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Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1994 500SL Hard and Convert

Dr. Molar, 02/22/2005
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

Bought the car 6 years old. Upgraded to AMG 15" wheels and $800/rim alloy 3 piece. Low profile tires. This car is a dream. Very quiet with hard top off and can hear all Bose system. Corners like my Porsche did. Great service when needed.(not one major part in 5 yrs). Have spinal problems and yet can drive all day. Lot of punch. Best of 5 Mercedes I have owned. Others were sedans. Love the lines of this vintage. It is why I looked 3 years till the right one appeared. Take care of it and it takes care of you. 6 miles of gravel road/day and not one squeak yet. Can't say that for other brands I own for seconds. Stored in winter so no comment on winter handling.

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5 out of 5 stars

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JAMES, 05/15/2009
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600 2dr Convertible
18 of 19 people found this review helpful

A delight to drive. Power plus with plenty to spare. Smooth shifting auto transmission. Superb sound system with cd pack etc. A sports car with out the outlandish looks of other sports cars. Has more than enough excelleration at any speed. Holds the road with trenesous control at all speeds. Even the wife loves to drive it over her Town Car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Best

Barry Hyman, 02/01/2004
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I totally enjoy driving this car. It handles like a dream. Any questions the dealer has taken care of promptly. A better "fun" car you will not find.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

1st Mercedes SL

Ohio, 10/03/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

This car is fun to drive. Lately it is winning out over the Harley. The looks that you get, and the enjoyment of driving it makes it one of the best cars I've owned.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Car, Ugly Payment

MaeWest, 11/08/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I've loved this car; it's my sixth pre- owned Mercedes. It's red and gets a lot of attention; it has been reliable and fun. I bought a 1991 Mercedes station wagon for the dogs to ride in; I'm picky about my baby! It flies and is beautiful inside and out. I'm cautious about parking it -- it gets door dings and scratches and white paint, so it's touched up once or twice a year. People apparently are jealous and vandalize it.

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