SL/R230: can you guys help me?
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can you guys help me?
Hey guys I am on the CL forum, and need some knowledge on SL's because I may be purchasing one of these as well. I know a lot about the CL and its options, but not so much about the SL. I need to know what to look for as I am buying a used one.
I am thinking of an SL55 or an SL600... I like the performance gear on the 55, but for $6500 I can get a renntech ECU and have a crazy amount of power that just cannot be duplicated on a 55 without spending like 20K. Even then I will never get the torque. The SL will already handle better than the CL I am used to, so I am not sure I would really care about the extra available in the 55. Also I have a SL55 brake setup sitting in my basement that should bolt up to the 600. I figure get a 600, a renntech ECU, an Eisenmann exhaust, some nice wheels, put on the 55 brakes and be done.
My questions are:
1) what are the differences between SL's in 2003,2004,2005? Is there such a thing as a 2003 600?
2) what are the options available? on my CL it was AMG package, keyless go, trunk closer, TPS, Distronic and Parktronic. Is it the same on SL's?
Any advice is appreciated... Thanks a lot and looking forward to be contributing here soon too...
I am thinking of an SL55 or an SL600... I like the performance gear on the 55, but for $6500 I can get a renntech ECU and have a crazy amount of power that just cannot be duplicated on a 55 without spending like 20K. Even then I will never get the torque. The SL will already handle better than the CL I am used to, so I am not sure I would really care about the extra available in the 55. Also I have a SL55 brake setup sitting in my basement that should bolt up to the 600. I figure get a 600, a renntech ECU, an Eisenmann exhaust, some nice wheels, put on the 55 brakes and be done.
My questions are:
1) what are the differences between SL's in 2003,2004,2005? Is there such a thing as a 2003 600?
2) what are the options available? on my CL it was AMG package, keyless go, trunk closer, TPS, Distronic and Parktronic. Is it the same on SL's?
Any advice is appreciated... Thanks a lot and looking forward to be contributing here soon too...
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this is the one i posted with photos of our CATs.
not sure is this what your looking for.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/134096-photos-our-cats.html
not sure is this what your looking for.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/134096-photos-our-cats.html
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Also for 2005 the sl's got the upgraded command with dvd nav and the 04's had free scheduled maintenance.
options on the sl 55 - bixenon lights, keyless go, ventilated seats, pano roof, parktronic, distronic, sirius radio, phone, and now the performance package
for the 2006 the black nappa leather which is a $3700 option
the sl 600 has bixenon and ventilated seats standard - its options are pano, parktronic, distronic, phone, sirius - no cost on 06's, black nappa leather and of course sport package. for 2006 the sl 600 came standard with keyless go, 05 it was an option.
options on the sl 55 - bixenon lights, keyless go, ventilated seats, pano roof, parktronic, distronic, sirius radio, phone, and now the performance package
for the 2006 the black nappa leather which is a $3700 option
the sl 600 has bixenon and ventilated seats standard - its options are pano, parktronic, distronic, phone, sirius - no cost on 06's, black nappa leather and of course sport package. for 2006 the sl 600 came standard with keyless go, 05 it was an option.
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
I like the performance gear on the 55, but for $6500 I can get a renntech ECU and have a crazy amount of power that just cannot be duplicated on a 55 without spending like 20K. Even then I will never get the torque...I figure get a 600, a renntech ECU, an Eisenmann exhaust, some nice wheels, put on the 55 brakes and be done.
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Originally Posted by ajf1
Also for 2005 the sl's got the upgraded command with dvd nav and the 04's had free scheduled maintenance.
options on the sl 55 - bixenon lights, keyless go, ventilated seats, pano roof, parktronic, distronic, sirius radio, phone, and now the performance package
for the 2006 the black nappa leather which is a $3700 option
the sl 600 has bixenon and ventilated seats standard - its options are pano, parktronic, distronic, phone, sirius - no cost on 06's, black nappa leather and of course sport package. for 2006 the sl 600 came standard with keyless go, 05 it was an option.
options on the sl 55 - bixenon lights, keyless go, ventilated seats, pano roof, parktronic, distronic, sirius radio, phone, and now the performance package
for the 2006 the black nappa leather which is a $3700 option
the sl 600 has bixenon and ventilated seats standard - its options are pano, parktronic, distronic, phone, sirius - no cost on 06's, black nappa leather and of course sport package. for 2006 the sl 600 came standard with keyless go, 05 it was an option.
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Originally Posted by Auraraptor
Yes, only difference is our 600 rears are not cross drilled. R230 600 only has been made from 04 up.
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The cars are nearly identical, except the SL600 is faster at any speed. The suspension is not that noticeable and the 600 interior is jaw-dropping. I mean come'on...even Dodge Chargers have V8s, yet very few manufacturers carry the V12. The only reason I think someone would choose the 55 over the 600 is A)they did not know the 600 existed or B)they feel the ///AMG badge means something. The 55 is no more sportier than the 600, both are heavy GTs, the 55 was excellent marketing by DCX. The bottom line is this:
If you get the 55 you will always be looking at the 600's taillights.
If you get the 600 you will always see the 55 in your rear view.
Nuff said...my $0.02
If you get the 55 you will always be looking at the 600's taillights.
If you get the 600 you will always see the 55 in your rear view.
Nuff said...my $0.02
