Help me decide about my M3 order

Mguy2008 · 03-21-2008, 01:47 AM

I have an 09 M3 on order. I drove the car and loved it. I actually like it better than the M5. Here is my dilemma. The car is 70k. My eyes have been wondering and I have actually found a 2006 SL55AMG with 20k on the clock for 72K. I know they are 2 totally different cars. But I always like the SL amg although i dislike Mercs in general. So the question now is what do i do. I absolutely love the new M3 but shit that SL 55 amg is a monster and is a beautiful car. Im really torn. Any advice.

Just for background i was considering used 911, new Z06, used viper, used M5 or M6 that can all be had for the price of an M3 new. I tested all of them and really thought about it and decided on the M3. But this SL55 is just calling my name. Does anyone have personal experience with this car that can help. Im worried about reliabilty especially and handling.
Thanks

hakaida442 · 03-21-2008, 02:13 AM

handling sucks but the engine is easily modded for big hp and the SL is a gorgeous car.

MrHarris · 03-21-2008, 05:17 AM

If it were me I'd get the M3. It's always been BMW > Mercedes for me. I always feel BMW is more focused on performance (that includes turning).

I would test drive them all and see which one you feel is the best for you, and also take account the "space" each of your choices accommodates.

j|rz44 · 03-21-2008, 05:49 AM

if your going to drop 70k... go new!

M3/.

ase2dais · 03-21-2008, 06:42 AM

stop whining and get the M3

Zirenz2006 · 03-21-2008, 07:07 AM

I'd go for the M3. Mercedes just doesn't do it for me personally.

mkoesel · 03-21-2008, 07:21 AM

If you are worried about handling, then you'd be absolutely crazy to buy the car without driving it (or any SL55) first. This is regardless of what impressions you hear in this forum or any Mercedes forum you've posted to. So then, step away from the computer and go find one to drive an make the choice. Nothing you get from other opinions is going to mitigate any risks (and they are big IMHO) you would be taking by making this purchase without some hands on with the car.

03-21-2008, 01:47 AM	#1
Mguy2008 New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Help me decide about my M3 order I have an 09 M3 on order. I drove the car and loved it. I actually like it better than the M5. Here is my dilemma. The car is 70k. My eyes have been wondering and I have actually found a 2006 SL55AMG with 20k on the clock for 72K. I know they are 2 totally different cars. But I always like the SL amg although i dislike Mercs in general. So the question now is what do i do. I absolutely love the new M3 but shit that SL 55 amg is a monster and is a beautiful car. Im really torn. Any advice. Just for background i was considering used 911, new Z06, used viper, used M5 or M6 that can all be had for the price of an M3 new. I tested all of them and really thought about it and decided on the M3. But this SL55 is just calling my name. Does anyone have personal experience with this car that can help. Im worried about reliabilty especially and handling. Thanks
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03-21-2008, 02:13 AM	#2
hakaida442 First Lieutenant 3 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 11 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	handling sucks but the engine is easily modded for big hp and the SL is a gorgeous car.
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	If it were me I'd get the M3. It's always been BMW > Mercedes for me. I always feel BMW is more focused on performance (that includes turning). I would test drive them all and see which one you feel is the best for you, and also take account the "space" each of your choices accommodates.
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 43 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	if your going to drop 70k... go new! M3/. __________________ Life is Good
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1542 Rep 4,558 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the M3. Mercedes just doesn't do it for me personally.
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mkoesel Moderator 7512 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	If you are worried about handling, then you'd be absolutely crazy to buy the car without driving it (or any SL55) first. This is regardless of what impressions you hear in this forum or any Mercedes forum you've posted to. So then, step away from the computer and go find one to drive an make the choice. Nothing you get from other opinions is going to mitigate any risks (and they are big IMHO) you would be taking by making this purchase without some hands on with the car.
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