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Big Janner

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R231 SL350 in Obsidian Black
To be fair, I've had a lot of different cars, but, if I start with my 1st car since I retired . . . .

When I finished work, I was at the final hurdle in the process of getting my TR6 up to an acceptable standard.
This I did and looked forwad to spending a lot of time enjoying the drive, however, when we moved house, we ended up going from a grage (for the TR) and parking for 5 cars, to parking for 2 cars and no garage.
As a result, the TR had to go. You can't park a 1974 built BL shell in the English weather, it won't survive.

As a replacement for the TR, I bought an R172 SLK200, very pretty, gunmetal metallic with cream leather upholstery.
But, 10 months later, suffering from not enough cylinders and much to the disappointment of SWMBO, I sold the SLK and bought a Boxster.

Now, the Boxster drove like it was on rails and went like stink, but, it was just a money pit.
Whenever any parts were needed, I spent days roaming the internet, trying to find things at a half reasonable price.
e.g. the car needed a new gearbox sump (I drive autos these days) the Porche dealers price for the sump and all the bits to go with it; £1500 + vat for Gods sake.
I got them from and independent Porsche dealership for £520.

Anyway, after 13 months of fiscal dispair and great driving, I sold the Porsche and bought . . . . . . . . .an SL500!
What a lovely car!
A gentlemans cruiser, with serious bite
If I had known about the joys of a V8 SL when I sold the TR6, the SLK and Porsche would not have happened
Fuel consumption is OK at about 22mpg
Insurance is just a few quid more than the Boxster
Road tax is a lot lower
But the enjoyment I get when I'm driving, (roof up or down) compensates for it all.

Unless I can find a decent 1968 Mustang, in good nick, for a reasonable price, I'm sticking with the SL500
 
Clearly a man with good taste ;-). 1968 Mustang will rust worse than the TR6 though, the yanks didn't build for British weather!

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Had my SL three years now and still can’t think of anything better to replace it with for similar money. As a second car for cruising around in or a bit of speed I can’t fault it and the sound makes me smile every drive!
 
that's any old SL (and wrong hand drive)

Yours though.....?
 
that's any old SL (and wrong hand drive)

Yours though.....?
Newer one for you...
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No SL500 amg sport (AMG trim & wheels)...

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My SLK was an AMG Sport
The pack made for a nice looking car

I'll find some pictures when I can get at my laptop (house chaos due to renovation, whilst we are living in it)
 
My SLK was an AMG Sport
The pack made for a nice looking car

I'll find some pictures when I can get at my laptop (house chaos due to renovation, whilst we are living in it)
Here are pics all round..
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Roman.jpg And before the cars
 

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Missed off the Porsche, sorry
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