AMGSC

Struggling to decide which way I should go? Actually I meant 2006 SL65 since they are about the same price as a new C63...

What would you do? Is there another thread on this topic?

JonMBZ

SL65 Not even a debate imo

Zeppelin

or a CLK63 BS is the same price

AMGSC

Yup. I just checked. Hmmm. I would say 2008 CLK63 vs. 2006 SL65 is a tougher dilemma.

dark335i

+1

RW C55

V12 all the way

hooleyboy

SL65 all the way. So much room for mod potential. Mod that SOB and no one will touch you.

moosejaw

Id go CLK 63 Black Series for the exclusivity, but other than that
.......SL65

Dingleberry

SL65

AMGSC

A white 2006 at FJ caught my eye. Going to check it out tomorrow I'm going to workem or I'm walken..

hooleyboy

I want to put a 65 motor in my 55 so bad.

AMGSC

I was thinking of boring out my spare 5.4 block to 6.0 and having Gary who is a leading turbo guy here in So.Cal iron sleeve it and then put two massive turbos on it. This block can withstand 800-900 lbs of torque.

But...if I pick up an old 2006 SL65 or 2008 CLK BS, I might not want to spend the money to build up this spare motor.

I had several MB engine builders look at my block and they all said the scored cylinders are VERY mild. I should just post some picks of the cylinders for all to see here. I'll start a separate thread with the pics.

F1Bobby

SL there is simply no doubt about it...

Biscuit

SL65's are great and if you've got the money for the upkeep I'd definitely go that way. I've read some posts on these forums though indicating they [used ones] aren't quite the bargain they appear to be. The example given was the cost of brake rotor replacement and it was just stupidly expensive.

I still want one though.

Viper98912

there is nothing more baller than the 65 engine.

mkonei

and if anyone doubts that, see here ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVw2kem__p0

on a side note, there is something to be said for four doors if you actually need to use the car. and from what ive read, the SL65 is definitely not inexpensive to maintain.

AMGSC

After hearing about the maintenance and possible repair costs when the warranty expires, I'm starting to consider an 08 CLK BS.

I don't want to pay a penny over $65K so if I have to wait unitl 2009 I will.

I'm leaving in a few minutes to look at a white 2006 SL65 but it has 48.5K miles on it at a dealership. White ones are rare so I just gotta see this one even though I'm not desperate to buy it.

And your right...Only consider 2 seaters if you already have 4 door(s) at home or it's just not practicial at all.

DarkXerox

Good luck finding a CLK63 BS for $65k, cheapest I've seen was $70-75k. You prob will have to wait another half year.