ian55amg

Has anyone owned both of these fine cars?
How would you compare them pros v's cons. I know what the mags say but am looking for 'real life' opinions.

sprins

Doesn't ///AMG-Girl own both?

Ynot

She does, last time I checked, she was trying to sell her SLK55.

AMGgirl

I do have both. I LOVE the SLK but I drive the SL alot more often. The SL is my favorite car of all time! (Also my first AMG.)

Florp

If MB incorporates the "SLR-style" front end on the next rev of the SL, that will be the Car To End All Cars.

AMGgirl

I agree.

blk03cl55

I traded in my SL55 for my wifes new SLK55. I had way too many problems with the car and just wanted it gone. I will not be caught dead in the car though. It is a CHICK CAR.

ian55amg

I agree its a chick car, but a very fun chick car
Its a lot more fun that the new 03 360 Modena & 911 TT i drove a couple of years ago

RSBSLK55

"I traded in my SL55 for my wifes new SLK55. I had way too many problems with the car and just wanted it gone. I will not be caught dead in the car though. It is a CHICK CAR."

Why do you have to go and start trouble. This is going to lead to no good. If you hate the 55 so much, stick to your own forum.

Falco

Re-read what he posted...he traded in his SL55...

I'm guessing that any AMG would be just too much for him... and he might get hurt so he traded it in. Probably went for one of those super duper GS thangs, i hear them cars from that little island are really realiable and don't make your poor heart race too much..

codex57

There's a Silver SLK55 here in Burbank who took off the "K" on his badging. Guess s/he really wanted a SL instead.

AMG&AMG

as if your CL 55 handles better, more like a boat on wheels...

blk03cl55

WHOA! Hold on there cowboy! Who said anything about the handling? The car handles great, it is not my cup of tea though. My Z06 and my Former 996TT that I just sold handled enough for me. Anyone who buys a CL for handling has issues.

blk03cl55

Why do you have to go and start trouble. This is going to lead to no good. If you hate the 55 so much, stick to your own forum.[/QUOTE]
Wow, such babies on this forum. I believe I am in one of my forums. Our SLK55 is my 3rd 55 buddy. I am just too tall for the car and I look silly in it, so I think it is a little too fem. It's my opinion, I did not want to start a war about it. If you disagree, then fine, that is what makes our country great, but when you start being an *** about it, then that is stepping over the line. Grow up people!

Scruffyone

I traded in my 04 SLK32 for the SL55. I have driven the SLK55 on the road and on the autocross track at Lime Rock.
The first thing that you notice is that the SL55 is a bigger car. It looks bigger and it feels bigger, drives bigger. It also weighs about 1000 lb more. I don’t know the performance differences but I think they are very close, just not published by MB. The exhaust of the SL55 is deeper and louder than the SLK55. There is more room inside for the taller of us, more storage, more lux options. I didn’t like the aluminum trim in the SLK55 and I ordered the SL55 with walnut trim. Oh! The price is also a bit different. Good luck and try to find a dealer that will let you drive both.
6000 miles of fun so far
Scruffy

RSBSLK55

You come on the SLK55 forum and say that you would not be caught dead in the car because it is a "CHICK CAR". I think that is starting trouble. What did you expect, everyone to say, yep you're right. By the way, I am not your buddy.

Rob in Ct.

blk03cl55

I see your point and I apologize to anyone I insulted. As a matter of fact, I will go and drive my wifes car after I leave the office

blk03cl55

The SL55 was my wifes and we had it for 2 years, in which she put on a whopping 6K miles. Oh, what the hell is a Super Duper GS Thang? It sounds like a winner! You're not too far from me, so anytime you want to ride in something fast, come up my way.

RSBSLK55

Good response. You cracked me up with the line about taking your wife's 55 for a spin.

Rob in Ct.