paulsmith

New to the forum. Based in UK and condsidering an SL63 or 500 as a daily driver. Wondered what your thoughts were of these 2 cars for that purpose, given the poor conditions of our roads. I am concerned about around town driving and stiff suspension setup.

DCMETRO22Z

Both are torquey engines, so around twon both will be perfect. For sure the 63 ABC setup is stiffer than the 500 setup, but it remains an ABC system so even with Brit roads it's perfectly drivable.

The 63 has an awesome sound that you won't find in the 500. The SL63 is often considered has one of the sportiest Mercedes, and Everybody agrees that's is a very well engineered car.

The 500 is perfect if you enjoy cruising under the sun (Well... The 3 sunny days per year you have in UK)

sound 8

Forget the 500. If you have the money just buy the 63. I've had one for 2 years, without doubt the best SL they ever made, and I use it everyday
more or less.

cal1

As far as daily drivers go, I think you would find either to be very enjoyable DD. The 63 has the most incredible exhaust note.

I use my SL55 as a daily for about 6 months a year. When I do, the best part of my work day is driving to work and driving home.

sound 8

Absolutely , I just wish the drive to work was longer. LOL.

paulsmith

Close to doing a deal on a 63. My only reservation is the reliabilty of the new transmission. Any thoughts.

sound 8

2 years have gone and I have not had a single issue with mine. It can be
a little jerky when stone cold for about 20 seconds. I believe there was
an issue but as long as you have warranty your OK.
The weather here is getting better so the roofs been down, revealing even
more of that beautiful exhaust note. You won't regret buying it

photonut

6K miles on my sl63.
no issues thus far.
i too have some initial jerkiness when first driving the vehicle in the am.
i only drive the vehicle in manual mode.

photonut

i had an sl55
the 63 is a different breed!
i love the sl63!

sound 8

9k on mine, had roof down to day ! ooohhhh that sound.
63 63 63

c54fun

Ditto the above, 9K miles of smiles on mine. The 63 is a fine blend of speed, handling and comfort...and like many above, has an incredible sound.
Joe

sound 8

Excuse me for blowing my own trumpet, excuse the pun, but every one
who has heard the 63 says it's the best sound they have ever heard. Even
some friends of mine that run an Audi tuners who fit Miltech exhausts on
R8 and many others say that Mercedes got it spot on.

modoindustries

its a fantastic car.

Maverick1975

I love my SL63 more than i love my girlfriend

photonut

HA!
i would not show this thread to her!

sound 8

My wife already thinks I love cars more than her, I hope your girlfriend
doesn't see your post..