2014 Mercedes-Benz Sls-Class Consumer Reviews

The quality and driving experience of this car is amazing. Massive power, stunning looks, and appreciating in value in the market. Beware of dealership recommended service costs, especially those being pushed for time rather than mileage - the 40,000 mile service recommended for our under 3,000 mile car was a whopping $10,000. Needless to say, we declined.

As a long term MB owner & enthusiast, when looking for a modern sports car with some potential for later appreciation, I looked at SLR coupe & RO, as well as SLS GW & RO. Drove all 4. All were great. Narrowed search to the RO's. SLS has delivered great performance , reliability, exclusivity, with great heritage. With exception of BS, all SLS variants are still depreciating. While GW doors have charisma, I felt RO was better car. Bought low milage RO with desired options ! year ago & have never looked back! Have used rarely as DD, often on weekends. Great attention getter at local car shows, fabulous for rallies. I have no interest in track, Have found it steady as a rock at 150+ MPH. Will own for 10= years!!

I reviewed these a couple years ago and now am providing an update. We still have both SLSs ... roadster & gullwing. They are rock solid with 17000 miles on the gullwing and 10000 on the roadster. Mercedes service is great and affordable. No problems. I bought both used (8 months and 12 month old) a couple years ago and therefore saved a lot of money off sticker. That being said, both cars are now worth more than I paid .... who would have thunk it? Great cars ... great art ... and very rare which I enjoy.

I purchased the car used from a dealership. It had one previous owner and 21,000 miles. I drive it about 1,000 a year inasmuch as it is not my daily driver. The gullwing doors was the selling feature for me. Every time I fill the gas tank I get stares and inquiries as to what kind of Mercedes it is. It rides great and has fabulous acceleration. The sound system is great, especially with the upgraded system. Climate control is very good and the seats are extremely comfortable. Service costs are typical M-B, but not excessive. I was even surprised that the insurance costs were moderate (State Farm). I would highly recommend this car to anyone who wants to own a future classic and who loves the 300 SL, but who doesn't have a spare $1.5 million laying around.

I wanted this car three years ago but The dealer could not find anyone who would write a policy due to the price. Two years ago I bought one and got it insured by Liberty, Merc's affiliated company.

Great reliability and value. Despite it not being as fashy as the Ferrari or Lambo, it sure gets a lot of attention - although generally people love it or hate it, nothing in-between. Real reason for choosing this over the others however is the reliabilty, cost and ease of servicing. Can take into any MB dealer (and there are plenty to choose from) and get regular maintenance completed at a very reasonable cost. Rides well considering its a sport car, but what I like the most are the convenience items that really work (navigation, upgraded B&O radio, etc.). This can easily be a "every day" driver. Should remain classic and unique style for years to come.

We own both the coupe and roadster. The roadster is my wife's only car and the coupe is mine. The dealer offered us a 7 year bumper to bumper warrantee for an extra $3500, so my future costs are fixed. They sound great, are of typical german quality, and both hold a set of golf clubs in the trunk. We are car people so we love the conversations these cars create. Our choice was over the Bentley, Lambo, Aston,Audi R8 V10 & Ferrari ... and while a couple came close, this cleary was the best built in terms of daily usability and on-going maintenance (although from a maintenance perspective, the Audi tied). Love the cars. Great purchases. (By the way, I have 11,000 on the Gullwing and my wife has 3800 miles on the roadster. One final thing ... my wife is 70 and 5'2" and has no trouble reaching the gull wing door. She brings it down as she gets in.