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Corey Smith, 05/05/2008
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
51 of 56 people found this review helpful
Least reliable vehicle I have ever experienced. Needs frequent, unscheduled visits to repair shop. A car's first priority should be quality and reliability. This car fails in that regard. 500 hp is irrelevant if the car is sitting once again in the dealer's repair shop.
It should Fly
rick, 11/26/2007
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have owned Ferrari, other AMG Mercedes, several SL500's, Corvette's, and I would divorce my wife before giving up this car for any reason. I can't wait to go to work in the morning to drive down the winding grade I live on top of, and going up is just as exhilarating. This is the best car I have ever owned. I also own the S550 and never drive it....why would I?
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Unique, Sporty Luxury
David, 12/02/2017
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've put 6,000 miles on this car since I bought it 6 months ago. Now at 76,000 miles. The SL55 has been a reliable daily driver even though I've driven it very hard, including a track day. It is not as comfy as my previous 4-passenger E class, but is one heck of a lot quicker. While not a sports car due to its weight, the 55 handles well and is deceptively fast. Turn off the stability control and the car is very entertaining on a twisty road. Just don't try that on wet pavement. With the hard top up, it feels as solid as a real coupe. Top down, it's a true convertible with very little wind blast in the cabin. I bought a full aftermarket warranty to manage repair costs, but haven't had occasion to make a claim, yet.
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Six years makes no difference
Billy V, 11/15/2010
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've always wanted a supercar, a 2-seater and a convertible. We got all three and got it in this car. I've always enjoyed driving, have favored Mercedes over other brands once I started buying them. I had Audi and BMW top line cars in the past and the final kicker than makes the Benz best for me (besides being able to handle my 1.97 m height)is superior quality and service. The M-B people have always taken exceptional care of my cars and I am a fussy one. Buying a 2004 model, the only real limitation I did not pay enough attention to was the dated transmission, it does not shift responsively enough with that motor and especially with the steering wheel buttons/early paddle shifters.
It's worth the love/hate aggravation
Mr. Hankey, 06/02/2005
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car! Many times in the past year, I've hated it, too. I've had numerous dealer visits ranging from minor adjustments all the way up to replaced superchargers. My dealer always takes care of me! It's way over-engineered, but again that's what I thrive on as well. There's something great about driving literally the fastest, best handling car on the road, and then there's that level of AMG exclusivity too...I attended the Ultimate AMG Challenge Fall '04 in Germany and was fortunate to meet the one technician who assembled my car's engine.
Dream Car
ab star, 01/30/2009
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
The best combination of any car ever built. It's a sports car (use only the manual transmission and the steering wheel metal gear changers); it's a luxury car with a sports car or luxury car suspension; it can cruise mildly or attack corners; it's beautiful (silver ties whole car together); it's a hardtop for foul weather and winter and a convertible - incredible. There may be better cars for any one item but none with this combination at such a high level.
Great car but not for the cheap people!
Alex, 03/17/2019
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great car. Great handling. Needed work, yes, but that expected of a performance vehicle. If you are cheap dont buy. This car will need TLC. I would not change it for anything else.
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The Ultimate Car
apb, 01/26/2009
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has it all; performance of a supercar, beautiful in and out, luxury, hardtop and convertible. Drive it only in Manual Mode and the suspension and transmission rivals race cars yet it is so full of luxury and a convertible of hard top for winter or foul weather.
this is a babe magnet !!!!!!
drdave95, 01/21/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 8 months and it can only be described in one word.. AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It definately turns heads
All About The Experience
Scott, 12/20/2006
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new and have driven in all types of conditions. It is the most amazing car I have owned and I have owned a lot! It is a sports car, racing car, convertable (Of course), city car, road car, sedate car or beast depending on what you ask it to do. It is stealty because its little brother the Sl500 or SL 550 is common and other drivers assume that is what you are driving until you turn on the speed. What a surprise in their eyes through your rear view mirror! This car is a total experience - fun. Only caution is "it eats tires." If you want performance expect to change them every 5,000 miles or so. Performance not important, why did you buy this car?! I want a Ferrari599F1 next
Mercedes SL55 AMG Review
hman, 11/02/2003
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excptional car. Drives extremly well. The console is very techonolgly advanced. The car has a very powerful supercharged V8 engine. This car is probly one of my favorite cars, I like better that my Ferrari Modana.
