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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SL500-The Best

jssurab, 07/24/2003
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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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.

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4 out of 5 stars

SL500 - Good and Bad

Boybuddah, 07/24/2003
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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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!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

MERCEDES SL 500 2003

mgan, 09/13/2003
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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It's great fun to drive.The ease of operation of the convertible top encourages use. The many added features of convenience make driving much more pleasurable. The car is beatiful inside and out. It is a much superior car to my 1999 model.

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5 out of 5 stars

My First SL-ice of Heaven.

AKMD, 01/16/2003
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding !

Zipcode, 08/31/2002
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
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This is an outstanding vehicle to drive. The security of a coupe with the ability to become a convertable at the push of a button. I have the Sport package, which in my opion, makes for an incredibly attractive looking car. On a 1400 mile trip I averaged 24 mpg, with a speed average of 70 mph. This included all stops. I think that is very good fuel ecomony.

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