new MB SL class....
04-13-2009, 10:32 PM
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04-13-2009, 10:39 PM
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600hp
Maybe a SL500 but the new SL600 with the twin turbo v12 or the SC 8 in the SL AMG's with near and over 600hp (with just software) has to be somewhat fun to drive.... come on, turns are a blast but can't say 600hp thrusting one along even in a straight line won't put a smile on your face? Is the car that boring.... Need to test drive one. You clearly have more experience then I with one in the family, agreed....
My brother has a beautiful 500SL - lowered - exhaust - 20"HREs - sweet.
But that thing is a tank. No fun at all to drive.
I have to say that the styling has held up pretty well - they still look terrific IMO.
My last M-B was such a 100% POS that I won't buy any Benz no matter how good the deal is (since they depreciate worse than Porsches do)
But that thing is a tank. No fun at all to drive.
I have to say that the styling has held up pretty well - they still look terrific IMO.
My last M-B was such a 100% POS that I won't buy any Benz no matter how good the deal is (since they depreciate worse than Porsches do)
04-13-2009, 11:38 PM
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I personally do not like the new styling either. MB wanted to give the SL a more masculine look. While they succeeded with their objective, I don't like the end result. Too many hard edges, similar to Cadillac styling. Weighs about as much as a big *** Cadillac as well.
The SL is a really nice touring car with a big powerful engine and the luxury of a folding hard top. I agree with previous posters about the depreciation. These cars get absolutely destroyed in depreciation in the first two years. A good car to buy gently used.
The SL is a really nice touring car with a big powerful engine and the luxury of a folding hard top. I agree with previous posters about the depreciation. These cars get absolutely destroyed in depreciation in the first two years. A good car to buy gently used.
04-13-2009, 11:40 PM
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Really in Chicago? Thought you all would be like us up here in Ma (new england area) where not as many nice cars out and about as one may think for such a city like Boston....second to only to silicon valley for techno boom, great financial sector and other.... still a decent 911 gets my attention...and have never seen a SL63 or SL65 on the roads 09, or even 07, 08 etc....... thats how few nice cars I seem to come across.... Right in the city Boston itself sure come across tons of C, E etc class MB's and 3 and 7 series BMW's but no where is there a lining of 150K+ sl65's or such.... OK maybe in front of Armani cafe on Newbury street ...... but just saying rarely. If you catch a sl63 09 strolling out and about in this area I feel safe in sayting it will get a double and triple take from any even moderate car enthusiast and have almost any Valet person overwhelmed with joy....
04-13-2009, 11:48 PM
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I have a SL .. it is a great car for what it is. My wife loves it and will not have any other car. It is a great DD. You can not beat the deprecation if you are looking to buy one. I would never get a new one
04-13-2009, 11:49 PM
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Maybe a SL500 but the new SL600 with the twin turbo v12 or the SC 8 in the SL AMG's with near and over 600hp (with just software) has to be somewhat fun to drive.... come on, turns are a blast but can't say 600hp thrusting one along even in a straight line won't put a smile on your face? Is the car that boring.... Need to test drive one. You clearly have more experience then I with one in the family, agreed....
Absolutely beautiful cars. Not all that much fun to drive. We swap cars once in a while and his Mazdaspeed 3 is more fun. Seriously - I've only driven an SL55 once and it was fast as hell in a straight line but it weighs 4,400 pounds!!!!!!!!!
The SL looks awesome though. It's a great car for cruising and being seen in.
04-14-2009, 03:36 AM
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I would say the west side is worse than the south side, but hey, getting shot is getting shot, no matter which "side" you are on.
I did see a cl65 AMG valeted tonight at dinner, but it just seems like there are a million Mercs around here. I can go weeks without seeing a P-car, with the exception of Cayennes. Perhaps I'm just too busy avoiding all these DAMN POTHOLES!!! F-U DALEY!!!
04-14-2009, 09:08 AM
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s2000
I know off topic but such a shame Honda let down its loyal s2000 fan base.... new gauge cluster, 300hp, some integrated fog lamps and thats it for upgrades for a new rev and people would have been thrilled. Would still have one (if such changes or any changes for that matter happened) today if they just kept up with the times....
I had high hopes for the SL, for once a car I showed my wife (online) and she actually said, wow nice car..... again as a stable mate rather then replacement of any true sports car etc....
