2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Discussions

Mercedes 380--450--560 SLs

• Re: Buying a 560 SL? [bwatersl]

  Written by: fintail on Jun 11, 2009 8:34:59 AM

  Buy the nicest one you can possibly afford - for the cheapest Mercedes often turns out to be the most expensive. Look for old records, and if you know a reputable shop, it is very worth it to have them go over it. A lot of the individual problem areas are centered around specific engines and years. I will say that on a decent miles car, timing chain is seldom an ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Care and Maintenance

• Mercedes Benz SLK ….THE REAL TRUTH

  Written by: hewettwspa on Aug 31, 2008 9:08:53 AM

  1. Quality of Mercedes Benz Build We purchased a MB SLK 350 last October ,2007 from Mercedes Benz, Lincoln . A very serious defect on the quality of the build of the car itself was encountered. The creaks and rattles of the car that cost in excess of £44,000 is utterly abysmal. According to the General Manager of Mercedes Benz Lincoln, Andy Worsley, all SLKs and Mercedes convertibles have rattles and ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Gas Mileage Reports

• Re: Mercedes-Benz SL & SLK: MPG - Real World Numbers [claires]

  Written by: daveandaggie on Mar 1, 2008 1:38:02 PM

  Consistent 21 MPG no matter how I drive it. 2000 SL500.

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK (all models)

• mercedes slk 200 transmission problem

  Written by: mhancock on Jun 7, 2006 11:36:52 AM

  hello, i have a 2000 model slk 200 manual six speed, and i have a transmission problem.all gears are smooth and selecting fine, except for second gear.i am unable to enter second gear when car is mobile or stationary.there was no indication of any problem before, and the problem was immediate.the car is still driveable,but i am not sure if it will cause any more problems.i have been advised it may ... Read More

• SL500 disappointment

  Written by: ziliox on May 12, 2004 8:52:08 AM

  I've had my '03 SL500 for about 18 months and 8000 miles, and have had recurring electrical problems for the past 12 months. At any moment while driving I am likely to get a potpourri of warning lights - BAS, ESP, check engine, engine coolant, and the most frequent light: Transmission! Visit Workshop. Except for the tranny warning, all are false alarms, and disappear after shutting down the engine and then ... Read More

• Trying to decide...

  Written by: billp8 on May 3, 2004 9:21:59 AM

  ...between a 1993-1995 E-class cabrio and a 2000-2002 SL (those years because I want Desert Silver, new for 2000). Would purchase within the next year or two. There was an excellent article in the April edition of MERCEDES ENTHUSIAST magazine (printed in England). Basically, it said the the R129 SL was currently affordable, but a bit complex, while the E cab had likely reached its low point in value and would ... Read More

• new purchase

  Written by: rking1118 on Jun 27, 2004 10:17:41 PM

  Hello everyone. I just traded my 2000 Jaguar XK8 in for a new 2004 SL500. With almost 60,000 miles on my Jag it was seeming to spend almost as much time in the shop as it was in my driveway. I hope to have better luck with the Mercedes although reading these recent post's it seems that I may have some challenges ahead. I did test drive the Lexus convertible as ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz SLK

• 2005 SLK

  Written by: amathew2000 on Jan 9, 2004 8:08:23 PM

  It is a welcome change in direction that they have decided to bring in a V6 with 6 speed manual transmission. I have this attitude filters down to other Mercedes models too.( I know about the existing C class and SLK stick shift models) I might be in the look out for one ( If it handles like my Honda S 2000.)

Mercedes 380--450--560 SLs

• Sacrificing

  Written by: dubo1 on May 23, 2001 3:42:54 PM

  Thank you for your feedback Mr. Shift right & merckx -- although it wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear :-) OK maybe it isn't all about economy. Correct, I have only casual knowledge of the mercedes, but I have more than a casual desire to own a big, shiny sedan with a lot of chrome. (I don't want a convertible) It would also look a little more professional in my ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK (all models)

• CL Cabriolet!!!!!!!!!

  Written by: merc1 on May 12, 2002 10:21:25 PM

  I knew it would happen, I predicted it in 2000!!! Mercedes-AMG is building a limited run of 2003 CL55 AMG Cabrios, at 132K a piece. Mercedes has not ruled out having the CL Cabrio as a regular model in the MB lineup. Autoweek May 13th, issue. M

• Toyotas1

  Written by: merc1 on Mar 9, 2002 7:53:49 AM

  Long as you yourself say the Benz is the better car the rest of your post is rendered pointless. No convertible is perfect true, but Mercedes is the best there is at Luxury convertibles. Only Ferrari and Porsche build one any better. Your theory about the CLK having the market to itself in 1998 is just an excuse, it isn't Mercedes' fault Lexus was late to the drop-top-luxury party. You can't ... Read More