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Autocar·Thursday, 23 April 2026
Why buying a 33-year old Mercedes SL is brilliant – yet brutal
AI Summary — NZ Perspective
Owning an older, classic Mercedes SL can lead to significant repair costs, with electrical systems and hydraulic roof mechanisms potentially costing thousands to fix. New Zealand drivers considering a vintage luxury car should budget extensively for potential maintenance and parts.
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Zag Ji discovered the legendary R129 Mercedes SL can come with eye-watering garage bills "It would be thousands of pounds to renew the electrical system and the same again to renew the 12 hydraulic cylinders that power the roof mechanism." I'm confused. A moment ago, Zag Ji was t
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