SL/R230: what to look out for on 2003 SL500
03-24-2010, 04:32 PM
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what to look out for on 2003 SL500
Hello everyone,
I have found an 03 SL 500 on sale and I am real keen on purchasing it. can you all tell me what are somethings i need to lookout for?
I appreciate all of you help,
Ivan
I have found an 03 SL 500 on sale and I am real keen on purchasing it. can you all tell me what are somethings i need to lookout for?
I appreciate all of you help,
Ivan
03-24-2010, 05:36 PM
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Be very careful, try to get documentation on the work done on the car
2003 was the first model year in north america, it had many problems
Rear window had a leak
Air leaks on side windows
Tire Pressues were never correct / always whining
Folding roof hung up a few times
List can go on, got rid of the car so I don't have any paperwork otherwise I'd scan it all for you, sorry
2003 was the first model year in north america, it had many problems
Rear window had a leak
Air leaks on side windows
Tire Pressues were never correct / always whining
Folding roof hung up a few times
List can go on, got rid of the car so I don't have any paperwork otherwise I'd scan it all for you, sorry
03-24-2010, 10:28 PM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
otherwise plan on bills...with any sl.
03-26-2010, 01:13 AM
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2003 SL500 Sold, 2004 E55 Sold, 2006 M6 Sold, 2008 C63,2005 SL55,
i can write a book about all the problems i have. seriously. But i never regred to get SL. I got 2003 model. problem comes one by one. Definitely. you need a extend warranty.
03-26-2010, 12:34 PM
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Very funny to come back from vacation and find the car slammed on the ground
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03-26-2010, 09:21 PM
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Have a 05 and havent had one problem. I did buy an extended warranty...I would highly recommend it per our posts on this website.
03-27-2010, 12:01 PM
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04 SL 500, 09 R350, 09 E63, 2010 Prius
make sure the SBC brake system was fixed. Heard of many 03 MB's with the SBC brakes with periodic failures... including my wife's 03 E500 and a friend's 03 SL500. I have an 04... no big problems, just little electrical issues here and there.
03-28-2010, 09:29 PM
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There was a problem with the adhesive ....
used in the inside door panels of the '03's. This could lead to a really bad odor if the car was left closed up in the sun. You can search forum for info.
04-27-2010, 06:20 PM
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I purchased SL 500 with an extended warrenty and I ended up with over $10,000 in claims so the warrenty is s MUST and worth every cent!
And the SL500 is the hands down the best ride I have ever owned and I would do it again without thought.
And the SL500 is the hands down the best ride I have ever owned and I would do it again without thought.
04-27-2010, 08:19 PM
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04-27-2010, 09:52 PM
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His wifes head hard into the headboard nightly!!
same here, less than 12mo and over 12k in warranty repairs EASILY!!!
