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My vote is for the G55 AMG!!!!!!!
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This a wrong chatroom for you.....Originally Posted by Hoop
Who said anything about "success" ?
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There you go Hoop...replaced the word "success" with the word "accomplished". LOL! Originally Posted by Hoop
Who said anything about "success" ?
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You do not need AWD in Chicago. Why not store the RR during the summer and store the SL during the winter?
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LOL...now you can get back to BRAINSTORMING with people who actually follow the context of your original topic. Hopefully, the haters will remain silent. Originally Posted by CEO Alex
There you go Hoop...replaced the word "success" with the word "accomplished". LOL!
One more option (flame suit on and fastened) may be the Audi Q7...of course the 12-cylinder TDi would be a must.
I agree it is one of those "love it or hate it" vehicles, but it seems like it could get the job done...Good luck.
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You do not need AWD in Chicago. Why not store the RR during the summer and store the SL during the winter?
Not bad advice.
I have a RR and an E55 - With great snows the E55 drove better than the RR through the entire Chicago winter.
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I have a RR and an E55 - With great snows the E55 drove better than the RR through the entire Chicago winter.
I experienced the same. I have a Jeep with Blizzaks and a C32 w/LSD and Blizzaks on during the winter. The Benz drove better during the snow. The only thing the Jeep was great at was ground clearance, but that isn't an issue in Chicago.Originally Posted by ChicagoX
Not bad advice. I have a RR and an E55 - With great snows the E55 drove better than the RR through the entire Chicago winter.
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I have a RR and an E55 - With great snows the E55 drove better than the RR through the entire Chicago winter.
Agree 100%.Originally Posted by ChicagoX
Not bad advice. I have a RR and an E55 - With great snows the E55 drove better than the RR through the entire Chicago winter.
My SL was safer in snow then my wife's RR Sport SC.
She also preferred her FS in bad weather .
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My SL was safer in snow then my wife's RR Sport SC.
She also preferred her FS in bad weather .
Really? That's surprising as I find Range Rovers to be very well suited to inclement weather.Originally Posted by absent
Agree 100%.My SL was safer in snow then my wife's RR Sport SC.
She also preferred her FS in bad weather .
To answer the original poster, you'll miss the power with the S550 so I would suggest-
Cayenne Turbo, Audi S8, ML63, G55.
Range Rover SC, Range Rover Sport SC are two other options if they'll be fast enough.
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Another vote for ML63, from a daily drive Range Rover Sport S/C owner. There is one in my family, which I get to drive quite often as it belongs to my old man and it absolutely slaughters my RRS. I was seriously contemplating doing a trade but the idea of having 2 identical cars in family annoyed me too much.
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They don't make the Turbo S anymore. The new regular Turbo is quicker anyways.Originally Posted by GettingThere
My vote: Cayenne Turbo SIf you prefer MB, ML63
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Consider the BMW X5 4.8 V8 Plenty fast enough for most folks and pretty good on snow.. Just a thought.
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I vote for the G55 as well. I realize its electronics aren't as up to date, but thats one sexy SUV.
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Quick opinion: have you thought of simply parking in the street? The Range would have to be the one to do that, of course.
I would just sell the RR, keep the SL and brave the winter. Can't be that bad. An S600 with sport tires is not much different, and I had a good winter with it.
Good thing about the parking, you do not need two cars, anyway.
I would just sell the RR, keep the SL and brave the winter. Can't be that bad. An S600 with sport tires is not much different, and I had a good winter with it.
Good thing about the parking, you do not need two cars, anyway.
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To answer the original poster, you'll miss the power with the S550 so I would suggest-
Cayenne Turbo, Audi S8, ML63, G55.
Range Rover SC, Range Rover Sport SC are two other options if they'll be fast enough.
The tires that come standard with RR Sport SC a totally useless in Winter and I had Sottozeros on my SL...Originally Posted by transferred
Really? That's surprising as I find Range Rovers to be very well suited to inclement weather.To answer the original poster, you'll miss the power with the S550 so I would suggest-
Cayenne Turbo, Audi S8, ML63, G55.
