2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - Consumer Opinions
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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 26 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
Best Car I've Ever OwnedSource: Cars.com
..."I bought one in Jauary of 2011, and i only drove it once til summer, but i fell in love. |
| #2 |
M.B. SL550Source: Cars.com
..."This car looks and handles beautifully. Unfortunately what M.B. |
| #3 |
Quick carSource: Cars.com..."Vehicle very quick and responsive. Handles sharp winding roads with power to burn. Better fuel economy then I had expected. Low to the ground, watch out for parking curbs, bumps or road debre."... |
| #4 |
Bold And BeautifulSource: CarGurus
...This car moves heads. You can not be alone in this kind of car. |
| #5 |
Black BeautySource: MSN Autos...Overall: Even at 11 years old this car is a dream to drive!... |
| #6 |
Exceptional SL600 (R129 series)Source: Edmunds...Totally stock,black, V12, 275/35 18s in back, 245/40 18s front, only 11,000 miles! Guess it just wasn't cool anymore for the country-club. Built like classic Benz cars were in-the-day. Heavy - more of a GT than a sports car; wonderful to cruise on the highway at any speed. V12 engine with 48-valves is a symphony. 5-speed automatic. Torque like locomotive. Low-down, brooding-and-mean looking, but a total gentleman. Leather everywhere. Wonderful, can border on scary-fast acceleration, but totally controlled Well cared-for examples are known to be reliable if maintained... |
| #7 |
love my 500Source: Cars.com..."Have always wanted one of these. It's a great car for cruising. Love the power. Can't wait to take the top off. And the gas mileage is great considering it's a v8. Wouldn't trade it for anything."... |
| #8 |
Best convertible everSource: Cars.com...OMG! There's no comparison. True...the SL500 or 550 is no slouch but with such a heavy car, all the added horsepower (493HP!) in the SL55 makes it sing. Honestly, it's really hard to drive it without a big, stupid grin on my face. :) I got pulled over once and, after giving me a warning, the cop dropped the official act and said, "So...how do you like it?" and we talked about cars for a few before he had to go. If you buy either of these models, be sure to invest in a battery charger, especially one of those that can provide a jump start when traveling. I had a slow drain going and had to... |
| #9 |
Love The Car But Everyday New Problems Crop Up, It SeemsSource: CarGurus
...Holding off from full review. Only have the car for 2 months, already had problem with Check Engine light and brake lining lights coming up on dashboard. |
| #10 |
the classic touring convertibleSource: MSN Autos...Pros: great styling,solid construction,handles very well love the car Cons: interior quality could be better Overall: i would recomend this car to anyone... |
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Chris Harris Contrasts The New Mercedes SL With The Old: Video
The Mercedes-Benz SL roadster was first launched in 1957 as a lightweight, grand-touring convertible. The SL designation stands for “Sport Leicht,” or Sport... March 29, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
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Why should I also consider these?
Whether you consider them performance cars or boulevard cruisers, the Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters set themselves apart from the competition with their folding convertible hardtop.
Among soft-top cars, the Jaguar XK covers some of the same ground--with spectacular speed and handling, especially as an XKR.
Equally masculine and new for 2012, the Porsche 911 is longer and wider, with a pair of real seats bordering on useful for the first time, ever.
More electronics and a more refined interior than ever continue the push ever upward, and outward.
For another German option, look at the Audi R8, a wonderfully capable four-wheel-drive sportscar that comes in Spyder convertible and V-10-powered versions.
Lastly, consider the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, a gorgeous machine with a sonorous V-8 and swift, gentlemanly performance--or the Ferrari California hardtop convertible, which drops 4-second acceleration times along with the famous engine noise and taut, near-exotic-car handling.
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