SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Attention caused by your SL55 or SL65.
11-21-2012, 07:00 AM
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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.
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.
11-21-2012, 07:34 AM
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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.
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.
11-23-2012, 03:09 PM
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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.
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.
Last edited by SLS; 11-24-2012 at 12:37 PM.
11-23-2012, 08:48 PM
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SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
My SL55 is virtually invisible. My Ferraris on the other hand, is a different story altogether. 
