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buying a used sl class mercedes

I have up to £20000.00 to spend on an SL class mereceds which model do you
recommend

Asked on 28 December 2015 by frederico

Answered by Honest John
The one I liked a lot was the 2006MY R230 SL500 with the power hike to 388PS: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mercedes-benz/merc.../ It lasted a couple of years before they ruined it with the hideous 2008 facelift. All we ahve on the model here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/sl-r23.../
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Looks good and make you look rich. 2006 models with increased power vastly better cars. 388hp 500SL plenty fast enough and makes a nice noise.
 

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