Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible Consumer Reviews
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A great car diminished by a few flaws.
carlspackler1, 01/25/2014
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Purchased new, and as an everyday driver, we've logged 18k. The car's excellence is diminished only by a few ergonomic issues. The heat controls for the seats are mounted on the door, making it impossible to adjust without taking your eyes off the road, and don't get me talking about programming the GPS! It has an outdated feel - My mobile phone is much better! The drivetrain shifts smoothly, and the engine delivers the perfect combination of torque and horsepower. If the interior design falls behind the outstanding engineering of the rest of the car.
Great Handling Vehicle
MovieFan, 02/10/2024
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this model SL since 2012, having bought it used with 25,000 miles on it from a dealership in Houston, TX. It wasn't in that great of shape when I got it, but since, I've put a lot of elbow grease and money into it over the past 10 years and it is as great as it was new. This is an excellent handling car and wonderful for road trips. Much better than a Corvette I owned. I have the Base model and it is plenty fast. The only major mechanical issue I've had over 10 years was that the power steering pump failed. Keep a check on the fluid level. That cost was $1500 just for the pump, not including labor to install. It also had leaking motor mounts which I replaced after 10 years for $55. This car is fairly inexpensive to drive. You can pack a lot of clothes and bags into it if you know how and are orgainized. I've been on a 17 day road trip through 7 states and Canada with it and it ran flawlessly. I guess I'm married to it now, because I've had it coming up on 11 years. One of the best handling vehicles I've ever had and I enjoy driving it. I do not use it as a daily driver. Convertible top works perfectly and I've had no issues with it. I am a perfectionist, so I keep the vehicle in top condition.
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No wonder Germany lost the war, twice!
John Bugaj, 01/03/2018
updated 07/06/2018
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 37 people found this review helpful
Run away from Mercedes, it is a poorly designed car that uses expensive parts of poor quality. This car reminds me of the mid 70's junk that Detroit put out. Dumped the car. Avoid Mercedes and buy an Audi, Ford or anything else
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SL 550 Designo
Dwight, 01/18/2019
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 2dr Convertible (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
wonderful auto
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