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Hello All,
R129 Newbie here, (I presently have a C32)
I am considering buying an SL500 for my wife as an extra car.
The car I have in mind is: 1997 SL500 47k mi, Black on Black.
California car, one owner, driven by a 75 yr old fellow, all MB dealer work, all records, but no Starmark. Paint is 9/10, interior is 9+/10, no dings dents or bruises. Mechanical is 10/10. Carfax is clear.

My research shows that 1997 is one of the most desireable years with the 5 speed tranny and the 4 valve/cyl V8. So this may be a good one to get.

What would be a reasonable max price to pay?
Anything to look out for?

ChrisB

Try the Kelly Bule Book value for your zip code:

http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...z;SL-Class;cnv

ChrisB

This link has R129 year to year changes ... plus at the bottom of the page it has common problems year by year:

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...d/2462#changes

You will have a good time with the SL 500.