Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 - UNRELIABLE
MMATLOCK, 12/19/2004
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
70 of 72 people found this review helpful
Well, here we go. I bought my SL500 in March of '04 and immediately the top failed. It was recalled for brakes in June. Its transmission failed and had to be replaced in October. Rains came in November and the trunk/top leaked. The dealer assured me that this was an "isolated" incident. Unfortunately it happened to me. They had to replace the trunk hinges. I have never owned a car that had trunk hinges fail, have you? Also, its brakes are really wierd, no feel. I thought I was buying Germany's best, but alas I bought a Plymouth with a three pointed star on the hood. What a shame. That star use to mean something.
Premium Price -Poor Quality?
Beautiful, Quality, 02/14/2009
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car that gets a lot of looks. Fit and finish are right on par with what you would expect from a Mercedes. We have had many problems with the quality of this car: Broken interior panels, faulty anti-lock relay, faulty anti-lock brake pump, broken baffles inside gas tank (had to replace gas tank!). Now the ignition system has just failed. 53,250 miles, and many rented loaners. We are glad to have bought the extended warranty.
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LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP
llenroc74, 05/26/2004
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I LOVE THIS CAR. I HATE THIS CAR. EVERYTHING IS GREAT EXCEPT BUILD QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 1,300 MILES. BRAKES (Sensotronic) STILL DON'T WORK CORRECTLY. DEALER SERVICE IS APPALING. M/B CUSTOMER SERVICE (Montvale, NJ) IS RUDE AND UNHELPFUL. TRYING TO INVOKE MY RIGHTS UNDER NYS LEMON LAW SEEMS FUTILE. MY 4th M/B SL AND MY LAST.
If you want a headache buy an SL500
meredith, 12/10/2003
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I waited and waited for my Red 2003 Sl500 to come in. The car had problems for the beginning....from break problems, knocking noises, radio going off, roof noise bulbs going out...should i go on? The last time it was in for service...the dealership got into an accident with it. I have not seen the car for 2 months b/c they are still working on it. They just want to fix it and give it back!! I wish I sent my $104,000 on something else. Do yourself a favor buy a Corvette and pocket the money you save...best bang for the buck and headache free! If you do decide to buy one GOOD LUCK!
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Mike Caron, 07/21/2006
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have thoroughly enjoyed this car. Have owned 3 BMWs and Alfa Romeo Spider, the last year in the US and on and on and there is nothing like the head turning luxury and performance that you find in this automobile. I am amazed every time some kid pulls up next to me on the highway in some souped up car at how much guts this car has on the open road. Sounds good, and I've literally gotten standing ovations when the top goes down in all its glory!