@@porschet5898 it's not nice on modern cars because it's all faked bullshit. It's only real on carburettors and some cars with turbo without a catalytic.
Oh how much I love this car and it's ENGINE! Oh that 5,4L Kompressor V8. That deeeeeep rumble. And that Kompressor whine. Grande emozione! Just fantastic!
These older merc v8's sound much nicer than the higher revving new merc v8's. The newer ones are still lovely don't get me wrong but the ones from this era god dayum 🙏😍
one of the best V8s out there. Jeremy clarkson had one and he said about his SL55amg, that the sound is so low his dogs whimpered when he came home. But a beautiful engine. I would drive this is comfort all day to get the best low v8 rumble.
...Its an old Merc Max, build to last, that's what they used to do, i also have an 19 year old Merc and drives like new, that engine never ends. impressive stuff
A proper machine. Nice real sound not those stupid fake bangs and crackles. 5 long gears not those stuuuuuuuupid 8/9 speed gearboxes, that change gear every second (and never go to top gear). 17 years old looks and drives like new. Old cars were better....
I agree with the fake sounds and such but this car sadly has many faults, the automatic roof for example and many more technical things sadly ruin my perspective of this beautiful car.
@JAYDOB Oh exactly, that's also a big issue in many of the sl's. We got to test drive around 4 since we were looking for a new car earlier this year and literally every single one of them had some sort of problem.
@@sp7873 We were at 3 different "sl specialists" none of the cars were above 45000 km. One didnt really close the roof and it started clacking by the motor not recognizing it and constantly repeating the close process. Another one didnt want to go into gear, one already had roof problems to start with, it just keeps going on.
@@sp7873 Yeah youre probably right. If they have no problems at higher mileages it means those may have been already sorted out, while a low mileage car, even when in good shape, still has the common problems that can occur eventually
i've loved this sl ever since it came out and remember it being used as a safety car in f1. pls correct me if i'm wrong:) i was 16. after i eventually drove the 350, i permanently fell in love. still love the look and the performance. i'm aware of owning and repairing costs, but i'd get one :) hell, i'd go crazy driving this one, that diff... crazy old skool tune :)
La verdad que Marcedes con este auto a creado un clasico y siempre moderno SL55 y suena como un bronco es hermoso y como esta tuneado es impresionante, saludos desde Cordoba Argentina.--
Even the stock one when it came out was amazing for acceleration, for those days. I had an even older C43 and was jealous. Kleemann were a good tuner, not sure if they are still going in Denmark? They did a supercharger version for the C43 as well.
I have bought one a few weeks ago 😃👍 Original 90000km with seamless service history in designo Alanitgrün 008 with panoramic glass roof. It's initial registration 2003 was in the Netherlands until 2019 the car came to Germany
R230 SL55 did not have a stock limited differential. This was available as partnof the „perfomance package“, which again was an option available starting 2004. Also I doubt, that the vehicle tested is after the first facelift (476->500hp). Because the after facelift/500hp engines always wear a badge of the mechanic crafting the engine. The tested car doesn‘t have such a badge. However, even the pre-facelift cars had real world performance figures spreading upscale, which is why 511hp could be a realistic value even for a 476hp car.
@AutoTopNL Not quite right that it was upgraded to 500hp on 2003, there was never no upgrade on the engine. Thing is sl55 needed to be 500 and e55 less, only on paper, engines were exactly the same. Also this upgrade (on paper) you talk was on May 2002
Vette bak! Wat mis ik die tijd 😭 nu zijn auto’s net als die verdomde smartphones, klasseloos. Van een SL55 met een Nokia 8910 op zak naar een rijdende zonnebank met een Made in China iPhone 🤦🏻 ga door met je podcast, je doet het leuk!
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No pops and Crack tunes... Pure engine sound.
I love pops and crackling... If it's real. Everything else is just insanely ridiculous and belongs in a circus.
@@HerrSchmitti It's nice, only on modern cars. But the pure engine note is so good to listen to.
@@porschet5898 it's not nice on modern cars because it's all faked bullshit.
It's only real on carburettors and some cars with turbo without a catalytic.
@@HerrSchmitti of course fake isn't nice.... But I much prefer just the engine tone
Certain cars don’t need to be cracking this is one of them.
There’s something about old school BMW’s and Mercedes Benz, that make them so much cooler than the ones coming out today.
Something🤔 yeah a raw driving experience plus pure luxury.
ok boomer
@@danieldaniel1210 ok bitch
@@danieldaniel1210 u say that drive one then let’s see what you say
So true mate
The SL was released in October 2001, exactly 19 years ago. Let that sink in! Timeless vehicle imo
Exactly. Sold mine a couple of months ago and the attention it got. Everyone always thought it was 2015
Better looking than the later ones that's for sure.
@@RegionalRadioShackManager Is everyone you know blind? I mean it looks good, but it's obviously an old design.
In America they just got it in 2003
@@RegionalRadioShackManager there were people thinking my fathers sl500 is leased😄
A true modern classic AMG with a supercharger. More of these old supercharged 55 series models please!!
