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04-22-2002, 05:23 PM
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new SL500
i saw a few on the road the other day... pretty much one of the sickest looking stock rides i've ever seen. or is it just me?
sorry, i just had to mention this. guess the CL500 ain't my dream car no more.
sorry, i just had to mention this. guess the CL500 ain't my dream car no more.
04-22-2002, 06:33 PM
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i'd say there isnt much difference between the CL and SL anymore, just the SL is faster of course because it is the flagship sportscar and it doesnt have the back seat. as long as the CL 600 and SL 500 are compared its almost even IMO leaning toward the CL cause of the V12. But SL600 ownz everybody.
04-22-2002, 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by ItalianStallion
i'd say there isnt much difference between the CL and SL anymore, just the SL is faster of course because it is the flagship sportscar and it doesnt have the back seat. as long as the CL 600 and SL 500 are compared its almost even IMO leaning toward the CL cause of the V12. But SL600 ownz everybody.
i'd say there isnt much difference between the CL and SL anymore, just the SL is faster of course because it is the flagship sportscar and it doesnt have the back seat. as long as the CL 600 and SL 500 are compared its almost even IMO leaning toward the CL cause of the V12. But SL600 ownz everybody.
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04-22-2002, 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by cob3683
SL600 isnt made anymore. MB is gonna put on hold the 600's for awhile with the 55's going to 47-hp+
SL600 isnt made anymore. MB is gonna put on hold the 600's for awhile with the 55's going to 47-hp+
04-23-2002, 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by Acura3.0CLP
The V12 will be back. They first introduce the 500, then 600 and 55. Look at the S and CL (mercedes CL that is).
The V12 will be back. They first introduce the 500, then 600 and 55. Look at the S and CL (mercedes CL that is).
04-23-2002, 10:09 AM
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Correction for you guys....
The New SL 55 //AMG is going to have 500Hp.... the reason?
The New E 55 AMG turned out to be faster then the SL because of weight differences so they bumped up the SL 55 to 500Hp... oh baby!!!!
Cant wait to see the revised numbers on that bad boy...
I will post a link to the revised info as soon as i can find it again...
The New SL 55 //AMG is going to have 500Hp.... the reason?
The New E 55 AMG turned out to be faster then the SL because of weight differences so they bumped up the SL 55 to 500Hp... oh baby!!!!
Cant wait to see the revised numbers on that bad boy...
I will post a link to the revised info as soon as i can find it again...
04-23-2002, 10:23 AM
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Mercedes is superchargine all of there new engines coming out. Imagine the possibilities of putting a smaller pulley on one of them bad boys. The new v 12 in the s class will be a twin turbo v 12 to compete wit the 6.0 litre bimmer and the new S8. Mercedes will have the best engines in the world soon. The E55 will have 4 hundred and change horses out of a blown 5.5 litre 8 and will blow the doors off the M3 and the M5. The SL will be by itself as the ultimate luxo sports car. But, from what i am hearing from a friend at the bimmer dealer is that BMW is going to be making the next m3 a v8 while the rest of the line up will be 6's. And, the M5 will be either a v 10 that bmw has been working on for years or use a modified version of the companies flagship 12 cylinder beast from the 760il.
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04-23-2002, 03:02 PM
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drool!
man, haha, i just had to voice my opinion after i saw the car... didn't know i'd get so many replies. haha
anyway, with all this talk about fighting back and retaliations among BMW, Audi, and Benz... poppin in BIG 8 cylinders in M3's and huge 12's in tiny coupes and shit...
... meanwhile Honda's jacking off trying to figure out a way to pump out an extra 15 horses out of the 2.0liter to differentiate it between a baseline and Type-R.
i kno Honda's more technology oriented, but man, I think its time that the RL deserves an 8.... NSX is cool with the high-revving 6cyls and all, but the RL is supposed to be the apex in luxury among Honda's production line...
man, haha, i just had to voice my opinion after i saw the car... didn't know i'd get so many replies. haha
anyway, with all this talk about fighting back and retaliations among BMW, Audi, and Benz... poppin in BIG 8 cylinders in M3's and huge 12's in tiny coupes and shit...
... meanwhile Honda's jacking off trying to figure out a way to pump out an extra 15 horses out of the 2.0liter to differentiate it between a baseline and Type-R.
i kno Honda's more technology oriented, but man, I think its time that the RL deserves an 8.... NSX is cool with the high-revving 6cyls and all, but the RL is supposed to be the apex in luxury among Honda's production line...
04-23-2002, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by someguy
I'll take a Porsche over any MB :o
cheaper too
I'll take a Porsche over any MB :o
cheaper too
They are pretty close base vs. base models. And pretty close on the high end too. Unless you want a boxster.
i.e.
SL500 vs 911 porsche.
SL55 vs 911 turbo.
Do they still make the SL320? I only hear about the SL500 since the redesign?
