Used 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Consumer Reviews
Used SL-Class for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 SL-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the SL-Class since its last redesign.
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J. Marshall Hughes, 05/05/2018
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great SL. As it got older, it had a lot of issues with gaskets drying up, engine mounts had to be replaced, air suspension Very expensive to maintain and repair. Engine ran great, decent MPG of 21 highway driving. Beautiful car !! Traded it in for a Lexus that is much more reliable and very low maintenance cost. M-B should be able to produce a similar product. Loved M-B engineering. This was my 3rd M-B.
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ratanlal, 06/21/2013
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
New car stalled 4 times. After pulling over and waiting for a few minutes car would start up again. Took it every time to a dealer. No problem found. I hear grinding sound, Dealer says normal. never heard that in any of my 20 other cars I have bought before. Soon as warranty expired, there was a problem. During test Dealer claimed that the Compression cable broke. Cost $2000+. I still hear noise and (sometimes) gears shift at a very high RPM. Went to get Smog test. They said they could not get steady RPM of 2800 to perform the test. This week the door handle broke. Cost $500. I would say that MBZ has VERY POOR QUALITY. Buying MBZ 1984-2007. NEVER AGAIN.
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Dream car
Don Theriault, 08/30/2006
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I picked up the silver SL550 with the AMG sport package, panoramic roof and red interior Thursday, Aug. 17. 2006. I turned in my leased 02 Lexus SC430, which was the best car I ever owned for quality and fun. At this point, 1200 miles, I am still pinching myself. Awesome performance and I love just to stare at it. The gas mileage I had read was bad, but already I don't notice any difference from my Lexus 430 V8. The only thing I miss from the Lexus is the tilting down rear view mirrors when reversing.
Great car still has a few computer bugs
bob, 03/13/2007
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 2007 is a much better vehicle than my 2003SL. While the styling is similar, the new 7 speed transmition is fabulously smooth, the additional horsepower of the 550 vs. the old 500 is very noticable and the handling greatly improved. Also improved is the breaking which has eliminated the annoying "cluncking" sound and hesitation experienced in the 2003. Still a problem seems to be the computer system operating the ABC (active body control system). It was a constant problem with my 2003 and unfortunately has once more shown up on my 2007. The car was in the shop for 2 weeks while the computer part was flown in from Germany. Aside from this one electrical problem, the car is fantastic.
Buy a Corvette or Porsche
f.thomascain, 03/23/2010
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
Although I love the looks of the car both inside and out, it lacks many things. The handling and horsepower to weight ratio are disappointing. My Corvette Z06 will run circles around this car. Many of the controls are hard to use and antiquated. A true sport car should have full instrumentation, not idiot lights. It also has very high maintenance costs and small petty things that make it a regular at the service department. You would think Mercedes could afford to include maintenance costs for what you pay. They also lose half their value in just a few years, so that is another thing for some to consider. It is a pleasant enough Sunday cruiser but for the money it is very disappointing.