Miss the s2k days.... spent many nights debating to Boost or not
I had high hopes for the SL, for once a car I showed my wife (online) and she actually said, wow nice car..... again as a stable mate rather then replacement of any true sports car etc....
Miss the s2k days.... spent many nights debating to Boost or not
Trust me on this - you and I go back to the S2ki days. zzzzzzzzz....
Absolutely beautiful cars. Not all that much fun to drive. We swap cars once in a while and his Mazdaspeed 3 is more fun. Seriously - I've only driven an SL55 once and it was fast as hell in a straight line but it weighs 4,400 pounds!!!!!!!!!
The SL looks awesome though. It's a great car for cruising and being seen in.
Absolutely beautiful cars. Not all that much fun to drive. We swap cars once in a while and his Mazdaspeed 3 is more fun. Seriously - I've only driven an SL55 once and it was fast as hell in a straight line but it weighs 4,400 pounds!!!!!!!!!
The SL looks awesome though. It's a great car for cruising and being seen in.
04-14-2009, 10:12 AM
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Really in Chicago? Thought you all would be like us up here in Ma (new england area) where not as many nice cars out and about as one may think for such a city like Boston....second to only to silicon valley for techno boom, great financial sector and other.... still a decent 911 gets my attention...and have never seen a SL63 or SL65 on the roads 09, or even 07, 08 etc....... thats how few nice cars I seem to come across.... Right in the city Boston itself sure come across tons of C, E etc class MB's and 3 and 7 series BMW's but no where is there a lining of 150K+ sl65's or such.... OK maybe in front of Armani cafe on Newbury street ...... but just saying rarely. If you catch a sl63 09 strolling out and about in this area I feel safe in sayting it will get a double and triple take from any even moderate car enthusiast and have almost any Valet person overwhelmed with joy....
armani cafe closed, which makes me wonder where the "lambo crew" will hang out this summer (that group of 20something middle eastern guys that drove the SL55, lambo gallardo, 997 C2S, and range rover sport and seemed to eternally be "lunching" at newbury st. cafes). but once summer hits, newbury is usually good for some exotic watching, particularly in front of abe & louis on friday/saturday and the parking lot of louis boston on the weekends.
my understanding is valets in boston don't really prioritize "special cars in front" as much as other cities. they do like to keep the more expensive cars in sight, but plenty of times i've valet'd my 997 and it just goes wherever there's space, even if it's the back. just look at the front of the BHH or Four Seasons - while they do put the nice cars out front, they're usually mixed w/ camry's, hondas, etc.
04-14-2009, 10:43 AM
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Three Wheelin'
South Side wouldn't notice
Downtown Chicago is also crawling with Lamborghini's as there's a dealership a block or two from Michigan Ave. The dealer is smart and will sometimes arrange with restaurants to "place" one of their cars right up front. It's great product placement. Porsche's and Mercedes usually get shuffled off by the valet guys unless it's a GT3RS or a Carrera GT.
It's a tough town - no sentiment here unless you have something rare.
04-14-2009, 12:31 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Mercedes has lost itself as a Japanese wannabe, an ironic inversion of status. The current styling has none of the classic Mercedes teutonic presence, and if you removed the three pointed star the cars would be practically unidentifiable among the crowd. The new S class restyle copied the Lexus 460 exhuast, why lead when you can follow? My DD is an 83 380SL and I've owned MB's starting w/ 73 220D (W115), so I state this w/o any bias against MB.
04-14-2009, 01:51 PM
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Buddy has a SL65, it drives like a rocket in a straight line. OMG fastest thing I have ever driven, scary fast;
IMHO it is a beautiful,. But put it in the twisties and forget it.
IMHO it is a beautiful,. But put it in the twisties and forget it.
04-15-2009, 11:12 PM
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I would gladly get one of these bad boys, regardless how heavy it is (link takes a while to load, but the 360 views are worth the wait): http://www.mercedes-amg.com/webspecial/sl65blackseries/
04-16-2009, 08:34 PM
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04-16-2009, 09:44 PM
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Race Car
My brother just bought a 1971 280SL in tobacco brown/tan MB tex. It's an unrestored 14K mile car that he paid top $$ for, but it's gorgeous. He is having it repainted and a few chrome pieces replaced, but other than that, the car is basically perfect. I'll post some pics when he gets it back from the shop.
