R231 SL 63 Facelift

[CM96]

How have people with the R231 SL 63 found these cars? Am on the look out for one currently (White, silver or blue - 2018/19 car) but struggling to find a good example.

They seem pretty bullet proof from everything I can see. Have heard of a few radar failures but issues older SL's had with ABC seem unheard of in these.

Any comments or further insight much appreciated. Equally if you have one for sale, please do PM me. Thanks!

[Venisonpie]

I looked for nearly a year for one of these and couldn't find the right car. A lot had iffy history, multiple owners, dodgy wheels etc.

I think they're fabulous and a good one is likely fairly painless. I ran out of patience and bought a much cheaper late R230 in the end.

[CM96]

That's been a good summary of the search I have had so far.

Worst so far was at a dealer (not main dealer or well known trader to be fair) - HPI check showed the vehicle has had the mileage rowed back.

Another at a more reputable dealer - nice car but was highly priced so expected it to be very very good. They hadn't even bothered to refurbish the kerb marks on the alloys or notice a panel gap difference at the A-pillar. So much for the extensive preparation...

[GianiCakes]

I’m interested in any updates here? I think one of these could nicely fit my purposes of long range GT whilst being an enjoyable steer. Not crazy about the external looks but interior looks nice with no large touch screens and overall quality seems to be good. Hard top convertibles are not my favorite but the benefit seems to be a large boot which again fits the GT role. 5.5 litre engine vs 4 for the later GTs another plus.
Probably because of the looks, I never paid any attention when they were new and the limited supply suggests I may not have been alone. Does that make for a semi classic and limited depreciation?