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Old 07-21-2016, 09:09 PM
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Great suggestions - a few more days

I was to test drive the '98 SL500 tonight, but got stuck in traffic and ...

So we rescheduled for Monday.

The current owner told me why she's selling it
1) with rear wheel drive, it slips in the snow
2) If she parks on a hill, the door can be heavy to open 'up hill'

Otherwise she would still be driving it. She has a new 2016 C class with 4matic.

The suggestions to consider
A) the ease of getting in and out.
B) functionality of the roof
C) my 'good car' or as I refer to it as "The Spare" is the '86 560SL My wife does have a more reliable, family friendly car (which is not a Mercedes)
D) Condition and miles of the SL500 is yet to be determined.

I will post pictures when I see the car Monday.
Thanks
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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup
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