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fun car
kfn, 08/02/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling with lots of power. Navigation system to complicated especially for my wife. So far the car has been problem free
She's a Keeper
DVSI, 04/22/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car car has it all!!! Great looks, comfort, performance, safety and quality. I compared the SL500 to the Lexus SC430, Porsche Carrera 4 and the Jaguar XKR. This beats them all. It looks sporty, classy, sexy and tough. It fits any mood the driver has.
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fabulous automobile
meurice lefevre, 09/14/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this is my fourth SL. This one doesn't ride as soft, however, the handling is unbelievable for the weight. The top action is to die for and it's great to be able to recline the seats. I have made only one road trip but the seats are fabulous. It was worth the ten grand over MSRP to not wait one or two years.
Fantastic and fun SL
rsab786, 10/11/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had a 2002 Silver Arrow - traded it in for this black beauty. It drives like a dream. The only problem I am having is a sqweaky wheel.
THE JOY OF DRIVING
DOUG CELAJ, 10/23/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
THIS IS TRULY AN AMAZING MACHINE. FROM THE SECOND YOU PUT UR FOOT DOWN YOU CAN FEEL AN ADVENTURE EVERYTIME YOU DRIVE. THIS CAR DRIVES AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS AND BELIEVE ME IT LOOKS GREAT. YOU CAN TELL WHEN PEOPLE JUST TURN AND STARE AT YOU.
best car in the world
luke, 05/01/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is everything you would want in one! Buy IT!!! If you have money!
Mercedes Baby !
CoffeeCup, 11/27/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have moved up over the years fron a C Class to an E Class and now the real deal. Every purchase has been great but I have finally met my baby. Every other car in this class is just a copy. (especially the Lexus, which is the biggest knock-off ever)
hands down best car
MICHAEL ZARABI, 08/27/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
a gtr car without the price tag. this is one of the fastest and most luxurious cars on the market. I wouldnt trade it for any other car.
Better than a Porsche C4 S
Charles Day, 09/02/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning and driving C4 Porsches, this SL55 AMG is the best. It has the torque of the Porsche Turbo and the fun of a convertible without the inconveniences of removing the hard top. While the Porsche intimidated my wife, the SL 55 AMG is wife friendly. The stability management system was comparable to the Porsche. The parking assist, navigation system, and high performance sound system was superior.
Fast, Gorgeous & Fun
Merl, 12/31/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truely the most fun to drive. I have fun every time I drive it. I saw a recent review that said that the arm rest was too hard and in another that the truck was too small. Get a life! I've looked at all the coupes out there. This one will travel with two sets of golf clubs and the top down. This car leaves all of them in the dust and is great to look at standing still or on the move.
Launch Edition 2003- Outstanding Vehicle
giffSCPA, 05/23/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 13,400 miles and 14 months of driving in all kinds of weather - snow, ice, sun, I find the car performs in an outstanding manner. The car's brake by wire is great. Also, all traction features make car fun to drive. Total reliability in first 14 months is outstanding!
Ultimate Roadster of 2002
KAZ, 03/20/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
all around spectacular look and performance feel. A real head turner and will continue to be for more years to come
Awesome
GSM, 03/19/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a car to turn heads (especially females) and you have the means, look no further. This is in my opinion the most beautiful new car on the market now or in the last 10 years.
good
Lindsay, 09/10/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
good quality in all. Runs nicely and will suggest this car to others.
One Out Of Sight Mean Machine
Lew Keller, 09/11/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one awsome automobile. The driving and performance is like no other automobile I have ever owned.The handling in general is magnificent, the way it runs is......well there are no words that I could put here that would do it justice.
Simply the best
Catlover, 09/02/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 5th SL in 15 years and by far the best. An awesome car with technology that others will take years to catch up to. Braking power is incredible, the ABC feature is the best automotive invention since disks breaks (I experienced it first in my S55). I have a Ferrari 360 and Aston DB7 who, in my opinion, are vastly inferior in technology, safety, road holding and braking. No contest, besides, when the SL55 comes out they are toast anyway. Great looks and while not a real exotic, it is the first exotic SL coming out of Stuttgart. A marvel.
