Should I buy a used SL 55 AMG?

[slickcontractor]

Thought about it, even thought about the even weedier SL 350, but it's got to be the SL 55 I'm afraid. Okay it's about £10K more expensive, but 500bhp and the sound!

SL 500 is too soft. I'm not that old yet.

i have one and it is one hell off a car. I got a good deal last yr for an 04 plate for 27k and 22000 miles on the clock from some rich folks that never drove it and wanted a quick sale. Still spanking new and one hell off a car.

[DimPrawn]

i have one and it is one hell off a car. I got a good deal last yr for an 04 plate for 27k and 22000 miles on the clock from some rich folks that never drove it and wanted a quick sale. Still spanking new and one hell off a car.

I assume you mean a 55?

Good man!

Any frightening running costs (beyond fuel and tyres) or mechanical nasties to watch out for?

[DaveB]

30k? Just get 3 of these instead and you wont have to worry about driving

[Amiga500]

I can get one for about £30K ish on an 03 or 04 plate.

E.g.

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1148160.htm

Is this madness?

Have always had a soft spot for one since Clarkson drove one round the track and I heard that fantastic 5.5 litre supercharged V8. 500bhp luxury for £30K.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25xIK...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkEG0W1Kgxw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ-MP...eature=related


Please insult me and put me off.

I don't think it would suit you to be honest, it would be like wrapping a turd up in a silk napkin and parading it around a room.

[DimPrawn]

I don't think it would suit you to be honest, it would be like wrapping a turd up in a silk napkin and parading it around a room.

That's a fair point.

[slickcontractor]

I assume you mean a 55?

Good man!

Any frightening running costs (beyond fuel and tyres) or mechanical nasties to watch out for?

yes sorry sl55. I was a bit quick on the trigger . My only cost so far has been the tyres and as off yet i have not experienced any mechanical nasties. I dont do high mileage either but If you can afford it go for it. You only live once. My next stop is the audi R8

[chris79]

That is one hell of a car for the price, I'd be in there with both feet if I were in the market for that kind of car!

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Please insult me and put me off.

Very few things would give me greater pleasure, but unfortunately, I'd like one of those watch for rust (seriously) on those.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

yes sorry sl55. I was a bit quick on the trigger . My only cost so far has been the tyres and as off yet i have not experienced any mechanical nasties. I dont do high mileage either but If you can afford it go for it. You only live once. My next stop is the audi R8

For a fiver you could get a dictionary containing the words "of" and "off"

[DimPrawn]

That is one hell of a car for the price, I'd be in there with both feet if I were in the market for that kind of car!

I've only got one leg you bastard.