The 380's in particular don't wear well. Injection, emissions, transmission, climate control, and suspension all start needing major work after 100K. Interiors also start looking tired.

The market prices reflect this. I think the best deals are the cars in the 70-90K range.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe