Quick Hits – Three Old School Merc Unicorns; Cheap E550/S550/SL550

Here’s three cheap 11 year old Mercedes unicorns, all different rides although powered by the same 5.5l 382 hp powerplant, and all in their own way be a hoot to own and drive.  Reliable E550 family sedan, JR Ewing SL550 drop top, and a luxobarge S550 each for the price of a Honda.  And with MaxCare, no high unexpected repair bills.  What’s not to like?   Check them out below.

Sorry only one outside shot of the SL550 on the CarMax page so far, so the interior will have to do.  But this is a hard top convertible loaded with seats that heat, cool, massage, and serve up cappuccino.   Great Bose stereo (used to own a Merc with one!) and the sport package.   This Car and Driver review from 2007 called the car “Very entertaining for a car so aloof in the city.”  Driven about 5,000 miles yearly this car is just getting broken in, and seems like a decent ride for $22k.  Find this 2008 Mercedes SL550 here in Tacoma.  If the link is broken the car is sold, on hold, or being transferred.  2008 SL550 $21,998 54k Tacoma

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