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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 2003 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Benz worth collecting
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 24 July 2003

    Early Mercedes SLs are already classics, so there's no problem there. The early ones -- 300SL, 190SL and 230SL pagoda roof models -- are now bringing quite high prices on the collector-car market, and while the later models aren't yet commanding the same high prices its a fair bet they will become more desirable as times goes on. If you're interested, I would look for a 350SL or even a 450SL. They are quite affordable and will give you lots of pleasurable kilometres. Most Benzes are reliable and will give untroubled service for years. Perhaps the most important thing is to buy a locally delivered car rather than a recent import. Quite a few Benzes have been brought in from Europe, Asia and the US and these can have problems with rust. I would avoid those and look for a car with a verifiable local history.

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