After a lot of searching around for the right car, I traded the 2001 SL500 for a 2005 SL500. Same colors black over tan. Wow ...what a difference four years make....the 2005 is a techno marvel compared to the 2001. Got treated very well by Andy at RBM North in Alpharetta GA. Highly recommend the car and the dealership.

 

I'm looking to the same... looking to trade in my '99 SL 500 with a '03 or rewer SL.. good luck with your new car!!

 

do you already have the new engine with 388 horsepower? thats a incredible difference to the 306 horsepowered one. smooth torque and performance increasement. you´ll get really addicted to this.