Thinking about buying an SL (380 or 500 maybe) for the wife. What is the newest model I should consider if my quest is to purchase one made before they had too much computer-gear on board? I want something that I can fix myself and I am more comfortable with the old motors before they began to be run by computers. She wants convertible and hardtop.

Appreciate the input - too bad they never made one with a diesel motor.

Thought I would post this in the tech section rather than the SL section to get a more widespread viewing.