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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class consumer reviews

$85,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2003 SL-Class Mercedes-Benz
(44 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 3.8
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A great car

My wife and I have had several Mercedes, and 3 SL's over the last 5 years. The 500SL's are wonderful cars with a comfortable ride and lots of power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in Performance, Style, Comfort & Value

No other Sport/Luxury car can even come close in Performance, Style, Comfort/Luxury & value to SL55. Test drive one and you will see for yourself...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I've Owned

Great car, very reliable!! Love the hardtop convertible, perfect for summertime. Would recommend this car to anyone I know. Drives smooth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful and brilliant, when it works

I came to the SL55 after 10 years of Acura NSX ownership. It's a beautiful car that can be both refined tourer and high-performance sports monster, but fatally flawed by terrible reliability. I sold mine after 9 months of ownership, during which it spent 45 days in the shop for 15 different problems. Simply maddening.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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