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Mercedes Benz Club gazette, August 2007-UK
Our very own Chris Bass has written both these pocket or glovebox size guides and by his own admission has relied very heavily on the late Roger Edwards, particularly for the Pagoda volume. We are sure Roger would have been pleased with the results and for those who knew him it is easy to imagine his dulcet tones coming out with some of the phrases Chris has seen fit to use.
The objective of this series is to have a 'marque expert by your side' and each edition (not just for Mercedes) is full of advice about running costs, paperwork, important statistics and even valuation.
Conveniently divided into 17 small sections, which include technical advice, the format inevitably means there is some repetition of sections of text in each Mercedes-Benz book, and there is also great similarity between the two volumes. The content is extremely useful and would appeal to both the novice and the experienced enthusiast alike and there are many pointers that would help a potential buyer to identify whether a particular car is genuine or not. A buyer armed with one of these books might also help put off any seller that is in any way underhand.
Both volumes are well illustrated with useful photographs although the Pagoda version has more large photographs than that for the R107 and consequently some of the detail is lost. The text is clear and concise in each case and Chris Bass has obviously put considerable thought into the precise wording to avoid ambiguity. As Pagoda owners for some years, even we found some useful information so we would certainly expect these volumes to have wide appeal.
To conclude, they make interesting but lightreading and are a useful library addition to anybody interested in purchasing one of these SLs or to existing owners.
Our very own Chris Bass has written both these pocket or glovebox size guides and by his own admission has relied very heavily on the late Roger Edwards, particularly for the Pagoda volume. We are sure Roger would have been pleased with the results and for those who knew him it is easy to imagine his dulcet tones coming out with some of the phrases Chris has seen fit to use.
The objective of this series is to have a 'marque expert by your side' and each edition (not just for Mercedes) is full of advice about running costs, paperwork, important statistics and even valuation.
Conveniently divided into 17 small sections, which include technical advice, the format inevitably means there is some repetition of sections of text in each Mercedes-Benz book, and there is also great similarity between the two volumes. The content is extremely useful and would appeal to both the novice and the experienced enthusiast alike and there are many pointers that would help a potential buyer to identify whether a particular car is genuine or not. A buyer armed with one of these books might also help put off any seller that is in any way underhand.
Both volumes are well illustrated with useful photographs although the Pagoda version has more large photographs than that for the R107 and consequently some of the detail is lost. The text is clear and concise in each case and Chris Bass has obviously put considerable thought into the precise wording to avoid ambiguity. As Pagoda owners for some years, even we found some useful information so we would certainly expect these volumes to have wide appeal.
To conclude, they make interesting but lightreading and are a useful library addition to anybody interested in purchasing one of these SLs or to existing owners.
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This book gives you a "warts and all" introduction to what Mercedes-Benz 280-560SL or SLC are like to own, drive and maintain, plus a step-by-step guide to how to evaluate any example you might be considering. It includes 100 photos of what to look for - and what to avoid - plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing and spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter. Written by the editor of the Mercedes-Benz Club Gazette, it draws on the experiences of the late Roger Edwards - a former Mercedes-Benz apprentice who spent his life working on and enjoying these cars, and includes input from Roger's colleagues, who continue to run his company, a leading source of expertise on Mercedes. The book also benefits from the author's 30 years of owning, restoring and enjoying old cars and his contacts in the world of Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. The latest in a series of buyer's guides published by Veloce, it uses a well-established evaluation system, developed to enable potential buyers to assess any car they view, and builds on all the lessons learned in the preparation of earlier titles. It is written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style and will equip you with all you need to know when buying a Mercedes - whether you want to get your own hands dirty or just need to know what is necessary to supervise others working on your behalf.
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Format:Paperback
Definitively the fastest way between total ignorance about the car, and being able to decide:
a) if it is the right car for you;
b) what model shoul you buy;
c) how to go about selecting the right one.
At the time of writing this review, I haven't yet bought one, but I sure have made up my mind!
a) if it is the right car for you;
b) what model shoul you buy;
c) how to go about selecting the right one.
At the time of writing this review, I haven't yet bought one, but I sure have made up my mind!
Format:Paperback
I have found this book to be a really great buy - its title says it all.
Although some reviewers found it contained "obvious" information, I don't think this is fair. I have an average mechanical level of knowledge and attempt most jobs on my cars, but I have learnt a lot for the excellant little book. It has been very useful when inspecting SL's for purchase and I have often found I now know more than many of the Dealers! The book's suggested inspection process is very logical and it makes sure you don't overlook things. If you are thnking of buying an SL then don't do so until you have read this book.
Although some reviewers found it contained "obvious" information, I don't think this is fair. I have an average mechanical level of knowledge and attempt most jobs on my cars, but I have learnt a lot for the excellant little book. It has been very useful when inspecting SL's for purchase and I have often found I now know more than many of the Dealers! The book's suggested inspection process is very logical and it makes sure you don't overlook things. If you are thnking of buying an SL then don't do so until you have read this book.
Format:Paperback
I have purchased hundreds of motoring books over the years and this would rank as the most disappointing- by a long shot. Don't expect any information of real value from this booklet if you have minimal car knowledge other than maybe one or two sentences. Nearly all of it is generic used car buying common sense, you will probably get equivalent or better info in a brief magazine article. Advice like "is anything damaged or missing" or "do the controls feel positive" in the "Key points" section is just unbelievable. Someone please do us a favour and write a proper buyers guide on this car.
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Overall a useful guide
A fairly informative guide. Very good for model year and engine specification, mostly common sense on the buying side. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. E. Porter
Ok, but nothing special.
Ok, but nothing special. A lot of the content is common sense and would apply to buying any older car.
Published 22 months ago by G. Robins
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