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4.88 out of 5 stars

1998 Mercedes 500 SL sport w SL1/SL2 opt

YOONSEOK, 07/14/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a one of the top model for Mercedes 50yrs of SL making. With no doubt it has a impressive handling and sticks to the road. well balanced and super responsive. cornering with 18inch optional AMG wheels are crisp, and breaking is tight ( feels more like a Japanese car in breaking yet has engine roars like Italian Farrari. love the sound of Exhaust) beautifully stream lined and Optional HID is great. Planty of Torque at low RPM with total 350lb with 315 hp.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

roach, 04/12/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It has been fun for me to own this car for the last two years. Drives like a dream. Highly recommended

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5 out of 5 stars

Pure joy

D.m., 05/10/2018
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned a lot of luxury cars but the SL tops them all. This car is everything you may want it to be and more. A roadster in a class of its own.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great value - near prefect sports car

AWR, 10/12/2004
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was driving an E420 and felt it a bit lacking in, well, fun! My search included Porsches and Vettes but I decided on an SL class. New body style hit the market and these started to fall within reach of a whole new buyer's market. I sugest buying on condition rather than mileage. High miles just means you'll pay less not that you'll get less car. Repairs can be costly as with any high-end automobile. Hardtop starage is a problem for those with limited space i.e. apartment/condo dwellers. In Chicago, its off by tax day and on by halloween so you'll be storing it half the year. AMG Sorts package is the best value.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The SL to own right now.

TwoPynts, 05/24/2006
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Drives like a dream with the looks and comfort one would expect from a high end Merc. I always feel like a million bucks driving this car. Great handling and easy to drive. What is not to like about this thing?!? With the latest body style now around for a few years, prices have really dropped on these cars and they are well worth the money. I for one love the stock stereo.

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