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Condition over mileage; drive them rather than store them

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · ownership

Experienced owners argue mechanical and cosmetic condition matter more than a low odometer, and that a driven-but-maintained 'sweet spot' car is preferable to a stored museum piece. Buyers are warned they routinely underestimate the cost of bringing a rough car up to par.