SL.

[rorywquin]

Big advantage of a R231 is no rust......

 

[Blobcat]

I'll just throw this out there, if you're looking for some V8 soft top fun without the worry of ABC or rust that comes with an R230 then you might want to think outside the MB box? The second one is a bit over budget but gives you an idea of what's out there
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X...257302?hash=item4695761fd6:g:6pwAAOSwHgNc29bi

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X...441394?hash=item287a0e2db2:g:ACcAAOSwEaxclSaB

If you're going to do something "daft" like that then put your money where it wont lose...

 

[Capra]

If you're going to do something "daft" like that then put your money where it wont lose...

Now you're talking, never owned a Porsche, would like to at some point.

 

[Blobcat]

Now you're talking, never owned a Porsche, would like to at some point.

As it say's in the owners manual "There's no such thing as an old Porsche - just a new owner"
I'd always recommend a 911 over any other Porsche, pick the right one and you won't lose money - R230's and R231's are great cars but they drop like a stone second hand. 911's don't and I don't know why

 

[LostKiwi]

As it say's in the owners manual "There's no such thing as an old Porsche - just a new owner"
I'd always recommend a 911 over any other Porsche, pick the right one and you won't lose money - R230's and R231's are great cars but they drop like a stone second hand. 911's don't and I don't know why

I think 230s are finding the bottom of the curve about now and can't see them getting much cheaper.

 

[vtaylor78]

If you're going to do something "daft" like that then put your money where it wont lose...

I’ve had quite a few “Nose Bags”

XJS Pre HE V12 5.3 x 1
XJS HE V12 5.3 x 1
XJS HE V6 3.6 x 1
XK8 4.0 V8 x 2
Various XJ6’s
An awful XJ40 !!
An old Mark 10 I liked the shape ?

But I’m firmly in the Mercedes camp now .

 

[Capra]

I’ve had quite a few “Nose Bags”

XJS Pre HE V12 5.3 x 1
XJS HE V12 5.3 x 1
XJS HE V6 3.6 x 1
XK8 4.0 V8 x 2
Various XJ6’s
An awful XJ40 !!
An old Mark 10 I liked the shape ?

But I’m firmly in the Mercedes camp now .

Impressive list, which was your favourite?

 

[vtaylor78]

Impressive list, which was your favourite?

Torn between the XJS V12 pre HE, And the V8 XK8...

 

[vtaylor78]

I think my love of the Jags came from watching episodes of the “Sweeney” the villains always seemed to have MK2s where as the cops had Ford Granada’s.
Also Minder, George Cole (Arthur Daley) always had a nice XJ6.

But I’ve come to realise over time German cars are far more reliable.

 

[gramey]

If you're going to do something "daft" like that then put your money where it wont lose...

I would suggest you look at the residuals of the XK/XKR's against the same vintage SL's and I think you'll find they hold hope rather better?

 

[00slk]

I think 230s are finding the bottom of the curve about now and can't see them getting much cheaper.

Unless there broken

 

[sl500amgsport]

I would suggest you look at the residuals of the XK/XKR's against the same vintage SL's and I think you'll find they hold hope rather better?

That's a hopeful post, I am hoping you are wrong

Mercedes SL500 R231

 

[Dave779]

You might be interested in my sl350 in showroom condition and never been out in the rain, and still has the paint on the chassis. Fsh and 12 months MOT with no marks inside or out, kept in the garage on trickle charge all her life and a Mercedes owners club show car and only 43,500 miles and £10,500 !. If you require more info I will give you my number. Dave