Hello all.... Just signed up.. Sorry for the SLK user name, but I recently turned in my 2001SLK 320... it was too small and a little choppy on the ride. I now want to purchase a 500SL and was looking for some advise. My fav is the Emerald Green with creame interior. The Firemist Red with cream is next fav. Is there anything I should watch for when I buy used? Is any particular model year more troublesome than the others? Any model year to avoid? I definately want a 129, had a 107 (1986 560) and had ZERO issues with that car! I am currently looking at a 1994 with 35k miles. Where can I find original equipment and option lists for all the model years? Including color choices?