Does anybody own or have owned an sl500 or sl55 Amg? I'm interested in maybe having one but I don't know much about them other than the fact the build quality maybe a little suspect and the abc suspension system is junk.

PaulC used to our Mercedes specialist but he has not been about for a while. Richard has an old Merc so he might be able to help :whistling:

Isn't his a new gen slk?

Isn't his a new gen slk?

 

Yep that's the one.

Yeah, that was built after they started to actually build cars again rather than put the parts in a box and prey they would workout where they needed to be on thier own. I'm looking at 05-06 cars and just wondered if they were built properly:scared:

Does anybody own or have owned an sl500 or sl55 Amg? I'm interested in maybe having one but I don't know much about them other than the fact the build quality maybe a little suspect and the abc suspension system is junk.

 

Have you been on the MB club forum (http://www.mbclub.co.uk) and looked/asked? I have a E320 CDi and have had lots of

good advice and help from them over the years.

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I have had a look on there but I prefer to ask away from those forums as I find you get a more unbiased opinion.

That's about the period where they had lots of problems isn't it? Issues with electrics and corrosion.

Have you been on the MB club forum (http://www.mbclub.co.uk) and looked/asked? I have a E320 CDi and have had lots of

good advice and help from them over the years.

 

Ah! Thanks too - I'm getting a C-Class soon!

My wife just got a CLC a few weeks ago low miles and top spec.

 

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Ah! Thanks too - I'm getting a C-Class soon!

 

You've had that insignia five minutes I swear? I do like the new C Class.

You've had that insignia five minutes I swear? I do like the new C Class.

 

18 months actually! :p

 

Not a new C-Class, 2014 model.

 

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18 months actually! :p

 

Not a new C-Class, 2014 model.

 

 

Is it as long as that. I remember it sitting there in ringwood when you got it. Why the change?

Is it as long as that. I remember it sitting there in ringwood when you got it. Why the change?

 

Changing jobs and the new one comes with a car - it'll be a C-Class.

Ah that makes sense. Enjoy the tax. Haha.

I've got a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 Kompressor AMG. F##king immense car! 541bhp 604ft/lb and it sounds like the wrath of Satan.

Ah that makes sense. Enjoy the tax. Haha.

 

You haven't seen the salary I'm jumping to! ;)

You haven't seen the salary I'm jumping to! ;)

 

Haha, fair enough.

Changing jobs and the new one comes with a car - it'll be a C-Class.

 

Congratulations! Now, what size engine?

I've got a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 Kompressor AMG. F##king immense car! 541bhp 604ft/lb and it sounds like the wrath of Satan.

 

 

What mpg do you get out of your s55? I do like the sound they make which means I will probably spend a fortune in fuel:biggrin:

I must admit that the earlier versions of the SL55 AMG with their signature twin headlights are appealing.

 

That's the one I'm looking into. Thinking of down sizing:biggrin:

Congratulations! Now, what size engine?

 

It's only a C220. Nothing spectacular.

It's only a C220. Nothing spectacular.

 

Nothing wrong with that, a nice way to travel for the daily grind.

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I must admit that the earlier versions of the SL55 AMG with their signature twin headlights are appealing.

 

That is still the best looking SL I reckon.....:cool:

 

Check out this place - I have always found them very helpful with all things MB related...

 

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/index.php

 

As for build quality issues, the "bad" years were (and don't quote me on that) around 1996 to 2004. Generally before or after that is OK. And after having 4 SLKs I am still very happy with the brand, that I am contemplating a new 3.0 v6 twin turbo to replace the current daily driver and compliment my Zed. It's either the SLC 43AMG - or, in the event I want something a little more practical, the C-Class coupe, C43 AMG.

 

After a chat with my local MB dealers the other day, I have priced these. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Watch this space....:wink:

C43 AMG 19.5.16.pdf

SLC AMG43 19.5.16.pdf

Changing jobs and the new one comes with a car - it'll be a C-Class.

 

Congratulations on the new job Si.....:thumbup:

 

Ah that makes sense. Enjoy the tax. Haha.

 

Company car tax on a Merc is not so bad - as with premium German motors (Audi/BMW/Merc) the emissions are generally lower than most comparable cars. It's the tax on fuel that's the killer. Unless you drive 12,000 PRIVATE miles a year, you're better off paying for your own fuel; it's cheaper than paying the tax. Just reclaim business fuel at circa 12p per mile...:wink: