Category: Convertibles 
Price Range: £59,975 to £153,050
Excellent ride; smooth, quiet V8; effortless acceleration.
Jerky brakes; over-light steering; fiddly Comand control system; sheer size and weight.
The consummate cruising convertible.
Used values stay steady for Mercedes-Benz SLs in most circumstances, though there's a lot to lose from that near-£63,000 outlay if recession bites and the used car market goes belly-up.
Don't expect to get much more than half the driveaway price back after three years/60,000 miles, especially if you've added a few extra-cost options.
