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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Consumer Reports - SL on "Recommended List"
Just recently announced was that 6 Mercedes-Benz models have made the Consumers Reports "Recommended List". These include the SL, S550, E350, ML, SLK and C-Class. There were no MB models on the list last year. While the overall ranking is only 27th (from 33rd last year) which shows there is still a ways to go, at least MB is clearly headed in a good direction.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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That is good news. Does that only pertain to '09 models or does that apply to any earlier years also?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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That is good news. Does that only pertain to '09 models or does that apply to any earlier years also?
I checked.

The '09 is a recommended new car.

No SLs are recommended as used cars.

'03 and '05 are on the list of used cars to avoid. '07s have average reliability. Insufficient data for '04 and '06 and '08.

FWIW....
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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I understand why the 03 might be on the "avoid" list but wonder why the 05 is? Any other info as to why? Thx!
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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I would never pay any attention to consumer reports.
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I understand why the 03 might be on the "avoid" list but wonder why the 05 is? Any other info as to why?
See the attached from March Consumer Reports.
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Because, the Red is good, and Black is bad.

But, while I own a '05 SL500, I do not agree with Consumer's Report.
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I own a 2005 SL55. Its been Flawless for the 2 years I have owned it.

The 03 was the first model year and they made a bunch. So yes those
cars had some issues.
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nah, i never trust any magazines' opinion.... always trust words from friend or by personal experience.

05's are fairly darn reliable, but the first year model are pia....
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Originally Posted by funnyguy1
I understand why the 03 might be on the "avoid" list but wonder why the 05 is? Any other info as to why? Thx!
what's so bad about the 03s?
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Six Mercedes-Benz models, including the redesigned C-Class sedan, the sporty SL, and the ML350 SUV, have improved to average reliability. As a result, they are now recommended (see What's Up and What's Down).

source:http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...umentid=713196
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Once the early cars have been fixed they are no more a pain than any other,,and most faults have been fied at this point in time
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Boy they killed the 05SL maybe I should get rid of mine.
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