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.
What kind of engine does a 2004 Mercedes Benz SL 500 have?
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 BaseStone w/Leather Seat Trim.Black 2004 Mercedes-Benz 2D Convertible SL-Class SL 500 7-Speed Automatic with Touch Shift 5.0L V8 SMPI SOHC 16/23 City/Highway MPG RWDOdometer is 5562 miles below market average!Welcome to Houston Direct Auto!
When did the SL500 body style come out?
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
When was the last serviced Mercedes SL 500?
1st owner drove an estimated 7,583 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 45,011 miles in Cumberland, RI on 02/23/21 • Vehicle serviced. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX.
What kind of transmission did Mercedes SL500 have?
Some packages were called “AMG,” but lack the engines and real hardware of the 2003 and newer AMG model cars. From 1990 – 1995 the SL500 used a boring hydraulic 4-speed transmission. It was boring because it didn’t usually downshift when punched.
When did Mercedes Benz stop making the SL500?
There are three major versions of the SL500, the first from 1990 – 1995, the best version from 1996 – 1998 and the final cost-reduced version from 1999 through 2002.
This R129 body style SL500 was made from 1990 through 2002. It was called the 500 SL from 1990 – 1993. They all have just about the same suspension regardless of year or package. The “sport” packages are just trim and tires, not suspension, engine or drivetrain.
How many miles does a SL Class SL 500 have?
Mileage: 132,384 miles Body Type: Convertible Color: Gray Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 01/06/06 and owned in TX until 03/12/08 • 2nd owner purchased on 05/15/08 and owned in TX until 05/22/13 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/22/13 and owned in TX until .
What kind of car was the Mercedes SL500 R129?
A gorgeous new red 1993 is loaned to undercover cops to help them blend into a nice area. The SL does the usual on-screen burnouts with overdone engine foley and drives through buildings.