5 Star Reviews for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.55/5 Average
8 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

To make the last year of this generation SL special, Mercedes creates the Silver Arrow edition, a -- you guessed it -- silver-colored SL (available with either the V8 or the V12 engine) garnished both inside and out with polished aluminum trim.

Pros:
  • An effective status symbol, smooth drivetrains, advanced safety features.
Cons:
  • Costs too much, ancient platform, expensive, performance is lacking, did we mention the outrageous price?

User Reviews:

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  • Timeless Classic... - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    My Mercedes is a 1992 500SL with the 326bhp 32v DOHC V8! This is the most powerful "Non induction" V8 Mercedes has ever made.....and that includes the new model! My Car is faultless, it has nearly every extra available at that time fitted on the car and every single button, light, switch, leaver works perfectly! The build quality of these earlier cars were at their best. As often said over engineered! The car has covered 92,000 miles and drives like new. Unlike the later cars there is no scuttle shake and no creaks from the amazingly well made interior. To finish off, the vehicle has big fat 18 inch AMG wheels. It looks the biz...

  • Best SL I Have Ever Owned - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    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 birds eye maple wood trim. With this interior you know you are sitting in the most exquisite roadster in the world. Best of all the SL performance is flawless. When this car is delivered to you it is perfection. The 5.0-liter V8 is smooth and powerful. I had the opportunity to order a 2003 SL500 instead of buying my 2002, but I still love my Silver Arrow.

  • 200 SL500 Silver Arrow - last handbuilt - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Ive had this car for almost one year and with 5K miles, not a single problem. From what I understand this is one of the last mostly hand-assembled models of its class. I like the new 2003 style, but my 2002 Silver Arrow is a classic car and I love it.

  • Excellent & Fun - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    I have owned numerous convertibles. This one is no sports car but is a superb touring open car. It is fast, fun, comfortable, and a joy to ride in the hill country of Texas. It is not great on snow or ice. Mine is a silver Arrow and is exceptional. It weighs as much as my Suburban but is a lot more fun to drive. If you can find one get it and enjoy the ride

  • "Silver Arrow", as good as it gets - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    I recently bought a 2002 "Silver Arrow" with only 16,500 miles on it and I am absolutely delighted! The car is all I could ever hope for and has the feeling that only a well built ,heavy roadster can provide to its driver. I drove several SLs before deciding on the "Silver Arrow" and although all of them were excellent,the "Arrow" just plainly had them all beat in the looks department. The interior appointments and special features made me appreciate all the more, the quality of such a wonderful vehicle.A nyone wishing to purchase a quality SL would do well to look into the "Silver Arrow" version, I know they will not be disappointed, I certainly wasnt !

  • Covertible Perfection - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    This is the best and last of the "true" Mercedes Benz. Next model will have "Daimler-Chrysler" on the mfgrs plate. This cars got all the speed you would want, and with the sport pkg, its handling limits are high enough to go play on mountain roads. Add a sweet sound system and armour like but comfy seats, and youve got the best two seat transportation available.

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