2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 500 Roadster

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21101083

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Model:
VIN:
WDBSK75F03F010973
Lot Number:
21101083
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
59,500 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.0L
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Grey
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Indiana
  • Car Location: Indiana
  • 3 keys included in sale
  • Original owners manual included
  • Recent oil change
  • Recently installed new battery
  • Factory Options:
  • Black Exterior
  • Anthracite interior
  • Automatic transmission - 5 speed
  • Glass roof option
  • Active Body Control
  • Wood Burred Walnut Veneer
  • Premium Sound System
  • Heated front seats
  • 5.0L V8 Engine
  • AMG Styling package - front spoiler, side skirts
  • 18" AMG spoked wheels
  • CD Changer

Overview of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 500 Roadster For Sale by Owner

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, which stretches back to the 1950s, is yet another formidable performer in the Merc family. The first SL was the 300SL, an outstanding car in its day, and only grew to be better with more luxury fittings, designs, technologies, and power. SL stands for Sports Leicht, which translates to sports lightweight and the digits traditionally refer to the engine size. This is a stunning example of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster which, as the digit stands, has a robust 5.0L V8 engine tucked under the hood. This SL500, which is located in Indiana, has less than 60,000 miles on the odometer and has recently had an oil change. It also comes with the original owner’s manual and three keys. With a wealth of factory options, this is the ideal car for those who seek for an open-air, two-seater grand touring experience.

Exterior and Interior

To attain a road-inhaling stance, this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster gained a longer wheelbase, broader track, and reduced overhang over its predecessor. The Mercedes-Benz star is proudly displayed in the midst of a four-bar grill on the car’s nose. Our subject car boasts a black exterior and is topped off with a hardtop that fold down to the trunk. It is optioned with a glass roof and the AMG Styling package, which includes a front spoiler and side skirts. Thanks to the Active Body Control technology, it rides elegantly on 18" AMG spoked wheels. The Anthracite interior of our 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster screams luxury with hints of Wood Burred Walnut Veneer on its dash and doorframes. It is equipped with a Bose premium sound system, CD changer and heated front seats.

Engine

Underneath the hood is the mighty 5.0L V8 engine that a roadster like this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 deserves. It roars to life upon startup and continues to churn out 302 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. Also included is a recently installed new battery. The engine transmits power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with M-B's TouchShift selector, which permits manual gear changes when needed. According to Mercedes-Benz literature from the time, the SL500 sprints from 0-60 in 6 seconds on the way to its limited top speed of 155mph.

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Passenger side photo of 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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Current Ask
$19,499

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Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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Passenger side photo of 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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Current Ask
$19,499

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has long represented the brand’s vision of the ultimate personal luxury roadster, combining sports car performance with the refinement of a grand touring coupe. Introduced for the 2003 model year, the R230-generation SL brought a new era of technology to the legendary SL nameplate, replacing the traditional soft top with an innovative retractable power hardtop that could transform the car from a sleek coupe into an open-air roadster at the touch of a button. This 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 carries that formula forward with its timeless design, advanced engineering, and naturally aspirated V8 power. Showing approximately 123,845 miles, this example is finished in Fire Opal Red Unilac over a Beige interior and is equipped with desirable features including AMG Double-Spoke 18-inch wheels, Keyless-GO, COMAND navigation, Bose premium audio, and heated front seats. At the heart of the SL 500 is Mercedes-Benz’s highly regarded 5.0L M113 V8, delivering the smooth, effortless performance that made the SL-Class a benchmark among luxury grand tourers. Designed for drivers who appreciate both craftsmanship and capability, this SL 500 represents an era when Mercedes-Benz combined advanced technology, elegant styling, and traditional V8 character into one sophisticated roadster.

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