Excellent condition low mileage under 60,000 How expensive would one estimate the annual maintenance of a car like this. Being the first year is this a bad choice.
I can't think of a bigger money pit than a very specialized car like a
600SL/SEL. Check the cost of a V-12 engine part, like a waterpump, vs. the same for the V-8.These cars are cheap to buy for a good reason - their very high repair cost.
Obscene repair cost would be more accurate,
Thanks for the replys - I am convinced . I was told years ago by a MB dealer that a MB 600 (1970 era) monthly maintenance was about $1000 now that is 1970 dollars. Had a wealthy friend with a 6.9 who complained a lot about the cost of repairs. Did not keep it very long. This was after a Rolls Corniche! I wonder about the super high tech currrent models. multiple air bags - multiple sensors - extreme complexity air springs. Will these be the nightmare of the future. I will stick with my pristine 1991 560SEL AL
Kenneth P. Stox wrote:
that's if you rely on dealers to do everything - sure.
Well actually, the mechanic was talking about the amount of stuff that will need doing and parts cost, not labor. He said it was worse than a 6.3, and probably the absolute worst Benz money pit. Richard
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