1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

WDBFA67F6WF162482

Gasoline

Outstanding Mercedes Benz SL500 Sport with rare Panoramic hardtop and convertible soft top. Beautiful midnight blue metallic over tan leather interior. Low miles and very well maintained. Realistically priced for sale locally at the Kelley Blue Book trade-in value of $14,500.00 (which is $2,000 below "Private Party Value"). However, it is offered on eBay with a legitimate no reserve auction. Someone is going to get a great deal on a great automobile. Includes Kenwood Excelon multi-function head unit with GPS navigation, TV, DVD, CD, MP3, and 10 disc CD/CDR/DVD player. Parrot handsfree bluetooth phone system allows you to use your bluetooth phone over the stereo. AMG 18" rims with Nitto ZR Extreme tires (245/40/ZR18 front, 275/35/ZR18 rear). Ice cold air conditioning. Recent maintenance includes new serpentine belt, right strut brace, and oil change (all dealer service). I purchased the car in April 2011 with 70,000 miles on it from a local collectible car dealer who previously drove it as his daily driver. I have put 12,000+ trouble free miles on the car in the past five months! Great power, handling, and ride. I am selling it because I no longer commute 2,500 miles per month -- I bought the car to be a comfortable and fun long distance cruiser. One of the better used cars you will find. So, any problems? Not much. Small paint chips on front air dam, small tear (difficult to see) on left door speaker cover, small ding (about size of a quarter -- see photo) above right rear brake light, the external temperature indicator reads -36 degrees outside all of the time (doesn't affect the car's functionality), and the wind deflector is missing. NOTE: The car is also for sale locally (craigslist and other sites). Seller reserves the right to end auction early for a local sale. This is an amazing value for the money and a great year round convertible. The following is a summary of standard features: Power: 235 kW , 315 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 347 ft lb , 470 Nm @ 3,900 rpm 4,973 cc 5 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 96.5 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinderPremium unleaded fuelFuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2Multi-point injection fuel system80 liter fuel tankABSFour disc brakes including two ventilated discsElectronic traction control via engine managementImmobilizerFullsize alloy rim spare wheelStrut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springsFront and rear body color bumpers with rubbing stripCoefficient of drag: 0.34Concealed system convertible rollover protectionHardtop manual convertible roof with glass rear window , softtop electric convertible roof with hard storage cover and glass rear windowDriver and passenger power heated body color door mirrorsDouble glazingExternal dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,498, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,303, wheelbase (mm): 2,515, front track (mm): 1,534, rear track (mm): 1,524 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,790Electric foldable mirrorsFront fog lightsWash/wipe headlight cleanersComplex surface lens halogen bulb single headlightsLuxury trim leather on gearknobMetallic paint , black paint , gloss paintRear windowTinted glassWeights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,139 and curb weight (kg) 1,889Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe and rain sensorAir conditioning with climate controlPower antennaRemote control anti-theft protectionFront illuminated ashtrayAudio anti-theft protection:Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FMBelow seat storage under rear seatCargo area dimensions:Cargo area lightCargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 224Front seats illuminated cigar lighterClockDashboard and floor full console with covered storage boxDelayed/fade courtesy lights in footwellCruise controlFront seats cup holdersDoor pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seatExternal temperature digital displayFloor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load areaCarpet floor matsDriver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensorsBucket seat3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seatFront seat center armrest with integral boxHeight adjustable electric adjustable two head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustmentHeated washerIlluminated entry systemInternal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 942, front hip room (mm): 1,351, front leg room (mm): 1,077, front shoulder room (mm): 1,407 and interior volume (liters): 1,427Low fuel level warningLow washer fluid level warningMemorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions and five passenger seat positionsRemote power locks includes power windowsPower steeringFront power windows with two one-touchFront reading lightsRear fog lightsAutomatic operation rear view mirrorMechanical remote fuel filler door releaseMechanical remote trunk/hatch releaseSeating: two seatsLeather seat upholstery with additional leatherFront side airbagSix speakersWood steering wheelTachometerDriver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrorVentilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter