i'm thinking about getting ether sl55 or sl65, what the deferrents between the cars besides the engines?
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Having owned a SL55, other than the sound of the 55 they do not compare!
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Having owned a SL55, other than the sound of the 55 they do not compare!
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55's are very bada$$ in their own right, but the 65 is a freak of nature. I do miss the exhaust note from my 55 - but that's it.Originally Posted by sporters78
i'm thinking about getting ether sl55 or sl65, what the deferrents between the cars besides the engines?
I look at it this way: Like you have the qualifications "breast man", "leg man" and/or "*** man" (as in the part of the opposite sex you prioritize), I consider myself an "8-cylinder man" rather than a "12-cylinder man". I'm convinced that 12-cyl is just too much for me. 8-cyl is just right. Although I can appreciate the 4 extra cylinders and the extra luxury that comes with it.
That and the fact that I can't afford the 12-cylinder cars I fancy of course...
All kidding aside, I think one has a natural preference cylinder-wise.
That and the fact that I can't afford the 12-cylinder cars I fancy of course...
All kidding aside, I think one has a natural preference cylinder-wise.
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I used to think the SL55 is a fast car until I got my 911 turbo, now it seems slow. So I would go with the '65...
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All true. Also, even more weight overall, and the increase is mostly in the nose.Originally Posted by Schiznick
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You may find the handling to be, um, different, than you're used to in your Porsche. One thing for sure, you won't be hard on the power so early in the corner as with your 911. There are ways to drive these cars that deal with the nose-heaviness and understeer, and they can be great fun to drive that way, but tossible they're not.
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The SL65 is about 300 LBS heavier than the SL55. The additional weight is not as far forward as you would think.
On the track you really don't notice the weight at all. The larger brakes manage it quite well and turn in only suffers slightly over the SL55.
I would say you will never notice this on the street.
What you do notice is the turbo power delivery (notice I did not say lag, that is not it) and the wild torque it can lay down in a fraction of a second.....
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On the track you really don't notice the weight at all. The larger brakes manage it quite well and turn in only suffers slightly over the SL55.
I would say you will never notice this on the street.
What you do notice is the turbo power delivery (notice I did not say lag, that is not it) and the wild torque it can lay down in a fraction of a second.....
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The SL65 in Alabama is down to 145k and has been for sale for months. The cheapest I have seen but is not moving for some reason. Seems like a decent deal if the car checks out.
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think i'm going to end up with the sl55, and save acouple of bucks for cigars and scotch
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A new one?Originally Posted by Juice it
The SL65 in Alabama is down to 145k and has been for sale for months. The cheapest I have seen but is not moving for some reason. Seems like a decent deal if the car checks out.
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A new one?
No, it has 12k miles. If it were new at that price I don't think it would sit for a day much less months.
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The SL 65 is more of a cruise-car; and the SL 55 more of a racer. Due to the heavier weight of course, but also due to the following:
SL 55:
Power 476 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque 516 ft lbs @ 2650 rpm
SL 65:
Power 612 bhp @ 4800 rpm
738 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm
The power of the SL65 is much faster available then the power of the SL 55.
The 55 has to get a higher RPM to get his power; but the 65 already has the power very quick. As a result of this the 65 is a calm and relaxed cruiser. The 55 has to put more effort in it, so its more of a nervous race-engine rather then a calm one.
You can't really tell which one is ''better''; they are both great cars.
You have to decide what kinda driver you are...
SL 55:
Power 476 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque 516 ft lbs @ 2650 rpm
SL 65:
Power 612 bhp @ 4800 rpm
738 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm
The power of the SL65 is much faster available then the power of the SL 55.
The 55 has to get a higher RPM to get his power; but the 65 already has the power very quick. As a result of this the 65 is a calm and relaxed cruiser. The 55 has to put more effort in it, so its more of a nervous race-engine rather then a calm one.
You can't really tell which one is ''better''; they are both great cars.
You have to decide what kinda driver you are...
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I don't really agree....
Do you own these cars?
Calm is not a word I would use to describe the power deliver of either car unless you are running around in C mode starting in second gear all the time.
As I have mentioned, everyone talks about the weight difference between the two cars. Unless you are on a track you will not ever notice this. Both cars are very well balanced.
The Kompressor 5.5 is far from a nervous race motor..... They each have a unique personality, I prefer the sound of the V8 but the power and torque of the V12.
Neither the SL55 or SL65 are race cars. They are however a blast to drive on a daily basis and in the case of the SL65, a force to be recond with in a straight line
Both even handle the track better than you would expect after you adjust your driving style to the handling of the car. I have suprised my share of poorly driven Porsche owners. Get out and drive those cars!
Enjoy!
Do you own these cars?
Calm is not a word I would use to describe the power deliver of either car unless you are running around in C mode starting in second gear all the time.
As I have mentioned, everyone talks about the weight difference between the two cars. Unless you are on a track you will not ever notice this. Both cars are very well balanced.
The Kompressor 5.5 is far from a nervous race motor..... They each have a unique personality, I prefer the sound of the V8 but the power and torque of the V12.
Neither the SL55 or SL65 are race cars. They are however a blast to drive on a daily basis and in the case of the SL65, a force to be recond with in a straight line
Both even handle the track better than you would expect after you adjust your driving style to the handling of the car. I have suprised my share of poorly driven Porsche owners. Get out and drive those cars!
Enjoy!
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Do you own these cars?
Calm is not a word I would use to describe the power deliver of either car unless you are running around in C mode starting in second gear all the time.
As I have mentioned, everyone talks about the weight difference between the two cars. Unless you are on a track you will not ever notice this. Both cars are very well balanced.
The Kompressor 5.5 is far from a nervous race motor..... They each have a unique personality, I prefer the sound of the V8 but the power and torque of the V12.
Neither the SL55 or SL65 are race cars. They are however a blast to drive on a daily basis and in the case of the SL65, a force to be recond with in a straight line
Both even handle the track better than you would expect after you adjust your driving style to the handling of the car. I have suprised my share of poorly driven Porsche owners. Get out and drive those cars!
Enjoy!
I agree Originally Posted by Schiznick
I don't really agree....Do you own these cars?
Calm is not a word I would use to describe the power deliver of either car unless you are running around in C mode starting in second gear all the time.
As I have mentioned, everyone talks about the weight difference between the two cars. Unless you are on a track you will not ever notice this. Both cars are very well balanced.
The Kompressor 5.5 is far from a nervous race motor..... They each have a unique personality, I prefer the sound of the V8 but the power and torque of the V12.
Neither the SL55 or SL65 are race cars. They are however a blast to drive on a daily basis and in the case of the SL65, a force to be recond with in a straight line
Both even handle the track better than you would expect after you adjust your driving style to the handling of the car. I have suprised my share of poorly driven Porsche owners. Get out and drive those cars!
Enjoy!
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I loved the SL55 so much that I sold my spot for the 65 that I had ordered. I did get to drive a 65 and I don't regret selling my spot.
I too have suprised alot of Porsche, Ferrari, Viper, etc., drivers with the SLs handling capabilities. You do have to adjust your style a bit, but you have to do that with any car. I drive my Indycar differenlty than I drive the F40, 348, etc. That adaptation is half of the fun!
I too have suprised alot of Porsche, Ferrari, Viper, etc., drivers with the SLs handling capabilities. You do have to adjust your style a bit, but you have to do that with any car. I drive my Indycar differenlty than I drive the F40, 348, etc. That adaptation is half of the fun!
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