SL/R230: Make this decision for me: SL500 vs Cayenne??
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Make this decision for me: SL500 vs Cayenne??
what do you think of these cars ?
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http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
How difficult is it to to convert a SL500 to SL55?
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How difficult is it to to convert a SL500 to SL55?
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2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320
I looked at the CAYENNE
I looked at the Cayenne, and had a loaner while they were working on my 01 S500, I really wanted one until I had it for a week, major disappointment. This first thing that shocked me was that the seats looked like they were set ontop of boxes on the floor and the panels were coming apart. The other thing that I didn't like was the ride height, it just seemed way to high compared to the size of the wheels. Quality just wasn't there.
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Personally, I think the SL500 has too many miles. That's probably why it's priced the way it is. However, if the body is clean and you can get someone from a MB dealership to checkout the engine and tranny, it may be worth the money. The SL55 is priced too low for that few miles. Most 55's go for 55k to 60k. I would really check this car even more than the 500 for previous body damage, tranny and most of all, the supercharger. You know what they say about a deal that's too good to be true, it usually is. Good luck with your search.
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Personally, I think the SL500 has too many miles. That's probably why it's priced the way it is. However, if the body is clean and you can get someone from a MB dealership to checkout the engine and tranny, it may be worth the money. The SL55 is priced too low for that few miles. Most 55's go for 55k to 60k. I would really check this car even more than the 500 for previous body damage, tranny and most of all, the supercharger. You know what they say about a deal that's too good to be true, it usually is. Good luck with your search.
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2004 SL500R / 2003 BMW M5
Hey! You just described me and my SL!
I guess I didn't read the entire ad. I agree with you about running from the 55. However, I plan to drive our SL more next year. I just can't see it sitting in the garage. I also would like to recommend getting some kind of warranty if possible.
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Last edited by Dragoncoach; 11-05-2007 at 11:43 PM.