SL 63 2008 model, a real drivers car?

[kazino]

Hi all am considering one of these. I test drove one but obviously there is only so much one can do on a 15 minute test drive.
My purpose for the car would be to take it to the Swiss Mountains in comfort and then have a blast through the twisty mountain paths as I have done with all our cars. Will the sl63 be up for it or am I going to go there and wish I bought another Porsche.

[Ozzie Osmond]

Buy yourself an hour in one at Mercedes World - not far from London.

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedking...

IMO you'll find SL a muscular but heavy GT car.

[Spiritual_Beggar]

They're big, and heavy.

As ozzie says, more of a muscle car than a driver's car....but for what you're planning on doing it should be more than adequate.

It's no slouch and its not like you're going for a time attack or anything.

And that engine noise will have you grinning non stop anyway.

[Baryonyx]

I'd take the SL, they are definitely GT cars but can muscle a brilliant turn of pace when they need to, as well as being capable of a good dash through the twisties when you require. They feel special, and will turns heads unlike a Porsche on the Continent.

[kazino]

Thanks guys, the MB world idea sounds ideal
I do like the idea of something different, instead of time attacking as you do in the Porsche, be good to have a fun front engined rwd, top down and a muslce car exhaust note

[aspirated]

You'll require a decat to take maximum advantage of the M156, beastly sound