Enthusiast 8 / 10
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER
YEAR 2004
"First hardtop-convertible SL."
First hardtop-convertible SL. SL55 AMG (supercharged M113, 493 hp) and SL65 Black Series (twin-turbo V12, 661 hp) are collector targets.
Watch out for
- SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) failures — expensive
- ABC suspension leaks
- Retractable roof motor/solenoids