98 99 SL 500 ROADSTER W/ ONLY 98K ! CLEAN HISTORY * * NO RESERVE * *

Condition: Used
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
SubModel: SL500R
Type: Convertible
Year: 1998
Mileage: 98,675
VIN: WDBFA67F4WF168619
Engine size: 5.0 QUAD CAM V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Interior color: Tan
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Options: Cassette Player, CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description

Here is a beautiful German drop-top for consideration. This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2-Door Roadster spent the majority of its life in Florida and is presented here nice, clean, and rust-free. The undercarriage is clean and the car runs/performs like a Mercedes should. No check engine lights * ShowingNo previous body/paint repair * Top in great condition * Comes with 2 keys * tires are almost new * * Plus Rare XENON SELF-LEVELING LIGHTS * * BELOW IS SOME INSITE & HISTORY ON THIS BEAUTIFUL CAR.
From 1990 - 1995 the SL500 used a boring hydraulic 4-speed transmission. It was boring because it didn't usually downshift when punched. A much improved 5-speed electronic transmission was introduced in 1996 and used through today. The 5-speed automatic greatly improves the driving experience because it downshifts instantly, as well as adding a fuel saving overdrive.
The high performance 4-valve quad-cam engine was made from 1990 - 1998. The 1999 - 2006 V8s are only three valve, single overhead cam versions with less power and torque. The simpler, lower performance 1999 - 2006 SL500 engines have two spark plugs per cylinder and have the identical EPA MPG.

Thus the best years for drivers are 1996, 1997 and 1998, which have both the quad-cam engine and the 5-speed transmission. They are the best SL500s ever made and are real Mercedes, not watered down Daimler-Chryslers.

The 1998 adds an alphanumeric display to the dashboard and a remote control with more buttons. The 1998 also introduced computer prediction of service intervals. In the 1998 and newer you can go about 12,000 miles between services depending on how the computer thinks you are driving. Many people don't trust the computer and service more often. 1997 and older were on 7,500 mile or 12 month intervals.

Newer SL500s after 1998 just cost more, may be more cheaply made and have the lower performance engine.

LIST PRICE IS $8995 OR BEST REASONABLE OFFER. THE CAR IS LISTED LOCALY FOR SALE, AND MAY SELL AT ANY TIME SO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. WE CAN HELP WITH SHIPPING ALSO AS WE HAVE A GREST COMPANY WE HAVE USED MANY TIMES, JUST ASK & WE CAN GET YOU A QUOTE. This beauty is not new, and may have some minor hyway chips, or small blemishes here & there, but for the year & miles it is in great shape with many many miles left to go.

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