SL/R230: For Sale: 2005 SL600 Sport with Renntech ECU/TCU
#26
On the street it's another story with proper track and tires.
The SL600 is a V12 5.5L, the SL55 is a V8 5.4L.
The V12 is twinturob, the V8 is supercharged.
Both are monsters, but the SL600 is more so... You cannot argue with 590lb-ft torque STOCK. Throw in a RENNtech ECU chip for 5000$ or so, and you're looking at 11 second 1/4mi runs!
#27
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Wouldn't you rather keep the 600 for the winter....and then sell it come Spring? That way, you have a convertible in the winter....and I bet you save 10-15k on that 65 once the new model comes out in December.
#28
why not just keep the sl600 and get an old beater benz, like an old 92-94 CL500 for $9k or something..? i still have my old 750il that i barely drive around.. the only reason i have it is incase i drive with more than another friend.. other than that is just sits there... not worth anything, so i'm not losing money in depreciation..
that way if the baby needs a ride, you can just take that out... i could never imagine living in florida, going from a convertible to a hardtop.. i think you will regret it
that way if the baby needs a ride, you can just take that out... i could never imagine living in florida, going from a convertible to a hardtop.. i think you will regret it
#29
Why not have your cake and eat it too.
My dad did this to a 1982 380 SEC and now is cutting up a 300C
http://www.cwwcardes********/cars/mer...nvertible.html
I have a 10 month old little girl and am having issues with my SL.
Congrats and good luck.
Fatherhood is awsome!!! (even better than a CL65)
http://www.cwwcardes********/cars/mer...nvertible.html
I have a 10 month old little girl and am having issues with my SL.
Congrats and good luck.
Fatherhood is awsome!!! (even better than a CL65)
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2007 SL550, 2008 S65, Golf cart and a few non-MB vehicles
I agree with what seattlecarfreak mentioned. I have seen 00-01 S500's selling on eBay from $16k-$24k. These cars would make loading up your child a bit easier than a CL.
#31
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I appreciate the advice. I've thought of all these optioned also. I just don't want to own 3 cars if I don't have to. I may be able to sell my car and get a CL65 for not too much of a loss vs buying a whole new / used car and having to insure it. Thanks again.
#32
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Hi,
My post has been going down the list a bit too far so I thought I would get it back up.
No buyer as of yet. I have not listed it anywhere but here. Today I will advertise my car on the Autotrader and maybe e-bay.
It may go pretty quick once I advertise so if you want it let me know soon.
My post has been going down the list a bit too far so I thought I would get it back up.
No buyer as of yet. I have not listed it anywhere but here. Today I will advertise my car on the Autotrader and maybe e-bay.
It may go pretty quick once I advertise so if you want it let me know soon.
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