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(VIN:
WDBSK75FX6F108736), mars red / charcoal leather int. & carpet /
mars red aluminium hardtop with heated rear window, 55,900
miles, electronically controlled Touch Shift 7-spd. auto trans. with
winter and sport settings, built 05/2005, in-service date of 03/29/2006
with 59 miles, sold new in Boynton Beach, FL, SOHC 24V sequential
multi-point fuel injected 5.0L V8 engine, high pressure alloy
cylinder block and heads, twin-spark, 3-valve-per-cylinder technology
(1999 and newer models to qualify as a California Low Emissions
Vehicle and, according to Mercedes, perform at Ultra Low Emissions
Vehicle levels), 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm., 339 ft-lbs. torque @ 2,700
rpm., ME2.8 engine management, integrated sequential multipoint fuel
injection and phased twin-spark ignition - includes individual
cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock,
electronic throttle includes adaptive accelerator - which provides
more rapid throttle opening in response to the speed at which
accelerator pedal is depressed, two high-energy ignition coils and two
spark plugs per cylinder with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals,
magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases intake runner
length at lower rpm for improved response, bore x stroke: 97 mm x 84
mm, compression ratio: 10.0:1, independent damper strut and coil
spring front suspension, independent five-link design rear coil spring
suspension, automatic front and rear suspension leveling, 4-wheel
vented disc brakes with ABS backed up with the Mercedes-Benz Brake
Assist and brake by wire system, cornering brake control, electro-
nic brake distribution, electronic traction control via ABS and engine
management, ESP stability control, (ABC) active body control, limited
slip differential, throttle by wire, dual front and side airbags with
head-thorax impact airbags, occupant sensors and drivers knee airbag,
seatbelts with emergency tension retractors, vehicle speed proportional
power steering, dual 12-way heated and ventilated power seats
with multi contour seat backs, pulse massage, 3-postion memory, and
one-touch forward / back feature to allow easy access to the rear
storage area, height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints and
3-position memory ext. mirror and steering wheel memory, aero-
dynamic bumpers & side sills with integrated projector beam fog
lamps in a deep apron with a mesh air dam., dusk sensor and high
pressure headlight washer
system, 8-speaker BOSE AudioPilot digital surround sound system with
in-dash CD, subwoofer & amp and
6-CD changer with element
antenna, Mercedes-Benz "COMAND" NAV system with full map and knobs /
touch control, pre-wired for
SIRIUS satellite radio, audio and
driver information center controls on the steering wheel, rain sensing
intermittent wipers, power heated
exterior mirrors, auto-dimming
electrochromatic interior rear view and exterior driver's side mirrors
with integrated amber turn signals,
power tilt and telescoping steering
wheel, full power convertible hard top, self sealing windows,
night-time security illumination system,
HomeLink 3-button garage door opener
integrated into rear view mirror, analog and digital dash with ext.
temp gauge and clock, auto-
matic electric roll bar (pops up in the event
of an impending rollover), aluminium pedals, Options: bi-Xenon headlamps
with time delay
switch-off,
windstop,
CD changer, BOSE sound, 18" sport style rims with new tires, SIRIUS
Satellite radio, Comfort package: includes
heated and
active ventilated seats, dynamic multicontour massaging seatbacks,
walnut wood interior trim, full suede alcantara A&C
pillars and
headliner, power door locks with keyless entry (2 keys and 2 remotes),
factory alarm and engine immobilizer, peripheral
anti-theft protection,
locking trunk and gas filler door, dual zone auto climate control with
carbon pollen filters, locking center console
storage, locking
storage compartments behind front seats and in both door panels, cruise
control, power windows with express up
and down down feature,
dual heated power exterior mirrors, aluminium door sill kick plate,
dual illuminated vanity mirrors and overhead
map lights, remote
trunk release with pneumatic trunk closer, cargo area light, coming
home feature, luggage straps built into the storage
area behind
the seats, chrome exhaust tips, 18" sport style alloy rims with
Continental ContiExtreme Contact DWS tires (255/40-18f &
285/35-18r) with Tread Depth Measurements: DF: 10/32, PF: 10/32, DR:
10/32, PR: 10/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth), complete
tool kit,
checks out with Mercedes-Benz North America, clean CarFax and AutoCheck
reports, books & manuals, 1 owner, non-smoker,
no
paintwork or accident history, recently fully serviced by MB dealer,
certified CPO warranty from Mercedes-Benz until 03/20/2011 or
100K
miles, additional aftermarket warranty and financing options available,
a very nice example of the fantastic SL500, new MSRP
of
$96,285.00.
General information on the new body SL:
Mercedes-Benz has launched a totally new SL to replace the previous
model. A technological tour-de-force, the 2003 SL is improved in every
way over the 2002 SL, which enjoyed record sales last year in spite of
its 12-year-old design.
