2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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by Orest S
Apr 24, 2024
The car is old, it will cost to put it back in shape. The Mercedes branding heavily overprices the car for what it’s worth. Apr 24, 2024
by Thom C
Jan 03, 2024
Good car but too small for me to get inJan 03, 2024
by Jerry B
Dec 12, 2022
My kind of car to drive and I want this car Dec 12, 2022
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by Orest S
Apr 24, 2024
The car is old, it will cost to put it back in shape. The Mercedes branding heavily overprices the car for what it’s worth. Apr 24, 2024
by Thom C
Jan 03, 2024
Good car but too small for me to get inJan 03, 2024
by Jerry B
Dec 12, 2022
My kind of car to drive and I want this car Dec 12, 2022
by Bert T
Sep 17, 2022
Interior (leather) appears too worn. Would prefer lower miles. Sep 17, 2022
by Margaret S
Jul 26, 2022
It looked good but nothing worked on it It was a piece of garbage for the money. Missing everything Jul 26, 2022
by Marcus F
Jun 24, 2022
Its a beautiful car I hope to move into buy one here soon Ill appreciate itJun 24, 2022
by Tommy B
May 04, 2022
I drove the SL 55 AMG it’s awesome a lot of car for the money… I’ve had a few Mercedes AMG’s I love the power / luxury of Mercedes…also the BMW M series and 911 Porches May 04, 2022
by Pat R
Mar 06, 2022
Drove nice and heavy feeling, enjoyed driving it.Mar 06, 2022
by Curtis M
Feb 10, 2022
Nice car. Good condition. Overpriced by $5000 according to KBBFeb 10, 2022
by Ramon F
Dec 30, 2021
Awesome . The car is beautiful inside and out Dec 30, 2021
by Glenden M
Sep 30, 2021
This is not a car....it is very much an AUTOMOBILE....wonderful to drive....Sep 30, 2021
by Freddy N
Sep 09, 2021
Good car, excelent picture, very detailed, price is competitive, Sep 09, 2021
by Bob J
Aug 25, 2021
Great car handles nice not comfortable good ac nice Aug 25, 2021
by Anonymous
Jun 07, 2021
Classy , powerful fun car to drive . Retractable hardtop makes conversion a snap !Jun 07, 2021
by David K
May 04, 2021
I thought the car was perfect for me. Timing is not right May 04, 2021
by Andra J
Apr 13, 2021
Love the car but the hydraulic system is the Achilles heelApr 13, 2021
by Karen G
Apr 01, 2021
I didnt really this this car is a good value with high mileage. Also, there is 2006 same make and model for $1,500 more but with less mileage about 65,000 less at a better value. Apr 01, 2021
by andy r
Mar 29, 2021
To expensive to maintain. Roof, brakes, suspension, general maintenence.Mar 29, 2021
by harry g
Nov 18, 2020
first year of this model and everything I have read advises to avoid this year...maybe why so ,any are on the marketNov 18, 2020
by Rick R
Apr 26, 2015
This cars stunning looks are only surpassed by it's awesome, raw, pavement-ripping power. At 138 MPH it felt rock-steady and felt like I was doing 80! The car handles like a dream and it's musical exhaust note gives only a slight hint of the twin-supercharged power plant under the hood. Makes you want to quit your job and just drive this beast like you stole it. Not for the timid.Apr 26, 2015
by Hugo H
Mar 25, 2014
Love to drive this car, great handeling, a lot of power, will keep driving this car for long time it is a lot of fun and I enjoy very much.I will get another one some day, will not drive any other car.Mar 25, 2014
by Guilherme O
Dec 18, 2012
This is my fourth Mercedes-Benz. This particular model has been great for my needs! It really turns heads and has a powerful engine; I also think it's a really fun, nimble, and agile car for a Mercedes. I have taken really good care of it, so maintenance hasn't been an issue. Acceleration, braking, handling are excellent. Because it's a roadster, you may feel a little too confined in it, but that's expected.Dec 18, 2012
by Anonymous
Aug 29, 2012
I love everything about this car. It is really hard to find cons on this vehicle because of the outstanding performance. The maintenance is minimum compared to other sports cars and the ride is too comfortable to be called a sports car.Aug 29, 2012
by Ken K
Apr 30, 2012
This is a good looking car and is ok for short trips; rides well. No storage for golf bags, luggage or even a beer cooler. MB picked up some cheap production shortcuts from Chrysler and the trim and plastic parts are not MB quality.
Hydraulic suspension system has been replaced on all four wheels by the dealer at a cost of about $900 per wheel.Apr 30, 2012
by Mark A
Jan 30, 2012
Goes like stink and sounds gorgeous! Full of gadgets and clever stuff.
