Live in Person SL65 BS
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Live in Person SL65 BS
I went to MBSD today to see the crazy SL 65 BS. The car is sitting in the showroom around a rope. The bright red, wide bodywork, front bumper, rear diffuser and enormous 325/30/20's are more nuts seeing in person than any magazine. If you are local you may want to go and check it out. The car has been sold so if you are planning on checking it out I would call to make sure it is still there.
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I touched one today, it made me feel .... nothing.
Sorry, but for $304k it just didn't knock me out. It's definitely better looking than McLaren MB. Nice cf trim on the chin spoiler and rear end but the pistons on the retractable rear spoiler are painted black ... I think the chromed pistons on the 911TT look better.
The wheels are really nice, not sure what they weigh but they must be lighter than the CLK Black.
The seats look like someone studied at Ferrari and came up with an MB version.
Nice cf inside too but not a radical enough departure form the normal SL interior.
I bet it sound fantastic and looks great on the move but I'm not feelin' it.(That's okay though, I'm not a potential buyer, so MB shouldn't care.)
Sorry, but for $304k it just didn't knock me out. It's definitely better looking than McLaren MB. Nice cf trim on the chin spoiler and rear end but the pistons on the retractable rear spoiler are painted black ... I think the chromed pistons on the 911TT look better.
The wheels are really nice, not sure what they weigh but they must be lighter than the CLK Black.
The seats look like someone studied at Ferrari and came up with an MB version.
Nice cf inside too but not a radical enough departure form the normal SL interior.
I bet it sound fantastic and looks great on the move but I'm not feelin' it.(That's okay though, I'm not a potential buyer, so MB shouldn't care.)
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I went to MBSD today to see the crazy SL 65 BS. The car is sitting in the showroom around a rope. The bright red, wide bodywork, front bumper, rear diffuser and enormous 325/30/20's are more nuts seeing in person than any magazine. If you are local you may want to go and check it out. The car has been sold so if you are planning on checking it out I would call to make sure it is still there.
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What, just one? MJ50 and I hung around 10 of them at Laguna Seca. Along with the AMG BS engineers.
Am I milking that for all it's worth? Sure am!
Am I milking that for all it's worth? Sure am!
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IMO, the type of person buying a SL65 BS is going to be someone who owns a bunch of other cars and is just adding this one to their collection. Price is most likely not a deciding factor as to whether or not it will be going home with them.
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I touched one today, it made me feel .... nothing.
Sorry, but for $304k it just didn't knock me out. It's definitely better looking than McLaren MB. Nice cf trim on the chin spoiler and rear end but the pistons on the retractable rear spoiler are painted black ... I think the chromed pistons on the 911TT look better.
The wheels are really nice, not sure what they weigh but they must be lighter than the CLK Black.
The seats look like someone studied at Ferrari and came up with an MB version.
Nice cf inside too but not a radical enough departure form the normal SL interior.
I bet it sound fantastic and looks great on the move but I'm not feelin' it.(That's okay though, I'm not a potential buyer, so MB shouldn't care.)
Sorry, but for $304k it just didn't knock me out. It's definitely better looking than McLaren MB. Nice cf trim on the chin spoiler and rear end but the pistons on the retractable rear spoiler are painted black ... I think the chromed pistons on the 911TT look better.
The wheels are really nice, not sure what they weigh but they must be lighter than the CLK Black.
The seats look like someone studied at Ferrari and came up with an MB version.
Nice cf inside too but not a radical enough departure form the normal SL interior.
I bet it sound fantastic and looks great on the move but I'm not feelin' it.(That's okay though, I'm not a potential buyer, so MB shouldn't care.)
I agree that the car is way overpriced. I was told that the buyer spent 50K over sticker to get the specific car. He traded in his 2008 CLK BS also red with only 3800 miles for this car. i was surprised that the dealership was asking only $89K for his CLK BS, I thought that was cheap.
Anyway, the car is crazy and expensive. I guess if I was to spend $350K I would get a Gallardo LP-560, take the remaining $100K and buy a badass daily driver of some kind.
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But I have to agree on the price, they want way too much, its an amazing car, but its not worth that kind of money. Will be interesting to see how they hold value, or not, lol. I wonder if they will continue the 65 stigma, although with this price and limited production, maybe not.
