2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Discussions

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Care and Maintenance

Mercedes Benz SLK ….THE REAL TRUTH

Written by: hewettwspa on Aug 31, 2008 09:08 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 ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK Audio Systems

SL55 Bose Switch to Harmon Kardan

Written by: boone10 on Dec 26, 2007 00:39 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to switch from a Bose stereo system which came with my 2007 SL55 to a Harmon Kardan stereo system which can be found in SL65s? The HK systems in my wife's last 2 E320s were far superior in sound quality than the Bose in my SL. I find it hard to understand Mercedes thinking when they place HK units in E Series cars and SLK55s, which list ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2007 MB SLR McLaren Roadster First Drive

Article Comments - 2007 MB SLR McLaren Roadster First Drive

Written by: KarenS on Jul 26, 2007 00:53 PM

Get a tan in this sweet roadster! Tell us what you think here. First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Read More...

Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Re: Thanks, but I dont mean S Class [laurasdada]

Written by: 213xlrv on Sep 13, 2006 06:04 PM

Yeah, I had a busy summer and wandered in here to see if the Mercedes brigade was still pissing on the V's shoes. I thought of it when I saw the odo roll past 9,000 miles. Real world mileage? I live in L.A. I often have an entire tankful of fuel consumed at an average speed of 26 mph when I can't arrange driving time outside of the expanding "rush hour" on our freeways and ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK (all models)

Re: 2005 MB SL500 [habitat1]

Written by: merc1 on Mar 19, 2006 01:22 PM

I also think Mercedes is cannibalizing on the SL with its other models. It used to be that the SL was the only non-sedan in Mercedes lineup. Now you have the CL, CLS and SLK and CLK Cab all nicking away at the SL's market. It also used to be that the SL500 was the top dog in terms of Mercedes performance. Now, unfortunately, compared to the competition, it is just a dog. ... Read More...

Re: 2005 MB SL500 [zeaman]

Written by: habitat1 on Mar 18, 2006 10:15 AM

As someone who bought a 2005 911S Cabriolet, my sense is that, as merc points out, the SL now has a lot more players in its space. And make no mistake, at 4,000+ lbs, it's no svelte sports car. There are a lot of other 2 seater and 2+2 GT cars that compete in the $100k territory. I would also put the new AM V8, the 650i and M6 on that list. Personally - and obviously I am biased ... Read More...