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Mercedes-Benz SL 320 £14,995
F ew cars say you’ve made it quite like a Mercedes- Benz SL and, curiously, the older the model is, the stronger that impression.
A cynic might say that’s because only the wealthy can afford the repair bills it will present. True, our pick, the R129 generation of 1989-2001, can empty your wallet in a blink. Those who rush to buy one with their eyes closed soon find themselves battling rust (hotspots are the boot f loor and front wheel arches), tired suspension and sundry electrical faults (which are often traced to the wiring loom, because it can suffer water damage).