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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class consumer reviews

$98,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 SL-Class Mercedes-Benz
(23 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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not the cheapest to maintain with a hydraulic top and

not the cheapest to maintain with a hydraulic top and suspension however it's a pleasure to drive and it makes you feel special which to me is worth the money I spend on it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Does recommend this car
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If you want to have it all

Looks, luxury, performance, reliability, sun on your face or closed roof GT. One of the truly special cars on the road. New it was $100,000 more than our selling price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury sport all the way!!!

This car has horsepower. luxury and holds up to the Mercedes Benz reputation as one of the finest, if not the best car ever built. Worth the money invested. Plus this particular car, The Silver Arrow, is a rare breed with only 550 made, That makes it a car worth collecting.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car to drive

Great car to drive but costly to service. Warranty should be 5 years on all components, including electrical parts. Trunk closing mechanism should be replaced for free at 25k miles not for 600 usd!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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An exciting car, an adventure if you like to drive

It?s a wonderful and perfect car for everybody who likes to drive very sportive and fast. It has an amazing technic and you can get an incredible driving experience only provided by a few sports cars in the world!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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As every Mercedes-Benz car, this one is wonderful

For a little car like that, it has an advantage of being incredibly fast, with its 5.5-litre engine a car is an excellent fit for people that like speed. I also consider it to be of a great design; even though the original body is gorgeous, it can easily be made even more noticeable with the help of amazing body kits of Suhorovsky and other designers that can make a car look for $20000. Interior is stylish and everything you might need is there.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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sl550

I have had three of this timeless vehicle for a reason. Nothing for the price point beats the styling and performance. Every time approach the vehicle it stands out from the crowd. Every time I step on the gas reminds me why I also bought it. When I get gas it gets comments and head turns. Great fun and every day vehicle if you want it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most secure convertible I've driven

with the AMG Performance package ($12,500 option) this car drives like a super car and is very tight, fast and fun to drive, really turns heads. and very safe, roll bar, air bags and doors like a vault

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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AWESOME

Its awesome, but not practical for my family :( So I have to sell it............................................

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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SL 550

I have been searching for the right SL500 for a year. with specific wants concerning options, color, and price. Cars.com was instrumental in my location of the vehicle I purchased and extremely effective in preparing me with knowledge not only for finding the right options but best possible price. The ease of the site is awesome and information provided, including car fax made my process enjoyable. I have owned Corvettes, BMW's, Mercedes. The SL is all them and more. I love this car! Thank you Cars.com.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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