SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2003 SL55 AMG vs. 2009 SL63 AMG
10-01-2008, 03:31 PM
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The handling however is much better of the SL63. As a car all improvements added up makes for a seriously better car compared to my 2003. But the comparison of the last pre-facelift production might be less of a difference.
10-05-2008, 11:06 PM
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06 CLS55 w/ P030, 05 Jag S Type R, 05 TBird-68 Dodge Charger R/T-440 w/4speed I'm original owner
Before you guys start commenting on the 63, test drive the 09. With the MCT tranny the experience almost trumps the 65.
Most increditable experience is the 09 MCT.
Most increditable experience is the 09 MCT.
10-09-2008, 12:18 PM
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Car and Driver's numbers suggest its a driver's race:
The SL63 hits 60 mph and the quarter-mile stripe with a bit more haste than the SL55 we tested in November 2002—4.4 seconds versus 4.5, and 12.9 seconds at 112 mph versus 13.0 at 110, respectively.
From: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._amg_road_test
From: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._amg_road_test
10-10-2008, 02:25 AM
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The 2003 SL500 is a classic design and used by design schools as an example of great design. The only reason MB changed it was government regulation regarding pedestrian safety. The change is not an improvement, for the new frontend to "fit" the entire car needs a redesign. It is not ugly but when you are paying over $100K for a car it should be beautiful like the original 2003 design. JMHO but I am right 
10-10-2008, 10:51 AM
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10-10-2008, 07:56 PM
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too lazy and busy to write a big post at the moment 
short and sweet: love it, its awesome
negatives: other than it could have more power on the top end, but still fast none the less; nothing else.
what it needs: havent thought of or felt it needed anything yet
short and sweet: love it, its awesome
negatives: other than it could have more power on the top end, but still fast none the less; nothing else.
what it needs: havent thought of or felt it needed anything yet
10-23-2008, 01:14 AM
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I've owned a sl63 for around 6 months and it is a whole other world compared to the 55. Though it's the new version of the 55, it is very different. I like the new tranny more, the 55 torque really needs a five speed to work best though. I also like the handling more - it doesn't feel as heavy as the 55. On the other hand, I have kept the 55 because I enjoy the engine A LOT more. The torque of the 55 just rockets the car in a much more aggressive way than the 63. The 63 sounds amazing, but I am not one for smooth and linear power delivery so I like the torquey supercharged engine much more. Both cars are gorgeous in my opinion but I feel the 55 will go down as a true classic while the 63 will probably be trumped by whatever they come out with in the future... hopefully something with forced induction, I want my lb-ft back!
