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I'd get a 2002 SL500 with the M113 engine. Those M113 engines are bulletproof.
Jan 10, 2021,12:54 PM
The 722.6 5 speed transmission that's usually attached to the M113 engine is also bulletproof (just remember to change the transmission oil and differential oil and the car should be very long lasting).
A nice car. It is a convertible and a coupe. Fairly reliable too as there weren't too many things that went wrong. A true classic. No fancy air/hydraulic suspension like the R230 (which had the ABC hydraulic suspension that failed often). And the current SL is a bit too long for my taste. They did have a 2002 Silver Arrow special edition too...
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Roger Daltrey's ex Mercedes SL 300.
By: amanico : January 10th, 2021-03:35
It was auctioned some months ago. I didn't follow the auction, but I always liked the SL and roger Daltrey, as The Who's singer. Is the lucky winner among us? This generation of SL is always stuck in my mind. One day, probably, it will be in my garage... ...
I bet it’s ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 10th, 2021-03:52
Got a great stereo and a well warn passenger seat 😉
I will!
By: amanico : January 10th, 2021-04:03
Just a thought ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 10th, 2021-04:15
From experience, these cars can be costly to maintain properly. They have more electronics than the R107 series.
Ran into Roger many years ago at the same pub . . .
By: Dr No : January 10th, 2021-09:16
. . . where the alphabet soup gang usually meets. He owned a home within walking distance and was a regular there, according to the bartender. Didn't talk to him . . . he was there with a lady, wouldn't have dreamed of interrupting his quiet afternoon.
The pub where I met Daltrey . . .
By: Dr No : January 10th, 2021-11:22
. . . isn't the Rainbow, Nicolas - it's a different place altogether. I hesitate to post the name for security reasons as the alphabet soup gang had some spectacular congregations there in the past with members who brought priceless watches. But rest assu...
No 😢
By: bimbeano : January 10th, 2021-15:11
He never had time but his wife often lend me her CLK 320 .
Agreed!
By: amanico : January 10th, 2021-22:40