2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.53/5 Average
113 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Everything. A new SL debuts to replace the previous version, which dated back to 1990.

Pros:
  • Seductive style, retractable hardtop, commendable performance, ride and handling.
Cons:
  • Heavy for a "sports car," limited cargo capacity, nav system is old-tech CD-ROM format.

User Reviews:

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  • Center of Attraction - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Definitely a better car than previous SL 500 models

  • My new car - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    This is the most amazing car I have ever owned!

  • Best car ever built - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Best Mercedes ever built

  • Brakes Dont Work - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    This hi tech car does not have the bugs worked out yet. The new electronic brakes are not reliable. I ran into a car because the brakes would not work. MB sent someone to investigate but were unable to replicate so said drive it until it happens again! I am not their test dummy. Wait until they get the bugs out.

  • FALLING APART - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    THE CAR HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS. HERE ARE A FEW, BRAKES, TRUNK NOISES, SMELLS, ROOF NOISE AND MANY OTHERS.

  • Fast, Gorgeous & Fun - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Truely the most fun to drive. I have fun every time I drive it. I saw a recent review that said that the arm rest was too hard and in another that the truck was too small. Get a life! Ive looked at all the coupes out there. This one will travel with two sets of golf clubs and the top down. This car leaves all of them in the dust and is great to look at standing still or on the move.

  • SL500 is a dog - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    3 years and 20K miles of nothing but trouble. brakes and battery/electrical problems constantly. Been towed in 4X. Gave up on it so it now looks great sitting in the garage!

  • SL500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    It is the best car and the road. It is fun to drive. Great speed. We love the new look of the SL500 too.

  • SL500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Love this car - but for the GPS and Audio which are archaic.

  • POORLY BUILT CAR - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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    Just sold my 2003 SL 500 Designo had it for 7 years too many trips to the dealer for repairs a car with only 3300 miles had more problems than it should have had for a supposed quality car.Dealer told me dont keep this car without a warrantee at cost of $6800.00 The car lost to much value when sold.This car is a money pit needs expensive repairs every month. Great looking but not reliable stay away.

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