The Command System is still the biggest disappointment in this car. It is hard to use and the voice controls are not that great even when the roof is up. The lack of a touch-screen for navigation is puzzling. Anyone who has operated a touch-screen versus the push button arrow knows that the former is superior. Using an I-Pod is particularly frustrating because voice commands will not work. Also, while the bluetooth works fine for every phone I have tried, if you have a "Smart Phone" forget about being able to upload your contact list and address book. It will not work and this is really annoying. I have tested the Ford/Microsoft "Sync" system recently and it is truly a work of genius for a command system that operates climate control, navigation, telephone, and entertainment. Mercedes needs to get with the program and develop a similar system or pay Ford/Microsoft to license the technology. Customers have been complaining about this for too long now.

The front end, from the A post forward, makes this SL much more robust and likens it to the lengendary late 50's and 60's 300's.
The machine is well tuned and has options, built in, for all types of driving conditions and desires. At over 4,000 lbs. the strength of the car is ever present both in town and on the open road, very tight yet smooth and noiseless.
This SL is another step closer to true perfection in a "hard top roadster".

Same fantastic drivetrain, bulletproof. The composite brakes are spectacular allowing even later braking into curves. The suspension settings are much better than the earlier version absorbing the bumps better and better handling overall. The single piece forged rims are awesome. Time will tell if these changes will prevent the wheel(12 cracked, damaged or bent in 4 years) and tire(18 blown or sidewall damage)the earlier version I had sustained.