SL350 - road holding/drive?

[oblio]

Hi folks

Considering changing my car later in the year and want something which gives me more feel in terms of roadholding/driveability.

I'm after a 2 seater convertable with some oomph for a v short daily commute (3 days a week) and weekends/driving holidays on the Continent. The only other car I am considering at the mo is a Z4 (preferably M Sport).

How does the SL350 measure up in these terms? I currently have a DB9 Volante which is opulent as you would expect however is too soft for some spirited driving. I used to drive a TVR Griffith with upgraded suspension which gave me the road feel but without any refinement.

Any informed opinion would be welcome.

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Graham

[Dog Star]

I would have thought that the SL would give you a similar ride to the DB9. But quite a lot slower. IMO the SL is not a "sports car" at all - too big and too heavy - the 350 is going to suffer with this.

I'd have one over a Z4M in a heartbeat though

[benzito]

coming from a db9 the sl350 will be a disappointment i reckon, i assume you mean the facelift model, can you stretch to an sl500? - that would be a better option

[Jonny 4200GT]

Or go straight to an SL55 - you WILL want one if you end up with a 500 or 350 and feel as though you've sold yourself short, so why bother messing around ?!

[oblio]

Cheers folks

Food for thought...

[DSLiverpool]

Had the SL55 3 days now and its far more planted than the DB9, my DB9 (06) was quite skittish on bumpy bends the SL less so however a 350 does not have ABC and that will be a factor.

I will say the interior of the SL isnt an Aston but its not as far away as you would think.

[nakulan7]

Buy a newer SLK 350 than an older SL350. Much better handling, newer electronics and suspension and lighter.

[JamieBeeston]

DSLiverpool said:

Had the SL55 3 days now and its far more planted than the DB9, my DB9 (06) was quite skittish on bumpy bends the SL less so however a 350 does not have ABC and that will be a factor.

I will say the interior of the SL isnt an Aston but its not as far away as you would think.

ABC is available on the 350 as an option, and as long as you educate the adaptive gearbox and drive accordingly (tiptronic mode when you want to drive in a really spirited fashion) then its certainly no slouch, at 320BHP its very similar in terms of performance to a 996.