Single-Owner 7k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Description

In 2003, the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG debuted in America as a luxurious, high-performance roadster. Based on the stylish SL500 two-seater, the SL55 features the aggressive styling and massive power that M-B's in-house AMG performance brand is famous for. Its hand-built, 5.5-liter supercharged V8 makes 493 horsepower, launching the SL55 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and blasting through the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat at 110 mph. And while its top speed is restricted to 155, Mercedes claims that unlimited SL55s will do over 200 mph. One impressed Motor Trend tester stated, “Unless you have taken a handful of bravery pills, it's best to wait awhile before switching off the stability control.”

But the beastly SL55 also wears beautiful AMG-spec side skirts, front spoiler, and five-spoke wheels. It coddles occupants with Alcantara headliner, a 10-speaker audio system, and supremely comfortable leather seats. And it quickly retracts its power hardtop and raises a wind deflector, resulting in a comfortable and quiet top-down motoring experience.

With 7,017 miles and a documented maintenance history, this well-optioned, single-owner SL55 is a superb example of this unique sports car. And the blue-tint Diamond Silver paint only adds to its desirability.          

Highlights  

• Only one owner of this first model year SL55 AMG  

• Showing only 7,017 miles from new at cataloging 

• Seller states that vehicle was always garaged, and maintenance was recently done

• Hand-built, 24-valve, 5.5-liter, supercharged V8 with 493 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque  

• Aggressive styling unique to AMG models 

• SpeedShift five-speed automatic transmission with manual control 

• Advanced electro-mechanical Active Body Control suspension 

• Finished in Tellurium (Diamond) Silver over AMG Charcoal interior 

• The chassis number (WDBSK74FX3F045375) decodes as:

  • DB – Mercedes-Benz   

  • S – 230 chassis SL-Class 

  • K – Roadster 

  • 74 – SL55 AMG  

  • F – Seat belt, emergency pretensioners, driver/passenger front and side air bags 

  • X – Check digit 

  • 3 – 2003 model year 

  • F – Bremen, Germany assembly plant  

  • 045375 – Vehicle serial number

•    Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features  

• AMG-specific bumpers, side skirts, and front spoiler  

• AMG-specific bolstered leather seats, ventilated and heated, 12-way adjustable with lumbar support and massage function 

• Uplevel aluminum trim and white-faced gauges 

• Tilt and telescoping sport steering wheel with manual shift buttons 

• Walnut veneer wood trim 

• Bright pedals 

• Premium 10-speaker audio system with CD changer 

• Built-in Motorola V60 cell phone 

• Keyless Go system 

• Distronic cruise control 

• Bi-Xenon headlamps 

• Five-spoke, 18-inch AMG wheels 

• 255/40/18 front, 285/35/18 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires  

• 14.2-inch front, 13.0-inch rear brake rotors 

• Performance exhaust with quad chrome tips 

• Advanced stability control system with automatic slip control 

• Electronic brake control 

• Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer   

• 11 psi of boost from screw-type supercharger 

Known Imperfections  

• Parking brake release lever plastic piece is broken

• Tiny scuffs on rear bumper  

Included  

• Two card-style Keyless Go keys

• One manual key with remote for key slot

• Mercedes keychain

• Window sticker

• CD changer magazine

• Mercedes Motorola phone in center console

• Air deflector   

• Owner’s manuals  

• Mercedes-Benz service records

Ownership History  

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this one-owner 2003 SL55 AMG in California. The seller reports vehicle has always been garage kept since it was purchased new in 2003 in El Dorado Hills, CA, and shows 7,017 miles at time of listing.