Help me decide. E63 or SL550?
09-26-2006, 06:16 PM
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09-26-2006, 07:10 PM
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to me a sl is a old mans car. i think cuzz thats all i see in them no offence to anyone just givin my opinion. i have wanted a zo6 for a few years but wont get one cuzz thats all you see driving them are older white balding men. like said above no offence to anyone both are nice cars but id get a 06 e55 before any of thoes. ooops i already did.
I have both (SL55 and an E55)and they are 2 totally different cars. I don't agree with you that the SL is an old man's car even though I am in that hallowed mature club. If you want something that is a great, good looking cruiser the SL is the answer. If you want a sleeper that is a hell of a lot of fun at redlights go for the E55.
09-26-2006, 07:38 PM
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2007 SL550, 2008 S65, Golf cart and a few non-MB vehicles
09-26-2006, 07:55 PM
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
I have both (SL55 and an E55)and they are 2 totally different cars. I don't agree with you that the SL is an old man's car even though I am in that hallowed mature club. If you want something that is a great, good looking cruiser the SL is the answer. If you want a sleeper that is a hell of a lot of fun at redlights go for the E55.
As far as the E63 having HP issues... I'm extremely skeptical. And while I love my E55, if I could choose I'd go w/ the SL every day of the week. It's a GT. It's a roadster. It's sporty. It's classic.
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09-27-2006, 02:06 AM
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The SL for sure. If helps at all, I have both and 05' E55 and an 03' SL500. The comments and pleasure for the SL are 5-1. If you enjoy kicking back and just enjoying the ride then the SL is the only way to go. More relaxing without the feeling of "how fast can I get there". Smoother ride and more versatility. Good luck on the choice.
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09-27-2006, 02:15 AM
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The SL for sure. If helps at all, I have both and 05' E55 and an 03' SL500. The comments and pleasure for the SL are 5-1. If you enjoy kicking back and just enjoying the ride then the SL is the only way to go. More relaxing without the feeling of "how fast can I get there". Smoother ride and more versatility. Good luck on the choice.
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However, in your situation my first choice would be a CPO'd SL55 (with 65 wheels of course)
09-27-2006, 02:21 AM
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Honestly, like anyone really cares at this point?
Neither design is fresh off the presses.
Not to mention, there is the new Saks Edition E350 that looks pretty darn close to an E63....not that far removed.
You get an SL550 with the AMG package.....like 99% of the population will even know what they are looking at. Mercedes makes too many models for most people to keep up with. Just like the E63, most won't know what that is either.
Neither design is fresh off the presses.
Not to mention, there is the new Saks Edition E350 that looks pretty darn close to an E63....not that far removed.
You get an SL550 with the AMG package.....like 99% of the population will even know what they are looking at. Mercedes makes too many models for most people to keep up with. Just like the E63, most won't know what that is either.
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10-01-2006, 04:19 PM
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just got back from the dealer and bought an sl550 w/ amg package, p1, wood package. after the test drive, the 550 has plenty of power... i was surprised how powerful it was as i went into the drive not expecting much a used sl600would be nice but having all this power is just not necessary for me for everyday driving. i'm expecting it to come in next week.
thanks for everyone's input!
thanks for everyone's input!
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10-01-2006, 04:29 PM
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Honestly, like anyone really cares at this point?
Neither design is fresh off the presses.
Not to mention, there is the new Saks Edition E350 that looks pretty darn close to an E63....not that far removed.
You get an SL550 with the AMG package.....like 99% of the population will even know what they are looking at. Mercedes makes too many models for most people to keep up with. Just like the E63, most won't know what that is either.
Neither design is fresh off the presses.
Not to mention, there is the new Saks Edition E350 that looks pretty darn close to an E63....not that far removed.
You get an SL550 with the AMG package.....like 99% of the population will even know what they are looking at. Mercedes makes too many models for most people to keep up with. Just like the E63, most won't know what that is either.
amgme- congratulations on the new car. I'm sure you'll love it.
10-01-2006, 07:23 PM
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just got back from the dealer and bought an sl550 w/ amg package, p1, wood package. after the test drive, the 550 has plenty of power... i was surprised how powerful it was as i went into the drive not expecting much a used sl600would be nice but having all this power is just not necessary for me for everyday driving. i'm expecting it to come in next week.
thanks for everyone's input!
thanks for everyone's input!
An excellent choice. I would have gone SL if I didn't prefer having 4 doors. I did the 2 seater thing some years ago and like the extra room even though I don't use them.
10-01-2006, 10:19 PM
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Why would anyone choose a new Sl550 over a used SL55 or Sl600? They cost the same, you can get a low mile SL55 and Sl600 for 70-80k. So why take the deppreciation hit when you can have a much, much faster car for the same money? I see freaking Sl550 for 115k! Isnt that rediculous that you can buy a freaking SL65 for 115k too? Hmmm tough choice, an SL550 or an SL65 lol 
11-25-2006, 01:52 PM
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The Sl550 and the E63 are two different animals. If you are looking to make a statement and be different I would go with the E63. The AMG engine and sport design make the E63 an instant classic. The E63 is a vehicle you will want to hold onto and make part of a collection. Also definately consider the CLS63. Try to get your hands on a IWC special edition CLS. This vehicle is a sleek and sexy head turner.
11-25-2006, 06:33 PM
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11-25-2006, 10:10 PM
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Hmmm...kind of hard to decide. If I were you, I would probably choose between E63 & CLK63, one less factor to worry about, since both are AMGs. 
11-25-2006, 10:18 PM
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
E63...
I had a SL500 before my SL55, and if the SL550 is somewhere "in between" the two cars, it will have nothing on the E63 as far as performance.
That's not to say I don't love my SL... but it's a weekend/special driver... like going out to dinner or to a party. I find my E55 to be both more comfortable and fun to drive overall... and suspect you'll find that even more true comparing the E63 to the SL550.
~ Ian
I had a SL500 before my SL55, and if the SL550 is somewhere "in between" the two cars, it will have nothing on the E63 as far as performance.
That's not to say I don't love my SL... but it's a weekend/special driver... like going out to dinner or to a party. I find my E55 to be both more comfortable and fun to drive overall... and suspect you'll find that even more true comparing the E63 to the SL550.
~ Ian
11-25-2006, 10:48 PM
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Currently thinking about which one to buy. Passenger seating is not a factor in this.. Which one would you choose and why...?
I originally wanted an E63 but the whole HP issue and uncertainty has me worried. Wondering if the 25k premium is even worth it over the E550. SL550 has always been a great looking car and cruiser and it looks like this new model has better handling and power.
I originally wanted an E63 but the whole HP issue and uncertainty has me worried. Wondering if the 25k premium is even worth it over the E550. SL550 has always been a great looking car and cruiser and it looks like this new model has better handling and power.
Why would you spend this much money on a car and not buy an AMG car.
11-26-2006, 01:27 AM
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I got the chance one time to drive my auntie's SL500 (when SL firstly released the new body), after 2 weeks time I have to say the E class is more comfortable to drive around. Maybe Mercede changed the air suspension on the later year SL's to be more comfortable but a trip to Vegas from Cali (270 miles) was pretty uncomfortable for me in the SL. Fun factor wise it's pretty fun to drive, just what I expect from the car. Can't really compare to the E though because the E is in a different league (4 door).
Another thing I noticed maybe it's just on the 500 engines, it's noisy. I can hear all the engine noise inside the car. Maybe the 550's are different, never drove one before.
Another thing I noticed maybe it's just on the 500 engines, it's noisy. I can hear all the engine noise inside the car. Maybe the 550's are different, never drove one before.