KEEP REACHING TILL YOU GET THIS FAR.
BOBBY RISHTY, 11/07/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I AM A CAR NUT. I ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. I STARTED DRIVING CELICA'S,SUPRA'S.JEEPS,CORVETTES,PORSCHE S,AND THEN A CONVERTIBLE CLK430,.I STILL WASNT SATISFIED. NOW I HAVE THE 2003 SL500. I AM VERY HAPPY. IT HAS LUXURY AND SPORTS CAR ALL IN ONE,.EVEN BETTER NOW WITH THE RETRACTABLE MOON ROOF. DONT BUY THIS CAR WITHOUT IT.THE ONLY THING THIS CAR IS LACKING FOR ME,.IS THE THRUST OF POWER I HAD WITH THE CORVETTE,.BUT IT IS A HEAVIER CAR AND WILL LAST LONGER.
incredible
01/09/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
just incredible, handles great, quiet and fast. edmons says its too hevey, but i like the feel of a hevey car. it feels safe.
eye catcher.
al watson, 01/02/2019
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
bring your checkbook with you to the repair shop.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
sl500
reppal, 09/19/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The nicest sportscar ive owned. The ride is unbeliveable, the reserved power is just centimeters away, and its built by what i call oneof the best car makers in the world.
FALLING APART
MIKEXXX2, 12/13/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
THE CAR HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS. HERE ARE A FEW, BRAKES, TRUNK NOISES, SMELLS, ROOF NOISE AND MANY OTHERS.
SL500
kmke, 05/07/2004
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love this car - but for the GPS and Audio which are archaic.
SL55 STILL ALIVE!
gteg berlin, 09/26/2018
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
IT,S FANTASTIC!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
SL500
Kenny G., 06/19/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the only car...Everything else is a substitute...
The feeling of being on train tracks!
Steve howse, 08/02/2017
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
A head turning beauty, you will never get tired of saying "Thank You" when hearing others compliment it's ego building style.
- Safety
- Performance
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
SL500-The Best
jssurab, 07/24/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had excellent experience with the car. It's styling and design is the best there is. It has plenty of power and the use of the top is easy. The computer controls take some time getting used to and the navigation is not easy to use. It's fuel economy is what I expected, but is not great. Technolically, it has everything.
I Love My SL500!
Russell S., 10/04/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everything a luxury sports car should be. The convertible hardtop is not only convenient, it's great fun! I can't leave the car without looking back at it, and I find any excuse to drive it. It's been flawless in performance and reliability. I can't praise it enough.
SL500 - Good and Bad
Boybuddah, 07/24/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The SL500 is my dream car...and also my nightmare. The car looks and drives awesome. But I have had it 3 weeks and it has been in the shop 3 times because the front xenon headlight continues to stop working...which makes it's dangerous for night driving. The service dept. has yet to figure out a solution. But like a Jaguar, it looks great SITTING in the garage!
WOW!
skyking4hire, 10/10/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had it for a month and have never owned a car that got so much attention, and to my surprise it is well deserved. I have never enjoyed driving this much, and the power is awesome-and I race cars competitively. . .
Mercedes Best Car
J. Fitzgerald, 07/30/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is not noisey, it drives very smooth with sports override if you want, great brakes and easy to put top down. Mercedes has honored their commitment to send someone out if you have a problem. I had a flat and someone came within 20 minutes. Best car I have ever owned from Mercedes.
eye catcher
vic500sl, 10/10/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
fun and eye catcher sporty vehicle
Excellent Car
bhenry3, 10/13/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall the car could not be better...
ok
leighton, 08/04/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love it. it has the best driving abiliy in the world. this is my favorite of all of my cars
Wickedly powerful
claudio, 08/06/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car replaced my already superb clk 55 and it shares the garage space with my Boxster S. It is unbelievebly fast and handles even better than the incredible Boxster. There are no words to describe this car it has to be driven. My car is black with red interior and AMG multi-spoke (turbine wheels). It has all the options and it is really a dream car!
