Is a 2003 sl500 a good car?

Very good quality vehicle.

Very good quality. It might be 16 years old but you wouldn’t think it was more than 2-3 years old. Tires were like new and the vehicle was clean and the interior looked new.

but also, How much did a 2003 sl500 cost new?

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Base price	$85,000 (est)
Torque @ rpm	339 @ 2700
Transmission	5-speed automatic
Curb weight, lb	4067
0-60 mph, sec	6.1 (est)

• 1 févr. 2002

besides, What is a 2003 Mercedes SL500 worth?

**Figure based on a stock 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 valued at $18,000 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

How fast is a Mercedes SL500? General performance

Top speed	255 kph (158 mph)
Est. 0 – 100 mph – 0	16.4 s @ 1355 ft
Est. max acceleration	0.69 g (7 m/s²)
18m slalom	66.3 kph (41.2 mph)
Est. emissions	239 g/km

Is the SL500 reliable?

Consumer Reports did single out the new version 2003 SL500 as one of the very least reliable cars sold in 2003, and lo and behold, it also came up as the car with the very highest percentage of customers who would definitely buy one again.

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How much horsepower does a SL500 have?

Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Specs & Features

Engine
Cam type	Single overhead cam (sohc)
Cylinders	V8
Horsepower	302 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	339 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm

Where do I find my Mercedes model number?

To find your Mercedes VIN, look for it printed on the car:

Behind the windshield on the driver’s side of the dashboard. This is the first place to look. …
Driver’s side door jamb. …
Engine block. …
Vehicle registration and insurance certificates also often carry the VIN.

How much horsepower does a sl500 have?

Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Specs & Features

Engine
Cam type	Single overhead cam (sohc)
Cylinders	V8
Horsepower	302 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	339 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm

How much horsepower does a sl550 have?

Acceleration and Power

The SL 550 features a twin-turbo 4.7-liter V8 that generates 449 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

What year Mercedes is the best?

Top 10 Mercedes-Benz of all-time

1954-1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gull-wing Coupe. …
1994-present C-Class. …
1963-1981 S600. …
2010-2015 SLS AMG. …
2003-2010 SLR McLaren. …
1990-1994 500 E. …
2010-present E 63 AMG. …
1979-present G-Glass.

What is considered high mileage for a Mercedes Benz?

The High Mileage Award

Is there anything better than getting rewarded for something you love to do? The Mercedes-Benz Classic High Mileage Award is presented to owners whose vehicles have logged 155,000 miles or more, as verified by an official Mercedes-Benz dealer representative.

Which is the best model of Mercedes?

The 10 Best Mercedes Benz Models of All Time

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gull-Wing Coupe.
Mercedes-Benz 300D Adenauer.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Mercedes-Benz 190SL.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe.

Which R129 is the best?

The SL 500, years 1997-1999, is by far the best build quality of the R129’s. The Motronic engine is easy to diagnose, and the build is pretty bomb proof. This is the best R129 to buy in my opinion.

How many Mercedes SL500 were made?

It weighed about 2,500 pounds. It also was built until 1963, and 26,000 were made. The all new 230SL (W113 nicknamed “Pagoda”) was introduced in 1963 to replace the 190SL.

How much is a 1991 Mercedes 500SL worth?

**Figure based on a stock 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL valued at $13,900 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

What engine does an SL500 have?

This dwarfs BMW’s 12 cylinder 5.0l engine (1989 – 1994) which only has 296 HP and 332 ft-lbs of torque. The SL500 accelerates smoothly and brutally at any speed. Acceleration comes from torque, not horsepower. The horsepower advertised by sub-six-figure vehicles has much less to do with acceleration than torque.

What engine is in the SL500?

SL 500 with a M113 5.0 L 24-valve SOHC V8 (225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) at 5,600 rpm).

What does my VIN say about my car?

A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car’s unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.

How do you decode a VIN number on a Mercedes?

How to Decode a Mercedes-Benz VIN?

W – Country (Germany)
D – Manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz)
D – Vehicle Type (Passenger Car)
GF5GB – Description (4DR/Sedan/Mercedes-Benz C Class)
5 – Check Digit.
B – Model Year (2011)
F – Assembly Plant (Bremen, Germany)
656248 – Production Sequence Number.

Where can I find the VIN of my car?

Where is my VIN? On the vehicle’s dashboard, inside the windshield on the driver’s side. It can also be found on the door jamb inside, right where the driver’s side door latches. You can also find it on documents like the vehicle’s ownership, insurance and service records.