The new Mercedes SL is a sinuous, sensuous roadster with dramatic
styling. Press a button and, 16 seconds later, its retractable power
steel roof changes it from the open-air fun of a convertible to the
quiet comfort of a luxury coupe. The SL is packed with every bit of
automotive technology that Mercedes has perfected over the past dozen
years, and that's a lot of technology. It does everything well,
assuming you like to travel light because there's not much luggage
space.
The Mercedes SL500 / 600 is one of the most beautiful cars in the
world. From the jutting chin of its front bumper to the four-eyed
headlamps to the traditional front fender air intakes to the shoulders
over the rear tires to the five-spoke alloy wheels, the SL500 /600 is
not only the new style leader for Mercedes-Benz, but a new style leader
for the entire segment.
Mercedes says the new SL simultaneously pays homage to its legendary
great grandfathers while offering a new interpretation of excitement.
Now almost 50 years in production, it is an automotive icon. It dates
back to the 1954-63 300SL "Gullwing" Coupe. The most recent generation
of SLs ran from 1989 to 2002.
The air inlets in the front fenders were inspired by the original
300SL. The narrow, wing-like chrome gills are reminiscent of the first
SL Roadsters and are echoed in the hood. The four-eye headlamp pattern
has the two lamps on each side melting into one another. They represent
the latest in lighting technology with a circular Fresnel lens that
concentrates the light emitted by the standard xenon headlamps. From
the side, the rising beltline contributes to the car's rake. At the
rear, the Mercedes triangular taillights use 27 LED bulbs designed to
illuminate more quickly.
The Mercedes SL has a completely new interior design, different from
the CL coupes and very different from the Mercedes sedans.
Two large round instrument pods carry the primary instruments, using
smart, colorful graphics shared by no other Mercedes-Benz. The
instrument panel and center console are well organized and feature the
Mercedes COMAND screen that operates the sound system, navigation
system, and telephone, with redundant controls on the new steering
wheel. Below center, just ahead of the shifter, are the ventilation
controls, similar in style to the twin round controls used in the
M-Class SUVs. Voice activation for the phone, radio and ventilation
system is optional.
The leather-covered seats that come with the car are superbly
comfortable for grand touring, but if you need more and want more,
Mercedes offers both dynamic multi-contour seats that give a continuous
massage, or seats with active seat ventilation. The standard seats are
larger and more sumptuous than the previous models because there is
simply more room in the cockpit, with more room to adjust the seat for
tall drivers and more room to rake the seat back. That's because the
new automatic folding steel top design doesn't take up as much room as
the old fabric convertible top. Behind the bucket seats are twin
lockable storage compartments in place of the ridiculously small jump
seats in the old car. The seats will adjust to anyone save a midget or
an NBA starter, and the cabin feels much more open than the previous
model did.
With the steel top up, the SL turns into a coupe as quiet as a church
on Wednesday, allowing the occupants to relax and cover ground while
the new 10-speaker sound system (with separate 100-watt amplified
subwoofer) bathes the interior in sound. With the top stowed, a
16-second process, the sound system compensates automatically for the
increased road noise. Mercedes worked long and hard to ensure that with
the top down and the side windows down, you can still hold a normal
conversation with your traveling partner even at very high road speeds.
An interesting new feature is the optional Keyless Go card, an
electronically coded card that replaces the normal fob-and-key
arrangement. As long as you have Keyless Go in your pocket or purse,
you simply walk up to the car, touch the door handle to unlock the car,
and then, once seated, you touch the knob on top of the shifter to
start (or stop) the engine. Pretty handy when you're in a hurry or a
rainstorm.
Passive safety features include front and side head-and-thorax airbags
as well as new knee bags, and an automatic rollover protection bar that
snaps up to protect you if the top is down.
Picks: Paint is excellent with no dents, dings or scratches, it shows only the normal light wash marks in the clearcoat, hardly any rock pecks
on the hood or front bumper cover, interior leather and headliner are excellent, service records on file at the dealer, otherwise it is in excellent
condition inside and out - it's been CPO'd so it's 100% in all areas, nothing else to reasonably fault.
Numerical Condition Evaluation:
(1 denotes Very Poor / Item needs replacement, 10 denotes Excellent / Showroom New)
PAINT: 9.5
BODY: 10
CONV. TOP: 10
RIMS: 9
TIRES: 10
WINDSHIELD / GLASS: 9.5
LEATHER: 9.5
INT. CARPETING: 9.5
SERVICE RECORDS / OWNERSHIP HISTORY: 8
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regarding hp ratings, options, etc. can be made. I have also done my
best to be very
honest
and very critical about the cosmetic and
mechanical condition of this vehicle. Of course, it is not possible to
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detail
or flaw. Please keep expectations realistic
as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and I have personally found blemishes
on brand new
undriven
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