Ok, I'm planning a Road Trip from New Jersey (no joke please, but yes exit 7) to Montana.

Should I drive a 1986 Mercedes 560SL with 190,000 miles or a 2017 SLC-300 with 38,000 miles?

I've had the 560SL for 20+ years, and I'm thinking with some preparation (new starter, new engine mounts and new fuel pump) it should be good to go.

But no air conditioning in the 560SL.

Trip planned for June 2024.

Your thoughts?

The SLC will have air conditioning and is CPO.

Granted, there is a cost difference. Hee Hee

But, driving a classic is a story to tell.

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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