Just bought an SLK230 Komp... Modern classic?

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I bought a 1998 SLK 230 Komp about two months ago now. The previous owner had ordered it from MB and kept it in great shape having only 100,000 kms when I bought it. The body has no rust and the original black paint looks great. Over time he updated it by changing small things like the headlights to LED and updating the stereo system and even installed Lambo doors and the remote control roof system.

I have an order pending for a new rear view mirror with bluetooth, back-up camera and navigation which hopefully will be received and installed this week. I am waiting for warmer weather to retouch the interior red and black leather (already got the paint from Germany). This is my everyday car now so I wanted to make it as comfortable as possible for me. I have no intentions of selling this one so I am not concerned about keeping it purely stock.

This is his everyday car so I would let him choose what he wants to do with it. There is nothing wrong with keeping as much of the original look of the car as possible but you can update the technology and ease of use of it. It is a classy car so anything too out of character for the look inside and out may detract from its beauty.