Would big 80s Benz financially molest me?

[CampDavid]

I’m after either an SLC or maybe an SE, probably with smallish engine (280-300) to try and keep things sensible. Just wondering if it’ll generally be a nightmare and how they work out to run.

Chiefly it’s a totally pointless purchase. I have no need for a car of this nature as I don’t do that many miles, however I’d love to experience an old school, over engineered proper car for a while

Thanks!

[CampDavid]

Thanks for the long and very, very good responses!

So reading between the lines, is it fair to say that the 300SE can be bought for £1000 anmd up and run for quite reasonable costs (comparible to say a Mondeo?) if you have a good garage, don't skimp on maintainance and treat it properly?

Other than it being monsterous in size, I'm really having trouble finding reasons not to have one for wafting about in

Edited by CampDavid on Thursday 26th November 18:57

[CampDavid]

How come your SLC is on a K plate? Had it been sitting for 10 years or so before you bought it?