, feels a bit underpowered but ok once your up to speed, but in my eyes looks a lot more expensive than they are, especially the sport model AMG wheels, bumpers etc, and pretty reliable, bigger engines are much nicer to drive but can attract £675 road tax and other engine issues depending on year, issues are well documented, I did have a 06 55 plate 500 306 bhp sport convertible a decade ago now which was lovely, wish I never sold it, hens teeth now unfortunately!
Overall a nice cruiser for not much money!
The later 1.8s look to be a bit more powerful. Tempted by lower RFLOverall a nice cruiser for not much money!
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