SL63 soon to be gone now, where do I go from here??

Fantasm · 07-02-2009, 06:57 PM

SL63 will soon be gone, so I have to find a replacement.

Currently I have Toyota FJ Cruiser - but I despise it and only have it for when I get the tingling to go offroad, and I have my SL63.

SL is gone and now I'm left with a decision that I have no clue about.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V (its a cadillac :/)
2009 BMW M3 (would have to buy an aftermarket supercharger or not get it)
2010 Mercedes E63 (would have to wait till Dec.)
2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2010 Porsche Panamera
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
What else???

The payment on the SL was extremely high, so I could replace it with a combination of 2 new cars and still have some left over. So keep that in mind.

Maybe 911 Turbo + Panamera?

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QuadBenz · 07-02-2009, 07:04 PM

What about an M5 or M6?

150shot · 07-02-2009, 07:17 PM

F-Car or Lambo or something exotic?

BeltFedBob · 07-02-2009, 09:42 PM

I checked one of these the other day. Impressive for such an inexpensive new car (compared to an MB).

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...ctsv&year=2009

transferred · 07-03-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuadBenz

What about an M5 or M6?

Good shout, faster and sportier...

sjcsl55 · 07-03-2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeltFedBob

I checked one of these the other day. Impressive for such an inexpensive new car (compared to an MB).

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...ctsv&year=2009

I like the interior... never quite liked the exterior. Performance appears to be impressive.

4ociousE55 · 07-03-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjcsl55

I like the interior... never quite liked the exterior. Performance appears to be impressive.

2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series! You'll love it, nothing compares!

jmf003 · 07-03-2009, 10:11 AM

Wait for the 2010 SLS Gullwing.

AMGfan · 07-03-2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4ociousE55

2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series! You'll love it, nothing compares!

I second this recommendation....

Fantasm · 07-03-2009, 01:14 PM

The CLK63 BS is the old body style unfortunately, plus it lacks amenities inside.

F1Bobby · 07-03-2009, 03:05 PM

Lamborghini Murcielago! A DB9 would be good too.

AMGfan · 07-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Maserati Gran Turismo S...or wait for their convertible version.

Jon

kamilclk430 · 07-03-2009, 04:55 PM

BEST BANG for the buck would be by far a New Z06 or a ZR1.

hdtv22 · 07-03-2009, 05:27 PM

Aston Martin DB9 all the way. No comparison, unless you are going to an Italian exotic

Remember, while you can get two lesser cars instead of one great one, you can only drive one car at a time

Fantasm · 07-03-2009, 07:44 PM

I looked at the new 2009 BMW 750Li today - wow what a great car. Way better than the current S63 models; though who knows how the new S63 will compare.

I also looked at an M3 and a CTS-V. Not sure on either of those really.
The SL63 was a great car - fast, sporty, had some cool electronic features, had the class. Too bad it has to go.

hcetzneb · 07-03-2009, 07:57 PM

If you love the car so why are you getting rid of it

Keep it and do some more mods

G_KATS · 07-03-2009, 08:01 PM

get a JAG and a nice gift for ur wife . tell her i said that

Xeron · 07-03-2009, 08:58 PM

please send me a pm with your e-mail address..

talos4

raunaq23 · 07-15-2009, 07:54 AM

Get a new black Jag XJ and a 911. ( i reccomend the 911 since i see you have already owned an sl55 in the past)

Sunir · 07-15-2009, 02:34 PM

New Jag XJ, or New E63 (they are so advanced!). The BMW 7 is fantastic also!

If you want a great daily car; that's a looker AND handles great....the M3 or the CTSV...and call it a day.

you may have had a lot of issues with the SL63 like many owners have reports; I'd stay away from the exotics and get something that's relaiable and hassle free considering all the crap that the SL63 has stirred up this year with unhappy owners...

sound 8 · 07-15-2009, 02:59 PM

Don't do it there is nothing out there that will give you ALL the 63 has to offer. Fater maybe, handling maybe , but in a fwe words to sum up the 63,

roof down, exhaust note, gearbox , comfort, looks it kills the 55, no no
I am not talking about speed, just one aspect is, when I had a 55,
you never knew what it would do when you kicked down, sometimes
nothing, very scary when overtaking, the 63 gearbox is a piece of perfection,
it gets feedback from throttle input and puts you in exactly the right gear
you want, I think it's amazing, along with proper manual, not just auto
box overiding. I love mine even more after 5 months, every day is a pleasure
and I have done more miles in the 63 in 5 months than I done in 2 years of the 55, and roof is always open. You will really miss it.

AND every where I go people look and ask , particularly when you blip the
throttle for them.

Sunir · 07-15-2009, 03:05 PM

MCT is great...when it works. Lots of 63 owners reporting problems on it

sound 8 · 07-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunir

MCT is great...when it works. Lots of 63 owners reporting problems on it

As a matter of fact, I have noticed a hot smell after using manual, but so
far no problems.

