JJB236

I own a 2001 Vette and a 2001 Carrera. Looking to trade one car in a year to either SL55 AMG or the 997 Turbo.

For you 997 TT owners, have you considered SL55 AMG?

W211

I drive in the city a lot and find the 997TT better at putting the power on the pavement. SL55 involves too much traction control interference which is not fun. The brakes on the 997TT also makes the car much more fun than the brake by wire on the SL.

Depends though, if you want a convertible, the SL55 is hard to beat.

mastiffdog

I came very close to buying one back in March. After carefully thinking it through, here are the reasons I decided not to buy it:

1. Convertible - not a big fan
2. Heavy
3. Model change coming soon, SL63?
4. Ordinary looking and common
5. Boring

Although my E55 is for sale right now, I prefer the sedan...

2k7997tt

The SL is quite a car...but very different from the 997TT.

The SL is a more conservative, elegant, sophisticated choice. The TT is a super car with super performance.

If my grandfather asked me the same question....I would recommend him to buy the SL. If my brother asked me the same question....I would recommend him to buy the TT.

jgerken

My 997 TT is due in November. I'm trading in my SL55. It's too heavy, numb and boring. Great build quality and engine but driving dynamics are compromised by electronic interfaces and interventions.

JJB236

I'm with you. I was telling my brother that we should enjoy the P cars while we are still single and under 40 years old. Most people driving the SL's in L.A. area are much older that P drivers. When you think about this, it sounds logical. For example, my Dad likes the P, but doens't enjoy the bumpy ride so he would take the SL anytime. I will probably get an SL when I'm over 40 as a cruiser and as my 4th car. I want my car to be fun, and P delivers it for sure.

Mussl Kar

I have both. My SL55 also has Kleeman K2 for 585hp/628tq. Traction is an issue but the sound is not. The 997TT is still faster from a 45 mph roll to 140 where we quit. The 997TT in comfort mode rides every bit as good as the SL55 in sport mode so I would not consider the ride comfort as an issue. I'm not so sure you will see a 63 motor in the Benz flagship anytime soon either, it just is not the same as a sc/fi engine. The SL55 for luxury, elegance and the ultimate in a GT cruiser(with good boot space too), and the 997TT for an everyday supercar. Very different cars and both enjoyabe in their own ways.
http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...=SL55K2RIP.flv

Seattle997TT

I have an SL55 and I'll be taking delivery of my TT this Friday - one is the elegant GT cruiser and the other is gonna be my kick azz beast....

JohnnyBahamas

Over 50 you mean?

40's are still fun time, too.

mastiffdog

Johnny, bring back the old avatar...

E55AMG

Pretty much sums it up. Sold my modded E55 (which was an absolute animal) for my "underpowered" (relatively speaking) 997S and the driving experience is just vastly better. I will be ordering a TT this spring.

Jay Wellwood

I wanted an E55 for the Missus...she felt the 'E' class was too large - ended up with an S4 instead...

...as for me - I'm holding out for a C4S.

JJB236

ha ha I meant 40 for me. But when I made that statement, I didn't know that 997 has a much smoother ride since 997 offers ride options. With this option, it will be P-cars for me all the way. Rather than trading in the Porsche for an SL, I saw that many people just ended up getting both. I think that is an excellent plan.

JJB236

Wow, I was planning on doing exactly the reverse from P to SL. So people do get tired of "numb and boring" ride and go for the more fun ride. No wonder Porsche owners end up with multiple P cars or as repeat customers.

Well even for me, I ended up getting the 01 Vette and 01 Porsche 911 after getting bored of the 91 Mercedes 300E which I drove since college for about 12 years. Still kept 300E and at 189,000 miles, it's my choice for long-distance commuter, but there is no fun factor.

I don't have the 997TT yet, but I didn't know those need to be ordered. Is that the usual process for special cars like the TT?

MHC2S

I would want both cars in a perfect world. The SL55 is great fun with the top down and the 997Turbo well is a perfect car all around period. I will be dreaming of both in my sleep tonight