Used SL55 AMG or NEW Cadillac XLR-V
#16
03-02-2007, 11:15 PM
DO you have a idea on the discounts on the v and standard car, I know that they are sitting around quite a bit.
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03-03-2007, 08:49 AM
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Have any of you guys driven the XLR-V? Why are you so certain that the MB is better than the Caddy? I've driven the V, it's a rocket, super comfortable, well built and you see a hell of a lot less of them than an SL. Plus, we're talking a new car v. used. Come on guys, it's ok to drive American. 
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Originally Posted by Alexs '05
Cadillac is gonna chop the XLR so why buy a car that will soon be out of date. Get the Benzo
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03-03-2007, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MGoBlue
Have any of you guys driven the XLR-V? Why are you so certain that the MB is better than the Caddy? I've driven the V, it's a rocket, super comfortable, well built and you see a hell of a lot less of them than an SL. Plus, we're talking a new car v. used. Come on guys, it's ok to drive American.
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I think you will find that most on this forum have a negative bias towards american made vehicles. Including me.
#26
03-04-2007, 12:12 PM
My father has an XLR (not the V though) and I think of it as such an old man's car when I sit in it -its nice but he's in his 60's and its fitting for him. Im 38 and would hate the car. Its just not my style - nice ride but nothing else about it really is appealing.
On the other hand - have had much time behind my friend's SL500 (not even the 55) and I was very impressed! Its a world of difference vs. Caddy and having raced a few SL55's with my 996TT I can tell you that the SL55 has big kahunas! Not that it beat me but the performance was great. The ride, handling, and technology in the Mercedes is on a different level then the Caddy in my opinion!
But at the end of the day it comes down to what you like - drive them both and decide! Good luck on your choice!! (Ive got my sights on a SL65 down the road!)
On the other hand - have had much time behind my friend's SL500 (not even the 55) and I was very impressed! Its a world of difference vs. Caddy and having raced a few SL55's with my 996TT I can tell you that the SL55 has big kahunas! Not that it beat me but the performance was great. The ride, handling, and technology in the Mercedes is on a different level then the Caddy in my opinion!
But at the end of the day it comes down to what you like - drive them both and decide! Good luck on your choice!! (Ive got my sights on a SL65 down the road!)
#30
03-05-2007, 12:01 PM
the comparison is similar to comparing a 997TT to a Z06. the choice is obvious.
to me, the styling and drive feel are as important as performance. there is no way i'd feel right in a caddy or chevy. i just don't fit in the image.
to me, the styling and drive feel are as important as performance. there is no way i'd feel right in a caddy or chevy. i just don't fit in the image.