[R129 SL] Please help me to realise my dream.- South Africa.

Nirun Dowlath r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 12:25:30 +0200


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Hi. 

I hail form South Africa Durban. Since the introduction of the then 500 Sl
in 1991 in South Africa. My dream was born. I  now own a clothing business.
My business can only allow me to spend about R250 000 rand roughly 12 Rand
to a dollar so we are looking at 21 000 US$. In South Africa you can pick up
a 91 ,model 500 Sl for that amount. I need to know the risk associated  in
buying  pre owned  500 SL.  What do I need to know when I am buying this
car. Waht are the tell tale sign of whether the pre own Sl I am buying will
turn out to be worst finnacial night mare. I am aware that after every 100
000 km's you have to change air suspension cells. in this country it cost
about 90 US$ to replace for each wheel. I need to know more facts like this
so I can make an informed decision. With the limited funds I have I wil also
have to look at the then 300 sl offered in my country before 1996. My mind
tell me to buy the new C class MB. but my heart yearns for a Sl. To pay 21
000 US$  for a 11 year old car is financially crazy. Please help me fellow
club members.  You advice will be highly appreciated.

Dowlath

Dbn South Africa



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