I'm a V12 proponent. Everybody talks about the problems. What problems? I've done brakes, and tires. And upgraded intercooler cooling on the turbo car. I had to replace some interior parts. That's it.
ps, 50% more cylinders than a v8. And about 200% more fun.

Coil drivers seem to be the biggest issue but there’s a guy in Cali that can rebuild them, cheap. The rest of it is regular SL for the most part, though I do believe that a couple of bigger replacements require dropping the engine - seems to be a few and far between issue though.

Have watched the Car Wizard’s videos - I’ll rewatch his SL55 stuff - I know he was getting into it pretty good at one point (I thought he picked up a SL55 - I know this one is a SL500 - I recall a SL55 though… a wheel was cracked or something - they’re all blending together now lol).

Might have just stumbled into a 2013 SL63 P30 - beautiful car that was turned in on trade for an S63. Has some miles but looks brand new - impeccably cared with full service history. This might get exciting!

Good luck!

I had a BMW 850i (V12) that many warned me against. I had it for 20 years and it was the lowest cost car I've ever owned (probably tied with the deTomaso Pantera). I've had performance cars from Pontiac/Ford/Chevy/Honda/Nissan/AMG.

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Nice ‘70!!

Coil packs can be annoying and I'd suspect the parts are more expensive/less plentiful than V8 parts

There's an outfit that rebuild them better than new. About 1200 bucks. Once in a lifetime if the originals go bad. I haven't had to do either of mine ever.
I think a lot of people complaining of the alleged expenses never owned a 12 cyl car. I simply don't have these expenses. Maybe I'm just a lucky guy.

The masters…

https://www.v12icpack.com

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-benz-sl400-3/

SL with less than 900 miles on it sold for 50K

Sitting for seven years? Hope nothing is lurking around a bend! Pretty car for sure.

Just waiting for this to get here from Texas….

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I know a guy in my town that has a sub 6K mile SL550 AMG package and a 3K mile 911 C4S cab, both are sitting in garages unused because he bought a new BMW 850 convertible as his new summer toy!

MB dealer offered him 25K for the SL (pre-covid), he laughed and said for that he would rather leave it in his garage.

Headed to the transporter Wednesday… should arrive later today (Friday).


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Gonna be fun!

Home… and the SL fits in the garage (just barely)!

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The SL63 is surprisingly quick!

Very nice.
I find that in the garage, it's easier to get out of it if you raise the suspension.

Stepping out versus crawling out!

Good looking hot rod TZ

Thank you sir!