1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 560 5.6 from North America

Summary:

Solid, dependable, fast and classy

Faults:

Not much. Replaced brake rotors and pads, changed the oil.

General Comments:

This thing is nearly indestructible! Just keeps going and doesn't cause problems, even at this age. Highly impressed!

Smoked several cars that wanted to race. Just great fun cruising around, classic styling, awesome performance and very impressive reliability! Would really be hard to beat overall.

Only complaint, is it's hard to get in & out of; maybe I'm just old!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th May, 2016

1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 300 3.0 Straight Six from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Sumptuous motoring

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This particular car is in good rather than brilliant condition.

The car handles badly (even on a motorway) at speeds in excess of 100mph.

The engine / exhaust noise on a V8 model is better - and probably worth the poor fuel economy.

The interior has lasted amazingly for a car that has done over 110,000 miles. It is spotless.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th August, 2002