The soft top on my SL has definately seen better days, but it really is a non issue with me. The top usually stays down all summer, or up when I park it at work. I very seldom drive with it up, so it is just something to keep dirt, dust and the occasional lowlife out when it's parked.

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
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02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K