I see many comments about the high maintenance costs of the SL600 v-12 as compared to the SL500. Can anyone provide specifics such as, for instance, the cost of a routine service (tune-up, plugs, filters, etc.)

It seems to me that both the SL-500s and 600s from the early mid 90's represent outstanding value and I'm seriously considering buying one or the other. Based on what I've seen to date, it seems the V-12s may be the best value

Thanks

 

almost the same.

they use the same filter.

extra 2 liters oil.

extra 4 spark plugs.

 

Thanks, but I was more interested in $$ figures for 'periodic' services. For instance, basic 15K service for my 3.2 911 carrera is about $1100 at a local shop. For a Ferrari V-12, a major service is about $8K. What about the SL's?

Also, any idea where I can find total production quantities on the SL500/600?

many thanks

 

most dealers got this service package menu with the parts, price and labor on it.

it also varies on every workshop.

you may give them a ring and ask for it.

 

That type of work usually don't warrant a substansial difference in price between the SL500/SL600, but keep in mind that for some reason when some shops hear Mercedes, V-12, and SL in one line, they get dollar signs in their eyes. Try to stray away from those types though.

 

They DO NOT USE the same filter!

 

yes they do use the same fuel filter [sm=guilty.gif]

 

Nice save but we know u ment oil. lol

 

yes. i was thinking of newer s600 and s500.

am just kidding.

 

I googled mercedes s600 and found a parts supplier here and was shocked at how reasonable parts are for the V12 (yes many OEM parts).
I am not yet an owner (7 previous MBs including a Euro '70 300SEL 6.3 and my beloved 87 300E to name a couple). I do virtually all of my own repairs and maintenance (if I can reach it I can fix it, assuming I can figure it out). I am inching closer to taking the plunge on this V12, admittedly a little spooky but I have also owned a Citroen CX, 2 Alfas, and one Peugeot, nothing can be more spooky than that combination and they were great cars for me.