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Old 03-11-2008, 12:12 AM
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Well, my 380SL gives OK gas mileage, but a 450SL is going to be brutal if not running perfectly. However, I looked at the economics, and even with gas at $4.00/gallon, it's cheaper for me to drive my fairly easy to understand and repair 380SL, which I like, than a newer, quickly-depreciating, unfixable car that I probably would like less.

At the price you mention, if you have any mechanical ability whatsoever you could buy a HECK OF A LOT of gas and parts and still come out way ahead.
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