1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL500R Convertible

5.0 QUAD CAM V8

Automatic

WDBFA67F4WF168619

Clear

Gasoline

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 * Showing No previous body/paint repair * Top in great condition , but my tech says it needs a new hydrolic pump($150 - $300 on ebay)* Comes with 2 keysand 2 sets of rims/tires * tires are almost new * maint book & records * 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. BUY IT NOW PRICE IS $7999. WE WILL OFFER FREE SHIPPING ON A BUY IT NOW OFFER ANYWHERE WITHIN THE CONT. USA (must be a true "buy it now" no waiting until the car is bid there & then claim free shipping, this is for buyers who contact us to buy b4 the price gets bid up close to our BIN price) THE CAR IS LISTED LOCALLY FOR SALE, AND MAY SELL AT ANY TIME SO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. WE CAN HELP WITH SHIPPING ALSO AS WE HAVE A GREAT COMPANY WE HAVE USED MANY TIMES, JUST ASK & WE CAN GET YOU A QUOTE. This beauty is not new, and may have some minor dings, or small blemishes here & there, but for the year & miles it is in great shape with many many miles left to go. RE-LISTED DUE TO NON PAYING BIDDER ! PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU HAVE FUNDS & PLAN ON PAYING. YOU ARE BUYING A CAR, NOT THE FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL - MEANING THERE IS NO INSPECTION CLAUSE YOU ARE WELCOME TO PAY FOR A PPI OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BUT THIS MUST BE DONE B4 YOU BID OR WIN THE CAR. we will help in any way to accommodate by making the vehicle available anytime for you or your chosen mechanic. We do our best to describe the cars we sell, but keep in mind in order to keep our "WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC" type auctions & to offer "NO RESERVE" without the fluff fees most dealers charge most of our cars are cleaned & a basic 32 point inspection & try to we list any flaws we find. We are human & do from time to time miss something here or there so you are encouraged to inspect the vehicle or get a PPI if possible before bidding. Thanks & good luck !!!