SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: New SL or used SL63
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New SL or used SL63
Hey folks,
My lease on my CLS63 is up in March and I'm looking at what I can get next. Looks like I can get a new SL550 for about $90k (09 heavily discounted) and there are several SL63s used for about $90k (With about 5-10k miles) out there too.
having driven an AMG for the past 3 years I don't think I can go back without getting really depressed and I don't want to pay full price for a new 2010 SL63 cause I'm not a baller like that
Opinions regarding this decision?
My lease on my CLS63 is up in March and I'm looking at what I can get next. Looks like I can get a new SL550 for about $90k (09 heavily discounted) and there are several SL63s used for about $90k (With about 5-10k miles) out there too.
having driven an AMG for the past 3 years I don't think I can go back without getting really depressed and I don't want to pay full price for a new 2010 SL63 cause I'm not a baller like that
Opinions regarding this decision?
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It's a personal choice, but you will loose more money buying the older shape
SL55 when it comes to selling it.
Sorry I mean SL500 or 550.
SL55 when it comes to selling it.
Sorry I mean SL500 or 550.
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With that out the way, my advice Trez would likely be to find a pristine SL63 with less than 30k and FMBSH. I normally prefer new cars but since you are coming from a 500bhp 6.2 with huge brakes you'd really notice the 120bhp disparity between the two. The SL550 is a fast car with great brakes but compared to your CLS63 it's a fairly slow car with moderate brakes.
My only question would be if they will match a good lease rate to a used 63 as the good offers are usually restricted to untitled cars...?
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Where did anyone mention the old shape? Trez certainly didn't. To simplify it for you he was asking should I lease a 2009/2010 SL550 with 0 miles or a 2008/2009 SL63 with a few thousand on the odo.
With that out the way, my advice Trez would likely be to find a pristine SL63 with less than 30k and FMBSH. I normally prefer new cars but since you are coming from a 500bhp 6.2 with huge brakes you'd really notice the 120bhp disparity between the two. The SL550 is a fast car with great brakes but compared to your CLS63 it's a fairly slow car with moderate brakes.
My only question would be if they will match a good lease rate to a used 63 as the good offers are usually restricted to untitled cars...?
-Rob
With that out the way, my advice Trez would likely be to find a pristine SL63 with less than 30k and FMBSH. I normally prefer new cars but since you are coming from a 500bhp 6.2 with huge brakes you'd really notice the 120bhp disparity between the two. The SL550 is a fast car with great brakes but compared to your CLS63 it's a fairly slow car with moderate brakes.
My only question would be if they will match a good lease rate to a used 63 as the good offers are usually restricted to untitled cars...?
-Rob
look as different as the AMG. In fact i saw a new Sl350 the other day and from the back it looked like the old shape, so go for the 63 AMG.
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Maybe he means....
new SL550 or used SL63? Obviously, the SL63 is a fabulous car, but if money is an issue, don't kid yourself, the 550 is great to drive. It is MUCH more car than the old 500, and still way more car than the 07/08 550. It's about 400 HP, has the new style fascias, and the much improved electronics, as well as the 3 spoke wheel and some other goodies. Have you seen one properly dressed with the right wheels and height? Fat.
I'd try to find an 09 with just a little miles, you can buy one easily $20k back of MSRP. That net number is about $50k cheaper than a new SL63. Just food for thought.
I'd try to find an 09 with just a little miles, you can buy one easily $20k back of MSRP. That net number is about $50k cheaper than a new SL63. Just food for thought.
