I wrote this a couple of weeks ago and thought it might be of interest here.
It’s about the idea that there isn’t really such a thing as a “cheap” Mercedes once you actually live with one — using my own R171 SLK as the example.
It’s cost me more than I expected over time. More than the car is “worth” on paper. But I’ve come to realise that resale value isn’t the whole story with these cars.
This line probably sums it up:
“The SLK has cost me money… But value… is what you get back every time you choose it without hesitation.”
Link here if anyone fancies a read: Stuttgart Diaries
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Not selling anything. Just reflecting honestly on running and maintaining one of these properly.
Interested to hear others’ long-term ownership experiences too.
It’s about the idea that there isn’t really such a thing as a “cheap” Mercedes once you actually live with one — using my own R171 SLK as the example.
It’s cost me more than I expected over time. More than the car is “worth” on paper. But I’ve come to realise that resale value isn’t the whole story with these cars.
This line probably sums it up:
“The SLK has cost me money… But value… is what you get back every time you choose it without hesitation.”
Link here if anyone fancies a read: Stuttgart Diaries
Not selling anything. Just reflecting honestly on running and maintaining one of these properly.
Interested to hear others’ long-term ownership experiences too.
