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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 SL-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the SL-Class since its last redesign.
2008 SL 550 is the best Car Ever.
UDevilU , 12/21/2022
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
All car companies have been trying for Years to make a car like the SL. Nobody has ever come close into the Speed, Design, Shape, A Retractable Top,,, ( we all know it hard ). Even this web page don’t know this car enough and they call it a SL convertible,,, (stupidity on Edmunds part - just call it SL Class ). This SL in 2008 was the first 5.5 liter V-8, naming the car SL 550. It has 400 HP, but when you really drive this car, it seems more HP under the hood and the torque is high up too. Plus,,, this car is not a Sports Car, it’s GT car ( grand tour ),,,AMG version maybe a sports cars to be more run against Porsche or maybe a Vet competitor. SL 550 is to be Luxury and Fast,,,, training on the Audubon to drive. Sunny and over cast or rain, up the mountains to throw around on the curves or a run to the Beach at the Jersey Shore or down 95 South to Fort Lauderdale. Let’s not forget that the best looking SL 550 in Mars Red gets the best rating for looking fast, sexy, hot and no competition. ( that’s just seeing the car sitting still ) Even to Today cars,, this car keeps up with M40, Hemi, and most engines at 500 horses and still the best looking. Remember Car and Drive put a cap on their award issues and at the time of the SL Years since 1982, there was nothing better than an SL. The car been around longer than any other car label. Today the SL is the top of line car for Mercedes. The SL is a history making vehicle, major competition that no other car company could make a car like this. This was the car that rich or poor, people dreamed about. Even if you did not know about cars,,, this was the luxurious car out there.
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It doesn't get any better than this
Jake, 09/09/2006
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the best roadster I have ever driven. I've owned Lexus, Corvette, NSX, BMW, and most recently the '07 Jaguar. The SL 550 is vastly superior to them all. The SL has an incredible combination of sport and luxury. The interior is as nice or nicer than anything out there. The car handles superbly, and yet still has a very comfortable ride. The seats are among the best I've ever seen. You can easily drive all day without killing your back. The only drawbacks to the SL are the price, poor mileage, and, inexcusably, a very mediocre stereo and outdated NAV. But the superior driving experience more than compensates for these shortfalls. Drive one, it's worth the money.
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Edmund, 05/10/2010
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Excellent sports car with that extra bit of luxury that set this vehicle apart from and ahead of the competition. I just love driving it, be it on the road going to and from work or at the race- track.
Champagne tastes on Beer budget?
Bartman, 07/19/2024
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you don't have six figures laying around for your weekend thrill ride, these older SL series AMG machines are affordable and packed with performance. Be prepared for high Maintenace and repair costs if you break them but, they are well engineered and very reliable machines overall.
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