Well of course you can Rusty. This isn't a contest for who has the most HP, it's a combination of style, finesse, German engineering and luxury all packed into a fluid style that screams to be driven. You know, on the same lines as a Taurus...Pff. You can get a 'Stang with the same power, or more, for way less...
Oh hell yes, the older coupe/convertables were friggen awesome. I would love to have an early 80's SL Diesel. Their not even all that expensive, not in the grand scheme of things. Just have to look for one that has been driven lightly, maintained heavely, and kept in the garage every day of its life.Now, if you went back a decade or so...
Oh hell yes, the older coupe/convertables were friggen awesome. I would love to have an early 80's SL Diesel. Their not even all that expensive, not in the grand scheme of things. Just have to look for one that has been driven lightly, maintained heavely, and kept in the garage every day of its life.
Oh definatley. Older diesel Benzes run forever
Ain't that a pretty sound, TR. Body by Karmann. Remember, in America, it used to be body by Fisher. What happened to us?The Mercedes quality is evident everywhere on the car from the fit and finish to the solid sounding doors when they close.
In my opinion, Mercedes quality is superb in every regard. Top notch.
Pff. You can get a 'Stang with the same power, or more, for way less, and it won't look like a polished turd. I'm sorry, but IMO Benzes just look hideous these days.
Son, you need to get yourself over to a dealer and drive one before you knock it.
I've driven a new Rousch, a new Saleen, a supercharged GT, and all I can say is - - phhhttt. Junk.
And if you really want a treat, find a used E63 Black Series, and take it for a ride.
Ain't that a pretty sound, TR. Body by Karmann. Remember, in America, it used to be body by Fisher. What happened to us?
Starting price for a '13 SL500 is over $100k. I'll stick with the 'Stang
Rusty, You can buy one like this for about 9,000 dollars, and is simply so much fun to drive. A true joy.
And then 10k or so more in brakes, suspension links, and a few other goodies and for less than 20k, have a true race car, not a fat, raised hood, and kid-type graphics and visuals to make it look fast.
I drive a Chrysler Crossfire, (like Tiredretired has) basicaly a 2320SLC from 2002.
paid $21K for it brand spankin new.
Very nice car in everyway. It will do a respectable 14 second quarter mile and tops at over 160MPH.
My wife has one with the AMG engine. Un fricken believable.
3300 lb car with 400HP. Virtualy no production Mustang will even come close.
Not off the line, not in the twisties and not for ride and comfort.
The sucker goes 200MPH. And will last the balance of my lifetime.
I paid $15K for it with 20 K on the clock.
Both are 100% Mercedes under the hood and throughout the car, The only thing Chrysler on the vehicles was the sticker in the windows and the contract I signed when I bought it.
The SL500 is the latest evolution of that desgn and it is flawless, supple and awesome.
What Franc said. We got great deals, didn't we Franc. BTW, Franc I've been invited to participate in a Mopar Muscle Show August 12 in Burlington. They have never had a Crossie so I will be there. Stopped by the dealership to check out a Challenger Yellow Jacket and received the invite on the spot. LOL. Should be fun.
My wife has one with the AMG engine.
I paid $15K for it with 20 K on the clock.
Call me jealous.
You can still find themm at these prices.
One sold just down the street from me, 2005 SRT AMG Crossfire, black coupe 75K on the clock,,,,,$11,900.00
Guy did not know what he had,,,,And I had nothing in the bank with which to take advantage of his ignorance,,,, or it would be in my driveway.
$ 15 to $ $20K will get you a nice one. aAn Na (215 HP two seater) can be had for $10K to $18K depending onageand miles.
Keep in mind, a Benz with only 70K-90K on the clock is still a young car.
You want jealous? Here is what parks in my driveway. All three of them are a blast to drive.
All three of them are a blast to drive.
Those are some very nice prices right there. Prices seem to have leveled off over the past year. Something I for one am very glad to see.
Yes Yes and Yes. There are some things that do not interchange exactly and some mods for the Benz occasionaly need to be altered to fit but mostly, everthing is interchangeble on the drive lines.Are the brakes and suspension interchangeable with other Benzes? Could you mount AMG spindles and brakes on the cars?
Bilstein shocks, or ?
I need to look at some of these! For that kind of money, you can't loose!