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Mercedes under-rates the SL600

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Old 05-16-2004, 06:42 PM
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Old 05-16-2004, 07:08 PM
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....i think the 1/4 time is wrong...

Standing 1/4-mile: 11.9 sec @ 120 mph

11.9 sec?..........


11.9 is is HELLA fast....

i think it runs somewhere around 12'ish..
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I would never buy that car. Sure, it's one helluva car but not sporty enough for me. For the money, there are so many other cars I'd rather have.
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I'd take the swank of an Aston over the SL, but still its a beautiful car, and fast as hell
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The SL is the car I'd buy right now if I had the $$$.
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Don't like the slushbox, but my wife does ...
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the SL is not a sports car. slushbox is fine by me. beautiful car. i dont even know why it needs that much power.
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SL is one of the most beautiful cars in the current market. I would buy it for my mom if I have the money.
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Your mom needs a 500hp car?

I love the completely ironic, idiotic badging - SL stands for "Sports & Leicht".. Sports and Light. For a car that weighs twice that of a Mini-Cooper S, not far from a Cayenne S truck. The SL600 might be a fast boat, but it's still a boat.


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