SLS/R197/C197 AMG Which one to choose SLS Convertible or Gullwing... - Page 2

Apr 30, 2015 | 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by the_nikin

2010: 499 total units ---> all were Coupes
2011: 722 total units ---> 541 Coupes & 181 Roadsters
2012: 800 total units ---> 389 Coupes & 411 Roadsters
2013: 451 total units ---> 272 Coupes 179 Roadsters
2014: 232 total units ---> 129 Coupes & 103 Roadsters
2015: 17 units ----> 7 Coupes & 10 Roadsters
2721 Total Units

You tell me if there's more roadsters or gullwings...

^^^^^^^^ Yep that was funny.

My math says 1837 Coupes and 884 Roadsters. (However, math isn't my strong suit) So, guess it's not countless Roadsters around but, counted Roadsters.

The Gull-wing is super cool no doubt. Will it be more "collectible" (I don't think these cars are super collectible & I certainly didn't buy it to be.) well no one has that crystal ball. If you haven't been in a Roadster at full throttle to REALLY hear the sound though....you are missing out!

Priceless!

Apr 30, 2015 | 12:18 AM

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PS The total number of Roadsters produced between 1957 and 1963 was 1858. So, I'm pretty sure the 884 Roadsters from 2012-2015 probably won't be worth much down the road....

http://www.supercars.net/cars/1199.html

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Apr 30, 2015 | 12:45 AM

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I'm not sure but perhaps he was referring as roadsters, convertibles as in for all car manufacturers convertible models, I don't know just a thought...???...

Apr 30, 2015 | 12:51 AM

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I'm not sure but perhaps he was referring as roadsters, convertibles as in for all car manufacturers convertible models, I don't know just a thought...???...

I really think he meant Roadsters for sale currently. Lots of 2012 lease returns coming back now.

I had to have some fun with it

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Apr 30, 2015 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NewportSLS

PS The total number of Roadsters produced between 1957 and 1963 was 1858. So, I'm pretty sure the 884 Roadsters from 2012-2015 probably won't be worth much down the road....

http://www.supercars.net/cars/1199.html

Hmmm... so in 50 years I'll be dead. But my car will be worth $20,000,000 if the same multiple holds true for the SLS.

Apr 30, 2015 | 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bteasley

Hmmm... so in 50 years I'll be dead. But my car will be worth $20,000,000 if the same multiple holds true for the SLS.

Lets ask the owners/relatives of the 300SL owners...

I'm 29 btw, not sure about other members here but i guess i'll see in 50 years if we were right or wrong...

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May 1, 2015 | 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bteasley

Hmmm... so in 50 years I'll be dead. But my car will be worth $20,000,000 if the same multiple holds true for the SLS.

I might be able to pull off another 50 years but, my now 6 month old son will have the best chance. He can sell it when I'm gone

May 1, 2015 | 01:42 AM

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roadsters are definitely beautiful no doubt, but if you look at the market numbers coupes are holding higher than a newer roadster.

those wings make flamingo's wanna fly lolll