Overview & Reviews

Sirius Satellite Radio is a no-cost option, and run-flat tires are now available. The bi-xenon headlamps now include corner-illuminating foglamps, and the optional AMG sport package gets a new 18-inch wheel design. A tire-pressure monitor is now standard on all roadsters. The SL600 loses its integrated telephone, but gains the formerly optional Keyless Go and heated steering wheel as standard equipment.

• Seductive style, quick-folding retractable hardtop, commendable performance, ride and handling.

• Heavy for a "sports car," limited cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Best Luxury Roadster/Boulevardier - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By roadster - December 13 - 9:53 pm

  Pro: Best car I ever owned. Real head turner. Myriad positive comments. Quiet, smooth ride. Solid body: no squeaks, rattles, groans, shakes, or shudders. Awesome, smooth power with great engine sound. I never brake for corners. Good trunk space. Cons: should come with all-season tires, not summer. Bose sound system mediocre: not much volume or bass. Lots of interior wood-trim not in-cluded and absurdly expensive on the aftermarket. No door- ding strips- standard on C class. Headlight and taillight trim rings are not included. Grille and louver fins painted grey instead of chrome plated. No chrome trim on bumpers. Wheels are painted instead of plated.

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  Nice. - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Michael - December 5 - 2:46 pm

  I got the 2006 SL500 in Feb 2006. I am really a Jaguar person, having owned three so far, but at the time Jaguar would not even quote a price for the new XK, and I was able to get a good deal on the Mercedes. Well, the car is nice, but certainly not thrilling. Perhaps the SL55 would have been better for me. I consider the wonderful 7 speed automatic transmission to be the cars forte. It seems to be just in the right gear at all times. I keep the transmission setting in "sport" mode. The AMG package with the steering wheel paddles is a nice touch and I like the optional panorama roof. I must say, no car I have ever owned has attracted so much interest. My clients always ask how I enjoy it.

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  Nice but still unreliable - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Robb - August 16 - 10:13 am

  To purchase a 100+k car, you would think that it would be devoid of cheap plastics. Think again. Im also hearing fluctuations in the engine idle already, and I havent broken 7K miles yet. Yes, its still the status symbol to have, but one that is not as well put together as Id hoped. Im going back to the SC430 before I take an even bigger hit with depreciation. If I listen quietly enough, I can hear the dollar bills dripping under the car.

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  SL600 - Yes! - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By JohnS - December 26 - 11:23 pm

  Fun, fun, fun to drive. Good handling, nice looking. it gets lots of looks. A true, comfortable, sports car.

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  Yea, it is fun - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By bill ihle - March 28 - 6:56 pm

  This is my third SL. Yes, they are fun, and expensive. I like the retractable roof. So much better than lifting the other hard tops off. After spending nearly $90K for this car to have me pay for regular maintance is a joke. Really irks me and thus this will probably be last Benz.