<FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=blue size=3>I am giving serious consideration to purchasing an early '80s Mercedes 380 or 450SL. I don't know anything about the cars but I love the deseign! It is the car I dreamed of in High School, and now I'd love to have one to tool around in on Sundays. What scares me is the maintainence. I own 60s and 70s American cars and am familiar with old car problems. How much trouble am I getting in with a German sports car? Are there routine problems? I know it varies from car to car, but would a current owner or enthusiast give me some realistic facts? I appreciate any and all comments.</FONT></P>


<FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=3>Thanks,</FONT></P>


<FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=3>Keith</FONT></P>

 

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Hi,
i have just bought a mercedes 380 se 1986 model but i do not have the owner's manual.as i am new to benz,i am lost with some of the keys' function.
secondly, if i would be able to convert this into a 280se engine or a 260E engine?

thank you
drsk