Is there anything like an SL55/SLK55?
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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.Smaller engine, but still a competitor to the Merc SL.
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.
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
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 edit: apologies. missread the title, you weren't talking about the 500 anyway
Edited by isee on Monday 24th January 09:59
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...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.An xkr?
Dean.
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!On that Note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208270.htm
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...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!On that Note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208270.htm
I just don't find those appealing myself.
Sorry.
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.- awaits the arrival of 300bhp/tonne and lots of abuse*
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.......oh wait, its the V8
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