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  1. PrimusPilus

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    #1 PrimusPilus, Mar 29, 2010
    My girlfriend has mentioned that she would like to have a Mercedes convertible from the 80s to drive as a weekend car. Any suggestions for a reliable and somewhat affordable model for her? If anyone knows of another forum I can go to for suggestions, that would also be appreciated.
     
  2. Pass

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    #2 Pass, Mar 29, 2010
    1989 560SL lowest mileage you can find.
     
  3. bounty

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    #3 bounty, Mar 29, 2010
    Cool girlfriend.
     
  4. Kds

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    #4 Kds, Mar 29, 2010
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    What Pass said........stay away from the earlier 380SL unless you have a service department work order showing the double roller timing chain conversion has been done. Even then, it is a dog.

    Red on tan is the hot color combo.......next is black on tan......."American Gigolo" soundtrack is optional.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYofzucaS6g
     
  5. Bullfighter

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    #5 Bullfighter, Mar 29, 2010
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    Love those cars. They are a great value at current prices, and one of the best, relaxed cruiser cars I've ever driven.

    Edit: The OurSL website is a good resource, not sure if it's still free.
     
  6. W.Raleigh

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    #6 W.Raleigh, Jun 20, 2010
    560SL would be the best. I had a '77 450SL that I bought from the original owners a couple of years ago with for $3k with 80k miles on it. The car was perfect. I loved driving it. The semi truck sized wheel is awesome. I cruised down from Seattle to San Francisco at 90 mph all day long it was great.
     
  7. 4re Nut

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    #7 4re Nut, Jun 20, 2010
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    Neat site; thanks for the tip. Tough to beat this one in terms of mileage: 1989 560SL 3100 miles! Signal Red/Parchment $65K!

    edit: so much for "tough to beat"; found on the same site: 1989 560SL Signal Red/Creme Beige - 125 miles! NEVER PRIVATELY TITLED
     
  8. 412fan

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    #8 412fan, Jun 22, 2010
    The 380 has an unreliable low HP engine (155 hp or so). Like the others have said, a low-mileage 560 SL is the way to go for the 80s.

    Otherwise a 1979 450 SL is also a good choice. The 1980 has a different (expensive) fuel system.

    A lot of them are advertised at http://www.mercedesheritage.com/classifieds/
    You might also want to check out "The essential buyer's guide: MB 280-560 SL&SLC" by Chris Bass.

    Disclaimer: I have no stake in any of the above. I just happen to like these cars and spent a fair amount of time researching them.
     

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