WOW
cclear, 01/22/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable power, hard or soft ride. I had a 2003 SL500, and an 2000 SL600 what a difference. You can't get enough road with this car...it just goes from one car to another. Design perfect, all options perfect. I LOVE THIS CAR
SL55
Bliss, 03/13/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best all around performance car available. Its a sports car (albeit a heavy one) a convertible (magic) a luxury car and just plain beautiful. The exhaust note is addicting and its in traffic manners are relaxing. Find an open stretch of road and there will be FEW cars that will be able to keep up. I love it!
OUR SL55AMG
jp604, 05/17/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had every make of car there is over the years. Ferrari, BMW,Mercedes, Porsche.etc., but nothing as fun to drive as this SL55AMG. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 12. Solid, incredibly quick, comfortable, yet a cat on the road.I have yet to find a single thing to dislike. Great job Mercedes, keep the new innovations coming.
Mercedes supercar
scarface, 06/27/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just got this car a few months ago, february 2004, and since the first test drive, I loved it. I sold a ferrari 355 to buy this car, and it was worth it. It is just as fast as the ferrari, yet infinitly more civilized, practical, comfortable, luxurius... This is truly the best car in the world, fast, comfortable, rolls royce level of fit and finish.
Redefining driving excitement
SL55 TN, 08/12/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the car everyone wants with good reason. Prior to taking delivery of my SL55, I drove a Honda S2000 (fun but very basic) and a 2003 SLK32 (too small, horrible steering response). Even with a weight of over two tons, the SL55's 493 horses will pin you to your seatback while surounding you with every conceivable luxury appointment. I drove SL55's at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in June's AMG Challenge, just to see what this beast could do when fully unleashed. What a rush! Not your typical no-frills sports car, but a lot more fun to drive!
Most Fun to Drive
tutegusto, 10/29/2003
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Having owned many versions of Porsche 911, a BMW M3, a 740i and a 850 and both a Ferrari Testarossa and a 550 Maranello I have to admit this is the top of my list in overall satisfaction.It has more raw power than even the 550, and yet it is controlled by the latest technology that gives you the opportunity to snarl or purr as you navigate all that torque and horse power. Great design and all year convertible to hard top options. See yah flying down the highway or eating up those curves on roads like Highway 1 in California. Thank you Mercedes!
Performance, looks, comfort, convertible
SL55, 01/21/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
SL55 has it all. There is not another car out there with the looks, performance, luxury, and drop top for less than 3 times the cost. Finest car I have ever owned. Would not trade for any Ferrari.
I love the SL55AMG
MLG, 06/11/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The SL55AMG is by far the best car in the world. It has then hard top convertible and all the specifcations you can want. The only poor thing is that you can't get in a the charcoal colour. The interior is really comfortable and it has a massage system which is really relaxing.
great
doughboy269, 12/23/2003
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car but tooo small
SL55AMG
Confucius, 01/24/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best mercedes ever made for public consumption.But I have only driven only 1500 miles.I have driven them all since 1964.
mercedes SL55
toymaker, 01/24/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The most fun to drive of any car I have owned. Fast and functional. This car has everything.
great car
J.VITARELLI, 02/16/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
had 2003 sl500 sold it for 2004 sl55 night and day difference why can't they build the 500 with this level of detail?
more fun than a roller coaster
mark reynolds, 08/03/2004
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
More on road performance than you could ever need on the open highway. This car performs superbly at high speed. Whether conering or racing down a straight stretch of road this car will amaze you. A luxury ride decieves you as you gaze out the window thinking you are travelling at maybe 2/3 your actual speed. Slowing down is no problem given the braking system on this vehicle. If you want to make your drive as enjoyable as possible you must own this car.
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ron, 04/12/2008
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car handles well, I gave up a 650i I am 6,5" and had a lot more leg room than the SL gives. More color choice and wish the seat would go back even more. Overall love the car