Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Reviews
Used SL-Class for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 SL-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the SL-Class since its last redesign.
Nothing Else Compares, Nothing
John-Rodger, 09/04/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am the original owner of this car, my last SL I kept for 16 yrs; I plan to keep this car, hell I plan to be buried in this car. It is a head turner, a turn taker, nothing is safer. After 10 years I still think 'wow' every time I climb in and crank it up. I don't even look at other cars on the road, and I have owned them all. PS In ten years, aside from regular service the car has been 'in the shop' ONCE
Spoiled Rotten
Spoiled Rotten!, 10/08/2009
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I saw it sitting in the dealership waiting for me to buy it! I did!! Best deal and amazing car to drive. It's response is great, well brakes could use some help. It's made up with the intant brake lock when it picks up you want brake NOW. Love It!! Everything will recommend it and I'm planning to upgrade soon to the new version.
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Classic Mercedes SL500 Still a Great Value
mike collier, 01/13/2016
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The r129 chassis is considered by many to be the entry for Mercedes into the new age of computer assisted design. Coupled with engineering excellence this model has outstanding comfort, roadholding, safety and looks. Advances in technology have produced more powerful models and styling has changed but the r129 offers superb value when you consider that a low-mileage $100,000 automobile (and that's 1999 dollars!) can be had for less than $10,000. A very capable grand tourer.
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SL500 SL1 & Panoramic Roof
Barry, 09/17/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had driven a 1984 380SL for a while in 1987 and fell in love! Fast forward twenty years, and I decided to go with the R129, and 1998 was the last year for the twin cam 48 valve engine, so I looked for the Sport model with a Panoramic roof. Love the car! Very glad I went this route. The hard top still feels more "open" being mostly glass, so winter is less of a drag. I just feel good driving it, anywhere, anytime. I've had a number of nice cars, but the SL is extraordinary in so many ways that I believe I will always want one. My wife and I take trips with our 45 pound Golden Retriever and even she loves it! Service is costly, but not frequent, so I highly recommend this fantastic machine!!!
Awesome
Jaquie, 03/04/2009
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'm a girl, but have always been a car nut. My first car was a little used Mazda RX7 which I really enjoyed, but was convinced to sell by my granny who thought I would kill myself in it - haha. Since then I've owned about thirty or so cars, most of the time buying used, driving, then reselling. Among these, have been several BMWs (3,5 & 7 series), an '87 911, an '85 380SL, a 91 Jaguar XJS, Mustangs (old and new bodies), etc.; and I can honestly say that my SL500 is a KEEPER. I love the way it handles, looks, and its reliability. I've even learned to slow down in it (a little). Definitely recommend!