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SL55 purchase.

Discussion in 'Other German' started by brim, Jan 21, 2005.

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  1. brim

    brim Guest

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    Am considering purchasing a low kms SL55 in a couple months.

    Does anyone have any experience with this car? I'm guessing reliability is good. Is this the case?

    Did anyone purchase an upgraded ECU and/or pulley? How about the lowering module?

    Any problems with this car? Anything to watch out for?
     
  2. Lloyd

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    Great choice:D

    Leave stock and you will be very happy.
     
  4. Wildwarrior

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    I have an 04 CL55 AMG and I just love it, she has quite a bit of power right out of the box, and I would think the SL is even a bit better performer than mine.

    Great choice!
     
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    Good luck with all that power, you'll need it :)
     
  6. coolestkidever

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    Ive heard nothing but good things about this car. In fact i told someone to get one of these instead of a 355. Before you guys kill me, he wanted something with a warranty and it was tough to find a 355 with one.
     
  7. labcars

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    I've had my '04 SL55 for over a year and have had no problems at all and a whole lot of fun! Mine is dead stock. Only change I will make is to get the SL65 wheels in the spring. Good luck!
     
  8. VWH3RD

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    Hey Les! Didn't know you picked up the 55!

    I miss mine, probably the best car I ever owned
     
  9. brim

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    What factors required you to get rid of it?
     
  10. VWH3RD

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    I just switch cars often. Since then I have had a:

    996 Twin Turbo
    SL65 ( decided not to take delivery after an hour in the car)
    996 Twin Turbo Cab

    Still have my 360 and the 996 Turbo Cab
     
  11. ciao baby

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    Just out of curiosity, what was the story behind the 65?
    ///MK



     
  12. VWH3RD

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    I get first shot at all the hot cars out of a friends dealership. I told them way back I would take the car but when I picked it up I couldn't justify it.

    It was sooo close to the 55 in every aspect. It looked good and sounded a litle bit better than the 55 but not by much. Accleration felt a little better without that supercharger but I wouldn'y pay more than about a $15k premium over the 55. The SL 55 is such a good car that the 65 can't really out shine it's smaller sibling.

    My .02
     
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    Vernon, you've got the SL in your profile pic right? Beautiful car. BIG difference over the SL 500 I hear.
     
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    I really hope i get to see your 360 in person, i really love the black tinting over the black body its so awesome.
     
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    My profile picture is an SL.
     

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