What to look for
The current Mercedes SL is perfection itself with nothing to look out for. Of course, you need a full service history and you preferably want it to have been bought from a Mercedes-Benz main dealer, otherwise it's all down to spec. Which, by the way, needs to be the SL500. The 350 isn't quick enough, the 55 AMG is too quick.

Used Prices
The SL500 can lose up to £15k off its original value in the first year while the AMG, originally over £90k, is worth £20k less by the time it's 18 months old. Still expensive, but what a saving.

Our Choice
SL 500

Mercedes SL rivals
Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Lexus SC430
BMW 6-Series
Jaguar XK

Mercedes SL road tests
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG - August 22, 2006
Mercedes-Benz SL500 - March 7, 2006
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG - December 10, 2004
Mercedes-Benz SL65 - October 5, 2004
Mercedes-Benz SL 600 - February 27, 2003
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