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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.
The Jekel and Hyde of sports cars
William Edwards, 11/05/2007
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Due to its active suspension (ABC) it can cruise like a S-class but it stiffens up for almost no lean in the fun twistees and corners-Amazing! The transmission senses when you need punch and adjusts to your driving style by the second-a great feature since your driving reactions can be so dynamic in today's crazy traffic. You can adjust the way the car handles from comfort to sport (including ride height) with a push of a button. The 7 speed auto- transmission can also be changed from comfort to sport for that all-out sports car performance. Great V8 engine- very smooth but has incredible low range torque and all the power you might want.
Nothing exceed$ like exce$$
D.L., 06/14/2006
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
19 of 26 people found this review helpful
Stylish. Average MPG 11. Cheap vinyl visors. Sits low, getting in/out hard. Average quality leather. Terrible navigation. Command system is technology from 80's Radio Shack computers. Outdated 6-cd changer. Unless you keep A/C on auto (which gets loud) awful mildew smell emits from inside car--unevaporated H2O in pump system. Some things don't work from 1st day like cupholder. Porsche & BMW = better handling but SL550 better than SC430. Interior leather & wood & ergonomics are better in Lexus by far! but are better than 911 & 650i. Sound system: 1=sc430, 2=BMW & Infiniti, 3=911 & SL550. Build quality sub-par, very bad. You buy this car for sense of prestige not because it's the best- it's not
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A refined SL
A better SL, 06/03/2006
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my third SL since the new style was introduced in 2003. The 2007 model is the best I have driven to date. Everything in the car is updated and refined. If Mercedes quality whent down a bit, it is back to a higher standered with the 2007 edition.
More fun than allowed
flblondie, 06/12/2010
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second Benz. The sl is fun, fast and better mpg than the manufacturer states - if I don't feel the need to pass everyone on the road (hard to do!) I'm getting consistently 24+ on the highway. Don't hesitate. Get one.
Great Car
carnut100, 01/29/2007
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is also my 3rd SL of this series (prev '04 and '06). Tried to swith to either XKR or 650. Just not comparable. Love the improved handling, firmer brakes and increased power. Quality still perfect. Note to other buyers. Make sure you get the Michelin Tires (versus Continentals). Better ride.