2006-11-22 01:47:33 · 9 answers · asked by zamaboat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
The US version has a governor on it so the top speed is limited.
2006-11-22 01:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I bought a 1986 560SL in 1999 for $17,000. I love, love, love this car. It is my toy and I have taken it on three long road trips one of 4,000 miles in Washington, Oregon,California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Idaho. I put a new timing chain on it and did a few other repairs since then probably putting about $5,000 into it in 15 years. It runs like a charm and looks fantastic. Wherever I go people remark on what a gorgeous car it is. Mercedes-Benz is a fine automobile and this car being 28 years old is so much more vehicle than other cars this age or even younger. I have 176,000 miles on it and purchased it with 126,000. It is my fun car so it isn't driven daily as you can see. I would never discourage you from the joy this car can bring, just have it checked out by a reputable shop. If you are anywhere near Portland, Oregon Hartmann Motors is the best shop you will find for working on Mercedes.
2016-05-22 14:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headlights, bumpers, speedometer, and the labeling of the controls for the most part. The emissions on the Euro version are actually lower than the US systems but won't pass the US tests. Europe has very strict smog rules and has since the early 1980s.
US versions are not speed limited unless the Euro version is -- and many Benzes are speed limited in Europe, buy the way.
Right hand drive is limited to UK versions; they drive on the right on the continent just like we do.
Don't bother trying to import a Euro and getting it "converted". You can't import it yourself; only a licensed importer and conversion firm can. It's virtually never worth the cost, especially for that vintage.
2006-11-23 03:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in Australia and buying an 1988 Euro version 560 sl, plus owned a 1972 350 sl when in South Africa. Euro version has 1 oblong light instead of 2 round head lights, obviously rhd for UK, Africa and Australia, Metric meters, no 5th light on the boot and "normal" bumpers. The 560 is also running on unleaded. I have some great photos but do not know where to load them to.
2006-11-23 17:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by Alan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The differences between the european and U.S. versions was an issue "twenty" years ago! Stucture/reinforcement bars inside the doors,along with head-lite reqirements were mandatory changes,for the euro car to be legally owned here in america.Present day issues are minor,the auto manufactuers now build cars for the "world market". The thought of working on a "gray-market" car frighten'd many a mechanic! Non-availability of technical data/replacement parts and even the Mercedes dealerships refused to work on them! Not "the good old days" for many who owned such a vehicle. Good luck!
2006-11-23 04:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by Hank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 01:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. version has bigger freont and rear bumpers, making it look odd. The European version looks better. Also the headlights on the U.S. version are made of plastic, while the European version are made of glass.
2006-11-22 02:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by Pablo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the car is governed, as stated in the first answer. My 1992 300CE is not governed. I think bring one over here, the problem in finding proper fuel, and the emission systems are not designed for the US market(could be a BIG hassles getting it done, as well as getting smogged)
2006-11-22 09:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by LovePinkPuffies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they right hand drive
2006-11-22 01:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by blo247 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