So what do you drive?

[Focus]

Originally Posted by maroulis

actually there is SL55 and SL65 not to mention CL63 w/performance package LOL

I had a 06 997C4S and now an 08 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium S-Line with 21" alloys

Too bad they just don't build them like they used to my friend..and yes, I am thoroughly aware of the above models and have driven them all at least once

You did however forget to mention the all powerful SL73 AMG (7.3L V12) made in 95', then 98' to 01', but you probably don't see many of those in Texas..since they are all down here in Florida lol..well, then there is the sought after SL60 too but they just did'nt make very many of those as it had just a 2 year production run (approx. 5 seconds 0-60, over 400 hp, top speed of close to 190 mph, extremely good handling) and this was way back in 96'-98' with a V8 engine!

[jasdon11]

What do you think of the restyle on the SL? I was looking at one in the showroom last week (not to buy - I was checking out an R class - need lots of seats) - I think they've made a pigs ear of it. The thing about SLs is, they have a touch of elegance, even the AMG models are elegant AND brutish at the same time. But the new model....nope!

[Focus]

I totally agree...I think the older SL series in the 129 body style was the best ever made imo, pure luxury & LOTS of smooth power! The best engines ever made to my knowledge were the 32 valve 5.0L V8's (4 valves per cylinder) with the variable valve timing

As far as the "new" & "newer" SL series goes...well, blah.

[PRED]

Originally Posted by Focus

Too bad they just don't build them like they used to my friend..

I agree totally

[Focus]

Gotta love the gullwing

[PRED]

Originally Posted by Focus

Gotta love the gullwing

ok, you've seen the car, gotta go & take a spin and pick my bird up

[jasdon11]

Originally Posted by PREDATOR

ok, you've seen the car, gotta go & take a spin and pick my bird up

Why, does she keep falling over? Easy on the Rohipnol Pred....

[aZooZa]

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa K8 in orange.

http://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcyc...1300/spec.html

[maroulis]

Originally Posted by Focus

Too bad they just don't build them like they used to my friend..and yes, I am thoroughly aware of the above models and have driven them all at least once

You did however forget to mention the all powerful SL73 AMG (7.3L V12) made in 95', then 98' to 01', but you probably don't see many of those in Texas..since they are all down here in Florida lol..well, then there is the sought after SL60 too but they just did'nt make very many of those as it had just a 2 year production run (approx. 5 seconds 0-60, over 400 hp, top speed of close to 190 mph, extremely good handling) and this was way back in 96'-98' with a V8 engine!

you're right I see a bunch of SLRs instead 2 of my buddies have CL63s...

[caper5]

1985 Yugo

[xmax22]

06 GTO Silver

[Knight Rider]

2007 Infiniti G35x

[Focus]

Originally Posted by maroulis

you're right I see a bunch of SLRs instead 2 of my buddies have CL63s...

I drove an SLR and the brakes actually light up on fire under hard braking, it's crazy..they are designed to believe it or not!

[Bountyhunter]

They dont get much exercise since my office is 20 feet from my bed but...

weekdays 2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE

weekends 1997 Porsche 993 Twin Turbo

[maroulis]

Originally Posted by Focus

I drove an SLR and the brakes actually light up on fire under hard braking, it's crazy..they are designed to believe it or not!

you watch way too much Top Gear my buddy picked up an SLR last week silver on black to complement his Gallardo... All ceramic composite breaks can overheat like that....

[pcproffenno]

Originally Posted by Focus

I totally agree...I think the older SL series in the 129 body style was the best ever made imo, pure luxury & LOTS of smooth power! The best engines ever made to my knowledge were the 32 valve 5.0L V8's (4 valves per cylinder) with the variable valve timing

As far as the "new" & "newer" SL series goes...well, blah.

You guys must be crazy. The new SL's are smoother than ever, I love how they look and feel.

I'm saving up for a S500 '08-'09 AMG ..

[maroulis]

Originally Posted by pcproffenno

You guys must be crazy. The new SL's are smoother than ever, I love how they look and feel.

I'm saving up for a S500 '08-'09 AMG ..

way too big although rides very smooth.... My friend traded his S550 AMG less than 6 months later for the CL63

[jasdon11]

Originally Posted by pcproffenno

You guys must be crazy. The new SL's are smoother than ever, I love how they look and feel.

I'm saving up for a S500 '08-'09 AMG ..

Not the latest one with the wacky lights, IMO - they just don't suit it. My brother has had a couple of recent SL55s and now has a 997 C4S Cabriolet. I liked the power of the Merc, but the Porsche is just so tactile, the steering is fantastic - I'd take the Porsche every time. And it's got a couple of back seats, kind of...

[pcproffenno]

Originally Posted by jasdon11

Not the latest one with the wacky lights, IMO - they just don't suit it. My brother has had a couple of recent SL55s and now has a 997 C4S Cabriolet. I liked the power of the Merc, but the Porsche is just so tactile, the steering is fantastic - I'd take the Porsche every time. And it's got a couple of back seats, kind of...

I do agree that the front lights could look better. They remind me of the pre-2008 C-class lights which are not very good looking. But the rest of the chassis is awesome IMO.

I've never been a Porsche fan myself, as I prefer bigger cars. But if you like speed, then Porsche is probably (one of) the way(s) to go.

BTW here's my current car. I've had it for a while now and I'm eager to get a new one soon.

[Focus]

word up dude, Mercedes are where it's at...if you have'nt driven an S class or SL class you simply have no idea how much you are missing!