New SL or used SL63

[TREZ63]

Hey folks, My lease on my CLS63 is up in March and I'm looking at what I can get next. Looks like I can get a new SL550 for about $90k (09 heavily discounted) and there are several SL63s used for about $90k (With about 5-10k miles) out there too. having driven an AMG for the past 3 years I don't think I can go back without getting really depressed and I don't want to pay full price for a new 2010 SL63 cause I'm not a baller like that Opinions regarding this decision?

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[F1Bobby]

SL 63 without a doubt!

[GFEAR]

THATS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A HARD CHOICE!

[sound 8]

It's a personal choice, but you will loose more money buying the older shape
SL55 when it comes to selling it.

Sorry I mean SL500 or 550.

[transferred]

Originally Posted by sound 8

It's a personal choice, but you will loose more money buying the older shape
SL55 when it comes to selling it.

Sorry I mean SL500 or 550.

Where did anyone mention the old shape? Trez certainly didn't. To simplify it for you he was asking should I lease a 2009/2010 SL550 with 0 miles or a 2008/2009 SL63 with a few thousand on the odo.

With that out the way, my advice Trez would likely be to find a pristine SL63 with less than 30k and FMBSH. I normally prefer new cars but since you are coming from a 500bhp 6.2 with huge brakes you'd really notice the 120bhp disparity between the two. The SL550 is a fast car with great brakes but compared to your CLS63 it's a fairly slow car with moderate brakes.

My only question would be if they will match a good lease rate to a used 63 as the good offers are usually restricted to untitled cars...?

-Rob

[F1Bobby]

GFEAR, That's a good looking ride!

[sound 8]

Originally Posted by transferred

Where did anyone mention the old shape? Trez certainly didn't. To simplify it for you he was asking should I lease a 2009/2010 SL550 with 0 miles or a 2008/2009 SL63 with a few thousand on the odo.

With that out the way, my advice Trez would likely be to find a pristine SL63 with less than 30k and FMBSH. I normally prefer new cars but since you are coming from a 500bhp 6.2 with huge brakes you'd really notice the 120bhp disparity between the two. The SL550 is a fast car with great brakes but compared to your CLS63 it's a fairly slow car with moderate brakes.

My only question would be if they will match a good lease rate to a used 63 as the good offers are usually restricted to untitled cars...?

-Rob

Sorry getting my wires crossed, what I meant is the SL500 new shape doesn't
look as different as the AMG. In fact i saw a new Sl350 the other day and from the back it looked like the old shape, so go for the 63 AMG.

[photonut]

i vote for the sl63.

[allenjdmb]

new SL550 or used SL63? Obviously, the SL63 is a fabulous car, but if money is an issue, don't kid yourself, the 550 is great to drive. It is MUCH more car than the old 500, and still way more car than the 07/08 550. It's about 400 HP, has the new style fascias, and the much improved electronics, as well as the 3 spoke wheel and some other goodies. Have you seen one properly dressed with the right wheels and height? Fat.
I'd try to find an 09 with just a little miles, you can buy one easily $20k back of MSRP. That net number is about $50k cheaper than a new SL63. Just food for thought.