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I agree that the car is way overpriced. I was told that the buyer spent 50K over sticker to get the specific car. He traded in his 2008 CLK BS also red with only 3800 miles for this car. i was surprised that the dealership was asking only $89K for his CLK BS, I thought that was cheap.
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I'd buy a 599 GTB with 4k miles and pocket the extra.
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Not to jack this thread...but hey nice to see someone else from southeastern WI on here! I am in Merton, I'm sure you know where that is. Keep meaning to get down to the Chicago show, but stuff always pops up, I'm sure you know how that is. When is it running, is it going on this weekend? I would love to see that BS in person.
But I have to agree on the price, they want way too much, its an amazing car, but its not worth that kind of money. Will be interesting to see how they hold value, or not, lol. I wonder if they will continue the 65 stigma, although with this price and limited production, maybe not.
But I have to agree on the price, they want way too much, its an amazing car, but its not worth that kind of money. Will be interesting to see how they hold value, or not, lol. I wonder if they will continue the 65 stigma, although with this price and limited production, maybe not.
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As an AVID MB and AMG fan, I really dig the new SL65BS. But, I do think the price seems a bit much considering what you get in return. Both RennTech and Kleemann offer solid ECU/TCU flashes for the 65 series motor that bring the HP and TQ to 700+ and 800+ respectively. The new BS gets less than 50extra ponies and identical TQ as a NON-BS car. I know, I know, the MAIN differences between the "standard" SL65 and the Blak Series involve rigid roof, weight shaving, and suspension mods. However, this car is still SOOO heavy that it really can't compete with a ZR1 or GT2 around the track ... it isn't SUPPOSED to!!! Its a true "grand touring" coupe for God's sake. I love it for what it is. But if I had the cash, I would buy an 09 SL65 to get the new subtle front end and interior treatment and add the RennTech ECU/TCU upgrade along with a cooling upgrade. I think the finished product would rival the Blak Series in all but cache and collectibility. Again, I ain't hatin' .. to the contrary, I'm lovin' the darn thing. But I think you could reproduce the performance with a properly modded 65 series car and have plenty of change left over for a weather-beater, home addition, or a bazillion lap dances.
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If you want to see two supercars in the showroom. Check out Walters MB in Riverside.
I was there Saturday (Sched D service) and they have a White SL65 BS *AND* and a silver SLR in the showroom - and no ropes round em
I was tempted.... but my Platinum Amex was declined...
I was there Saturday (Sched D service) and they have a White SL65 BS *AND* and a silver SLR in the showroom - and no ropes round em
I was tempted.... but my Platinum Amex was declined...
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As an AVID MB and AMG fan, I really dig the new SL65BS. But, I do think the price seems a bit much considering what you get in return. Both RennTech and Kleemann offer solid ECU/TCU flashes for the 65 series motor that bring the HP and TQ to 700+ and 800+ respectively. The new BS gets less than 50extra ponies and identical TQ as a NON-BS car. I know, I know, the MAIN differences between the "standard" SL65 and the Blak Series involve rigid roof, weight shaving, and suspension mods. However, this car is still SOOO heavy that it really can't compete with a ZR1 or GT2 around the track ... it isn't SUPPOSED to!!! Its a true "grand touring" coupe for God's sake. I love it for what it is. But if I had the cash, I would buy an 09 SL65 to get the new subtle front end and interior treatment and add the RennTech ECU/TCU upgrade along with a cooling upgrade. I think the finished product would rival the Blak Series in all but cache and collectibility. Again, I ain't hatin' .. to the contrary, I'm lovin' the darn thing. But I think you could reproduce the performance with a properly modded 65 series car and have plenty of change left over for a weather-beater, home addition, or a bazillion lap dances.
I can't agree more. When $350K is the money you have to play with anything goes, Ferrari, Lambo, Saleen, Spyker, SSR and so on. It just seems tough to justify that kind of money on a great car but not spectacular at anything. I don't doubt that if I had the opportunity to have one I would scream like a giddy school girl for a month.
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I went to MBSD today to see the crazy SL 65 BS. The car is sitting in the showroom around a rope. The bright red, wide bodywork, front bumper, rear diffuser and enormous 325/30/20's are more nuts seeing in person than any magazine. If you are local you may want to go and check it out. The car has been sold so if you are planning on checking it out I would call to make sure it is still there.
