SL's...For older gentleman??? - Page 3

alms21 · 10-24-2009, 09:35 AM

I know this is an old thread but I am in the same situation as the OP. I have a 997S and think it is a fantastic car but am getting tired of the "rough" ride. My former C6Z06 had a softer ride (not saying that is a good thing for a sportscar) and was more "comfortable". I knew this when I got the 997 but really wanted to drive one for a while. Now, I'm looking for the combination of the Z06 softer feel and the 997S build qulaity and think perhaps maybe the SL55 or even the SL550 will get me there? I'm also looking at a CLK63 AMG Black Series if prices get into the low $70's in the next 12 months.

Two other things about age and gas mileage

I'm 41 and wouldn't think twice about driving an SL
Bad gas mileage --- my '06 M5 got 10 mpg

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fitzgeraldo88 · 10-24-2009, 12:33 PM

Hey I just bought mine, the car looks great with the silver arrow silver paint and red interiors. It's my first real car as I was in the medical field and I'm quite happy. I can afford it now, so why wait till im 50.

NEMES1S · 10-24-2009, 06:37 PM

I love the SL's and have since they came when I graduated high school in 03, I plan to buy one this spring at 25, current cars are a 99 acura CL for a daily and a 98 eclipse GSX that was formerly a 650hp monster, now it is more modest around 350-400. I know that I work for a Lexus dealer and could get a used sc430 (formerly famous in every rapper's video) or I could get a new IS350C for cost, but for that 46k or so I'd much rather find a used sl600 or spend the extra dough on an sl65. I know I could have a warranty and great mpg on an is-c, but there is just something about sl's, the way they look and the disgusting snarl of a bi-turbo v12

DeLorean00 · 10-24-2009, 07:39 PM

I bought the first new body 07 328i coupe when they arrived at my local dealership in Nov 06. I was 25 at the time. I was bored of the car almost instantly. I traded it in 2 years almost to the day and bought a SL500. I am now 28 and have been driving my SL500 for over a year. And I can say I have never owned a better more enjoyable car.

SL2003driver · 10-24-2009, 09:32 PM

I've owned two SL's a 2003 SL500 and a 2008 SL550, liked them both but I love my new CLS63 AMG, it is a beast and it is beautiful.

cal1 · 10-25-2009, 03:15 PM

Funny, I had never considered the 530 RWTQ put down by my modded SL55 or the 700 +TQ from a SL65 as something for old people. I’m looking forward to old age.

blazeone · 10-25-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqmagic

If the girlfriend isn't paying for it, I wouldn't give her a vote

Me too, I'd probably dump her for making the comment.

TonyMM · 10-25-2009, 06:51 PM

I am now driving an 2007 SL and enjoy it....I am 43 and old enough for that type of car !!!!

my way to my SL: Fiat Panda 34, Peugeot 205 XS, Volkswagen Golf III, BMW 320 Coupé, BMW 328 Coupé, Porsche 993 Carrera 4, plus Porsche 964 RS (for race tracks), then Porsche 993 Turbo, and then Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited,.....

CPBRI · 10-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Old post, but interesting considering my recent purchase. Have been a Porsche guy for many years. Currently have an '09 997 Turbo. Love it.

Recently added an '09 SL550. Completely different ride, but a great car. To be honest, the "old man" question went through my head, but I liked the car too much to care.

I'm 45.

PDineno · 11-04-2009, 05:21 AM

Okay I am new to this forum but not MB. Just bought a used SL 500 which will become my daily driver in the spring. Tested a Carrera 4 with the auto and was very disappointed, it shook, rattled and rolled, my 79 Vette was a nicer drive and it was junk by today's standards and especially compared to the Benz. Actually it reminded me of my first Austin Healy 3000 way back when. BTW my wife and also ride our own Harley's, have an offshore performance boat, a 46 foot fast trawler and a garden tractor too! She is 61, I am 60. Age is a state of mind

gqa · 11-04-2009, 10:52 PM

good for you pdineno, thats what i call living! you and your wife enjoy.

PDineno · 11-05-2009, 02:12 AM

You too. You get one turn at this thing I am not leaving anything behind. M father spent most of his life saying "If I". I prefer "When I"

traumadoc · 11-07-2009, 07:28 PM

I got my first SL in my 30's and my second in my 40s. Simply buy what you like.

10-24-2009, 12:33 PM	#52
fitzgeraldo88 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 37 Drives: C 300 Sport - US SPEC	36 and just bought my 2009 SL 550 Silver Arrow Edition Hey I just bought mine, the car looks great with the silver arrow silver paint and red interiors. It's my first real car as I was in the medical field and I'm quite happy. I can afford it now, so why wait till im 50.

