SL/R230: So now that we have convertibles, could you go back to a non-convertible?
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M6 Gran Coupe
So now that we have convertibles, could you go back to a non-convertible?
Are you guys in love with a convertible that much that you need one from now on?
I like the convertible....however, there isn't much out after this if I want to stay the same route.
I like the convertible....however, there isn't much out after this if I want to stay the same route.
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hey mjr24 did you get my pm?
to answer your question. it would be hard to go back to a non convertible especially when the weather breaks. its too much fun! having a hard top convertible is truly like having 2 cars
to answer your question. it would be hard to go back to a non convertible especially when the weather breaks. its too much fun! having a hard top convertible is truly like having 2 cars
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2005 SL500
The question I ask myself, could I ever go to a convertible that didn't have a folding hardtop roof?? I've gotten to love the fact that I can be in a coupe one moment, then 22sec later, a convertible! 
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SC430 vs SL600
The truth is that there is no comparison. I had a 94 SL500 which was getting a little long in the tooth. I decided that rather than buying another SL, I would get the SC430 and a boat, which I did. I drove the SC430 for three years, and it was a nice car. It had a few issues. For instance, they all pull when you hit the brakes, and it made a horrible sound when coming to a stop. We thought it was the brakes, but after a number of visits to the dealer and driving other SCs, it was clear it was the tires. However, with those exceptions it was a nice car. It wasn't an SL however, and last fall I decided that I would take the hit and buy an SL. Got the SL 600 and I don't think that I will ever go back to any thing less. I love this car more than anyone should ever love a physical thing. I expect that when it starts breaking I will change my mind, but right now you couldn't pry me out of it.
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SL500 2003 Designo (sold), SL500 2004, Nissan GT350
I was first considering the Masarati Gran Sport, but thier convertables do not look as good as the SL. Hands down I will always have a hard top convertable. The only other car I considered was the NSX-T.
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04 SL55, 05 NSX, 05 996TT, 03 RR HSE, '08 S550
I'm a convertible guy...NSX-T and SL55 are year round fun to drive. Despite the added weight, I'd wished my 996TT was a droptop as well.
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The question I ask myself a lot too. But most highline cars are soft-tops. Aston, Bentley, Ferrari, Lambo, XK8, 6'er. I had a R129 and previous gen XK in soft tops and the R230 is so much less stressful....I would have hated a soft top today in the rain...lol.
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05 SL500
convertibles
I have always had a convertible and and SUV when I was single as well after I was married.
I had an MGA MII Deluxe along with Jeep Grand Cherokees and then after being married, the MGA, a Morgan, an MGTF and then another MG-TF. Along with those, an 88 Corvette Convertible, 92 300SL, 2000 CLK430 convertible and now an 05 SL500. Still have a 54 MG-TF, it is for sale, don't need it with the SL. My wife has had two MLs and now a Touareg, (we also have a Lincoln Town Car for bad weather when I can't take out the SL up here in MA) which is hands down better than the MLs. I for one could not not have a convertible. Next best thing to a motorcycle, but with steel around me for the idiots driving with the phones glued to their ears.
I had an MGA MII Deluxe along with Jeep Grand Cherokees and then after being married, the MGA, a Morgan, an MGTF and then another MG-TF. Along with those, an 88 Corvette Convertible, 92 300SL, 2000 CLK430 convertible and now an 05 SL500. Still have a 54 MG-TF, it is for sale, don't need it with the SL. My wife has had two MLs and now a Touareg, (we also have a Lincoln Town Car for bad weather when I can't take out the SL up here in MA) which is hands down better than the MLs. I for one could not not have a convertible. Next best thing to a motorcycle, but with steel around me for the idiots driving with the phones glued to their ears.
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2003 SL500 2005 G55
thats a tough question for to me to answer because i rarely drop the top on my SL....I like the coupe style better and plus i just like having the top up..........but i like knowing the fact too that i have to push a button to drop the top on certain days i feel like it thats why having the hardtop convertable is better than the soft top, you can keep the coupe look to it....If i had to choose between the hardtop or softtop i could def go with the hardtop.............
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thats a tough question for to me to answer because i rarely drop the top on my SL....I like the coupe style better and plus i just like having the top up..........but i like knowing the fact too that i have to push a button to drop the top on certain days i feel like it thats why having the hardtop convertable is better than the soft top, you can keep the coupe look to it....If i had to choose between the hardtop or softtop i could def go with the hardtop.............
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From: Allentown, Pa
2011 350 4Matic EClass Sport Edition and 2003 500SL & 2010 Range Rover Sport
Now that I have an SL...I can't possibly imagine a ragtop or non-convertible. If there is a feeling of "Heaven" in a car...it has to be a Mercedes SL.
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