2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Roadster Quattro

Without question, style that creates a "people magnet", its hard to drive the Mercedes SL 500 without frequent looks and admiring glances from passerbys. Referred to as a universal icon of tasteful style and refined substance, finished in Magna Red magifies it's presence. And when you get past the exterior, the interior welcomes you with beautiful parchment leather and maple wood trim. Fully equipped with Navigation, Sat radio and multiple CD changer, heated seats, lumbar adjust, the driver is coddled in every respect. The technology and engineering incorporated into this '03 SL 500 would take pages to describe however, we will cover a few of the advances this Mercedes has. The Active Body Control system directs a hydraulic ram above each coil spring to continuously alter its spring rate in order to counter body roll, pitch, and dive. This limits the body motions in long sweepers and during hard applications of the pedals, completely defiying the laws of physics when cornering, braking or accelerating. It's an uncanny feeling. There is a control button on the console to set the suspension for normal or sport. The brakes are "brake by wire" which incorporates high fluid pressure and a brake module to discern how much braking effort is placed on each wheel individually. The braking system also applies slight brake pressure during rain to keep the disc free from water for optimum braking. Mercedes automobiles have always been known for safety and this Mercedes is no exception. If the vehicle reaches a certain degree of tilt, a roll bar automatically activates to protect the passengers from a roll-over accident. There are front, side and knee airbags. It is equipped with traction and yaw control and of course ABS braking. As automobile journalist commented, the car loves to be driven and who better to experience it than you! At D & P Sales in Goddard, Kansas.