Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
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To purchase a 100+k car, you would think that it would be devoid of cheap plastics. Think again. I'm also hearing fluctuations in the engine idle already, and I haven't broken 7K miles yet. Yes, it's still the status symbol to have, but one that is not as well put together as I'd hoped. I'm going back to the SC430 before I take an even bigger hit with depreciation. If I listen quietly enough, I can hear the dollar bills dripping under the car.
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What options are available on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Available Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Submodel Types: Convertible, SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL 63 AMG, SL65 AMG
Available Trims: SL500, SL550, SL 550, SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL 63 AMG, SL 400, SL 450, SL320, SL600, SL65 AMG
Exterior Colors: Black, designo Diamond White Metallic, Alabaster White, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Diamond White Metallic, Mars Red, Diamond Silver Metallic, Palladium Silver Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Steel Grey Metallic, Brilliant Blue Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Polar White, Lunar Blue Metallic , Magma Red, Aegean Blue Metallic, Capri Blue Metallic, Imperial Red, Iridium Silver, Obsidian Black Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic (SPC), Spruce Green Metallic, designo Cardinal Red Metallic, Brilliant Silver, Cardinal Red Metallic, Desert Red, Dolomite Brown Metallic (SPC), Lunar Blue Metallic, Magnetite Black Metallic, Pewter Metallic, Shadow Grey (Matte Finish) Metallic, Smoke Silver Metallic, designo Black Diamond, designo Diamond White, designo Graphite, designo Magno Cashmere White Matte Metallic, designo Magno Selenite Grey, designo Mocha, designo Silver Metallic
Interior Colors: Black leather, Black premium leather, Black Nappa premium leather, Brown/Beige Nappa premium leather, Bengal Red/Black Nappa premium leather, Charcoal, Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown leather, Ash, Porcelain/Black Nappa premium leather, Stone, Beige/Brown Nappa premium leather, Brown/Beige leather, Brown/Beige premium leather, Charcoal leather, Red premium leather, Stone leather, Bengal Red/Black leather, Black, Black Exclusive Nappa premium leather, Black/Black, Brown/Black Nappa premium leather, Porcelain/Black premium leather, Red leather, Saddle Brown/Black Nappa premium leather, designo Charcoal, Ash Napa Leather, Ash leather, Ash/Dark Ash leather, Ash/Grey leather, Charcoal/Charcoal, Crystal Grey/Black leather, Grey premium leather, Natural Beige premium leather, Natural Beige/Black leather, Red/Black Nappa premium leather, Red/Black leather, Red/Black premium leather, Saddle Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa premium leather, Shell, designo Classic Red premium leather, designo Graphite premium leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Heated seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Navigation, Trip Computer, Upgraded Headlights, Tire Pressure Warning, Bluetooth, Automatic Emergency Braking, Aux Audio Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, Power Liftgate/Trunk, USB Inputs, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Back-up camera, Pre-collision safety system, Keyless Entry/Start, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Hardtop, Remote Start, Soft Top, Upgraded Engine, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6, 12 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