Range Rover SC, Range Rover Sport SC are two other options if they'll be fast enough.
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you obv have soem money to afford to drie a range and an SL why don;t you store the range in the summer and the sl in the winter, it can;t run more than a few thousand dollars a year
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My friend, I have tried to do exactly what you want to do, and decided on an 07 s600. I regretted it, because there is no such thing as one car that will satisfy all of your car driving desires. trust me, you will miss the SL in the summer, and you will miss the Range rover in the winter. Not just for weather though - You can't use your SL for that large item you want at home depot Originally Posted by jgsx
You do not need AWD in Chicago. Why not store the RR during the summer and store the SL during the winter?
and you can't drop your top in the Range Rover
Car storage is probably cheaper than another parking spot would be.
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Over the last 10 years there has not been a winter in Chicago/Milwaukee/Minneapolis area that has had more than 3-4 days per season of weather that would be considered "days you could not drive your car" and would suspect you could "get around" if you had to. The bigger wild-card to me appears to be the requirment to consolidate to a single stall/1-car.
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ml63 convertible ftmfw!!!
if you sell both of your cars, that should cover it
id get a ml63, im 24, the other cars you listed, bentley, s class etc... are for old people, imo
if you sell both of your cars, that should cover it
id get a ml63, im 24, the other cars you listed, bentley, s class etc... are for old people, imo
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Regarding the 3 bedroom idea...it's more than what I care for. Since it's just me, I was simply looking for a condo in a great location that would provide two bedrooms...one for my personal bedroom and one for an at-home office. Not to mention that the price difference didn't make sense for the additional square footage from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom (I bought my 2br/2bath for 670k including 1 parking spot while 3bed/3bath were starting at 1.4m excluding any parking spots (parking spots run for approximately 60k a piece and are purchased separately)). Also thought about renting a spot in the same building, but it would have to be either under the table (owners cannot rent their properties throughout their 1st year after closing) or in a separate building....I'm not very fond of the idea of renting a spot for 800/mo in a separate building. City will also not allow a lift for my parking spot. Bottom line...I'll have one parking spot to deal with.
Wow, it's amazing how much the price of a simple parking spot has exploded in Chicago since I left there in Jan 2001. Have you thought about taking a rental on garage space/car storage out in the burbs or even across in Indiana to put up the SL for the winters and the RR for summers? You might be able to do that for much less money than 800/mo or buying a new car.Originally Posted by CEO Alex
I'm not really understanding your relation between being accomplished and asking for suggestions on a vehicle for my specific needs. I guess one of my traits that has allowed me to be accomplished is the fact that I'm always open to others suggestions. Anyway, I've got a few cars in mind...but the thread was intended to get others opinions so I could take a look at the suggested vehicles and choose from the variety of suggestions and personal previous thoughts. I've taken everyone's suggestions into account and am planning on spending the next couple of weekends deciding on the best compromise possible.Regarding the 3 bedroom idea...it's more than what I care for. Since it's just me, I was simply looking for a condo in a great location that would provide two bedrooms...one for my personal bedroom and one for an at-home office. Not to mention that the price difference didn't make sense for the additional square footage from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom (I bought my 2br/2bath for 670k including 1 parking spot while 3bed/3bath were starting at 1.4m excluding any parking spots (parking spots run for approximately 60k a piece and are purchased separately)). Also thought about renting a spot in the same building, but it would have to be either under the table (owners cannot rent their properties throughout their 1st year after closing) or in a separate building....I'm not very fond of the idea of renting a spot for 800/mo in a separate building. City will also not allow a lift for my parking spot. Bottom line...I'll have one parking spot to deal with.
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Drives like a Kenworth though, from what I've heard. You're right about the looks and offroadability, though.Originally Posted by Vik888
I vote for the G55 as well. I realize its electronics aren't as up to date, but thats one sexy SUV.
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+1 on g55 driving like ****
gets old after about half an hour and 10 launches
gets old after about half an hour and 10 launches
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