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SLS/R197/C197 AMG: Will you wait for the Black Series or buy the SLS now?

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Will you wait for the Black Series or buy the SLS now?

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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3 years is a long wait in car life terms.
I would get the car now (if wanted) and place order for BS which would make a timely replacement.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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3 years is a long wait in car life terms.
I would get the car now (if wanted) and place order for BS which would make a timely replacement.
Agreed. The BS model may also represent poor value for money, unlike the regular SLS which is priced very keenly.

btw, any plan to get the Supersports? Reviews have been stellar.

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Agreed. The BS model may also represent poor value for money, unlike the regular SLS which is priced very keenly.

btw, any plan to get the Supersports? Reviews have been stellar.

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I don't know...
WSH says it's a POS.....
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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I don't know...
WSH says it's a POS.....
Well then I definitely wouldn't consider it...
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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The Black Series edition sounds indeed formidable, but as said here, its dollar-to-value quotient will take a beating. Then again, Scuderia owners perhaps do not analyze too much how they are wasting dollars by not sticking to a regular 430.
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The Black Series edition sounds indeed formidable, but as said here, its dollar-to-value quotient will take a beating. Then again, Scuderia owners perhaps do not analyze too much how they are wasting dollars by not sticking to a regular 430.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Let's just say I could afford the SLS BS, I don't think it's worth 50% more.

I am however liking the idea of a baby SLS, even though that's set for 2013. But let's face it, even if I'm looking to get a normal SLS, I probably wouldn't be able to afford a used one until 2013 or even later.
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Originally Posted by W211 BEAST
Let's just say I could afford the SLS BS, I don't think it's worth 50% more.

I am however liking the idea of a baby SLS, even though that's set for 2013. But let's face it, even if I'm looking to get a normal SLS, I probably wouldn't be able to afford a used one until 2013 or even later.
What do you base your thoughts on? I find it funny that you say that you don't think it's worth 50% more.

We don't even have an official price on the 2010 SLS yet or know anything about a Black Series version other than a speculation article from a magazine.
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Looks amazing!! Will wait for the pricing. Maybe wait a year to get one.
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