EXPENSIVE yes! FUN YESSS! I do have to agree a bit after the 7k i just threw @ my 95 sl500 its A money pit. And there are still things that need to be addresses. My wife wanted a 560 i inststed on the 500 its still a beauty buts likes to feel loved with an open pocketbook! Get out and enjoy her! If shes too much to handle get another with lower miles