10/17/2026
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Mercedes was building some absolutely incredible cars in the early 2000s, and the SL55 AMG is one of my favorites. This 2004 has only 43k miles and is one of the best we've seen in a while.
Think about what you're getting here. A hand-built 5.4L supercharged V8 putting out 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, 0–60 in around 4.5 seconds...and this is in 2003! It has a folding hardtop, and is just as comfortable cruising around town as it is when you really put your foot into it and watch the world fly by. And that supercharger whine! There's just nothing like it.
These cars were seriously expensive when new, and I think they're an incredible amount of car for the money today. So much character, so much power, and none of the fake engine noise or overly complicated technology you find in so many modern cars.
A really nice example of a car that I think will only become more appreciated as time goes on AND it's been superbly maintained
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Anyone else a huge fan of the 5.4 Supercharged V8?