2004 Mercedes SL500 Roadster - Finally own the car of your dreams!

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description

This is your chance to own what Car and Driver magazine described as "...the car to drive when you want to arrive!" A 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster - in brilliant Mars Red and white (Stone) leather interior. Excellent condition, 83800 miles, a clean Texas title and never wrecked.
First introduced in 2003, the redesigned SL (R230 body) has been described as the "..coolest Mercedes...since the 300SL Gullwing", sporting "scandalous curves (which) are a magnet for attention". And if the looks alone don't get your blood flowing, read the rest of the write up below...
THE GOOD
Engine: 5.0 liter SOHC, 24-valve, V-8 producing 302 horsepower at 5600 RPM
7-speed automatic with Touchshift control
Adaptive suspension control with electronic self-leveling feature and stability and traction control
Variable Assist rack-and-pinion steering
Pirelli Z-rated tires (good tread depth)
18" alloy wheels
AM/FM CD player with Bose surround sound and 7 CD storage (8 speakers!)
Central Command system control with navigation
Dual climate control
Rain-sensor windshield wipers
Keyless entry
Power everything including 12-way seats (driver & passenger), steering tile, memory controls for up to 4 drivers
Power retractable roof and window controls
Auto-leveling headlights
Foglamps
Xenon headlamps with auto washers
Illuminated entry
Tinted windows (35% legal throughout)
Center console and heated bucket seats with lumbar controls
Leather interior
THE BAD
3rd owner - I acquired the vehicle two years ago when the previous owner had a stroke and could no longer drive it. It sat in his garage for 6 months before I discovered it. As a result the battery was dead and there were numerous low-voltage faults in the system. I took it to a certified independent Mercedes shop who installed replacement batteries (both), cleared the fault codes, and did a thorough mechanical inspection. As a result of that inspection they also replaced the transmission valve body with a new (not rebuilt) one, replaced all four brakes, and installed a new alternator. They further recommended that due to its age, all the rubber bushings be replaced including the motor mounts. Otherwise there are no other mechanical conditions needing attention.
THE UGLY
This is a 13 year old car and daily driver (for at least part of that time) - it is NOT in concourse condition. There are numerous minor imperfections in both the finish and the interior such as small rock chips in the front bumper area, wear and discoloration of some of the interior leather, the cup holders have small cracks, two vent knobs are missing - all minor things. I freelance for an auto inspection company and have available to serious buyers a complete 18-point inspection report along with 100+ detailed photos in DropBox. Just contact me and I will send you the report.