I have done a lot of research and I have found that, arguably, the 560 SEL is one of the most reliable and most comfortable Mercedes around. I am picking up my 1987 560 SEL next week and am very excited about it. However, my wife has found a 450 SLC for sale close to our home. The 560 has 138000 miles and a few problems with a little rust on the driver's door below the body moldings and behind the driver's rear wheel well. The a/c does not work and it also needs a pair of valve cover gaskets. The 450 SLC is rust free, has 150000 miles, and seems to be problem free otherwise. I want some opinions about which would give me the most life and most fun.

Thanks you for your input.

 

560. Just get the rust fixed so you don't look bad. Lol

Good luck

 

Yes, I plan to get the rust fixed very soon. I worry about the body shops ability to match the silver paint, but if they get it really close I will be satisfied. I will charge the a/c as well and see if that is all that is wrong with it.