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I'm with ya though, I'd take a 911 turbo for sure
04-23-2002, 03:17 PM
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Definately an awesome car. My friends uncle has the last generation SL600. Drving down the LIE you wouldn't belive how much attention it gets. A trucker offered to trade his rig straight up for it. 
This new gen looks 10x better however.
This new gen looks 10x better however.
04-23-2002, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by SiGGy
Which porsche?
They are pretty close base vs. base models. And pretty close on the high end too. Unless you want a boxster.
i.e.
SL500 vs 911 porsche.
SL55 vs 911 turbo.
Do they still make the SL320? I only hear about the SL500 since the redesign?
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I'm with ya though, I'd take a 911 turbo for sure
Which porsche?
They are pretty close base vs. base models. And pretty close on the high end too. Unless you want a boxster.
i.e.
SL500 vs 911 porsche.
SL55 vs 911 turbo.
Do they still make the SL320? I only hear about the SL500 since the redesign?
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I'm with ya though, I'd take a 911 turbo for sure
04-23-2002, 03:27 PM
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The base 911 is faster than the SL500 and quite a bit cheaper. The Turbo is much faster than the SL55. And I don't mean just straight line. And the Posches aren't fat pigs with automatic only. Much more fun to drive.
The base 911 is faster than the SL500 and quite a bit cheaper. The Turbo is much faster than the SL55. And I don't mean just straight line. And the Posches aren't fat pigs with automatic only. Much more fun to drive.
04-23-2002, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by someguy
The base 911 is faster than the SL500 and quite a bit cheaper. The Turbo is much faster than the SL55. And I don't mean just straight line. And the Posches aren't fat pigs with automatic only. Much more fun to drive.
The base 911 is faster than the SL500 and quite a bit cheaper. The Turbo is much faster than the SL55. And I don't mean just straight line. And the Posches aren't fat pigs with automatic only. Much more fun to drive.
I thought the base 911 was still $70K? (msrp)
WOW!
I just went and looked at Mercedes site
ya! no kidding. They raised the price a bit on the new SL.
$86,665 closer to 90+k realistically...
You could buy a SL500 2 years ago in the 70's of course you could buy a SL320 then too.... UGH
geeze. How much is the AMG SL55 now?
04-23-2002, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by cob3683
Very true for both on performance standpoints. Porsche has 4 seats and MB has 2. But, if you equip the normal 911 to the level an SL500 is, it will be more. Trust me, $700 for lights in the car and another $1600 for power seats.
Very true for both on performance standpoints. Porsche has 4 seats and MB has 2. But, if you equip the normal 911 to the level an SL500 is, it will be more. Trust me, $700 for lights in the car and another $1600 for power seats.
I priced out a 911 w/ 10k in options. I could easily do without the Leather interior and save another $3700...
Porsche Stability Management System
Not Listed $1230
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Sport Exhaust System
Not Listed $2400
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AM/FM Radio With CD Player
Not Listed $350
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Special Leather Interior
Not Listed $3690
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Graphite Grey Floor Mat
Not Listed $115
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Sport Seats
$0 $0
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Sport Chassis
Not Listed $690
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Carrera Light Alloy Wheels, 18-In.
Not Listed $1325
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Rear Wiper
Not Listed $340
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Total of Selected Options
$0 $10140
For a total of $78,805, including the base price of $67,900
Whereas the SL500 with only the Sports Package is $93,055.
04-23-2002, 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by someguy
I know Porsche rapes you on options. I can honestly say that I would rather have a 911 C2 with no options than the SL500.
I priced out a 911 w/ 10k in options. I could easily do without the Leather interior and save another $3700...
For a total of $78,805, including the base price of $67,900
Whereas the SL500 with only the Sports Package is $93,055.
I know Porsche rapes you on options. I can honestly say that I would rather have a 911 C2 with no options than the SL500.
I priced out a 911 w/ 10k in options. I could easily do without the Leather interior and save another $3700...
For a total of $78,805, including the base price of $67,900
Whereas the SL500 with only the Sports Package is $93,055.
04-23-2002, 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by SiGGy
Do they still make the SL320? I only hear about the SL500 since the redesign?
Do they still make the SL320? I only hear about the SL500 since the redesign?
yes, I love the look of the new SL, but I will really miss the previous gen. SL's. They had classy style that still looks great after 10 years. It will take some time for me to accept this new car as an "SL." My neighbor has a 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow collectors edition. WOW is that a beautiful car. For those of you who don't know what the silver arrow is; it's M-B's way of saying farewell to this classic car. The Silver arrow is a spruced up previous gen. SL. Too bad they are all sold out, but i guess I can just stare at my neighbors.
04-23-2002, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by cob3683
You are not building the Convert though. Compare a Cl500 if you do that. Base price on the Convert is $77, Now we are getting closer when you add in those options.
You are not building the Convert though. Compare a Cl500 if you do that. Base price on the Convert is $77, Now we are getting closer when you add in those options.
I would rather have the coupe though. A Targa would be a good compromise with it's retractable Glass roof....cheaper than the cabrio...
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