Vehicle Description
The Mercedes SL inspires desire through its long-standing
reputation of delivering the highest standards of luxury in a
performance roadster. This 1999 SL500 is a timeless classic that
you've yearned for, and now it's at an obtainable price.
The Medium Red Metallic paint is a great color for the right
person. All SLs have a sleek, purposeful, and dignified presence,
but this one goes further. If you're looking at this car, it's
probably because you've seen a lot of the R129s in lighter colors.
So this makes for a nice distinction that's only amplified by the
level of care that is evident from the moment the sunshine radiates
of this red (there's even a gold painted pinstripe for even more
distinction.) In typical Mercedes-Benz standards, the fit and
finish is truly impressive. The doors close with precision usually
reserved for cars with solid roofs, and the gaps are so tight you
can't even fit a fingertip in them. The color-matched bumper and
rocker panel moldings give this precision package a very sporty
demeanor. And keen eyes will catch individualized pieces like the
chromed wheel arches and the carbon fiber center caps on the
17-inch alloys. But the front is the place we like the most. The
imposing grille with three-pointed star is almost as good as a plow
for getting slower traffic out of your way.
This SL has earned its reputation as a luxury cruiser through a
long list of desirable features. Comfortable tan leather 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 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, and automatic climate control. The black folding
roof goes up and down at the touch of a button and can provide a
level of insulation that is the envy of other luxury brands.
The 500 in SL500 refers to the 5.0-liter DOHC V8 that lives under
the hood. Making a robust 305 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, but it settles into a comfortable and quiet
cruiser when you just want to unwind. The five-speed automatic
transmission snaps to attention with the poke of the throttle, and
the multi-link fully independent suspension provides impressive
handling. Plus, four-wheel disc brakes and grippy performance tires
let this SL live up to its sporting heritage. 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.
Complete with owner's manual and maintenance records, this SL500 is
about bringing a promise within reach. It's time to grab a piece of
the good life at a great price. Call today!!!