My Review
Brandonw1566, 11/11/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love it!!! Its the best car ever!
stupid blue lights
richard davis, 08/15/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
nice car BUT if the top is down in the daytime the baby blue lights disappear from the dash board and all vital info is lost. The GPS is a throw alway, absolutly worthless. The top has come apart with only 30 uses and the trim is absolutly from K mart. I have owned many MB's and if they only spent a little more attention to details and got that cheap plastic out of the interior and exterior maybe sl500 can make a come back. Just not the car that it used to be and I still had to spend $1.00 to get one of those little mirrors to eliminate the blind spot.
Perfect Fun
coltrain, 08/20/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is raw power, neatly packaged in a fun, classy vehicle. The silver and ash combination creates a bright, classic look great for the summer heat. But under this attractive skin is pure power. I don't believe I've come close to unleashing the complete power of the vehicle. Acceleration, handling passing, etc. are as good as it gets.
Fast but Unreliable
Bummed Out, 07/07/2005
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yes, fast, beautiful and fun to drive but that's where it ends. The car has been back to the dealer three times in 7000 miles for mostly electronic related problems, twice on a flat bed. The latest is a bad alternator causing the computer to flash a red stop sign at me with an alarm blaring and a warning that the brakes were about to fail. Have to wait a week for the part because not one is available in the US. The navigation system is useless and the sound system inferior to say that of a Lexus 340SC. Scared to drive this thing any distance now and looking to trade her in sadly.
Its true, its true
buckspine, 12/10/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The most exciting aspect of this car is the sound. Most sports cars are smooth and kittenlike with a turbo whine. This dog barks, like something out of a gutter. And the best thing is that is approximately 500 horsepower and a convertible.
The SL55 Rocks!
RickSL55 , 11/22/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is truly awesome! The combination of power and luxury is unmatched by anything else on the road. I sold my Lexus LS400, Honda S2000 and Mercedes SLK32. Don't need them anymore!
AMG 2003 SL55
Bill Dritz, 03/11/2004
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An absolute riot to drive, but with all of the solidness we have all come to know in every Mercedes Benz car.
The Car
Rabbi, 12/11/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Has Premium performance just enough to get you out of there.
My SL500
JackN, 04/15/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fifth benz since 1988. I have owned the e class, sl class and the s class. this new sl is by far the best car i have ever owned. the handling and driving experience is unbelievable. I would reccommend that anyone who wants this car.....to get it. There is nothing that needs improvement.
The Best
Driver23, 06/17/2002
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best Car in the Market
Never a disappointment
Blonde, 09/03/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had already the old modell and loved every moment of it. It is a pleasure to enjoy such wonderful German technology. The new one is just amazing and so much fun to drive. To me it's like a piece of art and I treasure every moment.
Best value of any exotic
henry42, 05/10/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nothing but fun to drive and own, and best of all,looks like free to own also with resale values still bringing premiums.
SL500
wind beneath wings, 09/09/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is the best car and the road. It is fun to drive. Great speed. We love the new look of the SL500 too.
Great Update to the classic
jhouston, 01/14/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I never expected to get another convertible - the hardtop won me over. The styling is almost universally praised. The engineering is most impressive - stability control, brakes, feel of the steering. But all in all, it is a beautifully styled and outfitted transport device for the new century. The downside is the overcharge for options - esp. phone. By why question the cost of a piece of art?
My First SL-ice of Heaven.
AKMD, 01/16/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
83 SD300 to an '89 911 to a '94STS to a '97 740iL to a 2000 S500 to a 2003 SL500...small to big,... fast to sluggish,.. I've owned them all. The absolute,overall favorite is the SL 500. Fast, sexy, comfortable, nimble, logical, fun, uncommon, and nearly as beautiful as the perfect woman. Curves in the right places, predictable attitude, a dream to be with, enviable from every angle, fast and precise with a full throttle voice to die for. A perfect specimen, especially when topless. Soft in the right places and graciously endowed with the right equipment. Push the right buttons and get ready for the ride of your life.
great
dean1111111, 09/13/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i really loved the car its the best investment i have ever fentured