Featured on AutoHunter, the net public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this one proprietor 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400. 

The Mercedes-Benz SL is an attention-grabbing automobile with a historical past of responding to the modifications of time. Initially constructed as a excessive efficiency coupe and roadster within the type of the 300SL, it developed from a sports activities automobile to a grand touring automobile with the Pagoda collection automobiles, after which right into a luxurious touring automobile within the R107 collection automobiles of the Seventies and 80s. Then in 1989 it once more moved again into a real excessive efficiency GT automobile with the launch of the R129 collection automobile. This introduced the SL right into a excessive efficiency automobile that included one of the best luxurious options. After that it progressed into the R230 and R231 collection with the spotlight of these automobiles being the AMG fashions. Mercedes not solely delivered a excessive efficiency SL but in addition one which was snug and opulent sufficient for his or her established house owners. They went quick however additionally they had been snug sufficient to take to the golf membership and maintain your golf luggage.

The most recent SL automobiles launched in 2022 have been so centered on efficiency that the designers appear to have forgotten the necessary job of golf membership transport and luxurious automobile obligation that these automobiles are fairly often used for. These new fashions merely don’t ship the experience consolation I imagine a lot of the Mercedes SL viewers has come to anticipate from these luxurious GT roadsters. To me the SLs that delivered the easiest steadiness of efficiency and luxurious was reached had been the sooner R231 collection automobiles constructed from 2012-2020 of which this AutoHunter Highlight is one.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 we have now right here is the smaller V6 powered mannequin, however, like lots of the decrease powered automobiles, it does the whole lot that Mercedes supposed the SL to do in each the efficiency and luxurious arenas and is a inexpensive automobile to personal, run, and repair than an AMG flagship.

The vendor describes this SL400 as being a one proprietor automobile from new. It was offered new by Mercedes-Benz of Oxnard and has remained California-owned. It’s powered by an M276 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 mated to a seven-speed computerized transmission and comes optioned with adaptive bi-xenon headlights, 19-inch AMG wheels, the Premium Bundle, the Driver Help Bundle, and a harman/kardon audio system. Completed in black over a black Nappa leather-based inside, this R231 SL is now supplied by the promoting seller with service information, proprietor’s booklets, two keys, and a replica of the unique window sticker.

The outside options embody LED daytime operating lights, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, vented fenders, a power-retractable hardtop with a glass roof panel, and twin polished exhaust retailers. The automobile rides on the Mercedes elective Sport Wheel Bundle that are 19-inch AMG five-spoke aluminum wheels, wrapped in Michelin tires. The vendor does add that one of many wheels has some slight curb rash.

The inside of this SL400 is likely one of the causes individuals love these automobiles a lot. It options supremely snug power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated black Nappa leather-based bucket seats in addition to matching leather-based for the door panels, sprint, heart console, black carpeting, and ground mats. It additionally has Mercedes pushbutton Keyless-Go, illuminated door sills, one-touch energy home windows, energy door locks, energy steering, a leather- and wood-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, AIRSCARF neck-level heating, Distronic Plus adaptive cruise management, blind spot monitoring, an terrific sounding 11-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system, COMAND infotainment with navigation, dual-zone computerized local weather management, and woodgrain trim.

This automobile is increased mileage at 162,000 miles, however the vendor provides that the timing chains, consumption, and coil packs have been just lately serviced in preparation for the sale. Further upkeep in 2021 included the substitute of the spark plugs, engine air filter, and cabin air filter. The engine compartment look as clear as the remainder of the automobile and the upper mileage implies that it’s more likely to have an inexpensive ultimate public sale value. That mixed with the in depth current service historical past makes this a pretty automobile to me.

The public sale for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 ends Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (MST)

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