Used 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Love my buggy
Sean, 03/22/2016
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my 1st SL and I am having fun, Purchased it to be a weekend toy but find myself driving it more and more. i have had no maintenance issues and she is 19 years old.....finger crossed. Everything is expensive on this car so when it breaks I am mentally prepared to deal with that. All in all...just a great and fun car!
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A True German Classic Roadster...
Realtor, 08/18/2005
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I came across my SL320 after the hurricanes took out my Mercedes ML with a 32 yr old oak tree. I can't say enough good things about this car. The car demands attention, a true head turner. I usually only put about 5k miles per year as a leisure car. This car is a blast, I leave my BMW at home and have racked on the miles-12k. I haved the hardtop stored, and the storage compartments behind the seats accomidate my briefcase. The best feeling to crank the A/C to 60 and drop the top, turn up the Bose system and let my cares fly off with the wind in my hair. Handling is surperb. Power is very impressive, and am thankful I got the 320 over the 500 and 600-with gas at 3bucks+, & lower insurance
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Love It
emoore40, 10/13/2003
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mercedes but first SL. I purposefully purchased the 320 over the 500 and consider I made an excellent choice. This car has performed far above expectations.
what would you expect
Christopher Panza, 04/17/2015
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We all know the mystique behind the name Mercedes and its the same mystique that porsche and bmw and now the audi's have. Engine power and design and the blue print of a car that is/was ahead of its time. My SL is what it was when it was 100,000 of the showroom floor, an engineering marvel. Just as the porsche's I have owned. If you spent $100,000 on an American made car in the mid 90's the only ones that would be worth a damn today would be the ones never or rarely driven. German or Japanese and you cannot go wrong. Stay away from the audis however, they havent figured out the turbo debacle yet
Awesome car!
consultU, 01/25/2005
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've driven several of these cars and just bought one. They are extremely powerful and smooth driving. I also drove the Lexus SC400 and SC430, the Porsche Boxter and 911 and several others. They're all fun, but for my money the SL500 is tops. Driving with the convertible top down and the Bose stereo up is quite an experience. Try it!
Dream with a smile
Brian, 01/04/2005
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
For the past 30 years I've always wanted a Mercedes SL and finally after all the years of the desire, I have no disappointments. It's truly a dream car. I chose the 320 to not have to spend so much time at the gas pumps, but it still burns more than I expected. That might be due to the fact that I can't seem to slow it down. I really love this vehicle!
1997 Mercedes SL500 with 38,000 miles on
Robert T, 05/09/2008
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
22 of 32 people found this review helpful
This car is solidly built, handles extremely well, and is a pleasure to drive. The design is one of understated elegance. Mine has very low mileage for its age and all original paint with no mechanical problems. These are a bargain if you get one without issues as new they cost $89,000 w/o options. The r129 type from the pre-Chrysler era is desirable. The mileage is what one ought to expect from a two ton car driven with a big V-8; if you are having this much fun is has to cost a little money! Skip the non-factory wheels as they really do nothing for day-to-day performance.
Smooth Power, Value and Quality
safari_joe, 11/16/2004
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hello all: I have found it to be a fast and subtle commuter/touring machine. I traded over to it from a 97 993 (which was a great car) as my wife was adverse to the Porsche ride (a very good ride in my opinion). This is my second SL and my 3rd Mercedes. As all SLs it is quietly fast and comfortable. The handling is greatly improved from models of the late 70s and the dealer service has been equal to that of Porsche (excellent). As with the 993, I would recommend a dealer extended warranty as these cars can disrupt your budget if something major malfunctions after the original one expires. My wife is found of the panoramic roof in the rain and enjoys the heated seat.
19 yrs and going strong
Ed H, 09/09/2016
updated 09/13/2017
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased this Maroon SL 320 in Colorado and drove it to Spokane, WA immediately at 80 MPH I managed 25.7 MPG, I was quite surprised. At 102,000 miles it has a few issues and they will be more expensive to repair but the wife and I shop around for missing items and repair parts. We have not taken the hardtop off yet, hoping to do so before it gets cold so far it is a lot of fun to drive.
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Great car for the money
rh716, 06/17/2017
updated 06/27/2022
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this 1997 SL500 with the optional panorama roof in 2012 with 46.000 miles for a great price and since that I have driven it about 12.000 miles and had absolutely no huge issues. The only items i had to repair were 4 hydraulic cylinders for the top. These fail over time but I was able to have them rebuilt and did the work myself cost was about $500.00. I love the way this car drives (I only drive it in the summer) the handling is superb and it has plenty of power and it is definitely a car I can and will take on a longer road trip. I had absolutely no major issues just the regular maintenance costs. If you can find a car in good shape I can only recommend it prices will never be lower than they are now. Just make sure you stay away from older models (90-96) as they have bio degradable harness and the SL600 unless you have a lot of extra cash.
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1997 SL500 SL1 SPORT
97sl, 01/05/2014
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
15 of 37 people found this review helpful
This car is for a free spirit. Handles most superb. Never out of extreme power in any circumstance. Gets down and races anyone. An engineering feat. Most amazing car I've ever owned.
The perfect automobile
SRM, 12/18/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
6 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is my second SL 500 and, like the first one, it has performed flawlessly. There is nothing like the solid feel of a Benz, and the convertible is the epitome of the MB design.
40th Anniversary Roadster
Octavio girbau, 02/06/2019
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL320 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fabulous car. Only 250 made of the Anniversary cars. Drop dead special blue color. Interior wood grey is "blue" also. Unique car. Hated to sell it. Sold it to buy a newer 2004 SL 500.
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