Will R129 increase in value?

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Whilst prices have been rising for several years, there is still plenty of room for growth in the future. The R129 a worthy investment for anyone in the market for a 90s sports car with charm in abundance.

Is Mercedes R230 a future classic?

I think both the SL R230 and CL C215 are future classics for sure; painfully beautiful styling, premium throughout, plenty of options to fiddle with. and very nice cars to drive in any case.

Do Mercedes SL hold value?

A Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will depreciate 62% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $45,653. The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $119,886 when new.

Are old Mercedes expensive to maintain?

Maintenance and repairs can be costly out of warranty Another reason that used Mercedes-Benz models are so cheap on the used market is due to their high cost of maintenance. According to Motor1, the average annual repair cost on most Mercedes-Benz models is around $908, which can vary.

What kind of car is the Mercedes Benz R129 SL?

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 through 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. The R129 was produced as a two-door, two-seat roadster with an automated…

Is there an R129 club in Orange County?

I, also wish there was an R129 club down here in Orange County. I did go to a member meet, but I was the only R129 there. Here in Corona Del Mar, there are 2 R129’s just on my block, besides me. They wave, but don’t stop to ‘talk cars’. I will keep you on my list Mountie! I am in So Cal/LA for a few months a year. But mostly in Sonoma.

Why is the R129 so famous?

The R129 received heightened media attention in 1991 for two reasons. Diana, Princess of Wales sold her Jaguar XJS to lease a metallic-red 500 SL and became the first member of the royal family to use a foreign car.