Faults:

Nothing serious has gone wrong with this car; probably down to the fact that they were massively over engineered when they were designed and built, and mine has been looked after by its previous owners.

I've replaced the battery and some worn front suspension parts - thanks to 97000 miles on British roads with potholes and speed bumps. There's no rust as long as you keep on top of the stone chips, and the engine and gearbox seem bombproof.

General Comments:

It's no M3 away from the lights, but wafting around with the top down in the summer is what it's all about with these cars.

Mine's the facelift 320 with a nice quiet straight six. It rumbles along nicely, and gets a bit throaty when you hoof it. They also handle very surefooted, thanks to the wide track and low centre of gravity.

The 320 does about 26 MPG, and 29/30 on a run.

In the 1990's SL's cost a fortune, starting at about 60k to 80 grand if you bought loads of extras.

Tip - get one with the glass hardtop, fab!

Faults:

Replaced tires with wider tires on the rear to fill out the wheel well; new K & N air filters; new slotted brake rotors with ceramic brake pads; replaced radio; added aftermarket alarm; exhaust tip; replaced rear plastic window and restitched 2 side windows as well; replaced both fog light bulbs.

General Comments:

The car is a sleeper, with rock solid feel, my very first Benz. What a joy to drive.

It is one of the most beautiful cars to look at, the curves and body profile are so classy, with the aggressive stance.

The soft top is a marvel to watch opening and closing, and with the addition of the hard top, gives you two different vehicles, winter and summer.

I upgraded my ride with chrome trim and new chrome wheels and chrome grill. The nice V8 gets up and moves on down the road.

There are no squeaks or rattles. When new, this vehicle was $90,000.00, purchased in 2010 for $8,000.00. What a blessing!!!

Never will this baby be driven in snow, and if I can help it, in rain either.

Dealer service is crazy. I have my own body man and mechanic for this vehicle, which costs half of the dealer cost, with just as, or better than, service.