Just been looking at an SL55
Discussion
I'm also (tentatively) starting to look for an SL55 having recently got rid of this:
http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery/index.php?spg...
Don't worry....I don't want one in black but silver so we won't be competing with each other!
I've seen this one advertised:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...
What do forum members reckon? Possibly a bit over-priced? There seem to be prices all over the places on Autotrader...One maindealer has both 2002 and 2003 cars with fairly 'ordinary' looking mileage at around £50K on both cars!!!? Yet other nice sounding cars are advertised around the high-£20's?
Thanks in advance for advice and opinions.
http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery/index.php?spg...
Don't worry....I don't want one in black but silver so we won't be competing with each other!
I've seen this one advertised:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...
What do forum members reckon? Possibly a bit over-priced? There seem to be prices all over the places on Autotrader...One maindealer has both 2002 and 2003 cars with fairly 'ordinary' looking mileage at around £50K on both cars!!!? Yet other nice sounding cars are advertised around the high-£20's?
Thanks in advance for advice and opinions.
B15TT0 said:
DSLiverpool said:
B15TT0 said:
Flying down to see it in Cardiff on Monday 
The guy who had it on deposit first kindly had an AA check on it which came back absolutely clear. As long as it's as described (which i'm assured it is) i'll just be agreeing the deal and when to pick it up!
I wouldnt trust a AA report on a 55 S/C - get the engine checked at MB at leastThe guy who had it on deposit first kindly had an AA check on it which came back absolutely clear. As long as it's as described (which i'm assured it is) i'll just be agreeing the deal and when to pick it up!
When I bought my SL55 I took out a warrenty from www.warrantydirect.co.uk for £500 ....covers everything
G Man said:
When I bought my SL55 I took out a warrenty from www.warrantydirect.co.uk for £500 ....covers everything
I looked at those guys when buying my car and couldn't believe how low the price was - go through the quote process now though and they've obviously twigged, doesn't look like you can get cover on an SL55derin100 said:
I've seen this one advertised:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...
What do forum members reckon? Possibly a bit over-priced? There seem to be prices all over the places on Autotrader...One maindealer has both 2002 and 2003 cars with fairly 'ordinary' looking mileage at around £50K on both cars!!!? Yet other nice sounding cars are advertised around the high-£20's?
Thanks in advance for advice and opinions.
Looks like a nice car, and if it was that price from a dealer I'd say go for it, but bit high for a private sale. Nice spec with the wheels and front bumper.http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERC...
What do forum members reckon? Possibly a bit over-priced? There seem to be prices all over the places on Autotrader...One maindealer has both 2002 and 2003 cars with fairly 'ordinary' looking mileage at around £50K on both cars!!!? Yet other nice sounding cars are advertised around the high-£20's?
Thanks in advance for advice and opinions.
AlexRWD said:
G Man said:
When I bought my SL55 I took out a warrenty from www.warrantydirect.co.uk for £500 ....covers everything
I looked at those guys when buying my car and couldn't believe how low the price was - go through the quote process now though and they've obviously twigged, doesn't look like you can get cover on an SL55Here is the tip, on the http://www.warrantydirect.co.uk select a sl500 add turbo option do the date and time etc
Add your mobile number, don't accept the quote in 10 mins they called me did a Sl55 amg quote for £750 I said the online was £500 and they matched it so you have a SL55AMG for £500
Edited by G Man on Thursday 7th May 18:20
B15TT0 said:
mikial said:
How did you get on in Cardiff?
Assuming everything goes through ok this morning i'm flying down this afternoon to pick it up!!Don`t forget your camera , pictures soon as possible please .
mikial said:
Excellent, how about the drive from Cardiff homeward, impressions please !
Re: post above - PP? What does that mean?Anyway, the drive back from Cardiff was fantastic! There was some rain knocking about in places which I thought I might hit but i didn't see a drop of it until about 5 miles from my folk's place (where that picture was taken) so i could just sit back, play with all the toys and let it effortlessly eat up the miles while the setting sun cast a beautiful light over proceedings.
I've never had such a comfortable and swift motorway car. With all the light (pan roof) space and light leather it felt a bit like piloting a luxury motor yacht up the M1 - especially with that deeeeep rumble.
I'm also impressed with it's body composure considering its weight - it really does hide it well. Definitely no out and out sportscar though with a fair bit of wobble and wallow compared to the GT3 (no suprises there!).
The pace of the thing is just awesome. I want to shake the hand of a a german called Florius to thank him for the engine he built for my car. A magnificent thing with so much urge it's a real battle with self restraint to keep the speeds sensible. I think it feels most surprising from about 80 leptons up - that's where the huge torque seems to wow me the most and make me realise i'm in something properly quick. I can imagine it ramming into it's limiter incredibly easily.
The fiancee loves it. Loves the roof (I feel a total show off when I drop it), loves the luxury, loves the style. I can't say I disagree with her.
Some of the gadgetry seems a bit spurious I must admit. Keyless go is lovely (pressing the button on top of the gear stick and hearing it erupt really appeals to my inner child!), as are the heated / cooling seats, auto wipers, auto lights and air con system. I could live without a bazillion seat adjustment / pumelling things though. I think it's harder to get comfortable with so many variables than it is with just a few. Massage thing is just weird. Linguatronic works ok. The application of a slight german accent seems to help. Nav is outdated compared to a tom tom. Works ok in its own way I guess. I need to get a kit of some description so I can plug my iphone in for calls and music - I imagine there are a few options. Any suggestions as to which is best?
The only things I'd possibly change from stock would be:
1) make it a bit louder
2) get the ABC rejigged so it had a lower setting
3) get it derestricted and the supercharger upgrade
All in all, very happy
Edited by B15TT0 on Monday 11th May 20:54
All sounds good, glad you`re impressed. The modifications you are considering are worthwhile , DMS are the obvious choice but I`m sure there are other outfits who are their equal . My 55 has the DMS upgrades you seek and after a year I have no complaints, the main difference being more urgency at lower throttle openings and the huge wall of torque seemingly endless.
I too drove a GT3 , mine was an `03 mark 2 bought new from Colchester Porsche, it was a giant of a car but I was so indisciplined once the oil was warm, every trip was an exercise to get into the revs to hear the engine make that visceral spine tingling cacophony.Loved every second of it .
Some more pictures are always welcomed.
I too drove a GT3 , mine was an `03 mark 2 bought new from Colchester Porsche, it was a giant of a car but I was so indisciplined once the oil was warm, every trip was an exercise to get into the revs to hear the engine make that visceral spine tingling cacophony.Loved every second of it .
Some more pictures are always welcomed.
mikial said:
All sounds good, glad you`re impressed. The modifications you are considering are worthwhile , DMS are the obvious choice but I`m sure there are other outfits who are their equal . My 55 has the DMS upgrades you seek and after a year I have no complaints,
Yours sits how i'd like mine to. Lovely.Can't disagree with you about the noise of the GT3. Especially with the GT3 Cup air filter on and a cargrpahic full system like I put on mine.
I'll post some more pics when I get a chance to give it a full clean up. Not going to be for a while though as we're off to visit the outlaws this weekend.
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