Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Beautiful car flawed by engine noise
JohnDP, 10/23/2004
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
Probably the best-looking car Mercedes has ever made. The retractable hardtop is fabulous and should be copied by all convertible car makers. It is however seriously marred by two major flaws. The engine pings as if it is running on low-octane gas all the time. (I use 91 ). Going uphill with a passenger it sounds like diesel sometimes. For a car this expensive, it ought to run much smoother than that. Spoils the otherwise perfect ride. Mercedes tells me they all do it, its not a repairable item. Also, the controls are very badly designed. You better keep the manual with you at all times or be a computer engineer.
SL 500
F Scheckton, 01/28/2006
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
Geat body style and excellent handling. It would be helpful if the trunk were an inch wider and deeper to accomodate two golf bags. Averaging 21.5 mpg. Negatives: Command system reliability. Navagation and sound system occasionally malfunctions. Sound system not up to par for a $100,000 vehicle. No fade control on sound system.
Happy
Happy, 04/15/2005
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love it! I have several vehicles and this one is a toy just for a kick. But I have found I am enjoying it more than any of my previous toys,(Corvette, 430 SLK, Jag XJS & BMW's)Power,comfort, handling and all in the best looking car on the market.
My second SL500 in 2 years
F. E. G., 09/09/2005
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
After driving a 2003 SL 500 for nearly 2 years,I was able to upgrade 2 years at an attractive year-end price. I thought it would be about the same car, but the improvements, especially the new 7 forward speed transmission, makes this the finest performing Benz in 5 that I have owned in the past several years. The driving and performance experience is exhilerating.
SL500 convertible
Frank J. Fiore, 05/03/2005
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned Mercedes for over 20 years and this model has got to be the best one yet. The handling is superb, along with its sleek lines. I would recommend this car to anyone who can acquire it. This is a fun car to drive and is very dependable. Both my brothers in law have also purchsed one on my recommendation.
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