Are Mercedes SL500 reliable?
Consumer Reports did single out the new version 2003 SL500 as one of the very least reliable cars sold in 2003, and lo and behold, it also came up as the car with the very highest percentage of customers who would definitely buy one again. Best yet, my Mercedes are all great cars, too.
Is a 2003 SL500 a good car?
Very good quality vehicle. Very good quality. It might be 16 years old but you wouldn’t think it was more than 2-3 years old. Tires were like new and the vehicle was clean and the interior looked new.
How much is a Mercedes SL500?
At $100,000 to $200,000-plus, this 2-seater’s price of admission is steep, but with its retractable hardtop that transforms the SL from coupe to roadster, you can think of it as two cars in one.
What years did Mercedes make the 500SL?
Each model had its charms, but our favorite was the 500SL (a.k.a. the SL500 after Mercedes switched its naming scheme in 1994) with the M119 V-8. Sold between 1990 and 1998, this DOHC 5.0-liter was ultrahigh tech for its day.
How fast is a Mercedes sl500?
General performance
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) |
|---|---|
| Est. 0 – 100 mph – 0 | 16.4 s @ 1355 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Est. emissions | 239 g/km |
How much horsepower does a sl500 have?
302 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (sohc) |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Horsepower | 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft @ 2,700 rpm |
What is a 2000 Mercedes SL500 worth?
How much is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class worth? The value of a used 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class ranges from $2,211 to $14,951, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
What kind of interior does a 2002 Mercedes SL500 have?
It is a 2002 SL500 Special Limited Edition “Silver Arrow” with special silver ultra-metalic paint,special six spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and an interior with two-tone silver and black NAPA leather with black bird’s eye maple wood trim. With this interior you know you are sitting in the most exquisite roadster in the world.
How much horsepower does a Mercedes SL500 have?
More important, the new SL moves the driving-excitement needle only incrementally, rather than substantially, out on the road. True, the new car finds 60 mph a full 0.5 second sooner than the last SL500 we tested ( C/D, December 1989), even though its SOHC 302-hp, 24-valve V-8 produces 20 horsepower less than Mercedes’ old DOHC 32-valve V-8.
Which is better Mercedes SL500 or Mercedes skidpad?
True, the new car finds 60 mph a full 0.5 second sooner than the last SL500 we tested ( C/D, December 1989), even though its SOHC 302-hp, 24-valve V-8 produces 20 horsepower less than Mercedes’ old DOHC 32-valve V-8. And the holding power on the skidpad was a very sticky 0.88 g, 0.06 g better than the SL500 we tested in ’89.
Which is the best Mercedes Benz SL roadster?
This is my third SL roadster and is absolutely the finest. It is a 2002 SL500 Special Limited Edition “Silver Arrow” with special silver ultra-metalic paint,special six spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and an interior with two-tone silver and black NAPA leather with black bird’s eye maple wood trim.