SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: advice please
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Hi, i am new to these forums. i currently have a pile of junk 97. i love it to bits and its been faithful to me since i bought her in 97! but its time for a change i want a good car i have been looking at the SL and CL 55 and SL 65 (dont know if they make a CL65???) i want new and have the funds to do so, could any one tell me which one i should go for. thanks in advance
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Go for an AMG R230 for sure. SL55 has gobs of power and is super fast, but if it isn't enough for you, there is always an SL65. We can't tell you which one to go for, that is what you have to decide on. Go test drive both of the cars and see which you like more.
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i dont like the R class... they seem a little roomy i want a hairy ***'d sports car like the SL or CL i am swaying towards the SL65 quite quickly, is there much difference between the 55 and 65?
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I'm a new member here and was torn between that question myself. I ended up buying a 2006 SL65 (last Wednesday to be precise).. For me, the reasons were mostly emotional:
1. I wanted the best convertible money could buy (already have an F430 non-convertible so that would be redundant) and wanted something that was unique on the road. Not to offend anyone, but there are a lot of SL55's on the road (especially where I live in So Cal) - I wanted something a little different, a little more special.
2. I was concerned with all the talk about a replacement to the SL55 coming just around the corner (2007 probably) and wanted to make sure I had the latest model for a bit longer than a year or so.
3. I wanted to own a monster V12 engine - I've never owned a car with that big of an engine and 604hp is, uhhhm, a lot. While the 0 to 60mph time difference between the two cars is negligable, the torque and 40 to 80mph time difference felt incredible. At 40 to 60mph, the engine hums and the acceleration from that speed is like nothing I've felt before.
At the end of the day, the SL55 and SL65 are pretty damn close to each other. For me, the reasons were emotional and a lot of people would argue the extra cost for the SL65 is a waste - my wife certainly did.
Good luck.
1. I wanted the best convertible money could buy (already have an F430 non-convertible so that would be redundant) and wanted something that was unique on the road. Not to offend anyone, but there are a lot of SL55's on the road (especially where I live in So Cal) - I wanted something a little different, a little more special.
2. I was concerned with all the talk about a replacement to the SL55 coming just around the corner (2007 probably) and wanted to make sure I had the latest model for a bit longer than a year or so.
3. I wanted to own a monster V12 engine - I've never owned a car with that big of an engine and 604hp is, uhhhm, a lot. While the 0 to 60mph time difference between the two cars is negligable, the torque and 40 to 80mph time difference felt incredible. At 40 to 60mph, the engine hums and the acceleration from that speed is like nothing I've felt before.
At the end of the day, the SL55 and SL65 are pretty damn close to each other. For me, the reasons were emotional and a lot of people would argue the extra cost for the SL65 is a waste - my wife certainly did.
Good luck.
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thanks all i used to live in england and it swarms with mercs, here in sioux city where i met and now live with my gf i hardly see any mercs 
i am going to go see a few tomorrow as the 97 is now offically pants when my gf drove her dads E60 M5 home today and said its her birthday pressie and laughed because she would kill me in it so i want a 65' now so i can kick her butt and show her bmw's are good but not that good
i am going to go see a few tomorrow as the 97 is now offically pants when my gf drove her dads E60 M5 home today and said its her birthday pressie and laughed because she would kill me in it so i want a 65' now so i can kick her butt and show her bmw's are good but not that good
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Keep in mind that there is a CL65, and it has a back seat if that is important. Be sure to post some pics when you get it.
For me, I would consider an SL55 with the AMG performance package and engine mods by RENNtech or Kleemann. It should be faster than a stock SL65 and would cost considerably less.
For me, I would consider an SL55 with the AMG performance package and engine mods by RENNtech or Kleemann. It should be faster than a stock SL65 and would cost considerably less.
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Originally Posted by mercftw
i dont like the R class... they seem a little roomy i want a hairy ***'d sports car like the SL or CL i am swaying towards the SL65 quite quickly, is there much difference between the 55 and 65?
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
For me, I would consider an SL55 with the AMG performance package and engine mods by RENNtech or Kleemann. It should be faster than a stock SL65 and would cost considerably less.
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Just get the SL65 but, to be fair, give her a head start with her M5.
Or..
Go all out get the Renntech ECU and airbox for the SL65 and make it 680 hp with 870 lb-ft of torque (don't forget to upgrade the tires too).
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Go all out get the Renntech ECU and airbox for the SL65 and make it 680 hp with 870 lb-ft of torque (don't forget to upgrade the tires too).
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thats exacally what i plan on doing, and she knows i would kill her, had an SL65 for the weekend (great lovely car gorgeous all over and i couldnt fault it) and i took on an E60 and spanked his *** and then another little silly 3 series guy (318is) (whats the s for ... stupid... 1.8 4 cyl takes on a v12... ) i just left him eating dust... by the time i got to 60 when we had both floored it he was 10 car lengths back ...
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Originally Posted by mercftw
thats exacally what i plan on doing, and she knows i would kill her, had an SL65 for the weekend (great lovely car gorgeous all over and i couldnt fault it) and i took on an E60 and spanked his *** and then another little silly 3 series guy (318is) (whats the s for ... stupid... 1.8 4 cyl takes on a v12... ) i just left him eating dust... by the time i got to 60 when we had both floored it he was 10 car lengths back ...
Dont count out those little 4 cylinders... they can make so good power. There is a guy that races sometimes that has a dodge neon SRT-4 that runs low 11's and can get into the 10's with his boost all the way up. This was without NOS too... But based on the weight of the SL-65 they are very fast in comparison. You can go on Renntech website and take a look at some of our runs of our SL-65 AMG
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Originally Posted by mercftw
yeah i`ll do that 
i know the little 4 cyl put out good power, but would you be stupid enough in a bmw 318 4 banger to take on an almighty V12?
i know the little 4 cyl put out good power, but would you be stupid enough in a bmw 318 4 banger to take on an almighty V12?
