Considering another MB
02-13-2018, 12:01 AM
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Considering another MB
Have missed you guys and the great tech support on this site. I haven't been here in a while since I sold Sherri's 03 CL600. Just looking through some of the threads, seems like most of the new guys want to talk about eliminating mufflers and resonators.
That'a fine if you are racing, but one of the things we loved about the CL600 was how wonderfully quiet it was on our commute.
Bought Sherri another MRoadster. She really likes it, but is having second thoughts. Thinks she might want something more practical but still fun. Looking at BMW crossovers, like the X1. I am too embarrassed to even admit what we have been using as a commuter car the last 6 mos. Can't even say it out loud. Even my 5 year old twin grandsons make fun of it.
I also have too many cars in my garage right now. Designed it for 9 cars and currently have 11 in there. The overcrowded garage issue would resolve if I could get my shop built... but that is another very long story. The commuter car stays outside unless it is bitter cold. I don't want to get into a freezing cold car in the morning. That is one of the reasons we sold the CL600. I refused to park it outside overnight, but parking in my garage blocked in three other cars. I am considering selling three cars (which means at least one of the classics has to go) and buying two, one being the aforementioned BMW. I am really comfotable with Bimmers. Between my brother and I we have bought 59 of them starting in 1976. I must be certifiable, as I am considering another blown MB. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
I have also decided that the quote in Matt's signature line is correct. One of these just isn't worth the headache unless it has 600+ hp. That means I either need to modify a blown 600 or just buy a CL65, SL65 or a S65. I am leaning toward the SL65.
I am guessing they have all of the same recurring issues we see with the CL600 along with ADDITIONAL issues with the retractable roof. If any of you guys knows of some glaring reason to avoid the SL65, don't be bashful. Speak up.
That'a fine if you are racing, but one of the things we loved about the CL600 was how wonderfully quiet it was on our commute.
Bought Sherri another MRoadster. She really likes it, but is having second thoughts. Thinks she might want something more practical but still fun. Looking at BMW crossovers, like the X1. I am too embarrassed to even admit what we have been using as a commuter car the last 6 mos. Can't even say it out loud. Even my 5 year old twin grandsons make fun of it.
I also have too many cars in my garage right now. Designed it for 9 cars and currently have 11 in there. The overcrowded garage issue would resolve if I could get my shop built... but that is another very long story. The commuter car stays outside unless it is bitter cold. I don't want to get into a freezing cold car in the morning. That is one of the reasons we sold the CL600. I refused to park it outside overnight, but parking in my garage blocked in three other cars. I am considering selling three cars (which means at least one of the classics has to go) and buying two, one being the aforementioned BMW. I am really comfotable with Bimmers. Between my brother and I we have bought 59 of them starting in 1976. I must be certifiable, as I am considering another blown MB. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
I have also decided that the quote in Matt's signature line is correct. One of these just isn't worth the headache unless it has 600+ hp. That means I either need to modify a blown 600 or just buy a CL65, SL65 or a S65. I am leaning toward the SL65.
I am guessing they have all of the same recurring issues we see with the CL600 along with ADDITIONAL issues with the retractable roof. If any of you guys knows of some glaring reason to avoid the SL65, don't be bashful. Speak up.
02-13-2018, 01:34 AM
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Have missed you guys and the great tech support on this site. I haven't been here in a while since I sold Sherri's 03 CL600. Just looking through some of the threads, seems like most of the new guys want to talk about eliminating mufflers and resonators.
That'a fine if you are racing, but one of the things we loved about the CL600 was how wonderfully quiet it was on our commute.
Bought Sherri another MRoadster. She really likes it, but is having second thoughts. Thinks she might want something more practical but still fun. Looking at BMW crossovers, like the X1. I am too embarrassed to even admit what we have been using as a commuter car the last 6 mos. Can't even say it out loud. Even my 5 year old twin grandsons make fun of it.
I also have too many cars in my garage right now. Designed it for 9 cars and currently have 11 in there. The overcrowded garage issue would resolve if I could get my shop built... but that is another very long story. The commuter car stays outside unless it is bitter cold. I don't want to get into a freezing cold car in the morning. That is one of the reasons we sold the CL600. I refused to park it outside overnight, but parking in my garage blocked in three other cars. I am considering selling three cars (which means at least one of the classics has to go) and buying two, one being the aforementioned BMW. I am really comfotable with Bimmers. Between my brother and I we have bought 59 of them starting in 1976. I must be certifiable, as I am considering another blown MB. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
I have also decided that the quote in Matt's signature line is correct. One of these just isn't worth the headache unless it has 600+ hp. That means I either need to modify a blown 600 or just buy a CL65, SL65 or a S65. I am leaning toward the SL65.
I am guessing they have all of the same recurring issues we see with the CL600 along with ADDITIONAL issues with the retractable roof. If any of you guys knows of some glaring reason to avoid the SL65, don't be bashful. Speak up.
That'a fine if you are racing, but one of the things we loved about the CL600 was how wonderfully quiet it was on our commute.
Bought Sherri another MRoadster. She really likes it, but is having second thoughts. Thinks she might want something more practical but still fun. Looking at BMW crossovers, like the X1. I am too embarrassed to even admit what we have been using as a commuter car the last 6 mos. Can't even say it out loud. Even my 5 year old twin grandsons make fun of it.
I also have too many cars in my garage right now. Designed it for 9 cars and currently have 11 in there. The overcrowded garage issue would resolve if I could get my shop built... but that is another very long story. The commuter car stays outside unless it is bitter cold. I don't want to get into a freezing cold car in the morning. That is one of the reasons we sold the CL600. I refused to park it outside overnight, but parking in my garage blocked in three other cars. I am considering selling three cars (which means at least one of the classics has to go) and buying two, one being the aforementioned BMW. I am really comfotable with Bimmers. Between my brother and I we have bought 59 of them starting in 1976. I must be certifiable, as I am considering another blown MB. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
I have also decided that the quote in Matt's signature line is correct. One of these just isn't worth the headache unless it has 600+ hp. That means I either need to modify a blown 600 or just buy a CL65, SL65 or a S65. I am leaning toward the SL65.
I am guessing they have all of the same recurring issues we see with the CL600 along with ADDITIONAL issues with the retractable roof. If any of you guys knows of some glaring reason to avoid the SL65, don't be bashful. Speak up.
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would Love to see pics of your classics ! I'm up to about 29 with a 2 car garage so I know the pains
02-13-2018, 09:50 AM
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02-24-2018, 11:49 AM
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"...would Love to see pics of your classics ! I'm up to about 29 with a 2 car garage so I know the pains."
29 cars! 2 car garage? Where in the world do you keep them?
Would like to see some pics. Here is a pic of the car I have had the longest. 1969 Z/28 that I acquired in 1976. Has just over 28,000 miles on it. I do drive it occasionally. That isn't the original paint, but it was originally painted black.
This is close to what it looks like today. I do have the original ralley wheels with reproduction bias ply tires, but it rides horribly, so I would rather drive on the Centerlines with modern day radials.
