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Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

SL500

Robert Reese, 03/27/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The SL500 is a dream vehicle. The power to weight ratio makes it a thrill to drive. Although it is a sports car it drives like a touring sedan. I can drive for hours and not feel tired of driving, like in others vehicles I have driven. It is a stylish vehicle that always turns heads. The engineering of the vehicle never ceases to amaze me. The only drawback has been the storage of the hardtop while not in use (9 months in New Orleans). The design engineers have corrected that in 2002, but I still love the body style of the 1998.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Sports Car I Have Ever Had

John1, 04/02/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

If you want a well built car have is expensive but performs very well this is for you.

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5 out of 5 stars

I finally bought my dream car.

tripp1976, 06/21/2013
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
13 of 18 people found this review helpful

Words can't express the thrill I get every time I get into this car. I'm just 32 and I've loved the r129 SL500 since I first saw it as a kid. I looked all over the US and about booked a flight to Texas to buy a car when a buddy of mine called to let me know his dad just bought a low mileage car for his lot. I drove down to his lot and saw my 98 Mercedes SL500 sitting there with only 46,000 on the clock. I test drove it then went to lunch came back and paid for it. We have put 7,000 miles on it in just two months. I love the feel, touch and power of this amazing cruiser. I even don't mind the fuel costs I'm getting about 17city and our trip to Florida we were able to get 25.4.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Vaule and Superior Performance

jayssl500, 05/23/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

With 130,000 miles my black beauty is making people look. A road trip out West delivered top performance and comfort. Wished they had an auto tilt on the steering column instead pushing the button . Maintenance has always been a priority and the pre-owned warranty was well worth it. Alternator gave out at 120K, air condition replace at 60K, Headers replaced at 60K along with seat trim. All under warranty saving me over $4k. Do go without it. I firmly believe in the Starmark brand and only buy pre-owned. Front cow under bumper as well as inside wheel well covers go if you hit a parking bumper (too low) Need to re-paint and detail the interior to bring it back to A shape. Go get one now!

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5 out of 5 stars

A SUPER AUTOMOBILE

WIL, 07/14/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is a thrill to drive and it is everything Mercedes says it is. I was very impressed with the power and quick response. If there is any down-side...it would be shoulder/hip room; I am 6'6" about 270lbs and it's just a fit.

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