Active body control adjusts the suspension independantly on all four corners as you drive to reduce body roll, pitch and yaw.
Electronic braking, the brake pedal is weighted with springs to make it feel like your pressing something. The car senses when the road is wet and gently touches the brakes occasionaly to keep the discs dry!Jan 30, 2012
by Dan B
Jul 11, 2011
This is a launch Designo edition of the current style of Merceds Benz SL. The color is Launch Edition green which I think is beautiful. It is a sure pleasure to drive. On mild days it really a pleasure to pop the top and enjoy my commute throught the hills and back country home.Jul 11, 2011
by Tony E
Jan 26, 2011
This car is incredibly well built. It looks extremely sharp and drives better than any other
car I have driven. It gets lots of compliments
and makes me feel good when I have the top down
even if I've had a stressful day.Jan 26, 2011
by John B
Jan 11, 2011
The car was a blast to drive and looks great when you drop that top. Handeling could be better but a blast at the stop light. It loves to sip the gas for sure and the supercharger developed a whine that Mercedes would not fix.Jan 11, 2011
by Aatish P
Jun 24, 2009
Very good power and pick up. Also breaks very good. Built to a whole new standered. Love it. Cost a lot to maintain but is worth it. Tons of fun to drive. Best Mercedes ever built. Good job Daimler. Awsome.Jun 24, 2009
by Mark B
Jul 03, 2008
The SL55 is like nothing else, classy, elegant, refined, yet at the same time exciting, unfeasibly fast and sounds like a spitfire. And the folding hard top is a work of art.
The 4.5 seconds to 60 really is not indicative of the car's power. You only really get the feel for the 500 hp and 700+ nM of torque once you are accelerating at higher speeds. It accelerates from 60-120 like a decent sports car accelerates from 0-60. And the sound it makes getting there will put a mile wide grin on your (increasingly distorted) face every time.
Obviously a car with no compromises comes with a few compromises in the real world, namely the cost to buy the car and the fuel economy. You can get over 23 MPG if you cruise cross continent, but driven aggressively (you'll need to be brave to do this), you can get into single digits. But if you can afford a 55AMG, you won't give a damn about the consumption, and the acceleration and the noise are extremely addictive...
In terms of practicality, it's got a large 235 litre boot, which is very big for a sports convertible. When the roof is stored in the boot, you can press a button to give better access to the luggage area. The roof is fast and looks great up or down. You can even operate it from the key. Mine also has keyless go, which is very nice, just press the big button on the gear stick and the V8 rumbles to life. The AMG speedtronic box with it's paddles behind the wheel allows you full control when you find a nice twisty bit of country road.
In terms of comfort, it has heated massaging seats and 3 memory settings which store seat position, side mirror position, steering wheel rake and reach and even rear view mirror position.
In summary, if you can afford it, buy one. Just a shame they have replaced the SL55 with the less torquey and slightly odd looking SL63 AMG...Jul 03, 2008
by Jon W
Jul 01, 2008
Really loved the supercharger in this car. Fast Car, nice two seater. had it
in black in the desert - not recommended! The supercharger had a
squeak when the clutch kicked in on it, but everything else was just a lot
of fun.Jul 01, 2008
by Ben R
Jun 10, 2008
Like strapping an armchair to a rocketJun 10, 2008
by Jonathan D
May 12, 2008
Looks fantastic. Drives well. Loads of kit, Sat Nav, Keyless, Audio, Cruise, Seats, Air, Roof, etc. Quick but not a 911. Agile but more GT than sports car. Ride comfort is very high even on sport settings. Sound of V8.May 12, 2008
by Taylor S
Apr 14, 2008
Love the drop top on this car! Handling is second-to-none, however acceleration is a bit weak when compared with the sl55 amg.
many mechanical issues!
...but a Mercedes-Benz through and through!Apr 14, 2008
by Can K
Jan 19, 2008
I love the SL range, I drove the SL55 and the entry model SL350.. SL55 is really powerfull but not exacty sporty, SL350 is the entry model nothing more, I would love to have a 55 in my garageJan 19, 2008
by Emile D
Jan 08, 2008
A beast, Hapiest in a straight line- Barking, Beatiful Noise, very fast and all, bad in the corners, Understeers with terminal oversteer, Electronic Overlord, Too much Health and safety Crap, Could do without the Limousine look interior.Jan 08, 2008
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Pricing
Original MSRP
$86,710 to $113,970Price range
$18,932 to $23,160Average price on CG
$19,309YoY price change
$22,603 to $19,309Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: behind seat
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Roof
Convertible roof: power · Removable roof: hard top
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Suspension
Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: behind seat
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Roof
Convertible roof: power · Removable roof: hard top
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent