Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Reviews
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I loved my car but sold it to avoid future bad!
ken greenfield, 12/22/2015
updated 01/03/2018
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
But, after 3 years and the extended warranty about to expire, I'm thinking it's time to sell it. With the bumper to bumper used car warranty I had many things fixed for the $50 deductible. But this car has a horrible reputation for reliability, so??? But I love my car, so I am really torn!
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OMG don't buy this car used!
Honest, 02/06/2022
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
OMG don't buy this car used! Mine had only 84,000 miles on it when I bought it in July, 2018. It spent almost a year of the 3 1/2 years I owned it in the shop with various issues. Hydraulic suspension failed several times, constantly draining battery, hydraulic hardtop convertible top failed, oil leaks from the valve covers, oil leaks at the front and rear of the engine, etc. I easily spent at least 3 times the $12K I paid for it in repairs. When it ran it was great but run away! It's not worth it.
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Perfection in 2 doors
jshoes, 09/19/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is it as far as high performance convertibles go. I visited the AMG factory in September, 2001, when they were first testing these cars. After I heard it drive past me, I knew I wanted one. The sounds is amazing. I love the look on people's faces when I drive down the street and floor the car. Call me juvenile? Sure but I have a really big smile on my face everytime. On top of all this, it is gorgeous, comfortable, luxurious, exclusive and did I mention fast?
mid life convertable
jack1560, 08/30/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
i have made it. driving this car shows i know automobles. i have owned bmw, Ferrari and many many cars. The car handles like it is on a rail. With the top down and the roll bar up i can still maintain a conversation with my passenger without yelling. I like driving the car by myself and just get into the driving and shifting.
Best Car I Have Ever Owned
azmike, 09/02/2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Without reservation this is the best car I have owned. The styling is fantastic and everything feels classy. Looked at Jag, Lexus SC and magazie previews of new cadillac--no comparision in my judgment.