Mercedes Benz Debuts SL55 AMG Performance
04-25-2006, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='273243' date='Apr 24 2006, 09:26 AM
Right, you go around telling people how many Bimmers you have and then saying you can't afford the price difference between the M3 and the E55, get a grip of your logic. You really do lead people into thinking you are bu**$hitting all the time.
04-25-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='273243' date='Apr 24 2006, 11:26 AM
Right, you go around telling people how many Bimmers you have and then saying you can't afford the price difference between the M3 and the E55, get a grip of your logic. You really do lead people into thinking you are bu**$hitting all the time.
Oh and by the way, Hong Kong is not a British Colony anymore. Don't you read newspaper? Or do you read anything besides car's specs / AMG this and AMG that.
Oh and by the way, Hong Kong is not a British Colony anymore. Don't you read newspaper? Or do you read anything besides car's specs / AMG this and AMG that.
04-25-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Postel' post='272146' date='Apr 21 2006, 02:43 PM
About the brakes...
I was absolutely lucky to get invited to BMW ///M days where I could test M5 and M6 on circuit and eat and stay in hotel... 2 great days. There, a person asked, "why no ceramic brakes on the ///M's". They told us that the reason was that the ceramic brakes get good after you are driving for a while, when you start the car they aren't that good and therefore they wouldn't go for it...
I was absolutely lucky to get invited to BMW ///M days where I could test M5 and M6 on circuit and eat and stay in hotel... 2 great days. There, a person asked, "why no ceramic brakes on the ///M's". They told us that the reason was that the ceramic brakes get good after you are driving for a while, when you start the car they aren't that good and therefore they wouldn't go for it...
04-25-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Postel' post='273259' date='Apr 24 2006, 12:42 PM
Not driven any AMG myself. I think you can see it like this:
Mercedes is luxury, the S is (and will always be) the ultimate luxury car, every benz has in it's class the most comfort and soft driving
BMW is not that much luxury, but more sportivity, the suspension is harder but you get more sportivity
Audi is between the two above, less luxury than the benz, and less sportivity than the BMW
You can translate that to the sport-versions
The ///M is the most "hardcore", most sportive, less comfort
AMG goes very fast, but you still keep a little comfort
RS/S in between
That's what I think, so don't eat me when you not agree ...
Mercedes is luxury, the S is (and will always be) the ultimate luxury car, every benz has in it's class the most comfort and soft driving
BMW is not that much luxury, but more sportivity, the suspension is harder but you get more sportivity
Audi is between the two above, less luxury than the benz, and less sportivity than the BMW
You can translate that to the sport-versions
The ///M is the most "hardcore", most sportive, less comfort
AMG goes very fast, but you still keep a little comfort
RS/S in between
That's what I think, so don't eat me when you not agree ...
04-25-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='272496' date='Apr 21 2006, 08:15 PM
I second that. SL55 is much better looking than an M6. Just my opinion.
I'll pick SL500 over M6 anytime. Design of 6 series doesn't look it's worth that much.
SL looks HOT in any angle.
Just my opinion, please don't kick me out of this forum.
04-25-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='273964' date='Apr 25 2006, 08:22 PM
I totally agree with you.
I'll pick SL500 over M6 anytime. Design of 6 series doesn't look it's worth that much.
SL looks HOT in any angle.
Just my opinion, please don't kick me out of this forum.
I'll pick SL500 over M6 anytime. Design of 6 series doesn't look it's worth that much.
SL looks HOT in any angle.
Just my opinion, please don't kick me out of this forum.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 
04-25-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='274020' date='Apr 26 2006, 03:16 AM
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
04-26-2006, 01:55 AM
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700700 - I have lived in the UK for 33 years and have never come accross the phrase 'stretch my legs' in this context.
'Stretch my legs' is universally used as a way of saying that one is off for a short 'refreshing' walk.
'Not got the legs' is a well worn phrase often used in a sporting environment (especially cricket).
I think what you meant to say was that you "couldn't quite stretch to the e55 AMG"
Ordinarily I would not comment, but if you are going to advice others on the correct use of English I though you might appreciate some helpful critique.
Hows the 330xd working out?
04-26-2006, 05:17 AM
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Being a long time BMW fan and truly enjoying a "drivers" car I recently purchased an 05' SL55 and all of you who think that all Merc's are not real sports car are missing out. I love the 545i and maybe upgrading to an M5 this fall but I would never give up my Sl55. As far as a Porsche goes, they are most certainly a fantastic true sports car but given all of the limitations on the roads today the SL55 gives me the thrill of 500hp and also the ability to drop the top in no time and enjoy a a great drive. The ride is not tough or jarring even on NY roads. According to my wife she likes the driving characteristics of the SL55 over the 545i.
Anyway, both cars are very ejoyable and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
btw. the fit/finish on the SL55 has been head and shoulders above the 545i, after 14 months of ownership the SL55 has spent zero time in the shop for anything beyond normal maintenance....I wish I could say that about the BMW.
Regards.
Anyway, both cars are very ejoyable and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
btw. the fit/finish on the SL55 has been head and shoulders above the 545i, after 14 months of ownership the SL55 has spent zero time in the shop for anything beyond normal maintenance....I wish I could say that about the BMW.
Regards.
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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1999 E39 523i
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Originally Posted by BMWFan' post='274287' date='Apr 26 2006, 09:17 PM
Being a long time BMW fan and truly enjoying a "drivers" car I recently purchased an 05' SL55 and all of you who think that all Merc's are not real sports car are missing out. I love the 545i and maybe upgrading to an M5 this fall but I would never give up my Sl55. As far as a Porsche goes, they are most certainly a fantastic true sports car but given all of the limitations on the roads today the SL55 gives me the thrill of 500hp and also the ability to drop the top in no time and enjoy a a great drive. The ride is not tough or jarring even on NY roads. According to my wife she likes the driving characteristics of the SL55 over the 545i.
Anyway, both cars are very ejoyable and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
btw. the fit/finish on the SL55 has been head and shoulders above the 545i, after 14 months of ownership the SL55 has spent zero time in the shop for anything beyond normal maintenance....I wish I could say that about the BMW.
Regards.
Anyway, both cars are very ejoyable and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
btw. the fit/finish on the SL55 has been head and shoulders above the 545i, after 14 months of ownership the SL55 has spent zero time in the shop for anything beyond normal maintenance....I wish I could say that about the BMW.
Regards.