1991 Mercedes-Benz SL SL500 review from North America
"Very high maintenance vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing chain/belt broke at 120,000 miles.
Transmission went out at 130,000 miles.
Replaced the power-steering pump 3 times.
General comments?
The car has lots of power and handles really well.
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| A great high performance, luxury, sports car |
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| Its really a gentlemen's muscle car that is usually underappreciated. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz SL |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2006 |