I came across yet another 560SEL with 243K miles and zero service records. The dealer was asking for $2,000. Several seat/window motors weren't working in it, otherwise it was in great shape. For some reason, I can't seem to find any that have relatively low mileage and/or have service records in my area. I won't even mind one with high mileage provided I have proof in the form of service records, that the car was taken care of. I don't want to buy one of these cars from eBay, as there are way too many risks of misrepresentation involved. These M-Bs are built tough to withstand a lot of abuse, so the fact that one runs good up to 240K miles doesn't necessarily mean it was well cared for. Things could then start going crazy at that mileage, especially the engine and transmission. Also, from what I've read, these engines generally require a top-end job (valves, head gasket) at around that mileage, so I don't want to get one that's just due for a $3,000 repair!

But for now, I'm temporarily quitting my search. Once my Euro 500SEL is in the condition I wish to have it, then I can look for a good 560SEL.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver