SL/R230: Is SL the best Mercedes available now?
12-14-2006, 08:05 PM
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,358
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML
thats up to interpretation...but I don't think so
...I think the new S is actually the best Mercedes model from the entire line up...it has amazing looks, comfort, space, gadgets and technology and is very luxurious...not taking away anything from the SL, it has by far (I think) the nicest interior of all the "sports cars" and is a great all around roadster
...I think the new S is actually the best Mercedes model from the entire line up...it has amazing looks, comfort, space, gadgets and technology and is very luxurious...not taking away anything from the SL, it has by far (I think) the nicest interior of all the "sports cars" and is a great all around roadster
12-14-2006, 09:03 PM
#3
MBWorld Fanatic!
thats up to interpretation...but I don't think so ...I think the new S is actually the best Mercedes model from the entire line up...it has amazing looks, comfort, space, gadgets and technology and is very luxurious...not taking away anything from the SL, it has by far (I think) the nicest interior of all the "sports cars" and is a great all around roadster
...I think the new S is actually the best Mercedes model from the entire line up...it has amazing looks, comfort, space, gadgets and technology and is very luxurious...not taking away anything from the SL, it has by far (I think) the nicest interior of all the "sports cars" and is a great all around roadster
12-14-2006, 10:05 PM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,358
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML
I hope not, no offense to the 2007 CL owners...but I honestly would buy a loaded S550 4-matic for 114k than spend it on a CL...i just cant stand the back of it, doesnt look as nice as the S or even the SL
http://sanfer-sports-cars.ebizautos....ss/S550/Sedan/
I just found that today ^ .... I think it looks AMAZING
http://sanfer-sports-cars.ebizautos....ss/S550/Sedan/
I just found that today ^ .... I think it looks AMAZING
12-14-2006, 10:30 PM
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SL/M6
The CL's interior is great...but I think the NEXT SL (if done right) will be the top of the line benz. The CL is a little bland exterior wise IMO.....but still awesome. The S is the flagship 4 door sedan so its always a good call...to some the SL is still the ultimate mercedes.
12-15-2006, 01:54 AM
#6
MBWorld Fanatic!
Depends how you rate it....if you look at MSRP of the lowest model in any of the Benzes(meaning SL550 versus CL550 versus S550, etc.etc), the SL is the most expensive.....the CL is probably there give or take $1k-2k....but the SL is more than the S.
12-15-2006, 05:10 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New Jersey ~ Monmouth County
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 SL 500
Not sure. Never driven any of the others.
Mercedes Benz seems to think the SL is their "flagship". Look at whose Santa in their Christmas commercial.
Mercedes Benz seems to think the SL is their "flagship". Look at whose Santa in their Christmas commercial.
Trending Topics
12-15-2006, 08:00 AM
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 4,846
Received 290 Likes
on
203 Posts
2013 650i Coupe, 2010 IS250 AWD, 1999 S500
I would say right now it is a tossup between the SL, S and new CL. They're all so good, but the SL has aged so well and the facelift really has brought it to perfection. I mean really what could be more complete than a SL550? Anything more is just really overkill/bragging rights.
In that commercial though they're still using the 06' SL, shame on them. Update the darn thing.
M
In that commercial though they're still using the 06' SL, shame on them. Update the darn thing.
M
12-15-2006, 11:39 AM
#9
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Irvine, CA.
Posts: 725
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
2005 SL55, 2000 CL500
SL or CL or S. The new toys.
SL55 or better yet SL65.
I have a friend that just got his new S550. It is really nice.
All the goodies in it. Looks great. He loves it.
But he still drools when he sees me pull up in my SL55.
Sat in the new CL at the dealer.
Love the new interior. But as others have mentioned.
The exterior needs to "grow" on me a bit more.
Same problem I had with the CLS. Its going to take some time to
get used to that new rear end.
But IMHO. The SL is winner for now. Lets see what they do to it in the
next incarnation in 2010 or so.
I have a friend that just got his new S550. It is really nice.
All the goodies in it. Looks great. He loves it.
But he still drools when he sees me pull up in my SL55.
Sat in the new CL at the dealer.
Love the new interior. But as others have mentioned.
The exterior needs to "grow" on me a bit more.
Same problem I had with the CLS. Its going to take some time to
get used to that new rear end.
But IMHO. The SL is winner for now. Lets see what they do to it in the
next incarnation in 2010 or so.
12-15-2006, 04:16 PM
#10
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 4,846
Received 290 Likes
on
203 Posts
2013 650i Coupe, 2010 IS250 AWD, 1999 S500
Oh I'm sure, any high-end AMG product is sure to cause drooling, but I think overall the SL550 has more power than anyone "needs", its just bragging rights after that. I'd take a SL65 Designo myself, but gee whiz...lol...that is a really an over the top car...!
M
M
12-15-2006, 08:52 PM
#11
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Orange County, CA
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
4 wheels
Roadster: R230 SL
Sedan: W221 S
Coupe: W216 CL
Large SUV: GL
Midseze SUV: ML
Enough said. There is no best benz, but if you encompass technology and innovation, its the new W221 and W216.
Sedan: W221 S
Coupe: W216 CL
Large SUV: GL
Midseze SUV: ML
Enough said. There is no best benz, but if you encompass technology and innovation, its the new W221 and W216.
12-17-2006, 10:10 PM
#13
Senior Member
