Vehicle Description
Pay attention to one of those few lucky times that you can fulfill
a luxury and performance promise without breaking the bank. This
1994 Mercedes SL500 is a modern classic that will never leave you
wanting.
The SL has a long history of being sleek, purposeful, and
dignified, with a healthy dose of performance under the surface.
The subtle two-tone metallic smoke silver paint seems to capture
this attitude perfectly as it tips its hat to the classic Pagoda
SLs. In typical Mercedes-Benz standards, the fit and finish is
beyond reproach. The doors close with precision usually reserved
for cars with solid roofs, the gaps are so tight you can't even fit
a fingertip in them, and with the color-matched bumper and rocker
panel moldings, it has a very sporty demeanor. The imposing grille
with three-pointed star is almost as good as a plow for getting
slower traffic out of your way.
This has earned its reputation as a luxury cruiser through a long
list of desirable features. Comfortable tan leather heated buckets
with dual memory settings adjust in every possible direction, the
wheel tilts and telescopes, and all that wood is real. But there's
another side to Mercedes amenities that are always a nice bonus.
This premium marque is known for engineering plenty of safety into
their cars, and this can be seen on everything from the dual
airbags to the anti-lock disc brakes to the roll bar that
automatically pops up when danger is detected. There are other
amenities such as power windows, power steering, power locks,
cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Bose premium
AM/FM/cassette stereo powerful enough to be heard at triple-digit
speeds with the top down. And speaking of top, you not only get a
nice brown folding roof, but this one also comes with the color
matching hard top that makes your roadster look like a sleek
coupe.
The 500 in SL500 refers to the 5.0 liter DOHC V8 that lives under
the hood. Making a robust 315 horsepower, it gives you the freedom
to choose to keep up with traffic, or easily leave all of them
behind. There's a V8 bellow from the exhaust that sounds like
LeMans at night, and it turns out that the engine is virtually
bulletproof in the real world. This one has led a pampered life,
and it comes with the maintenance records to prove it. Mercedes
convertibles don't get their motors swapped like muscle cars, and
so this has its original powertrain that has averaged less than
4,500 miles per year since new. The four-speed automatic
transmission snaps to attention with the poke of the throttle, and
the multi-link suspension provides impressive handling. In total,
this is the ultimate roadster for the driver who wants a tight
handling car for the backroads but doesn't want to give up supple
comfort or space for the golf clubs.
This SL500 is in an interesting place in the market where a
Mercedes roadster so cherished that it comes with its original
warranty card and owner's manual is still well within reach. It's
time to get a piece of the good life at a great price. Call
today!!
