Mercedes R129 and Porsche 996: Meet Our Modern Classics

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  @JustinSmith-ee9kp · 2 years ago

  One way to keep the costs of running a classic down is to do as much of the servicing as you can yourself. You can learn so much from YouTube, and it becomes a joy. Increases your bond with the car too!

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• BE

  @BEGGARWOOD1 · 2 years ago

  I paid 9000 for my SL 20 years ago I have likely spent 12k to look after it, it’s likely worth 12k now but all the memories and fun I have had it it are worth every penny. Two years ago it took us to Tuscany and back without a hitch ❤

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• MI

  @mindrazor · 2 years ago

  What a great real world video of the 2 cars that I've been vascillating between buying for the past 2 years. LOVE the sleek, rock solid elegance of that SL, especially the early models with two tone trim and orange indicators. And then that sexy rear end of the 996, the sound, the drive, the grunt, it's all just intoxicating. I've finally pulled the trigger on a 996.2 in the exact same spec as yours. Life is too short to drive a boring car.

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• TI

  @timmantle7154 · 2 years ago

  996 ftw, that car is going to sky rocket, tastes are changing.

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• FA

  @fairfaxa · 2 years ago

  Very early 3.4 fried egg 996.... lovely.... They are a real treat, and very very revvy, unlike the later 3.6 cars.

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• MA

  @mattltvtoyreviews1955 · 2 years ago

  I could watch you both doing this all day, what a really great video. 🤗

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• SI

  @SimonWaddilove · 2 years ago

  Having  owned  a 986 boxster i thought  the  doors had a solid  thunk on closing  but that mercedes is on another level

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• AL

  @alessandrogetilli2831 · 2 years ago

  I owned a 996.2 for five years; the soft touch seats were very confortable. Great car. I miss it.

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• NI

  @nickduncan1505 · 2 years ago

  Great honest review of what it’s like to run a very desirable modern classic.  A refreshing change from the electric white goods.

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• PA

  @pauldavidson2443 · 2 years ago

  Great content and presenters, honest appraisal

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• AN

  @andrewfitzmaurice7843 · 2 years ago

  Great to see the SL and 911 again and what’s not to like about a bit of man maths!<br><br>I take the view that the increased potential repair and maintenance costs of a modern classic, is still less than the finance costs and depreciation on a modern car. <br><br>I keep telling myself this when faced with problems on my P38…..

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• CH

  @chrispenn715 · 2 years ago

  Agree 100% on the Alpine - I&apos;d love one too!

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