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<blockquote data-quote="3er" data-source="post: 57890" data-attributes="member: 54"><p>Have not driven or sat in the latest SL but have clocked a fair number of miles on the previous generation R129 SL320. Hard to believe an R129 can be had for below RM150k but at that price its value for money (assuming its in excellent condition).</p><p></p><p>Many in KL are going for the 300SL-24. The older 300SL is 12valve as you know. The newer SL320 (and above) has a significant jump in price. The SL280 is all show and no go (think heavy body). The 300SL-24/SL320 is a good compromise. The SL500 V8 is the best where performance is concerned (but the road tax and petrol will kill you). The top-of-the-range SL600 V12 is a gas guzzler and has no significant improvement over the SL500 to warrant the price difference.</p><p></p><p>The car is a fantastic cruiser / GT. Its not a sports car. I've taken it on a round trip from London to Scotland sometime in late autumn. Its so perfect for two. Any more and you wish you had an eject buttom hidden somewhere. The convertible roof is a marvel. Earlier cars may have electronic gremlins but the later ones are faultless.</p><p></p><p>Get an immaculate car (FSH is a must), maintain it well and it will service you for many motoring miles with a smile. It may be a generation behind the latest model but it still turns heads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="3er, post: 57890, member: 54"] Have not driven or sat in the latest SL but have clocked a fair number of miles on the previous generation R129 SL320. Hard to believe an R129 can be had for below RM150k but at that price its value for money (assuming its in excellent condition). Many in KL are going for the 300SL-24. The older 300SL is 12valve as you know. The newer SL320 (and above) has a significant jump in price. The SL280 is all show and no go (think heavy body). The 300SL-24/SL320 is a good compromise. The SL500 V8 is the best where performance is concerned (but the road tax and petrol will kill you). The top-of-the-range SL600 V12 is a gas guzzler and has no significant improvement over the SL500 to warrant the price difference. The car is a fantastic cruiser / GT. Its not a sports car. I've taken it on a round trip from London to Scotland sometime in late autumn. Its so perfect for two. Any more and you wish you had an eject buttom hidden somewhere. The convertible roof is a marvel. Earlier cars may have electronic gremlins but the later ones are faultless. Get an immaculate car (FSH is a must), maintain it well and it will service you for many motoring miles with a smile. It may be a generation behind the latest model but it still turns heads. [/QUOTE]
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