Got the itch 2 years ago (I was 43). Wanted to share something substantially fun w/my son and thought a rag top would do the trick. Always a Benz owner, so an SL was a natural purchase.

Now, here's something to consider, the snob factor is very high...Peopler are not very nice when I pull in and park along side, but when cruising or coming back to the car to enter it, I get some very nice comments.

Buy it smart, keep it nice and drive it respectfully. Its not the car you drive, but how you drive it. Anyone can own a nice car i.e. punks w/their parent's $$ can buy any car they choose, but I respect those who can afford it, or have saved and now can afford it and really care for it, not just for show but appreciate what they have- thats the key!