My new to me SL500 Silver Arrow
01-04-23 | 08:09 AM
#91
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Run the soft top in warmer months and leave the hard top on thru winter?
No way I'd wanna fool with lugging that hard top on & off all the time.
I'm suspecting it wasn't meant to be used that way anyway.
PS- retractible hard top does sound like a nice touch tho.
01-04-23 | 08:16 AM
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Correct. It's not an easy, 2 minute job. Seasonal. The car looks sensational as a coupe and the hard top really makes it look and feel like one.
01-04-23 | 08:39 AM
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01-04-23 | 08:52 AM
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01-04-23 | 10:21 AM
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All this talk about a removable hardtop. 
I had one and it finally stayed in garage permanently. It takes 2 people to put it on, Lining up the pins and then hydraulics pull it closed. It takes 2 people to remove the hardtop and find a place to store it. It's just a pain in the ***. A retractable hardtop that the later models have are the best ones. Make sure you don't get one with the biodegradable wiring. (1993-96) The r129 silver arrow is a trendy desirable model today but is 20 yrs old or more with costly repairs awaiting.
I had one and it finally stayed in garage permanently. It takes 2 people to put it on, Lining up the pins and then hydraulics pull it closed. It takes 2 people to remove the hardtop and find a place to store it. It's just a pain in the ***. A retractable hardtop that the later models have are the best ones. Make sure you don't get one with the biodegradable wiring. (1993-96) The r129 silver arrow is a trendy desirable model today but is 20 yrs old or more with costly repairs awaiting.
01-06-23 | 03:34 PM
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Deal is happening tomorrow. He even gave me the final number over the phone so I know how much to get the cashier's check for, which shocked me.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
01-06-23 | 03:48 PM
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Deal is happening tomorrow. He even gave me the final number over the phone so I know how much to get the cashier's check for, which shocked me.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
Hoping for full review with pics if ya feel like it.
PS- I don't really know what these are running for that condition & mileage.
From what you were saying, if I remember, they are kinda collectible.
01-06-23 | 04:11 PM
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Deal is happening tomorrow. He even gave me the final number over the phone so I know how much to get the cashier's check for, which shocked me.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
I want to thank those on this thread who have encouraged me to not let that kill the deal. Other than missing the top, this car seems to be in excellent condition. 57k miles. And nobody can say I never listen anymore! lol
Total price all in out the door? $18,375 which is pretty dang good for a Silver Arrow. If it looks and drives fine and I'm handing the check to them and that will be that.
01-06-23 | 07:27 PM
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