What's to be afraid of is two things:

1 - The BS things the starmark doesn't cover (look closely at the fine print)

2 - Post starmark when you're on the hook.

Digest that and confidently know your future costs and you'll be all set for an SL, or any Mercedes, for that matter.

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Michael

1988 300 SL (5 Speed)
1994 E320 Wagon
1997 C230