I drove a S600 today

[ILikeMy240sx]

My coworker had a convertible S600 coupe and he ran over a pothole hence had to get a new rim ($800) and a tire ($400) so he told me to drive his S600 and drop it off at the dealership...

All I can say is that twin-turbo intercooled V12 is (493 horsepower 590 lbs-ft of torque)..... amazing.

It had a smooth acceleration when driven lightly but even a slight push on the throttle pushed you back into the seat. I was too scared to floor it tho... The farthest I went was about more than 1/2 and the "push-me-back" feel was so great.

Everywhere I drove I turned heads because I look like Im 16 and Im driving a convertible S600 (Im 20) hahaha. It felt so great to drive a fast luxury. No wonder people get so pay so much money to get one of those...

[IvoryJ30t]

thats an SL600

the S600 is 4 door only.

what model year, 2004?

[Checkered-Member]

thats an SL600

the S600 is 4 door only.

what model year, 2004?

Ooooh…ownage....i smell some ^^^^ in sotry

[ILikeMy240sx]

I couldve sworn it said S600 on the back... maybe I just got too excited to drive that machine lolz.

Sorry SL600 (500hp/590tq)

[IvoryJ30t]

i used to do road service/towing for mercedes benz of white plains when i still drove tow trucks.

i know what model is which.

[Checkered-Member]

I couldve sworn it said S600 on the back... maybe I just got too excited to drive that machine lolz.

Sorry SL600 (500hp/590tq)

anyone smell that?

[ILikeMy240sx]

aaahhh.. I knew the bullsh!t comment was coming... There isn't anything I can do to prove it but I did drive it and it was fun.

Ivory - Im not doubting you. It was my mistake.

[IvoryJ30t]

S- big 4 doorE- 4 door C- small coupe and sedanSL- 2 door convertibleCL- big coupeSLK- little 2 door convert.CLK- bigger 2 door convert and coupeM, G- trucks

[IvoryJ30t]

i wasnt saying you didnt drive it, just that you stated the wrong model. the S600 was available as a coupe until 98 or so. it was never a convertible.

since you said it was the twin turbo v12, and a convertible, the only thing it could be is a SL600, 2004 MY.

[GEO]

how much are those, the sl600's

[IvoryJ30t]

the sl600 is about $130,000 give or take depending on the options.

i never got to drive the new SL65 AMG.

that car is absolutely insane. if i ever win the lottery, im showing up at white plains MeBe and ordering one.

6.0L twin turbo V12. 604hp, 738 ft/lbs $180,000 base.

its one thing having a modded car with those figures, having those stats from the factory is something else entirely.

[rico05]

Mercs are for old people and yuppies. Kinda sad when the only stick you can get is in the hair dressers model (SLK) Although the Carllsen SL55 is pretty bad a$$, but still a big, heavy, toy for Clarkson and Grandpa...

But I wouldn't say no if someone threw me the keys mind you;)

[IvoryJ30t]

there overpriced. you would think that for the price tag, they would work out the electrical gremlins.

at least they look good.

[RIS13]

Kinda sad when the only stick you can get is in the hair dressers model (SLK) But I wouldn't say no if someone threw me the keys mind you;)

You can get a manual transmission in a few classes actualy.

[Oatmealman]

screw benz's get a ferrari or a mclaren :bowdown

[Florida240sx]

Hmm won't be too long till one of them show up to be valeted.Let you know how they handle in a parking garage too bad it can't get out of 1st gear. Not enough space unless i drift around the turn. Not that I have done this with my 240 or anything.Honestly those tire marks were already there(from previous days)

[ceniack]

yes, the SL600 is a sweet ride, i got to drive one a couple months ago at work (i am a valet at a hospital) too bad i didn't really get to "get on it" so to speak, but i got a good tip

[Mr1der]

I thought you were talking about a really old Honda Roadster:(

[Jesda]

For $130k its a terrible performance value, but its priced right for all the luxury, verve, and panache.An equal amount of flash can be had in a C5 or C6 convertible. But of course the two cars are worlds apart in luxury, fit, and finish.

Maserati, anyone?

-Jesda

[Mr1der]

hmmm...think I'd be getting a GT for that price.

sex on wheels right there.

[rico05]

You can get a manual transmission in a few classes actualy.

Since when? I am talking about new Mercs, not old ones BTW.

E: autoS: autoSL: autoCL: autoCLK: autoSLR: auto

That crap hatch the C class has one.

[SmithSR]

For $130k its a terrible performance value, but its priced right for all the luxury, verve, and panache.An equal amount of flash can be had in a C5 or C6 convertible. But of course the two cars are worlds apart in luxury, fit, and finish.

Maserati, anyone?

-Jesda

I was thinking more along the lines of twin turbo awd Porsche 911 Turbo(996), with money left over for a 9 second literbike.

:rockon

[stray]

for $130,000, Id pick up a Porsche GT3.

Simple.

OR, Id import an impreza WRX STi RA spec C.

JDM goodness.

[RMiller]

My uncle has an SL55, and what makes it worth over 100k is that it's in a class of it's own. The problem with Mercedes' is that the extended quality of their fit and finish is really crappy. When I drove in the SL55 the interior was decent, but nowhere near that of a Lexus, for example.

What really impressed me about that car was how nimble it was for it's weight. And it stops fast, too, thanks to what look like 8 piston calipers up front. Ridiculous.