2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550

17 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT November 29th, 2023 at 4:53pm EST$12,500 bid placed by @DracoNovember 29th, 2023 at 4:52pm EST$12,000 bid placed by @Yellowsun_November 29th, 2023 at 4:51pm EST$11,750 bid placed by @DracoNovember 29th, 2023 at 4:49pm EST$11,500 bid placed by @Yellowsun_November 29th, 2023 at 4:48pm EST$11,050 bid placed by @DracoNovember 29th, 2023 at 4:47pm EST$10,800 bid placed by @Yellowsun_November 29th, 2023 at 4:45pm EST$10,550 bid placed by @bzcatNovember 29th, 2023 at 4:44pm EST$9,999 bid placed by @Yellowsun_November 29th, 2023 at 4:44pm EST$9,500 bid placed by @DracoNovember 29th, 2023 at 4:42pm EST$9,250 bid placed by @RicardoNovember 29th, 2023 at 11:47am ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 1The final day is upon us! Please reach out with any questions & I will reply ASAP. Thank you to all for the interest in our beautiful SL550!November 29th, 2023 at 10:30am EST$9,000 bid placed by @DracoNovember 28th, 2023 at 10:23pm ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 2@RDM7533 Thank you for the Interest! According to our records, rear pads & sensor were replaced at approximately 76k. I don't see anything regarding front brakes, but neither need replacement for the foreseeable future. With minimal time remaining in this auction, & a shop full of customer cars awaiting repairs, I doubt I'll be able to get any underside photos. Rest assured, our reputation means the world to us especially being a 30 year old Mercedes-Benz repair facility. This vehicle shows no signs of rust & is extremely clean/dry. November 28th, 2023 at 10:04pm ESTRDM7533 (1) 0Would it be possible to provide any undercarriage photos? When were brakes and rotors last done? Thank you and good luck.November 28th, 2023 at 9:51pm EST$8,750 bid placed by @RDM7533November 28th, 2023 at 7:44pm EST$8,500 bid placed by @bjmkellyNovember 28th, 2023 at 10:49am EST$8,250 bid placed by @DracoNovember 28th, 2023 at 9:54am ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 0Only one day remaining! Please reach out if you have any questions & I will reply ASAP. November 26th, 2023 at 9:11pm EST$8,000 bid placed by @MileHighNovember 25th, 2023 at 5:23pm ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 0@Kirillva Thank you for your years of continued support! November 24th, 2023 at 8:50am EST$7,550 bid placed by @PHuffNovember 23rd, 2023 at 11:37pm ESTKirillva (41) 0This is the very nice SL, enjoying of the service of Clifton Mercedes many years, all the service what they made to my cars were fully professional , they totally ledjetNovember 23rd, 2023 at 11:28pm ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 1@JohnSW we do see convertible issues from time to time and it's usually the leaking latch hydraulic rams. We replace them with factory parts, but I've heard from many other enthusiasts that there is a company (in Oregon I believe) that actually sells refurbished hydraulic rams at a fraction of the cost & they have had great success with them. Myself, I've personally owned five r230 chassis SL cars and only had to replace a leaking front latch. You hear more "horror stories" from the people who buy the cars that have not been loved over the years unfortunately. My best recommendation is to find a knowledgeable "indy" in your area whom you can have at the ready if anything is needed down the road. I actually see way more new Mercedes models pass through the shop needing tremendous amounts of repairs, versus the older Mercedes models. If you do end up with the winning bid, we do not have any additional fees. What you bid is what you pay. Please let me know if you have any additional questions! November 23rd, 2023 at 10:32pm ESTJohnSW (6) 0Thank you for your candid response. My remaining concern is with the top. If I win the bidding (and I surpass the reserve), I'll fly there and return the car to Oregon. That makes it unlikely I could turn to you if I have a problem with the top. Perhaps you can advise me if my concerns have merit or have I been reading too many "MB Forum Horror" stories. I assume the largest number of top issues have to do with leaking cylinders? Most advise to replace (refurbish) all cylinders together? Is this a common repair for your shop? The system seems quite complex, is it difficult to identify the area of breakdown or does it require someone knowledgeable to determine the "best" fix? I'm guessing a MB Independent in my area (or even dealers) see fewer of these breakdowns than you or other California, Texas and Florida shops. Is the top addressed sufficiently by your diagnostic tools, that other shops might use, as well? Oh, and if I win and fly there are there additional State or dealer fees that I am responsible for, if I pick the car up? Thank YouNovember 22nd, 2023 at 12:09pm ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 0@JohnSW Thank you so much for the very kind words of praise! All of our team strives for complete customer satisfaction & treats each vehicle as if it were their own. Plus it helps when all of our team is extremely detail oriented. This car has not required many variotop repairs. We did fluid servicing on the system, replaced the pair of trunk support struts, & did a trunk latch replacement. We went to electronic records in 2016 & we may have something in the hard files from a year or two earlier. Other than that it may have had some roof repairs at the MB dealership. I've operated the top multiple times over the past month when I've taken the vehicle out, & it operates quiet / smoothly.November 22nd, 2023 at 11:49am ESTJohnSW (6) 0First allow me to commend you on your professional reputation. 5 Stars on Yelp is almost impossible for anyone in the "car business". The reviews don't just extoll your workmanship, but your sense of being in the customers shoes..... Anyway, I confess I didn't go through every repair order, but for me the two major concerns are ABC and Roof systems. You've addressed the ABC. Is the top fluid clear and clean? Have any of the cylinders or sensors been replaced or examined for need of attention. November 21st, 2023 at 4:30pm ESTsocaltires (38) Seller 0