Because so many SLCs are bought sight-unseen and hide rust well, commenters urge a 'trust but verify' approach and an in-person or shop inspection before committing. One overseas buyer's account of a 5.0 that arrived a full restoration project with undisclosed rot, plus a separate payment-processor debacle, are cited as cautionary tales.
Buying unseen: PPI, seller transparency, and misrepresentation risk
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) · buying