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12-01-2003, 10:06 AM
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I'll bet I'm the old man of the group. 67 as we speak. Bought an '82 380 for the wife new back then. Disliked the car myself because of lack of power and conveniences. Drove a 12 cylinder Jag coupe at the time, which I thought was superior in looks and performance to the SL, although it was no rocket either. Wife loved the car and we kept it for about 5 years. Along comes 2003 and a lot of years under the bridge, and a guy offers me a 1983 380 SL DIRT CHEAP with low miles(74,000) and beautiful condition. Timing chain (double), top, seals, and more had already been done. I figure I'll flip it and double my money. Here's the twist....I am now in love with the car! I wouldn't sell it for double the money, and now drive it everywhere. (top down of course) This is undoubtably my 2nd or 3rd childhood. The car does that to you! Anyway, I now appreciate the car for what it is, and it has become a hobby with me.
This forum is wonderful, as I have learned much from it, and hope I can contribute to it as I get further into my little "baby". Leo Mauricio 
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12-01-2003, 10:58 AM
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Age-old question
I turned 33 on Tuesday. I have only had my SL ('92 500) for a month, and won't experience the top-down ride until some time next year, but so far I am extremely happy.
- Tony
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#63
12-01-2003, 04:51 PM
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I am 83 years old.
I plan to be driving the 560SL occasionally in the summer, but now it is parked for the winter. Of course it HAS had the new timing chain and a new exhaust. Since it is a fairly recent acquisition, I haven't really tested its mettle, yet. Agreed, the car very appealing to women. That's one of the reasons I bought it. Oh, btw. That's 83 Mercury years. 
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1987 300SDL (324000) 1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000) 1978 Porsche 924 (99000) 1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)
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12-01-2003, 10:50 PM
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36, owned the 560 for 2 years, but it feels like we've had it for much longer. Hey, maybe maintaining your own vehicle actually slows down time!?
MB experience began in 1990. best, Dave 87 560SL 97 740iL 99 R1100S + various & sundry
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#65
12-03-2003, 08:44 AM
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I'm Irish, 55 years young and living is St. Petersburg, Russia for the past 9 years. Its a '77 350 SLC imported in '98 from Germany (boy did I have problems with customs etc)
Its buttoned up now and safe for the winter, untill April. BTW, there are only 2 x 107 SLs here (numerous 129s etc) and ONLY 1 SLC- MINE Great car - love to bits. And so does everyone else. Best regards to all Ed Maddock
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#66
12-07-2003, 01:38 AM
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I'm 29 and just bought my 96 SL600 2 months ago. I love it. It was the new 03 SL's that brought me to love the SL line. Since I could not afford the new ones, I had to at least get one from the last line. Still hoping to hit the lottery so I can order the SL65
.I know a guy at work who had a SL320 and now has a SL500 (both R129) and he is like 24. But I hear that guy is not only earning alot of money, but comes from Money. He has also acquired a Lotus Espree, a Jaguar, and a couple of houses in great areas.
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12-15-2003, 03:19 PM
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41. Bought this 1977 a year ago... feel 21 again
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12-25-2003, 09:55 AM
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I'm 40 now, was 39 when got my 83 280 SL (Euro). It was love at first sight!
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12-27-2003, 06:33 PM
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OK, I'll get shot for this, but...
the 280SL is really my wife's car and she is 69. (There, I said it.)
I actually bought the car for her about five years ago in order to allow me more freedom in my pursuit of other sporty vehicles. She loves it (as do I). Cheers, Wes
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12-27-2003, 07:21 PM
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57...
when I got my 92 Renntech sl.
prior cars: 63 xke coupe - was 23 - I know all the Lucas jokes- but loved it ~71 911s targa- was 27 (next to the '92 sl - best) ~75 Triumph TR6 (near the bottom) ~80 fiat x19 (POS-worst car I ever owned) 76 corvette (next to x19 - worst) ~80 280z (nice but a rust bucket) 79 911sc targa (still have and love) 92 500e (not a sports car...., exactly - still have and love) 91 300 te 4-matic (best vehicle I have ever owned) List of girl friends - long forgotten
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12-27-2003, 09:12 PM
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 Midlife crisis, or dream finally fullfilled! Depends on who you ask. '98 SL500 with 103K miles purchased in 12/03 for xmas at 40.5 YO for $21.5K. 
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David Weis Old Rides================ 70 250 73 450SL 78 300D 88 Grand Am Current Rides============= 95 280C * 98 SL500 *
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12-29-2003, 11:15 AM
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I'm 58
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Bruce Hat 2000 ML320 50K miles 1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles 1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint 1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04 1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04 If you want to know how crooked a stick is, just lay a straight one next to it. It's not the tall sails that bring a ship to the port of destination, but the unseen wind. Uncle's quote to me at 12 yrs old "Why walk when you can Bogaloo"
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12-31-2003, 12:44 PM
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I was 51 when I bought my SL. I was 24 when I purchased my first and only NEW Benz - the 240D. I've purchased carefully selected used models ever since. I have no idea how many total MB miles I have driven, but they are wonderful cars to drive.
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02 S500 92 500SL 92 400E (Sold) 87 300E (Sold) 83 300D Turbo (Sold) 75 300D (Sold) 74 240D (Sold after 20 years)
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