RE: Mercedes-Benz 500 SL: Spotted
Discussion
That’s one of mine yesterday at work in NL. With comedy US truck for scale.
These are to me, £10k cars now. Buying cheaper is very possible, I paid £4.5k last year for this one, £5k for the other in February. However, if you want to make them good, then you’ll need to spend money. I’ve sorted the rust, sorted the suspension, sorted the seat bolster wear & then additionally spent for modern speakers/ bluetooth, and then the wheels which I personally love. I still need a new soft-top, I’ll be over £12k when done, but that’s to my wants, the wheels & sounds were entirely optional.
Spending more than £10k doesn’t necessarily bring better quality or refreshed consumables, but is increasing someones profit margin, no doubt. There are enough out there that are competent & honest at £6-7k that I couldn’t justify double that, no matter on the condition.
I think (hope!) they’ll appreciate gradually over time, but that’s not why I bought two. As an open top tourer, they’re a wonderful way to get around. If it’s only me in the car & it’s not going to be driving for driving’s sake, I invariably take the SL over the 7series or M6.
I had a 1995 SL500 in 2009-12.
They're beautiful cars with a fabulous engine. I test drove an SL320 first but, that felt flat and not that special- the 500 was just sooo much better! The fuel economy was near as damn-it the same, so a no brainer, really.
I paid just under 7k for a 95000 miler in good condition. I spent £££ making it great- new rear screen and hood material, and a £600 air con compressor, some of the more expensive bits.
It was very relaxing to drive- effortless power, super refined and the old girl could really shift if needed (50-70mph in 2.8 secs).
Happy days.
They're beautiful cars with a fabulous engine. I test drove an SL320 first but, that felt flat and not that special- the 500 was just sooo much better! The fuel economy was near as damn-it the same, so a no brainer, really.
I paid just under 7k for a 95000 miler in good condition. I spent £££ making it great- new rear screen and hood material, and a £600 air con compressor, some of the more expensive bits.
It was very relaxing to drive- effortless power, super refined and the old girl could really shift if needed (50-70mph in 2.8 secs).
Happy days.
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