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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Attention caused by your SL55 or SL65.

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by overZealous1
the viper got more attention on the road, but still get lots of questions at the pump. i didn't even know how fast these things were till less than a week before buying mine! once i saw they had 493hp stock i immediately looked into aftermarket parts and costs. once i saw what could be done, and all the options the car had and a drop top, i didn't have a prob trading viper for it. viper was awesome to look at and a great piece of american automotive history, but i don't miss sweating my nuts off while driving it!! lol
my sl55 as of this afternoon is faster than the viper was!! WAAAYY more refined and fun to drive imo. if i get another viper, it will be a little bit newer one.
I totally agree with you. The Viper was a beast with no compromises. Always rattling, shaking, and terrorizing women, children, and Vettes. . On the plus side, it was very easy to work on, compared to the SL55. Of course, I'm new to the Benz world, so hopefully I'll pick up on how these things tick.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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SL 63 W/B AMG , S600,C220
When I bought my SL63 it attracted loads of attention, when you started it,
it shouted look at me. My SL 55 did not get many comments, still the more I look at my 65 the more I love it.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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1998 Land Cruiser, 2003 SL500, 2024 G63
I have a 2003 SL500 with only 15,000 miles on it. I'm thinking I would love to trade up to an SL65 with the V-12 engine. It's a weekend fun to drive vehicle.

Questions if anyone knows off the top of their head.

Cost differential between the two for 2003 model.

Am I crazy to trade since I have low miles on my current car?

FYI: Just bought the wife a BMW 640GC and while it's luxurious, the SL is the one that I always end up wanting to drive fast and after 10 years, it still puts a huge grin on my face every time.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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My SL55 is virtually invisible. My Ferraris on the other hand, is a different story altogether.
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