Fantasm · 07-15-2009, 08:58 PM

SL63 was a nice car. Had some downsides, had upsides. However its gone due to the transmission issues.

Now I don't know what to get as I've had a lot of things already and others don't interest me or the wow factor would wear off within 1 or 2 months.

I'm heavily thinking about a GTR but its a Nissan and I'm sure will be worth $40K in a year.

Thericker · 07-16-2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fantasm

SL63 was a nice car. Had some downsides, had upsides. However its gone due to the transmission issues.

Now I don't know what to get as I've had a lot of things already and others don't interest me or the wow factor would wear off within 1 or 2 months.

I'm heavily thinking about a GTR but its a Nissan and I'm sure will be worth $40K in a year.

Sounds like you loved everything but the Tranny & the lack of power, bump up to reg 2009 SL65 5 speed Auto & krazzee V12 TT power + huge EZ mod potential

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BeltFedBob Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mukilteo, OTW Posts: 177 Drives: 2005 SL55AMG	I checked one of these the other day. Impressive for such an inexpensive new car (compared to an MB). http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...ctsv&year=2009

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Fantasm MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2009 GTR	I looked at the new 2009 BMW 750Li today - wow what a great car. Way better than the current S63 models; though who knows how the new S63 will compare. I also looked at an M3 and a CTS-V. Not sure on either of those really. The SL63 was a great car - fast, sporty, had some cool electronic features, had the class. Too bad it has to go. __________________ - 2009 Nissan GTR - 505AWHP, 509AWTQ Gone: 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2008 BMW 335i 2005 Mercedes E55 2008 Honda S2000 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 Jeep SRT8 2004 Mercedes SL55 2004 BMW M3 2006 F150 KingRanch 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT 1990 Nissan 300ZX

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G_KATS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 338 Drives: SL 55 AMG	get a JAG and a nice gift for ur wife . tell her i said that

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Sunir Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 598 Drives: SL55 AMG	New Jag XJ, or New E63 (they are so advanced!). The BMW 7 is fantastic also! If you want a great daily car; that's a looker AND handles great....the M3 or the CTSV...and call it a day. you may have had a lot of issues with the SL63 like many owners have reports; I'd stay away from the exotics and get something that's relaiable and hassle free considering all the crap that the SL63 has stirred up this year with unhappy owners... __________________ 2003 SL55 AMG - Diamond Silver (Iridium) on charcoal & burlwood, bi-xenons, CCW 19"s, LET Stage I tune 12.03 @115 mph - stock w/ ecu flash only, 19" wheels & street tires - 10/30/09 Traded: 2003 SL500 R230. AMG Sport Package, black on black, Keyless go & bi-xenons.

07-15-2009, 02:59 PM	#21
sound 8 Super Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 910 Drives: SL63 S600 C220	Don't do it there is nothing out there that will give you ALL the 63 has to offer. Fater maybe, handling maybe , but in a fwe words to sum up the 63, roof down, exhaust note, gearbox , comfort, looks it kills the 55, no no I am not talking about speed, just one aspect is, when I had a 55, you never knew what it would do when you kicked down, sometimes nothing, very scary when overtaking, the 63 gearbox is a piece of perfection, it gets feedback from throttle input and puts you in exactly the right gear you want, I think it's amazing, along with proper manual, not just auto box overiding. I love mine even more after 5 months, every day is a pleasure and I have done more miles in the 63 in 5 months than I done in 2 years of the 55, and roof is always open. You will really miss it. AND every where I go people look and ask , particularly when you blip the throttle for them.

07-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#22
Sunir Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 598 Drives: SL55 AMG	MCT is great...when it works. Lots of 63 owners reporting problems on it __________________ 2003 SL55 AMG - Diamond Silver (Iridium) on charcoal & burlwood, bi-xenons, CCW 19"s, LET Stage I tune 12.03 @115 mph - stock w/ ecu flash only, 19" wheels & street tires - 10/30/09 Traded: 2003 SL500 R230. AMG Sport Package, black on black, Keyless go & bi-xenons.

07-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#24
Fantasm MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2009 GTR	SL63 was a nice car. Had some downsides, had upsides. However its gone due to the transmission issues. Now I don't know what to get as I've had a lot of things already and others don't interest me or the wow factor would wear off within 1 or 2 months. I'm heavily thinking about a GTR but its a Nissan and I'm sure will be worth $40K in a year. __________________ - 2009 Nissan GTR - 505AWHP, 509AWTQ Gone: 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2008 BMW 335i 2005 Mercedes E55 2008 Honda S2000 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 Jeep SRT8 2004 Mercedes SL55 2004 BMW M3 2006 F150 KingRanch 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT 1990 Nissan 300ZX

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