Occasionally the opportunity is presented to get the good life at a great price. This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a luxurious and powerful hardtop V8 roadster that offers grand touring comfort with the ideal mix of swiftness and opulence.
Diamond Silver is the name of the paint, and when you see the way the light reflects off the smoothly designed curves, you know exactly why this earned its name. So it immediately announces this as an upper-class car, and it also connects it with a terrific legacy. After all, a silver Mercedes always makes you think of the early SLs. Even the side air outlets are inspired by the original 300SL gullwing. But this is also a very modern classic. The sleek body panels have been well cared for with a precision German-engineered fit, and the wonderful multi-stage paint helps highlight the car's quality for years to come. And those 18-inch alloys have the high-polished look of mature care.
Mercedes understands how to make a luxury driver's car with leather, wood, and a sculpted interior design. This is an actual miles car, and so the driver's seat and steering wheel have seen some use. It certainly doesn't change the functionality of this Benz, and there are many upholstery shops that can fix this quite easily. And what may be the most interesting is that, aside from this use, there's very little to tell your senses that this isn't a nearly-new car. The SL is a range-topping model, and this cost over $140k in today's dollars. So they gave it the best of everything, and the other manufacturers have just spent these last years catching up. So not only do you have power-adjustable seats, but the memory function also remembers the driver's steering wheel position. There are other amenities such as power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, and AM/FM/CD infotainment system with sat nav. Mercedes also stays at the forefront of safety, and so this modern classic has dual front airbags, side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and a roll bar that automatically pops up when danger is detected. But the best feature of all is the atmosphere this one creates. The folding hardtop disappears with basically zero trace. And since you have both dual-zone automatic A/C climate control and heated seats, it's easy to enjoy open-top motoring and stay individually comfortable.
The engine bay is filled with beautiful V8 power. The 5.0-liter V8 is a 300+ horsepower overhead cam setup that's made to be versatile no matter if you're getting up from a stoplight or passing on the highway. The five-speed automatic transmission, power steering, four-wheel power disc brakes and grippy Michelin Pilot Sport tires are all part of a package that loves easy drives and spirited back roads. And this versatility is heightened by the exceptionally smooth yet connected suspension feeling. So it's especially nice to be told the complete hydraulic suspension system was given a major investment within the last couple of years to make sure this continues to provide its legendary ride.
This is the premium, powerful, and all-around upper-class machine. It offers the good life at a great price. Call today!!!
