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2003 Mercedes-benz Sl500 Very Rare Designo Launch Edition - Convertible Hardtop on 2040-cars

US $24,000.00
Year:2003 Mileage:69883 Color: Designo Silver Metallic /
 Black
Location:

Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States
Advertising:
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:5.0L 4973CC V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: WDBSK75FX3F008633 Make: Mercedes-Benz
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Model: SL-Class
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 69,883
Sub Model: SL500
Exterior Color: Designo Silver Metallic
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Year: 2003
Trim: Designo Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

2003 SL500 launch edition in Designo Silver Metallic  

'Designo' series priced $11,488 above the base mode!

Designo Upgrades:

Special Custom Paint
Automatic Bi-Xenons Lights
Nappa Leather
Seats with Heat/Cool & Pulsating
Suede Window Pillars, Door Inserts, and Headliner
Wooden-Trimed Steering Wheel
Wood Shifter
Cooled Glove Compartment
Cooled Storage Bin between Seats.
Special Tapered 5 Spoke Sports Wheels (cannot be ordered even on the AMG Models of the SL 500)
Upgraded Exhaust

Upgrades:

Mercedes Benz Navigation
Dual Zone Cimate Control
Bose AM/FM stereo with CD Changer
One Touch Power Retractable Hard Top
One Touch Power Retractable Roll Bar
Cruise Control
Power Windows, Mirrors and Locks
Fog Lights
High Performance Brakes with Cross Drilled Rotors
ABS
Traction Control
Automatic Slip Control
Driver/Passenger Air Bags
and much much more....,

This stunning rare Designo Launch Edition SL was originally over 95K new!  This car is essentially in brand new condition with clean carfax and autocheck reports.
Non Smoker!


More Photos:  
http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/joannesiphone/slideshow/SL500


Standard Equipment
  • EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION
  • ULEV certified (5.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
  • EXTERIOR
  • Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop
  • Attachable mesh wind deflector
  • Auto-on Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps w/halogen high- beams & heated washers
  • Halogen front foglamps
  • Red rear foglamp
  • Dual heated pwr mirrors w/3-position memory & auto dimming driver mirror
  • Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated parking position & infrared rain sensor
  • INTERIOR
  • 12-way pwr/heated front bucket seats w/3-position memory & lumbar support
  • Hand-fitted leather seat trim, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels, steering wheel & shift knob.
  • Hand-polished wood trim on console & doors
  • Dual retractable cup holders
  • Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box & armrest storage
  • Velour carpeting & floor mats
  • Parcel net in right footwell
  • Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Pwr windows w/express-down control & 1-touch up/down for all windows
  • Pwr door locks w/central locking system
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: doors, trunk release, (4) inside storage compartments, window closing
  • Selective/programmable locking/unlocking
  • Remote illuminated entry
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Dual reading lamps
  • Cruise control
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock & tow-away protection
  • Automatic dual zone climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
  • Rear window defroster
  • Bose sound system w/AudioPilot-inc: antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & CD player/CD-Rom drive, CD changer controls, (8) speakers, navigation system & COMAND system
  • Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Tele-Aid-inc: 24-hour contact w/Mercedes Benz for emergency aid, information, roadside assistance
  • MECHANICAL
  • 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Independent 4-link front/5-arm rear suspension w/anti-dive technology
  • Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas pressurized shock absorber at each wheel
  • P255/45WR17 all-season high-performance tires
  • Compact spare tire
  • 17" x 8.5" 7-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
  • Front cross-drilled/rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Sensotronic brake control
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • SAFETY
  • Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
  • Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
  • Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
  • Pop-up roll bar
  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

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