Purchasing an SL63

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I've decided that I want an SL63 as my next work car (I only do 12 miles to and 12 miles from work) I figured it doesn't need to be frugal (petrol is much cheaper than diesel now anyway) but I like a bit of comfort and with 570+ bhp the power is 'adequate'.

Has anyone got any experience of what they are like to live with?

Have a second car to use for days when 570+ bhp and RWD isn't the best idea so I'm guessing it will get used 70% of the time.

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Opps. Should have mentioned. a 2017/2018/2019 model (never know the model names/numbers).

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Zed 44 said:

Get a Nissan GTR. More power, more space, quicker. cheaper road tax on 2017 models or later.

If I wanted a GTR I'd buy a GTR. However, I don't want a GTR. Never have, probably never will.

I want a big V8 engined Mercedes SL 63. Not because of it's performance, (which is more than adequate), not because it is the most comfortable car on the road, (although the seats are like big armchairs), not because it is the best handling car on the road (could buy a 911 if I wanted that) but because I just want one.

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Venisonpie said:

Quite.

I'm in the same boat and tested one at the weekend- a phenomenal car. Totally OTT but that's the point.

I may yet settle on a 500 but it won't be the same.

Which one did you test?

The spec I'm looking for is a little thin on the ground, but I can wait.
I did think of 'settling' for a 500, but then it would be exactly that. Settling.
I don't want to just 'settle'.

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Venisonpie said:

This one.

https://www.masonstchin.co.uk/vehicle/mercedes-b...

Really like the colours however it might have missed a service at some point and needs tyres/front discs. Just waiting for them to confirm the former and then may make an offer based on the latter being sorted.

Lol, the over zealous swear filter won't let the home page load thinking there's a swear word. It's at Masons of Hitchin.

Very nice. And has the newer seats in it.
Discs (and pads) shouldn't be mega money I figure 400 quid total, tyres will be about 800 quid plus the service, get them to knock 1500 quid off and you should be ok.

It's a personal thing but I've never been a fan of faux wood trim. Piano black or carbon fibre for me.

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Venisonpie said:

Yeah, I never used to be a fan but really liked it when I sat in it. Moot point though as there are two significant gaps in the service history which on a car like that is a no go.

Shame. The search for the 'right' car is always frustrating, but hopefully the right car will come along.

As my wife says "everything happens for a reason". So hopefully the right car will come along soon for you.