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If you've been searching for a classic grand tourer that turns heads without breaking the bank, this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale at ALSBOU MOTORS - SANTA ANA in Santa Ana, CA is exactly what you've been looking for. Finished in a stunning white exterior, this R230-generation SL-Class convertible combines timeless Stuttgart engineering with an attainable price tag of just $11,995 making it one of the most compelling luxury sports car values in Orange County right now. ===== About This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 ===== With only 73,694 miles on the odometer, this SL 500 sits well below the average mileage curve for a vehicle of its age, suggesting a life of careful ownership and selective use. The R230 SL-Class was built on Mercedes-Benz's philosophy of no-compromise grand touring a car equally at home on the Pacific Coast Highway as it is at a Laguna Beach restaurant valet. The white paint gives this particular example a clean, sophisticated look that complements the convertible's flowing lines beautifully. At $11,995, buyers in Santa Ana and throughout Orange County are getting serious German engineering for a fraction of its original six-figure sticker price. ===== 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Performance and Engine ===== ==== 5.0L V8 Power for the Open Road ==== Under the hood sits Mercedes-Benz's legendary 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with a single overhead cam (SOHC) design and 24 valves. In the SL 500, this engine produced 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque numbers that translate to effortless highway merging, confident passing power, and a deeply satisfying exhaust note when the top is down. The engine is paired with a smooth 5-speed automatic transmission and sends power exclusively to the rear wheels, delivering the kind of rear-wheel-drive balance and character that sports car enthusiasts genuinely appreciate. The SOHC V8 in this generation SL is known for its tractability it doesn't need to be wound out to feel fast. Torque arrives early and builds progressively, making every on-ramp and canyon run an event. Rear-wheel drive on a vehicle this well-sorted means the SL 500 rewards skilled drivers while remaining comfortable and manageable for everyday use around Orange County. ===== Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Features and Interior ===== ==== Luxury Grand Touring in Every Detail ==== The R230 SL 500 trim level represents the core of the SL lineup loaded with premium appointments that were the benchmark for luxury convertibles in 2005. Expect features like a power retractable hardtop (the famous ABC Active Body Control system), Bose premium audio, heated power-adjustable memory seats, dual-zone climate control, and a wood-trimmed interior that feels genuinely upscale two decades on. The retractable hardtop is one of the SL's defining features it transforms the car from a sleek coupe to an open-air roadster in about 16 seconds. That means you get full weather protection when you need it and wind-in-the-hair driving when you want it, with no compromises on either end. The interior itself is quintessential Mercedes luxury: high-quality leather, precise switchgear, and a driver-focused cockpit layout that hasn't aged poorly at all. ===== Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Reliability and Ownership ===== ==== What Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing an R230 SL ==== The R230-generation SL-Class is widely respected for its robust V8 engine and solid structural build quality. The M113 V8 engine used in this car is considered one of Mercedes-Benz's most dependable V8 units of the era relatively simple in design, not turbocharged, and known for going well over 150,000 miles with proper maintenance. Owners consistently praise the engine's long-term durability when basic service intervals are respected. That said, prospective buyers sh&gt;

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Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Santa Ana CA 92706

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