SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL63 soon to be gone now, where do I go from here??
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I haven't had any tranny trouble yet. Having said that one day I got in
and started, when I put it into reverse nothing happened, nor did it in drive,
absolutely nothing. I switched it off took out the key and repeated,this time
everything fine. Was this like your problem, it also gets hot in manual mode.
Can you tell me things to look out for.
Cheers!
and started, when I put it into reverse nothing happened, nor did it in drive,
absolutely nothing. I switched it off took out the key and repeated,this time
everything fine. Was this like your problem, it also gets hot in manual mode.
Can you tell me things to look out for.
Cheers!
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you don't say anything about your dealers. with such a wide range of cars you are considering ( what about audi?) i would definitely consider which dealer could give me the best service and would value my repeat business. also keep in mind that the way this administration is set to impact the domestic auto market via epa, carbon tax, etc., you probably seeing the demise of performance cars within the next few years.
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SL63 will soon be gone, so I have to find a replacement.
Currently I have Toyota FJ Cruiser - but I despise it and only have it for when I get the tingling to go offroad, and I have my SL63.
SL is gone and now I'm left with a decision that I have no clue about.
2009 Cadillac CTS-V (its a cadillac :/)
2009 BMW M3 (would have to buy an aftermarket supercharger or not get it)
2010 Mercedes E63 (would have to wait till Dec.)
2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2010 Porsche Panamera
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
What else???
The payment on the SL was extremely high, so I could replace it with a combination of 2 new cars and still have some left over. So keep that in mind.
Maybe 911 Turbo + Panamera?
Currently I have Toyota FJ Cruiser - but I despise it and only have it for when I get the tingling to go offroad, and I have my SL63.
SL is gone and now I'm left with a decision that I have no clue about.
2009 Cadillac CTS-V (its a cadillac :/)
2009 BMW M3 (would have to buy an aftermarket supercharger or not get it)
2010 Mercedes E63 (would have to wait till Dec.)
2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2010 Porsche Panamera
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
What else???
The payment on the SL was extremely high, so I could replace it with a combination of 2 new cars and still have some left over. So keep that in mind.
Maybe 911 Turbo + Panamera?
Panamera sounds great but you have to wait and you need a car now I assume. Porsche 911 Turbo: top notch but space? convenience?
I'd suggest you to get a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S and . I have a Turbo S and I can tell you without a matter of a doubt that it's my favorite car among all the cars I've owned, test drove and rented.
It will sounds a bit weird but I prefer it over my Audi R8 bc it's more convenient and the torque is phenomenal. Plus, I have R-Tronic in my R8: bit of pain in the neck.
If I were you, I'd write down what I enjoy in a car: space? convenience? torque? high rev? low? high? 2 door? 4 door? comfort? and narrow it down from there. Do you have kids? Do you have people with you in the car often? When you shop, do you need lots of space? etc ...
Hope all this helps.
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Don't do it there is nothing out there that will give you ALL the 63 has to offer. Fater maybe, handling maybe , but in a fwe words to sum up the 63,
roof down, exhaust note, gearbox , comfort, and looks it kills the 55, no no
I am not talking about speed, just one aspect is, when I had a 55,
you never knew what it would do when you kicked down, sometimes
nothing, very scary when overtaking, the 63 gearbox is a piece of perfection,
it gets feedback from throttle input and puts you in exactly the right gear
you want, I think it's amazing, along with proper manual, not just auto
box overiding. I love mine even more after 5 months, every day is a pleasure
and I have done more miles in the 63 in 5 months than I done in 2 years of the 55, and roof is always open. You will really miss it.
AND every where I go people look and ask , particularly when you blip the
throttle for them.
roof down, exhaust note, gearbox , comfort, and looks it kills the 55, no no
I am not talking about speed, just one aspect is, when I had a 55,
you never knew what it would do when you kicked down, sometimes
nothing, very scary when overtaking, the 63 gearbox is a piece of perfection,
it gets feedback from throttle input and puts you in exactly the right gear
you want, I think it's amazing, along with proper manual, not just auto
box overiding. I love mine even more after 5 months, every day is a pleasure
and I have done more miles in the 63 in 5 months than I done in 2 years of the 55, and roof is always open. You will really miss it.
AND every where I go people look and ask , particularly when you blip the
throttle for them.
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I know, I miss it and this is f u cking crazy, but I was even thinking about getting another!!
I can't think of any other car that has all it had... maybe the Ferrari California (but no potential for more HP really)... and the Nissan GTR is close but not everything the SL had.
The only reason its gone is because of the tranny problems (the lease was total crap though, so thats a benefit of giving it back).
I put the wheels into my storage - they wouldn't fit an E-class though...
I'm close to choosing the GTR because of the HP mod potential and its electronics inside for nav, traffic, and stuff are up to date.
I can't think of any other car that has all it had... maybe the Ferrari California (but no potential for more HP really)... and the Nissan GTR is close but not everything the SL had.
The only reason its gone is because of the tranny problems (the lease was total crap though, so thats a benefit of giving it back).
I put the wheels into my storage - they wouldn't fit an E-class though...
I'm close to choosing the GTR because of the HP mod potential and its electronics inside for nav, traffic, and stuff are up to date.
Last edited by Fantasm; Jul 21, 2009 at 12:20 AM.
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They were too slow...
