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Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr
(Post 4883207)
not sure on your budget, but the 13-16 SL550, ABC became an option. I look for the ones without it. Those have a 4.6L Twin Turbo V8 with 429hp. Car moves well.
However, I agree there is nothing like a SL55 AMG. I like the 07/08 best as there are a few changes over 03-06. ABC repair $ has come down quite a bit and I’ve never seen all struts go out at same time. Usually LF goes first. We get reman struts with warranty I think they are $600-700 if I remember correctly. |
Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 4883203)
Got a sawzall (or 25K)? Apparently there was a company that made Challenger convertibles for Dodge
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...challenger-15/ |
Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr
(Post 4883207)
not sure on your budget, but the 13-16 SL550, ABC became an option. I look for the ones without it. Those have a 4.6L Twin Turbo V8 with 429hp. Car moves well.
However, I agree there is nothing like a SL55 AMG. I like the 07/08 best as there are a few changes over 03-06. ABC repair $ has come down quite a bit and I’ve never seen all struts go out at same time. Usually LF goes first. We get reman struts with warranty I think they are $600-700 if I remember correctly. The SL55 has always caught my eye. Talking about it today with the Mrs, she seemed to really like the SL option, too, so that’s probably the direction. |
Just throwing it out here but I have enjoyed the S5 Audi Cabriolet that I have. just a thought, AWD makes for a good platform, and supercharged.
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Originally Posted by TomZ
(Post 4883218)
That’s not bad really price-wise. My limited experience with the ABC failure on the 2003 was related to the front struts and something with the steering pump. I think there was a B service as well as a leaking trans mount issue that made the dollar figures go up big time.That and also hydraulic top issues (had one of those pop up too - fortunately, it broke something trying to open versus trying to close). Those things have always added a measure of concern.
The SL55 has always caught my eye. Talking about it today with the Mrs, she seemed to really like the SL option, too, so that’s probably the direction. |
Originally Posted by F14A water jet
(Post 4883226)
I agree that the SL55 is complex (suspension, top, etc...) and I have had a few years of high maintenance costs...but when it's good, it's great.
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You definitely wouldn't regret a 911 Cab and the PDK is amazing.
A convertible on my short list is the LC500 vert. One of the most beautiful cars ever designed and extremely reliable. Has enough go to be fun and comfortable enough for cross country trips. |
Ummm....Boxster? Case closed.
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Originally Posted by techman
(Post 4883260)
Ummm....Boxster? Case closed.
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