What modern classic car would you consider?

[boba fett]

For the first time I am thinking of getting an older classic. What with the roads getting chocker, I just want something that’ adds a different sort of drama to smoke around in. I want something cool, something from the 80’s early 90’s, a convertible, has a bit of go in it, and does not break down all the time.

I have thought about this for a few weeks now and interested in your thoughts of what you would consider getting. Number one on the list so far is an R129 500SL which is a car I think is so pretty, and when they came out, they where so desirable and a car I could only dream of owning.

 

[Burnsey]

Tough one mate!

The problem is, modern classics are modern and all they have is woeful performance and really crap interiors, usually with a lot of walnut.

My Maserati 3200GT was the coolest car I owned (at that time - late 90's)), but it wouldn't get a head turn now.

If you feel the need though, I'm with you, or another Merc from the era. I just think they did cool so well.

 

[boba fett]

Tough one mate!

The problem is, modern classics are modern and all they have is woeful performance and really crap interiors, usually with a lot of walnut.

My Maserati 3200GT was the coolest car I owned (at that time - late 90's)), but it wouldn't get a head turn now.

If you feel the need though, I'm with you, or another Merc from the era. I just think they did cool so well.

I am with you on the performance, and yes inside they have a log burner for a dash and probably smell like grannies handbag! I am going to look at a 500sl tomorrow, don't know why, I just want one! Its one of those timeless shapes and it looks good from all angles. They appear to be going up in value as well which I like!

 

[Che]

Merc is a good shout, what about an slk55?
Always had a soft spot for those!

 

[boba fett]

Merc is a good shout, what about an slk55?
Always had a soft spot for those!

it’s good car, if not a little girly, but after something a bit older and the more I look at the SL 5he more I want one. It’s a rare car that I like in Silver!

 

[moonstone]

Honda S2000?

 

[boba fett]

Honda S2000?

I prefer the looks of the 500

 

[moonstone]

I prefer the looks of the 500

Sorry I thought you were asking for ideas.

 

[boba fett]

Sorry I thought you were asking for ideas.

I am, it might be something I have not thought of, its hard to think of an 80's / early 90's car that will prove to reliable and wont be rusty or will rust.

I am off to see a 500 today, and I am hoping it will be everything I want but if not it might be back to the studio!

 

[boba fett]

I nearly walked away from this but it was a 4 journey to see it. Its just old, but ill give it a go. Drove lovely for the 200 mile trip home apart from the Air-Con suddenly stopped working half way home!!

 

[boba fett]

I had a good old drive around in this yesterday and I don't think a classic is for me, however here are my thoughts:

• I know its 30 years years old, but it feels it, in every department.
• Its got 322 horses but it feels like some have run off
• They say this is the glory days of Mercedes build quality and engineering, and its probably right, everything works and its in great shape!
• My wife won't go in it!
• It has that old car smell, some like it, I don't!
• It is very, very comfortable and so smooth. You could just sit back and drive for miles in this car!
• SL stands for Sports Lightweight, it is neither sporty or lightweight.
• People really like this car and quite a few times got "lovely Merc" and thumbs up!
• For some reason it just makes me feel old and grubby
• Prices for parts for this car are ridiculous, and its used items only.
• When these came out they where £90k! WTF!
• I appreciate the following and why prices are going up as compared to other classics, its still a good buy, but Its not for me, and I tried!

 

[moonstone]

Great looking thing but very old cars aren’t for me either for just about all of the same reasons you mention.

 

[Burnsey]

@boba fett you'll be in Halfords buying that bumper shine stuff and everything soon

 

[boba fett]

@boba fett you'll be in Halfords buying that bumper shine stuff and everything soon

I opened the door just now to put the hardtop on, and it reminded me of walking into an old peoples home.

 

[Scoobyd]

So you've lasted 3 days with this one? Even by your standards that's gotta be close to a record! 😂

 

[boba fett]

So you've lasted 3 days with this one? Even by your standards that's gotta be close to a record! 😂

Your right. I need to settle down now. Just need to get something and keep it, but not this!!

 

[XAlp]

Corvette?

 

[XAlp]

Corvette?

Or https://www.mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/amg-swapped-widebody-1955-300-sl-speedster-651524

 

[boba fett]

I'd love a Yank motor, I just don't like driving them from the wrong side.

 

[StuartK]

For the first time I am thinking of getting an older classic. What with the roads getting chocker, I just want something that’ adds a different sort of drama to smoke around in. I want something cool, something from the 80’s early 90’s, a convertible, has a bit of go in it, and does not break down all the time.

I have thought about this for a few weeks now and interested in your thoughts of what you would consider getting. Number one on the list so far is an R129 500SL which is a car I think is so pretty, and when they came out, they where so desirable and a car I could only dream of owning.

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