I had the E46 M3 for about 6 months but barely drove it because at the same time I also had the SL55 and the King Ranch. I traded the E46 M3 back then on the Jeep SRT8 which I liked better than the M3, as it was faster and had more electronic luxuries inside. My E46 M3 was my first higher end sports car after my 300ZX's; I liked it and it was nice, but the slowness got to me.
The S2000 was OK for 1-2 months, but was sold off privately as it was too slow and tooooooooo small for me. I drool over the GT3 and GT3 RS at my local dealership at night when I pass them though. They look amazing but I'm afraid I wouldn't be happy with how fast they are plus the interior electronics. They would look sick in my parking garage though and driving on the street! So if I was rich enough to be able to throw money away, I would definitely get one; as long as I had something in the very fast, sporty but touring category too.
To me there are like 3 different categories for cars.
Ultra Sport (no electronic niceties needed - GT3, ZR1)
FAST Sport with Luxuries (SL55, SL63, GTR, Ferrari California, Gallardo, etc)
Cruiser Sport (Cayenne Turbo, Panamera, S63)
I like cars that are easily modified to get more power as I get used to them after a while. Merc 63 engines don't have that trait, however.
I could do all 3, but not going to throw cash away like that -- we are in a bad economy after all
I had the E46 M3 for about 6 months but barely drove it because at the same time I also had the SL55 and the King Ranch. I traded the E46 M3 back then on the Jeep SRT8 which I liked better than the M3, as it was faster and had more electronic luxuries inside. My E46 M3 was my first higher end sports car after my 300ZX's; I liked it and it was nice, but the slowness got to me.
The S2000 was OK for 1-2 months, but was sold off privately as it was too slow and tooooooooo small for me. I drool over the GT3 and GT3 RS at my local dealership at night when I pass them though. They look amazing but I'm afraid I wouldn't be happy with how fast they are plus the interior electronics. They would look sick in my parking garage though and driving on the street! So if I was rich enough to be able to throw money away, I would definitely get one; as long as I had something in the very fast, sporty but touring category too.
To me there are like 3 different categories for cars.
Ultra Sport (no electronic niceties needed - GT3, ZR1)
FAST Sport with Luxuries (SL55, SL63, GTR, Ferrari California, Gallardo, etc)
Cruiser Sport (Cayenne Turbo, Panamera, S63)
I like cars that are easily modified to get more power as I get used to them after a while. Merc 63 engines don't have that trait, however.
I could do all 3, but not going to throw cash away like that -- we are in a bad economy after all
Last edited by Fantasm; Jul 21, 2009 at 03:09 AM.
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They were too slow...
I had the E46 M3 for about 6 months but barely drove it because at the same time I also had the SL55 and the King Ranch. I traded the E46 M3 back then on the Jeep SRT8 which I liked better than the M3, as it was faster and had more electronic luxuries inside. My E46 M3 was my first higher end sports car after my 300ZX's; I liked it and it was nice, but the slowness got to me.
The S2000 was OK for 1-2 months, but was sold off privately as it was too slow and tooooooooo small for me. I drool over the GT3 and GT3 RS at my local dealership at night when I pass them though. They look amazing but I'm afraid I wouldn't be happy with how fast they are plus the interior electronics. They would look sick in my parking garage though and driving on the street! So if I was rich enough to be able to throw money away, I would definitely get one; as long as I had something in the very fast, sporty but touring category too.
To me there are like 3 different categories for cars.
Ultra Sport (no electronic niceties needed - GT3, ZR1)
FAST Sport with Luxuries (SL55, SL63, GTR, Ferrari California, Gallardo, etc)
Cruiser Sport (Cayenne Turbo, Panamera, S63)
I like cars that are easily modified to get more power as I get used to them after a while. Merc 63 engines don't have that trait, however.
I could do all 3, but not going to throw cash away like that -- we are in a bad economy after all
I had the E46 M3 for about 6 months but barely drove it because at the same time I also had the SL55 and the King Ranch. I traded the E46 M3 back then on the Jeep SRT8 which I liked better than the M3, as it was faster and had more electronic luxuries inside. My E46 M3 was my first higher end sports car after my 300ZX's; I liked it and it was nice, but the slowness got to me.
The S2000 was OK for 1-2 months, but was sold off privately as it was too slow and tooooooooo small for me. I drool over the GT3 and GT3 RS at my local dealership at night when I pass them though. They look amazing but I'm afraid I wouldn't be happy with how fast they are plus the interior electronics. They would look sick in my parking garage though and driving on the street! So if I was rich enough to be able to throw money away, I would definitely get one; as long as I had something in the very fast, sporty but touring category too.
To me there are like 3 different categories for cars.
Ultra Sport (no electronic niceties needed - GT3, ZR1)
FAST Sport with Luxuries (SL55, SL63, GTR, Ferrari California, Gallardo, etc)
Cruiser Sport (Cayenne Turbo, Panamera, S63)
I like cars that are easily modified to get more power as I get used to them after a while. Merc 63 engines don't have that trait, however.
I could do all 3, but not going to throw cash away like that -- we are in a bad economy after all
In any event, I would try to get a good test drive out of all my options to narrow it down... You have a enviable dilemma on your hands.. Enjoy...
Last edited by Yardspeed; Jul 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM.
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Nobody has mentioned the Gallardo. Exotic looks. Fast. Handles. Reliable. Great car, and on the used market, they are a buy.
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