2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

[ZOSicK]

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The cabin has every imaginable luxury, including an optional Keyless Go system that allows pushbutton engine starting if a coded key card is inside the vehicle (say, in the driver's pocket).

The SOHC 5.0-liter V-8 ripples with 302 horsepower at 5600 rpm--enough to propel the SL from zero to 60 mph in 6.67 seconds. Moreover, the SL delivers its class-leading 339 lb-ft of torque at just 2700 rpm--even at 4045 pounds, the Benz needs only a nudge of the throttle to hustle forward. Our test car, equipped with optional 18-inch AMG wheels and high-performance tires, also posted the most grip in the group--0.85 g--and ran the slalom 2.5 mph faster than the second-place XLR.

The SL is brimming with safety systems. A rollbar automatically deploys if the top is down and the vehicle exceeds a programmed tilt limit. Electro-hydraulic brakes (the world's first) are said to deliver better stops than conventional systems. Active body control helps reduce ride motions and allows the driver to select a firmer suspension setting, if desired.

You'll pay for such royal treatment, though. Base sticker is a group-high $86,710--and it climbs quickly from there. Our test car, equipped with such options as the Comfort, Wood, and Sport packages, rolled out the door for $100,360. Sure, you could buy a small house for that. But you wouldn't live nearly as well.

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The cockpit includes four hooded primary instruments that recall the classic designs of the '50s. Mercedes' COMAND system integrates audio, navigation, and optional cell-phone into one central display.

[ZOSicK]

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The SL500 needs but 16 seconds to transform from streamlined hardtop coupe to exhilarating alfresco roadster.
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[Kayman]

so that means I could beat it from 0-60mph? :devil:

[MUSTANG Svt BHR]

:bigok: :bigok:

[BLOODLINE]

i guess 0-60 mph is 6.1 secounds goes for it

[Silver SS]

:thinking:.....

[Mohnissan]

1834 kg very very heavy

302hp not enough

any way it is not for race (for my it is not sport car)

Black330, Silver SS what is your car wight? :feedback:

[designo]

the SL is the ultimate driving machine!

[ZOSicK]

the SL is the ultimate driving machine!
i agree but nuthin compared to the SLR :naughty:

[4ced]

well, not NOTHING... bs y3ni... not as good


bs screw it

I WANT AN SL :motz2:

[designo]

oh so now you want an SL??????

[4ced]

i always wanted an SL yal silly im sure you always wanted a mclaren

[FastX5er]

the SL is the ultimate driving machine!
U can say that again ...

Hey, how about we get together for a little shoot ... need fresh photos ... Of cars ofcourse

[JonnybravoM3]

so that means I could beat it from 0-60mph? :devil:

easily bro.... SL500 is too damn slow :sleeping: , :lame: and pointless...
:banghead:

with the same money i'de deff. buy a carrera!

[4ced]

not an M3?!

[Kayman]

why buy a m3 when you already have one? :smilelol:

[BORN 2 EXLR8]

guys never trust the SL500... my father owned a 2003 SL500 and after 300 miles (JUST 300 miles) he had Transmission problems, engine problems, and problems with the brakes... i would understand if it was just one of those problems but ALL 3 in one week and the car hadn't been driven much!!

[JonnybravoM3]

not an M3?!

umm dude... the SL costs like the same amount as a Porsche GT3... far more expensive than an M3.... its also around BD 10,000 more expensive than the M5 ....

bas yeh i'de take the M3 if i was given the choice... bas if i wanted a second car.... and had that much money lying around, ide go for the GT3 4 sure instead of a crummy SL500 (a disgrace to V8's after the Mustang GT)...

:bump:

[4ced]

born2xlrate

ur just unlucky sorry dude :confused:

[designo]

U can say that again ...

Hey, how about we get together for a little shoot ... need fresh photos ... Of cars ofcourse
how about you bring your stallion to the mansion and we wax and photoshoot afterwards? It wil be fun!

Guys, we need a new phto shoot for MAY! I need to update my pics!!!

[designo]

easily bro.... SL500 is too damn slow :sleeping: , :lame: and pointless...
:banghead:

with the same money i'de deff. buy a carrera!
the carrera will lose to Black330's beast!! thats the problem!!!

[designo]

guys never trust the SL500... my father owned a 2003 SL500 and after 300 miles (JUST 300 miles) he had Transmission problems, engine problems, and problems with the brakes... i would understand if it was just one of those problems but ALL 3 in one week and the car hadn't been driven much!!
its just bad luck!!! thats all!

the way to know if its really the car is to go to the garge and see hom many SL's are there with the same problems

[JonnybravoM3]

the carrera will lose to Black330's beast!! thats the problem!!!

no disrespect to anyone here... bas i'll seriously have to see this to believe it..i remember the 1st time we met u told me the same thing.... what distance are you talkin bout here?

no matter what their performances are like, would anyone in the world take a 330 over a carrera? (if you were given a choice to take one of them for free)...for example.. :orange:

[designo]

no disrespect to anyone here... bas i'll seriously have to see this to believe it..i remember the 1st time we met u told me the same thing.... what distance are you talkin bout here?

no matter what their performances are like, would anyone in the world take a 330 over a carrera? (if you were given a choice to take one of them for free)...for example.. :orange:
the carrera fells nicer, sounds nicer and certainly look nicer!

but heres the funny part!! Give anyone the choice, they would take the carrera over any ///M you can think of!!! Let alone a stupid 330!!!!

[4ced]

and why is that?

[Kayman]

whats wrong with a 330? :(

[JonnybravoM3]

the carrera fells nicer, sounds nicer and certainly look nicer!

but heres the funny part!! Give anyone the choice, they would take the carrera over any ///M you can think of!!! Let alone a stupid 330!!!!


noway! now that aint true bro... i know tons of ppl who would take an ///M over a carrera..... now theyde all take the 996Twin Turbo, GT3, or GT2 over an ///M akeed.... bas not a regular carrera..

i guess we'll never know... unless we post a vote threat and see what all the members decide... that should give us a pretty good impression on whether or not the Carrera is more popular than any ///M power... :orange:

[FastX5er]

how about you bring your stallion to the mansion and we wax and photoshoot afterwards? It wil be fun!

Guys, we need a new phto shoot for MAY! I need to update my pics!!!

Sounds good ... But I need more info about the mansion place ...