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Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow what a dfference

Ray Maselli, 06/13/2007
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The SL500 is a thrill to drive. It's fast, responsive and very comfortable. I had a 560SL 1989 before this and it was great but this car is superb in every way. Pricey to repair but the ride and fun makes it worth it. I expect to get many good driving years out of it. After all, it is a Mercedes.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Finally, a happy wife.

B & L, 07/28/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have purchased MANY cars for my wife in hopes that she would be happy with what she is driving. After 17 years, I finally found one that she refuses to even look at another kind of car. This is fun in the sun, and glamor all year round. This last year there was 18" of snow, once we got the car out of the drive, I was passing 4X4's and cruising down the road without issues. We get about 18mpg in town and 23mpg highway. Virtually no road noise with hardtop on who cares how much noise with the top down. Every time my wife gets in it, she tells me how much she loves her little car. Thank you MB

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've owned

Dennis Fields, 06/04/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fast and never down in shop

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Roadster

BestBenz, 06/14/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bye far one of the best cars Ive ever owned. If you are fortunate enough to own one of these cars you will never want another car again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

red sl500 sport

bobsl500, 03/13/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is an awesome car

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