10-24-2009, 07:39 PM	#54
DeLorean00 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121 Drives: SL500	I bought the first new body 07 328i coupe when they arrived at my local dealership in Nov 06. I was 25 at the time. I was bored of the car almost instantly. I traded it in 2 years almost to the day and bought a SL500. I am now 28 and have been driving my SL500 for over a year. And I can say I have never owned a better more enjoyable car. __________________ Last edited by DeLorean00; 10-24-2009 at 11:20 PM.

10-24-2009, 09:32 PM	#55
SL2003driver Super Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 845 Drives: CLS63	I've owned two SL's a 2003 SL500 and a 2008 SL550, liked them both but I love my new CLS63 AMG, it is a beast and it is beautiful. __________________ Black/Black CLS63 AMG W/030

11-04-2009, 05:21 AM	#60
PDineno Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 Sl 500, 2007 C280 4matic, 2009 F150, 1988 HD FXRS, 2002 HD FXST	Okay I am new to this forum but not MB. Just bought a used SL 500 which will become my daily driver in the spring. Tested a Carrera 4 with the auto and was very disappointed, it shook, rattled and rolled, my 79 Vette was a nicer drive and it was junk by today's standards and especially compared to the Benz. Actually it reminded me of my first Austin Healy 3000 way back when. BTW my wife and also ride our own Harley's, have an offshore performance boat, a 46 foot fast trawler and a garden tractor too! She is 61, I am 60. Age is a state of mind Last edited by PDineno; 11-04-2009 at 05:24 AM. Reason: Spelling

11-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#61
gqa Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 373 Drives: 05' sl 500	good for you pdineno, thats what i call living! you and your wife enjoy. __________________

10-24-2009, 06:37 PM	#53
NEMES1S Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 69 Drives: SL600 (soon)	I love the SL's and have since they came when I graduated high school in 03, I plan to buy one this spring at 25, current cars are a 99 acura CL for a daily and a 98 eclipse GSX that was formerly a 650hp monster, now it is more modest around 350-400. I know that I work for a Lexus dealer and could get a used sc430 (formerly famous in every rapper's video) or I could get a new IS350C for cost, but for that 46k or so I'd much rather find a used sl600 or spend the extra dough on an sl65. I know I could have a warranty and great mpg on an is-c, but there is just something about sl's, the way they look and the disgusting snarl of a bi-turbo v12

10-25-2009, 03:15 PM	#56
cal1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 145 Drives: SL55, ECU, Pulley, 80mm TB, Headers, 2nd Heat exchanger, phenolic spacers	Funny, I had never considered the 530 RWTQ put down by my modded SL55 or the 700 +TQ from a SL65 as something for old people. I’m looking forward to old age.

10-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#58
TonyMM Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 17 Drives: SL R230	I am now driving an 2007 SL and enjoy it....I am 43 and old enough for that type of car !!!! my way to my SL: Fiat Panda 34, Peugeot 205 XS, Volkswagen Golf III, BMW 320 Coupé, BMW 328 Coupé, Porsche 993 Carrera 4, plus Porsche 964 RS (for race tracks), then Porsche 993 Turbo, and then Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited,.....

10-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#59
CPBRI Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 SL550	Old post, but interesting considering my recent purchase. Have been a Porsche guy for many years. Currently have an '09 997 Turbo. Love it. Recently added an '09 SL550. Completely different ride, but a great car. To be honest, the "old man" question went through my head, but I liked the car too much to care. I'm 45.

11-05-2009, 02:12 AM	#62
PDineno Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Burlington, ON Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 Sl 500, 2007 C280 4matic, 2009 F150, 1988 HD FXRS, 2002 HD FXST	You too. You get one turn at this thing I am not leaving anything behind. M father spent most of his life saying "If I". I prefer "When I"

11-07-2009, 07:28 PM	#63
traumadoc MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greensboro/Pinehurst/South Beach Posts: 1,141 Drives: Gallardo SE #95 of 250, SL500 launch edition, Gwagen	Old??? I got my first SL in my 30's and my second in my 40s. Simply buy what you like. __________________ Schwinn 5 speed-stolen/Datsun Pickup/Regal/626/Civic/Accord/X1-9/SC x 2/LX x 2/Vandenplas/72 Vette/240Z/300Z/300 ZX/745Li/540/840Ci/996/Viper/Mini Cooper S/Wrangler/360 Modena F1/CL500/E class x 2/SL/Range Rover HSE/CLS55 AMG Designo/GWagen/Elise/Bentley GT Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. (Nietzsche) Measure success by the friends you have and the lives you change. Spread my work ethic not my wealth

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