I think this era represents Mercedes at their peak. The design, engineering, and craftsmanship are hard to beat. Sure, maintenance costs exist, but that’s the price of owning something genuinely special. Don’t let negativity scare you away.
Has anyone mentioned the fuel consumption? These V8 roadsters aren’t exactly economical. In today’s market that might be worth considering, but honestly, if you’re buying an SL500, fuel economy probably isn’t your top concern anyway.
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