Is there anything like an SL55/SLK55?

[ajprice]

Tuvra said:

Thinking Outside the box, How about a TVR Tuscan II Convertible?

or any TVR that's had an LS V8 conversion.

[vinnie83]

excel monkey said:

911 cab?

Smaller engine, but still a competitor to the Merc SL.

If he can find a good 996 turbo (although I think the cab would be over budget?) then that would certainly be on my list of possibles.

I have a massive soft spot for the SL55 though, having owned the E55 I just fell in love with the power delivery of that engine. Oh and the exhaust note on the SL - wow!

Don't expect to be able to go around corners very quickly though - the SL55 is even heavier than the E55.

If he's looking for a sporty drive, something fast in every type of weather, then the 996 turbo is the one. If a drag racing, (IMO) gorgeous looking and sounding convertable is what he wants, SL55 all the way.

[RB Will]

I think he would regret not having an Sl55AMG if he can have one. Have driven a couple and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Just remember it may not look it but the SL is quicker 0-180mph than a Lambo Murcie.

[ZeroH]

RB Will said:

I think he would regret not having an Sl55AMG if he can have one. Have driven a couple and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Just remember it may not look it but the SL is quicker 0-180mph than a Lambo Murcie.

No its not.... but that threads been done to death before !

[coley20]

isee said:

Funny I just looked at SL500 on autotrader myself. Didn't realise that once 100k+ car can be had for 12-15k nowadays. Lovely cars those! However, For the same money I could get an Alfa spider that is 5 years younger anhd is only a tad slower... (I know the two cars are not directly comparable, but one could still come with a warranty and the other one as good as it is, will be rather dated)


edit: apologies. missread the title, you weren't talking about the 500 anyway

Edited by isee on Monday 24th January 09:59

Bit of a difference driving a £100k merc and an Alfa, don`t get me wrong I like alfas, ive had 5, but personally I think they are just jumped up fiats

[briSk]

aston db7 v12 volante?

[edo]

Quite like the idea of an SLK55 myself. 355bhp, sound like thunder, coupe and convertible in one. £30k gets you a nice example from MB with 12 months main dealer warranty.

[MattyB_]

edo said:

Quite like the idea of an SLK55 myself. 355bhp, sound like thunder, coupe and convertible in one. £30k gets you a nice example from MB with 12 months main dealer warranty.

While I'm not overly fussed about "image", can blokes get away with an SLK55? I prefer them over the SL55...

[torqueofthedevil]

Never used to be a bug fan but liking 350Z's at the moment. That might fit the bill?

[vinnie83]

They are 2 totally different class of car.

One's a fast car which sounds great.

One's a fking monster that has enough torque to make the world spin faster!

I can only relate it to boxster S vs 911 turbo.

[bubblehead]

isee said:

Deanf said:

Basically he wants a 2 seated convertible. Not a 4 seated convertible?

An xkr?

Dean.

I also looked at XKRs, and cannot understand how a less powerful car wth a much worse reliability reputation and of the same age, can command a premium over the BMW M6.

Because it looks gorgeous and oozes the kind of class that the BMW can only dream of ?

[ajprice]

torqueofthedevil said:

Never used to be a bug fan but liking 350Z's at the moment. That might fit the bill?

Or a lightly used 370Z GT roadster

[Chris944_S2]

Early Dodge Vipers sometimes fall under £30,000. Not going to find a soft top with a bigger engine much more easily than that

[exgtt]

Can't think of a cabby to compete with the mercs at £30k so how about a 456?

He's halfway towards a 512! Num nums!

[MikeyMike]

Chris944_S2 said:

Early Dodge Vipers sometimes fall under £30,000. Not going to find a soft top with a bigger engine much more easily than that

Good shout!

[Tuvra]

MikeyMike said:

Chris944_S2 said:

Early Dodge Vipers sometimes fall under £30,000. Not going to find a soft top with a bigger engine much more easily than that

Good shout!

Indeed!

On that Note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208270.htm

[Smike]

MattyB_ said:

edo said:

Quite like the idea of an SLK55 myself. 355bhp, sound like thunder, coupe and convertible in one. £30k gets you a nice example from MB with 12 months main dealer warranty.

While I'm not overly fussed about "image", can blokes get away with an SLK55? I prefer them over the SL55...

Not bored of the Exige already Matt?!

[GreatGranny]

Tuvra said:

MikeyMike said:

Chris944_S2 said:

Early Dodge Vipers sometimes fall under £30,000. Not going to find a soft top with a bigger engine much more easily than that

Good shout!

Indeed!

On that Note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208270.htm

That's very [Big Text]REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED[/Big Text]

I just don't find those appealing myself.

Sorry.

[mrtwisty]

ajprice said:

Tuvra said:

Thinking Outside the box, How about a TVR Tuscan II Convertible?

or any TVR that's had an LS V8 conversion.

Or any SpeedSix TVR thats has been looked after properly so the car can be enjoyed as was intended - with a proper race tech derived engine (light, dry sump, low down and nice and far back behind the front axle) instead of a crude yank boat anchor perched on it ;-)

• awaits the arrival of 300bhp/tonne and lots of abuse*

[MattyB_]

Smike said:

MattyB_ said:

edo said:

Quite like the idea of an SLK55 myself. 355bhp, sound like thunder, coupe and convertible in one. £30k gets you a nice example from MB with 12 months main dealer warranty.

While I'm not overly fussed about "image", can blokes get away with an SLK55? I prefer them over the SL55...

Not bored of the Exige already Matt?!

No, not used it properly yet! But I knew when I bought it that it would only be a short ownership, and it usually takes me 12months to decide on a car just something about the SLK55 that appeals....

....oh wait, its the V8