Would love to see s55
@@porschet5898 Hopefully the boys from AutoTopNL will request for one for the POV review.
Yes and e55/cls55
Tuned M113 K is the KING! ballsy sound, no fake pop n bang crap , instant response and generally a solid performer- even with that slow 5G box,
We want to see mercedes benz SLR mclaren!
PLEASE
@@fabrix234 YES
@ezz pzz YES DO IT
This generation of SL looks incredible. It looks fast even when it is stationary at the traffic lights.
17 years old car... delicious :D
Wtf
19..
And still in immaculate condition. German Engineering
@@nematelanemadela8593 Car is from 2003 so 17 yo :) But still. Awesome car for that price :)
LMFAO XDDDDD
"I'm not gonna go crazy" 5 minutes later 290 km/h
I knew he's gonna go fast once he felt the car better
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
👾
Oh how much I love this car and it's ENGINE! Oh that 5,4L Kompressor V8. That deeeeeep rumble. And that Kompressor whine. Grande emozione! Just fantastic!
This and the E55 and S55 are amazing looking cars...
and the CLS 55 is even best looking of them all :)
My favourite car amongst the ones you have tested. Sounds, looks and goes amazing. So ahead of its time.
These older merc v8's sound much nicer than the higher revving new merc v8's. The newer ones are still lovely don't get me wrong but the ones from this era god dayum 🙏😍
one of the best V8s out there. Jeremy clarkson had one and he said about his SL55amg, that the sound is so low his dogs whimpered when he came home. But a beautiful engine. I would drive this is comfort all day to get the best low v8 rumble.
this is real old school AMG sound and best SL for me.
...Its an old Merc Max, build to last, that's what they used to do, i also have an 19 year old Merc and drives like new, that engine never ends. impressive stuff
My 320 straight six R129 I love. The SL 73 was frickin epic, you could balance a 50p on the engine when on idle.
Old school Mercs are the business 👍🏻
M113K with supercharger an 5G-Tronic gearbox...😍
This car is as old as I am and will survive me!😂
Got the same motor in my cls55 amg..love these cars.
Kleemann... Underrated Mercedes tuner.... But they are good...they know how to mix luxury and performance well...
The best years of Mercedes
This car has aged incredibly well. It looks newer than the facelift version of the same car.
A proper machine. Nice real sound not those stupid fake bangs and crackles. 5 long gears not those stuuuuuuuupid 8/9 speed gearboxes, that change gear every second (and never go to top gear). 17 years old looks and drives like new. Old cars were better....
I agree with the fake sounds and such but this car sadly has many faults, the automatic roof for example and many more technical things sadly ruin my perspective of this beautiful car.
@JAYDOB Oh exactly, that's also a big issue in many of the sl's. We got to test drive around 4 since we were looking for a new car earlier this year and literally every single one of them had some sort of problem.
@@sp7873 We were at 3 different "sl specialists" none of the cars were above 45000 km. One didnt really close the roof and it started clacking by the motor not recognizing it and constantly repeating the close process. Another one didnt want to go into gear, one already had roof problems to start with, it just keeps going on.
@@sp7873 Yeah youre probably right. If they have no problems at higher mileages it means those may have been already sorted out, while a low mileage car, even when in good shape, still has the common problems that can occur eventually
You just got to love those old school M113 K engines. I miss my CLS 55 very much 😢.
I still have mine in the garage , I’m not selling her ever...my wife will go before she does.
Mind blowing speed and sound.
Yes, it is. Pure mechanics.... I'm f0cking loving it :)
Bro old school cars like Benz and BMW are legendary the legends don't forget it
One of the coolest car on this channel yet!
A true masterpiece of a car.
i've loved this sl ever since it came out and remember it being used as a safety car in f1. pls correct me if i'm wrong:) i was 16. after i eventually drove the 350, i permanently fell in love. still love the look and the performance. i'm aware of owning and repairing costs, but i'd get one :) hell, i'd go crazy driving this one, that diff... crazy old skool tune :)
"I'm not gonna go crazy" *chirps wheels*
saving up for one of these, dream affordable car!
Absolutely.
When Mercedes was Mercedes
Pure mechanics, no turbos - compressor only :)
Real car real sound... No fart cans like today and artificial speaker sound
Probably my fav convertible ever and with that tune and sound god what a mega car
The SL65 of this era was the last good looking SL. the 65 has a slightly more agressive bodykit and has the best looking rims ever
Still looks beter than new ones🔥
You know your car is fast, when shifts from 4th to 5th gear at around 270 kph...
Would like to see a review of horse mc horseface.
Fun fact : The word "short" is longer than word "long"
Thx lol.
La verdad que Marcedes con este auto a creado un clasico y siempre moderno SL55 y suena como un bronco es hermoso y como esta tuneado es impresionante, saludos desde Cordoba Argentina.--
630 hp is rather impressive, but the name of the game here is TOOOORQUE!
