SL/R230: So many mixed reviews! Sl600 v sl63 v sl65
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Sl500
So many mixed reviews! Sl600 v sl63 v sl65
What I want is an unbiased answer..
-What car is more reliable?
-What car is hands down faster?
-best bang for the buck @ present pricing?
I can afford all 3 & want the most reliable & fastest choice. It seems that people keep going off on rants & pissing contests
Please help. I like 5 speed transmissions (600 & 65) as long as it's reliable (seems it is "bullet proof")
-What car is more reliable?
-What car is hands down faster?
-best bang for the buck @ present pricing?
I can afford all 3 & want the most reliable & fastest choice. It seems that people keep going off on rants & pissing contests
Please help. I like 5 speed transmissions (600 & 65) as long as it's reliable (seems it is "bullet proof")
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham AL
04 SL600
The ONLY reason I would consider the SL63 is for the transmission. I prefer the sound of a V12 personally. But the double clutch gearbox really makes that car a blast to drive.
Sl65 is without a doubt the fastest. You get the AMG make over and you pay the price!
SL600 with the AMG bumpers is what I have and am very satisfied with. No real maintance difference between the 600 and 65. From a pure value stand point the 600 is the winner hands down. Put a tune on it and your very close to a 65 but without LSD. Tranny is stout in both very minor differences. At the end of the day its what you find a deal on.
Sl65 is without a doubt the fastest. You get the AMG make over and you pay the price!
SL600 with the AMG bumpers is what I have and am very satisfied with. No real maintance difference between the 600 and 65. From a pure value stand point the 600 is the winner hands down. Put a tune on it and your very close to a 65 but without LSD. Tranny is stout in both very minor differences. At the end of the day its what you find a deal on.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 42
'15 T&C & '14 SL63
I personally think the nose on the 2009-2012 was the best, but the headlights swooping back were a minor detraction. The 2013-2016 is too blunt in the front... but the updated interior and the M157 engine makes up for it. Barely.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 397
Likes: 11
From: san diego
2001 viper rt-10, 2007 SL65
I guess that is what makes styling and car sales. I prefer the 2003-2008 lines and hated the nose on the 2009-2012. I thought they made a good styling move in 2013 by blunting the nose. By the way, I think you 2014 is a great looking car. Enjoy!
