A Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500 Is The BEST Luxury GT Convertible You Can Buy For CHEAP... BUYER BEWARE!

It took me 5 years and nearly $15K to register and restore my R230 SL500 to near-perfect condition. I share why I think it was totally worth it. I also crash my drone again... Even though it is expensive to fix when it breaks, I think the Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500 is one of the BEST CAR VALUE BUYS on the market right now in the used, 2 seat, GT market. I share why in this video.

Was buying a used 2004 Mercedes SL500 for Mrs. Wizard a good idea? The CAR WIZARD gives an update
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Was buying a used 2004 Mercedes SL500 for Mrs. Wizard a good idea? The CAR WIZARD gives an update

Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500. Great value or a liability? | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500. Great value or a liability? | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

My Cheap V12 Mercedes SL600 is far Worse than I Expected! It DIED!
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My Cheap V12 Mercedes SL600 is far Worse than I Expected! It DIED!

Why This Might Be the Smartest Mercedes to Own – The R230 (350, 500 & 55)
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Why This Might Be the Smartest Mercedes to Own – The R230 (350, 500 & 55)

Broken Again SL500 ABC Hydraulic Suspension: Should I Fix or Convert It?
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Broken Again SL500 ABC Hydraulic Suspension: Should I Fix or Convert It?

This is The R230 SL You Can Actually Own!
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This is The R230 SL You Can Actually Own!

Can a Regular Guy Buy and Maintain a Mercedes SL500? Buying Tips and Review on a R230 SL Roadster
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Can a Regular Guy Buy and Maintain a Mercedes SL500? Buying Tips and Review on a R230 SL Roadster

All the Reasons to Stay Away from the Mercedes SL500 -
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All the Reasons to Stay Away from the Mercedes SL500 -

Which Mercedes R230 SL model to buy, and how to avoid a fire with CATASTROPHIC damage.....
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Which Mercedes R230 SL model to buy, and how to avoid a fire with CATASTROPHIC damage.....

I FIXED the "ABC Visit Workshop" Warning in my 2004 SL500 R230 by Replacing the ABC Control Module
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I FIXED the "ABC Visit Workshop" Warning in my 2004 SL500 R230 by Replacing the ABC Control Module

Mercedes SL500 ABC Suspension 5. My Final Decision and the Results of Removing Weight and Worry
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Mercedes SL500 ABC Suspension 5. My Final Decision and the Results of Removing Weight and Worry

Is The R230 SL THE WORST SL? Let’s Find Out!
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Is The R230 SL THE WORST SL? Let’s Find Out!

Here's why people call old Mercedes "Money Pits"
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Here's why people call old Mercedes "Money Pits"

Are R129 SL’s The Next Big Collectors Item?
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Are R129 SL’s The Next Big Collectors Item?

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Was a Crazy Luxury Muscle Car
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The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Was a Crazy Luxury Muscle Car

HONEST BUYERS GUIDE MERCEDES R230 SL! PARTS NOT AVAILABLE! NOT GOOD NEWS, MERCEDES NEED TO FIX THIS!
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HONEST BUYERS GUIDE MERCEDES R230 SL! PARTS NOT AVAILABLE! NOT GOOD NEWS, MERCEDES NEED TO FIX THIS!

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 – Modern Classic or Maintenance Nightmare? A Real Owner’s In-Depth Review
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 – Modern Classic or Maintenance Nightmare? A Real Owner’s In-Depth Review

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Is the Last Old-School Mercedes
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The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Is the Last Old-School Mercedes

I Fixed The Broken Convertible Roof On My $100,000 Mercedes Benz
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I Fixed The Broken Convertible Roof On My $100,000 Mercedes Benz

SL55 AMG vs SL500 – Real Owner Review & Comparison
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SL55 AMG vs SL500 – Real Owner Review & Comparison