Which Pagoda SL to Buy?

[n/a]

Hi there,

I am new to Pagoda world, and saw a 230 SL for sale.  It was in very good shape.  It had a 4 spd trans. and a hard top.  I was wondering what things I should be wary of and what are some of the desirable options for the 230 SLs.

I was also wondering which Pagoda SL is the best to buy? and why.

[Tom]

Hi,

Welcome.  Here are some references to how to evaluate the relative merits of the 230-250-280sl models.  I assume that since you posted the question to this forum that you are interested in evaluating a w113 chassis car from 1963-1971.

Good summary at this site:

http://www.sl113.org/articles/engine/buying_a_car.asp

Good evaluation techniques posted by Roy Spencer at www.oursl.com:

http://www.oursl.com/evaluating-230-250-280sl.htm

Hope this helps.

Best,

Tom

[rwmastel]

tenzing,
Those are two good links to refer to.  After reading them over, please come back and read through our forums.  Use the search tool to get answers on particular items.  Ask us more questions you need answers to and we'll be happy to help.

Others have asked the same "what to buy" or "what to look for" questions.  I did a search on this forum for the word "buy" and found these discussions (listed among 7 pages of discussion topic search hits!)
http://index.php?topic=856
http://index.php?topic=747
http://index.php?topic=316

I hope we can help you find the right Pagoda for you!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[Cees Klumper]

Hello Tenzing - if you mail me offline I will send you a 9-page purchase evaluation document (in Word) that I received from another member in Europe, which is pretty comprehensive.

Good luck!

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic