SL55/63/65/R230 AMG Considering sl65 black series. Questions

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:06 PM

camdon

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Considering sl65 black series. Questions

Now that they are below 200k I am considering one. Anyone that owned a regular sl65 on here drive one? Anything not to like about them? Has anyone put a tire on one and got it down the track? Any opinions at all from someone that knows first hand would be great.

Thanks

Jan 3, 2011 | 11:00 PM

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haters crazy

I've seen Ovi's around wrapped in flat black and it looks amazing. Never seen numbers for one either. What a useless post by me lol

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:59 AM

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car is rough and edgy but at all the wrong places... it rides rough, noisier, but still does not have sports car moves. i drove one for about an hour and.. was not impressed.

the only thing i truly like about it is no abc to break.

car is a looker though...

alex

Jan 4, 2011 | 11:20 AM

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For that kind of $$$ there are so many different and better ways to go.

Jan 4, 2011 | 11:24 AM

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We had one in to check the software and see what is possible.

I liked the looks. Other than that it is very stiff. The turning circle was ludicrous. It is still very heavy, and the roof is fixed. I couldn't see the point.

Jan 4, 2011 | 11:55 AM

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Your worst nightmare...

it is a nice car..but still not a true sports car. The attention factor is definitely there.

Jan 4, 2011 | 02:17 PM

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Jan 4, 2011 | 02:35 PM

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It is a looker from the outside but sitting in it just reminded me of being in my SL65...which isn't a bad thing but I felt it should have been MORE for some reason.

I say for that price range ($150K to $200K) there are other options I would go...

Ford GT (mod it please)
Audi R8VT10 coupe or convertible
CLKBS (and mod the heck out of it)

There are probably more options but I'm drawing a blank...

OR

Get a stock SL65 get a wide body kit and get the Speedriven kit...you will get the exterior looks, have a convertible, and have hp/tq numbers close or more than the SL65BS.

Jan 4, 2011 | 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AMGfan

OR

Get a stock SL65 get a wide body kit and get the Speedriven kit...you will get the exterior looks, have a convertible, and have hp/tq numbers close or more than the SL65BS.

This, with the Misha kit.

Jan 4, 2011 | 04:04 PM

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Get a SL600 and tune it, you may have road holding problems though, all I
can say is my S600 just had a new ic pump and it accelerates like a rocket,
I'm sure my CL65 felt no faster.

Jan 5, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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You can put a widebody and wheels but, it will never be a black series. I would much rather have a stock black series. Then a 900hp SL65 or whatever. Just my 2 cents...

Jan 5, 2011 | 06:00 PM

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Its an AMAZING car, But if I were to spend that kind of money I would rather get the GT2 or GT2 RS.

Jan 5, 2011 | 10:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Max.H

You can put a widebody and wheels but, it will never be a black series. I would much rather have a stock black series. Then a 900hp SL65 or whatever. Just my 2 cents...

agree

Jan 5, 2011 | 10:35 PM

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Its an AMAZING car, But if I were to spend that kind of money I would rather get the GT2 or GT2 RS.

Every gt2 and gt2 rs is spoken for and both are well above the 200k pricepoint. Totally different car/experience. If it were me, I'd pony up a bit more and buy a CGT.