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zzboba said:
nearly same performance, i'd prefer a twin turbo V12 over a supercharged V8 anytime and it even does look better than the SLR IMO...
but isn't the SL facelift imminent? my guess is that customers who now buy this car for EUR 200K+, will probably be piXXed if their SL is outdated in under a year's time...
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zzboba said:
nearly same performance, i'd prefer a twin turbo V12 over a supercharged V8 anytime and it even does look better than the SLR IMO...
but isn't the SL facelift imminent? my guess is that customers who now buy this car for EUR 200K+, will probably be piXXed if their SL is outdated in under a year's time...
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The facelift for the SL is scheduled for introduction 1st quarter 2006.
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The facelift for the SL is scheduled for introduction 1st quarter 2006.
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SL65 may be an amazing car but comparing it to the SLR is like saying the 99Turbo is better than the CGT, coz performance is nearly the same and its cheaper, yeah right.
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SL65 may be an amazing car but comparing it to the SLR is like saying the 99Turbo is better than the CGT, coz performance is nearly the same and its cheaper, yeah right.
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zzboba said:
not at all. IMO the CGT isn't at all about straight line peformance -- it's the ultimate sports car which can even be driven daily (well, ok, this clutch... ).
but what's so special about the SLR then? despite the hefty price tag, the mclaren badge and the batmobile look, it's neither a sports car nor a perfect GT -- at least that it the conclusion i've got after reading a lot of magazine reports and road tests.
and in the end it's all about selling cars, and the target audience for these two cars is quite similar IMO.
if i would be a merc lover with lots of money, i'd decide for the SL 65 AMG. and i would have no problem driving 180+ MPH with it. IMO the experience and sense of responsibility of the driver and the road condition are a lot more important than 300kg or 400kg more or less weight.
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zzboba said:
not at all. IMO the CGT isn't at all about straight line peformance -- it's the ultimate sports car which can even be driven daily (well, ok, this clutch... ).
but what's so special about the SLR then? despite the hefty price tag, the mclaren badge and the batmobile look, it's neither a sports car nor a perfect GT -- at least that it the conclusion i've got after reading a lot of magazine reports and road tests.
and in the end it's all about selling cars, and the target audience for these two cars is quite similar IMO.
if i would be a merc lover with lots of money, i'd decide for the SL 65 AMG. and i would have no problem driving 180+ MPH with it. IMO the experience and sense of responsibility of the driver and the road condition are a lot more important than 300kg or 400kg more or less weight.
Jun 5, 2004 9:30:46 PM
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rossi said:iAbsolutely right! The SLR is neither fish nor flesh and that's it's problem. Presenting a car like the SL65 might be questionable when you already got cars like the SL55 and SL600
Jun 5, 2004 9:30:46 PM
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rossi said:iAbsolutely right! The SLR is neither fish nor flesh and that's it's problem. Presenting a car like the SL65 might be questionable when you already got cars like the SL55 and SL600
Jun 8, 2004 3:20:53 PM
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rossi said:iAbsolutely right! The SLR is neither fish nor flesh and that's it's problem. Presenting a car like the SL65 might be questionable when you already got cars like the SL55 and SL600
And to make matter worse it seems McLaren and DC want to create a new brand after their joint venture with the SLR, and build now a car placed (according to them) between the SLR and the SL
Jun 8, 2004 3:20:53 PM
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carlos fromspain said:Quote:
rossi said:iAbsolutely right! The SLR is neither fish nor flesh and that's it's problem. Presenting a car like the SL65 might be questionable when you already got cars like the SL55 and SL600
And to make matter worse it seems McLaren and DC want to create a new brand after their joint venture with the SLR, and build now a car placed (according to them) between the SLR and the SL