Which One Would you Buy?
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Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Los Angeles, CA
2013 SL63 (Tons of Mods), 2005 CLK55 (m113k engine swap), '89 928S4 '12 ML63
12 vs 8 Cylinders
If you've ever driven an SL65 (any year) you'll experience an exhilarating rush as you press the pedal to the floor. On paper there isn't a huge difference, but for me the rush of adrenaline is measurably different in favor of the 12 cylinder.
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Porsche guy who drives SL63 w/ perf pkg AND perf suspension
yes but I use my cars for more roadability, than just floor, floor. I drive them in the mountains and use the brake , throttle , hold-back functions to the fullest. My favorite feature is the trans rather than just the throttle. The v8 is quicker on the response and even though they put a 7 speed in the v12, its not the same one, its the 7 gtronic whereas the 63 has the MCT
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From: St George Utah
2017 SL63
Well, I didn't buy either one. I found a "used" 2017 almost identical to my 2007 I recently sold. (see sig) People that don't know what
an older or newer SL look are going to think it's the same one.
an older or newer SL look are going to think it's the same one.
