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Old 12-31-2006, 05:19 AM
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Default SL55 vs. SL600
Pro's and cons of each, they seem similiar, can someone direct me to a good comparison? Thanks. I am going to buy one, want the one thats more fun to drive and handles better. This would be a 2003/2004 car not brand new.
 
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Pro's and cons of each, they seem similiar, can someone direct me to a good comparison? Thanks. I am going to buy one, want the one thats more fun to drive and handles better. This would be a 2003/2004 car not brand new.
At one time I too considered a SL55 vs. a SL65 vs. SL600; Ultimately I decided upon a SLR McLaren (see my 12/24 reply to “Looking into getting a SL65” on the Mercedes AMG Class Forum).

However, of the three (3) SL’s, I believe that the SL55 is the better buy. The performance numbers between the SL55 and the SL600 are very close and that that is probably attributable to the added weight of the SL600 12 cylinder engine. Also the AMG’s “Speed Shift” transmission provides a faster shift.

Jim

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2007 GL450
 
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Stay FAR FAR away from the V12's!! They are nothing but problems. Plus the SL55 is a way funner car to drive!
 
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Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Default RE: SL55 vs. SL600
Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Default RE: SL55 vs. SL600
Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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Can you give any more details about why we should stay away from the V12s?

I am considering an SL65.

Michael Wilson
 
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