Can a Regular Guy Buy and Maintain a Mercedes SL500? Buying Tips and Review on a R230 SL Roadster

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The R230 SL has reached its lowest point in value - a trend that happens to every generation before they start going up in value again. SLs depreciate from their high sticker price to a seemingly dismal bottom, and then suddenly start creeping back up again. The R129, the generation before this R230, has recently seen a resurgence, with the nicest examples gaining in value, and American models being exported overseas. A couple of years ago, R129s were cheap enough to give away as stocking stuffers, and even the nicest cars could be bought in the $15K range.

R230s are now reaching that stage. They've dropped to as low a price as they're going to go, and have become an attractive option for people looking for a toy to buy. But can a person with an average budget afford to drive and maintain one? The answer is yes, but there are some things to consider before doing it. This review addresses some of those things, and looks at the general features/drivability of this very fun and potent German roadster.

This car is for sale at Auto Europa Naples, and can be seen at WWW.AENaples.com.