View Poll Results: WHich to get?
Benz SL
29
58.00%
BMW 6
14
28.00%
Jag XK8
2
4.00%
Other
5
10.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll
Which would you choose? SL500, 645CI or ??
06-20-06, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I love both cars, but if I were to chose between the two, I would pick the Sl500. You get the best of both worlds since it is a convertible hardtop. It's lighter on its feet compared to the porky 645. Timeless design that one will not get tired of. The v8 gurgle from the Sl is intoxicating as well 
I would definitely get the SL500 with the AMG bodykit, its just a beautiful classy coupe..........I dont like the 6 series at all especially the ugly interior.
Have you considered the CLS55/63AMG?...........Even though its not a coupe, i think its a great car and its still a "fresh" design.
How was ur experience with the CL?............To me that car is perfect in terms of styling.
06-20-06, 04:35 PM
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Both your prospective choices are great looking cars and have power too. I love big coupes and would take the bimmer. The car is just different and gorgeous. The SL ain't chopped liver but the bimmer just makes my heart skip a beat everytime I see one.
Ooh, what about the M6?
Ooh, what about the M6?
06-20-06, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by reggiek
the bimmer just makes my heart skip a beat everytime I see one.
btw, +1 on the XK8 coupe
06-20-06, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by genearch
Our resident BMW hater... time to give it a rest.. your act is getting extremely lame.
btw i dont start the hate, i just chime in. guess that happens when you're on a lexus forum and try to glorify them bimmers
06-20-06, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
you followin me?
btw i dont start the hate, i just chime in. guess that happens when you're on a lexus forum and try to glorify them bimmers
btw i dont start the hate, i just chime in. guess that happens when you're on a lexus forum and try to glorify them bimmers
Hey what's up Tony?? Been thinking about an M3, any reasons as to why I should not consider them besides being unreliable?? I would lease btw since they have the warranty program.
06-20-06, 09:46 PM
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Poll time! Good idea!
My business partner swears by Porsche, but I don't know much about them. I am curious to see the new Cayman though.
MMarshall, what are you hearing on the reliability of Jags these days? You know the old adage....."one needs 2 Jaguars, 1 to drive when the other is in the shop."
My CL has been fun.....an expensive fun though. I've put WAY too much into that car for repairs, etc. etc. etc. I've also had to deal with moron Benz dealers....I mean every single one has been bad (3 or 4 I have tried). Of course, stupid me put close to 60k miles on the car since I bought it 2 years ago...so you know I lost alot there in value. It's definately a rare car around this area...Milwaukee-Chicago.
I AM liking the fact that BMW obviously has ALL service paid for...brakes, service intervals, etc. etc. Benz brakes cost me $1200....services were $400 each time....I easily put $4k down into 2 sets of brakes and maybe service intervals in these 2 years. I looked on leasetrader.com and saw a couple 6's for like 1k/month for 12-15 months. Maybe I will do one of those for that time period. SL's have not dropped much at all in the last 12-18 months pricewise (which is surprising). I don't like the fact that a 2003 SL is about 25k more than a 2002 SL with less miles.
My business partner swears by Porsche, but I don't know much about them. I am curious to see the new Cayman though.
MMarshall, what are you hearing on the reliability of Jags these days? You know the old adage....."one needs 2 Jaguars, 1 to drive when the other is in the shop."
My CL has been fun.....an expensive fun though. I've put WAY too much into that car for repairs, etc. etc. etc. I've also had to deal with moron Benz dealers....I mean every single one has been bad (3 or 4 I have tried). Of course, stupid me put close to 60k miles on the car since I bought it 2 years ago...so you know I lost alot there in value. It's definately a rare car around this area...Milwaukee-Chicago.
I AM liking the fact that BMW obviously has ALL service paid for...brakes, service intervals, etc. etc. Benz brakes cost me $1200....services were $400 each time....I easily put $4k down into 2 sets of brakes and maybe service intervals in these 2 years. I looked on leasetrader.com and saw a couple 6's for like 1k/month for 12-15 months. Maybe I will do one of those for that time period. SL's have not dropped much at all in the last 12-18 months pricewise (which is surprising). I don't like the fact that a 2003 SL is about 25k more than a 2002 SL with less miles.
06-20-06, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dsouth
Hey what's up Tony?? Been thinking about an M3, any reasons as to why I should not consider them besides being unreliable?? I would lease btw since they have the warranty program.
anything else
ever get any wheels?
pm me dude
06-20-06, 10:07 PM
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I have a thing for the SL so my first inclination is to vote for it ... which I did (in the poll).
But the BMW 650ci is probably going to end up being more reliable than the SL500 so if this will be your only car I'd suggest you take a look at the 650. But if you have a 2nd vehicle that is reliable then it's basically a toss-up contingent upon your personal preferences and budget.
M.
But the BMW 650ci is probably going to end up being more reliable than the SL500 so if this will be your only car I'd suggest you take a look at the 650. But if you have a 2nd vehicle that is reliable then it's basically a toss-up contingent upon your personal preferences and budget.
M.
06-20-06, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
e46 m3
anything else
ever get any wheels?
pm me dude
anything else
ever get any wheels?
pm me dude
http://www.seloc.net/modules.php?nam...ewtopic&t=5576
CL member Kristalys sold her SC 400, got a not M3 and is now driving this, her loaner as her M3 is ****ting on her
Maybe she can chime in here.
06-21-06, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I love the M3 but stories like this just make me
[url]CL member Kristalys sold her SC 400, got a not M3 and is now driving this, her loaner as her M3 is ****ting on her
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[url]CL member Kristalys sold her SC 400, got a not M3 and is now driving this, her loaner as her M3 is ****ting on her
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