Overview & Reviews

The SL500 gets a brand-spankin'-new 5.0-liter V8 that delivers better performance than ever before. Both SL models get sideview mirrors from the SLK, body-colored door handles and new side molding, new taillights, new exterior colors, a new instrument panel, new shifter and shift gate and a new four-spoke steering wheel.

• Fast, good looking, and oozing with style, this is the car to buy if you have a lot of money and want to let people know.

• Incorrigible gas hog. Steep price tag.

User Reviews:

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  Classic Roadster - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By tallyho3 - December 26 - 5:16 pm

  I bought the SL 500 with 32K miles.The car has lots of sex appeal.It is fun to drive and the handling is amazing.I bought the car on E-Bay.The seller under promised and over delivered.The car is all original and the owner had all up to date records.The car draws a lot of smiles of approval.I can see the car as a true classic and the resale potential for price appreciation is definitely there.On a scale of 1-10 its a 91/2.Drive one and youll see what Im talking about.

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  awesome, awesome car! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Brian T. - April 17 - 10:00 am

  I got mine 4 months ago. Absolutely awesome car. Bought it with 47K miles on it. Everything works perfectly. Timeless classic design. I get an unbelievable 22 mpg, with using cruise control a lot. I live in Florida, and comute about 25 miles to work. We also have a Mazda Protege, and the car insurance on the SL, is only $7.50 more per month than the Mazda. :-)) If this is the car that you are longing for, go for it! You will not be disappointed! Mine is red with shell interior. An awesome color combination. The ride is a little bit stiff like on most of the German cars.

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  Better MPG than you think - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Robert Robinson - January 20 - 3:43 am

  I fell in love with my first SL as a twelve year old, when I saw the most beautiful champagne 450SL in a showroom for seventeen thousand dollars. As midlife approached I was able to afford a used 1999 SL500. I have driven over 50,000 trouble free miles and have consistently averaged over 20 miles per gallon. I believe the 129 model(90-01) is the least expensive to own from the perspective of a Mercedes-Benz mechanic.

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  Driving a $90,000.00 Car!!!! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Car Nut - September 30 - 2:00 am

  I paid $45,000.00 for 1999 Sport SL 500. The car is outstanding handles like a dream. Maybe in three years I can get 2003 SL500 for the same price? We shall see in 36 months.

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  Driving a $90,000.00 Car!!!! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Car nut - September 30 - 2:00 am

  I paid $45,000.00 for 1999 Sport SL 500. The car is outstanding handles like a dream. Maybe in three years I can get 2003 SL500 for the same price? We shall see in 36 months.

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  1999 sl 500 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By dissatisfied - June 11 - 12:56 pm

  Although a fun car to drive, the quality and workmanship leaves a lot to desired. Surprisingly good gas mileage for this car. The chassis bolts had to be retightened after 45K miles. the knobs on the vents broke off. the plastic cover around the sun visors have broken and oil leaks from this area???? Trunk must be opened with key 75% of the time because the button in the car and on the key doesnt work. speed control lever fell off. Driver door arm rest disfigured just by resting arm on it. Part of grille fell off (not caused by accident). Replaced water pump at 55K miles. glove box opening mechanism broke. Didnt have as many problems with my old Ford Pinto.

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  SO RIGHT! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By ALAGWC - July 14 - 1:36 am

  I purchased the car with under 10K miles, have only driven 4K in first year. Everything works and it is a blast to drive. Gorgeous car turns heads, great stereo, rock solid feel. Just wish the seats were more comfortable -- not terrible, just not terrific.

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  CLASSY PERFRORMANCE - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By RAB - August 12 - 10:00 am

  THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE, ROADSTER WITH PLENTY OF POWER. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND PLENTY OF COMPLIMENTS. HANDLES EXTREMELY WELL WHEN YOU CONSIDER ITS WEIGHT, AND ITS WEIGHT TRANSLATES INTO A GREAT RIDE.

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  A Great Roadster - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By skybound - April 16 - 4:53 pm

  I have owned this car for for about a 1.5 yrs now. The only problem I had with it was a speaker in the door going out and I had to replace the hood pad that was falling apart. Other than that nothing at all. I bought it with 78K in great condition. A very fun and great looking car, lots of power and with the windscreen up you can hardly tell the top is down. The only negatives are the rear window creasing and the poor lighting of the non-xenon headlights, other than that this car is a dream to drive. I am very happy with the SL500, like poetry in motion, enjoy the drive, this is a one in a million automobile for the discriminating owner. With the prices of a used SL it is a real bargain.

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  great car - 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By amf - May 1 - 2:00 am

  This is a fabulous car to drive. Lots of fun. Gets a lot of attention. Had a problem with the trunk latch a couple of times, but the dealer was very responsive and took care of it. Other than that, just a really fun car.