Overview & Reviews

The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

• 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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  Droptop fun - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By SoCalFun - February 24 - 5:20 am

  After six months of driving this car, it is still a joy to get into. I have always enjoyed cars. This one simply takes it to another level.

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  Awesome - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Millionmax - October 12 - 2:00 am

  I am loving this car. I have an older S500 sedan, but the precision with which this performs is awesome. The top drops easily and it feels great to drive in any conditions I have met.

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  LOVIN IT - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By LynnClk - July 19 - 10:00 am

  BEST car ever. For any single guy. Single girl. any one who like or knows about cars. This is a must have

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  Beautiful car flawed by engine noise - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By JohnDP - July 19 - 10:00 am

  Probably the best-looking car Mercedes has ever made. The retractable hardtop is fabulous and should be copied by all convertible car makers. It is however seriously marred by two major flaws. The engine pings as if it is running on low-octane gas all the time. (I use 91 ). Going uphill with a passenger it sounds like diesel sometimes. For a car this expensive, it ought to run much smoother than that. Spoils the otherwise perfect ride. Mercedes tells me they all do it, its not a repairable item. Also, the controls are very badly designed. You better keep the manual with you at all times or be a computer engineer.

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  great car - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By raymundo - June 7 - 10:00 am

  great car over all, I love it.

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  Trading performance for luxury - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By hench - May 16 - 1:20 am

  After 4 recalls on my 2002 BMW M3 I thought I would get a convertible and drop some performance for luxury. I was tempted to wait the 6 months to get a SL55 AMG, but decided that I would rather settle for the base SL500. Couldnt be happier with the car. Only thing I would change is put the cruise control stick on the right side as I tend to hit it often when I am trying to tap my blinkers. The drop top is so fast, I can switch from top up to top down at a stop light and watch as everyone around me stares at the cool mechinisms that move the top. Hard to beat hard top comfort in the winter with top down crusing in the summer. Down side of keyless, I forget to leave the key for valet ;).

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  Best GT car you can buy!!! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By MattD - April 12 - 1:00 pm

  This car is simply amazing. From its 604 horsepower to its elegant and civil nature, this car offers it all. If you are looking for an all out performance car you wan to take to the track, the SL65 is not for you. This car is all about the everyday driving experience. The power is nothing short of incredible. The car does have trouble getting off the line cleanly, but its purpose is not to be a dragster. The power is best used for passing, and passing is does. Hanlding is plenty ample but nothing to get all that excited about. Creature comforts, build quality, and techno-gadgets are what youd expect from a top-of-the-line Mercedes, but the COMAND system can be a bit intimidating at first.

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  Benz SL 500 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Alex Steinberg - February 25 - 6:33 pm

  A very heavy German car. What is not to like about that?