jstefanop

iTrader: (1)

I have been leaning towards some sort of convertible as my next purchase, and when the 2013 SL came out I loved it.

But I also love my C63 and I'm kinda torn. In terms of performance its pretty comparable to the C63 even though its not an AMG model, which was pretty surprising to me. I also live in the northeast so having a hardtop convertible that can close in 15 seconds is awesome.

Obviously going for a C63 to a high end convertible is a big change...what do you guys think. Will I lose that awesome sporty feel of the C63 with the SL and only have a cool convertible thats not that fun to drive?

Would like to hear an opinions from people that have made similar purchases.

Thanks!

propain

The SL is a great car. In my opinion to much of a difference from the C63. If you are looking to go convertible I would go for the SLK55. Best of both worlds and cheaper.

vessproms

go for the SL

balthaser

Is your C63 a DD car?

If so, don't. There's no substitute

If not, please do. The new SL550 is marvelous, at least on the paper.

Merc63

Looks great and has the biturbo, hello tuning options...

prindone

N1ck

+1 and I'd say test drive it and I guess you will know what to choose.

jstefanop

iTrader: (1)

No my STi is my DD, only take out the C63 on nice days.

-=Hot|Ice=-

The SL550 can be a canyon carver and a weekend warrior. If you don't want the urgency of a 6.3L anymore, I don't see why not.

natman316

I say yes, especially since you already have an STi for a more hardcore performance car, I think the SL will be a better luxury cruser

emericr

X2 on the SLK55.
The SL is not in the same league as the C63AMG. Not saying better or worse, just a different car.
The smaller sibling SLK is more nimble and closer to the C63 in terms of performance feedback.
If you are looking for a more relaxed luxury ride and you can afford the new SL and do not mind losing that performance edge and sound, then you will be fine with the SL.
X2 on test driving one. It will become clear if that is what you are looking for.

CZ55

Sell your STI, DD your C63 and buy an SL550. If that's not possible financially, trade your C63 for the SL. The new headlights are hard to get used to but it must be a blast to drive with the new engines.

-Marlin-

In this case, I think I would seriously consider the trade in. At first thought after reading your post, I said HELL NO!

But being that it is your weekend driver to enjoy the nice weather, than a big ole HELL YEAH!-- might be in order.

Still love me some C63. But I'm a one car guy with kids.

balthaser

With all due respect to guys who mentions SLK in this thread, no offense but I think SLK is ugly.

Sheep

How? The SL is just a bigger (and most of the time) slower version of the SLK. I am with Propain in this one and also recommend the new SLK55 over the non-AMG SL. The only SL that make sense will be the SL65, but that will be too much of a price difference from the C63.

Sheep

balthaser

SLK looks like a squeezed lemon in every way.

propain

Looks like a lot more fun to me than a SL550...

balthaser

that shorten nose looks like something got chopped off

Sheep

I smell a troll so I am not going to argue in terms of looks. My bottom line to the OP is that it doesn't make a lot of sense to pay more and get a slower car in return. The new SLK55 is just as fast, if not faster in some sense, then the SL550 due to power to weight ratio.


SLK55 SL63 (old) SL550
0-60 4.5 4.5 4.5
HP 415 518 429
Curb Weight 3549 4274 3958 (est.)
Power to Weight 0.116934348 0.121197941 0.108388075

Sheep

balthaser

troll what? from the very beginning I've said I think it's UGLY!
since when does simply expressing a simple opinion become trolling? just because that opinion is different than yours?

If you want to start something, just say so and bring it on.

Sheep

Maybe we started off with the wrong foot, and I should have use the term "possible troll" instead. Since we both are the OP, it will be moot to base the argument based on look. I was just saying that the standard SL will always be under power compare to the AMG version, and I personally will be less comfortable going from an AMG to a non-AMG vehicle. However, we both have to remember that the new SL550 is just as fast as the out going SL63, which could support the OP's original intent. For roadsters I would pick either the 2013 SLK55 or the SL63 (65?), but not the SL550.

Sheep
p.s. just like my pic, sometimes in life you need to slow down and smell the flowers.

Guilty

I'm sorry, I believe that you made a mistake with the picture of the SL550. This is how the 2013 model looks like :







IMO you should trade it.. or maybe wait for the SL amg if money is not a problem

kustom2k1

SL550...do it! Tuners will have them making another 100hp and torque in no time. 530hp and 600ft. Yea, gives me a woody too.

angusw

I agree with balthaser that the new SLK is so ugly!!!!!!!!! I currently drive SLK 350 R171 but would not buy the new SLK again because of the way it looks. even SLK55 is ugly!

SL550 on the other hand is my dream car !! go for it !!!!!

Agree with guilty : go for SL63 or SL65 if money is not a problem !!!!

AMGfan

SL all the way...but I'm biased.