Yes
Great performance from a 17 year old car 👍🏽🔥
I was expecting the 100-200 figures to be shown, but as usual a great vid keep them coming 👍🏽
After 17 years it’s still a monster ❤️
Total future classic, awesome car.
love the brutal sound of the 5.4l V8
M112 and M113 are one of Benz best engines
VOTE ABOUT MORE KLEEMANN = YES PLEASE !
That engine omg growling tiger
Even the stock one when it came out was amazing for acceleration, for those days. I had an even older C43 and was jealous. Kleemann were a good tuner, not sure if they are still going in Denmark?
They did a supercharger version for the C43 as well.
They’re still alive
Awesome youngtimer power!!!
Such a nice car
Beautiful car. SL is always a very nice model. SLS AMG is also very nice.
My Dream Car when i was younger ❤️
can you do a review on the 2020 sl please?
one of my most fav engines 55 AMG Kompressor.
I have bought one a few weeks ago 😃👍
Original 90000km with seamless service history in designo Alanitgrün 008 with panoramic glass roof.
It's initial registration 2003 was in the Netherlands until 2019 the car came to Germany
This car is just unique
Brabus SL 73 please (R129) :-D
R230 SL55 did not have a stock limited differential. This was available as partnof the „perfomance package“, which again was an option available starting 2004. Also I doubt, that the vehicle tested is after the first facelift (476->500hp). Because the after facelift/500hp engines always wear a badge of the mechanic crafting the engine. The tested car doesn‘t have such a badge. However, even the pre-facelift cars had real world performance figures spreading upscale, which is why 511hp could be a realistic value even for a 476hp car.
Funny how the owner who sells the car, has put, top speed 250km/h, meanwhile max here reached almost 300km/h lol
Ohh yea got an 06 cls55 amg still in the garage.
My Grandad has the same car with abit less power though.. 😂 Such an amazing car thought, loved the pov 👍🏻
So he has the Sl500 or 550?
Me it’s a 500
You should check out the gt63s brabus rocket 900 1 of 10 its beast 0-60 2.8sec
Should try and get the sl55 amg black series and test it
Miss my old SL
No less than peak SL. Only the Twin Turbo V12 SL65 was more autobahn dominant at speed.
Wow nice sound my dad has a mercdes amg e55 maybe you can review my dads amg
Very nice... max have you done a test on the SLR ?
such a deep note
If I could I will buy it, love it, that's so awesome
Amazing design
Each SL is so cool. I adore it
Max is back lads!
With the SL 55 AMG you can go 315 km/h with top down - it's windy, but not bad. Don't ask me how I now that :)
Some taste of old beauty
Amazing. Love it!
AutoTopNL: This car is very very powerful, and old, so i'm not going to go crazy
AutoTopNL 5 minutes later: ok... full throttle
hhhhhhhhhhh
This car with this trans was built for the autobahn. Glad to see in its natural habitat
@AutoTopNL Not quite right that it was upgraded to 500hp on 2003, there was never no upgrade on the engine. Thing is sl55 needed to be 500 and e55 less, only on paper, engines were exactly the same. Also this upgrade (on paper) you talk was on May 2002
Awesome car, the MB 55 amg series is a great line up, all of the except the ML55 would be nice to have but this Kleeman one is top
Top end AMGs are so special. Dreamcars. SL AMG, CL AMG, S63 Coupe/Cabriolet, CLS63, GT63S.
Vette bak! Wat mis ik die tijd 😭 nu zijn auto’s net als die verdomde smartphones, klasseloos. Van een SL55 met een Nokia 8910 op zak naar een rijdende zonnebank met een Made in China iPhone 🤦🏻 ga door met je podcast, je doet het leuk!
Gelijk heb je, zon gave bak dit!
Nuno klopt, het zou gaver zijn als die handgeschakeld zou zijn.
Top car and Top video 290km/h 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍
I Allways Like Your Comments Max , like "V8 Tunnel " , And i Also Like Your Dutch Accent
das ding zieht echt gut ohne probleme bis 300.....
I noticed you kept the key turnt when starting the car you don't have to do that just turn it and let go .....
Best F1 safety car
Do w220/w215 55 AMG but the naturally aspirated engine (360) HP
Back when Mercedes knew what an engine, especially a V8, had to be like.
I own this car stock. 500ps, 0-100 4.4seconds, 0-200, 14.5seconds and it's 18 years old!
Upper/Lower puley upgrade and ported blower and this thing will go easy 850hp
You know it.
I love how Old Mercedes Benz -AMG look more manly and fierce than today
haha always pronounced it as "kleeee Man" didnt know that its actually "Clay Muhn"
❓
I miss this era of mercedes. The gearbox may be slow but they don't sound or look this good anymore.
Nice car
Very nice car! 👍😁
The m113k is the most reliable amg engine but still not free of flaws
Had mine a while,valve cover gaskets need to be replaced...typical wear and tear, but that motor is very reliable....no problems with my cls55.
Same with the M112K
The beauty SL R230 😍😍
It is basically a budget SLR.
can you do a hellcat pls and I loce your videos
your children must be very proud of you. high speed father regardless
Push a bit harder on throttle paddle and you got a warning sign on your dashboard. That's what you need to know about used and old cars