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Edmunds
2009 mercedes-benz sl-class Professional Edmunds Review
...SL600, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG and SL65 AMG Black Series. Standard features on the SL550 include 18-inch wheels; an active suspension system; active bi-xenon headlamps; a wind deflector; heated wipers and...
CarGurus
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview
...paddles.Moving up a notch in the SL performance hierarchy to the SL600 brings a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V12 with 510 hp and 612 lb-ft torque. This powerhouse is capable of launching the hefty...
Cars.com
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Professional Cars.com Review
...The SL is a bit more understated with its power. The SL550's sublime acceleration is accompanied by some precise handling; this roadster can hug corners with the best of them. The planted feeling...
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2009 MERCEDES SL550
...Everything about this car is much better then last years model. Drives much nicer feels better at higher speeds. Just all around a better car, not to take away...
Edmunds user
jjeworley33
...Smooth shifting auto transmission. Superb sound system with cd pack etc. A sports car with out the outlandish looks of other sports cars. Has more than enough...
Edmunds user
LUV this car
...May have paid too much from dealer but what a great car! Knowing repair cost can be expensive I opted for extended warranty-waste of money so far. Great power...
MSN Autos user
Ultimate driving automobile
...Pros: Exciting and fun car to drive Cons: Nothing Overall: AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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Is there going to be a new Mercedes Benz SL class in 2008 or 2009?
I'm waiting to buy an SL, but looking at the slight redesign and engine increase in 2007 SL 550 and the fact that a new CL was released, does anyone have an idea when the new SL will be released, and what will it look like?
Source: Yahoo! Answers,
3 answers
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The SL was redesigned for 1963, 1972, 1989, and 2001. Given that and the fact that the SL550 and SL63 just received new engines, don't expect a redesign any time soon. The release of the CL shortly followed that of the S because they are essentially the same car underneath, but that doesn't go for...
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Mercedes CLK, SLK, or SL class?
Gonna get a car, which do you recommend? Also I'm 6'5" ~197cm I think. So I'm afraid I won't fit comfortably in an SLK.
Source: Yahoo! Answers,
12 answers
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If you are really 6'5, all those cars are gonna be quite tight for you. SL is bigger than CLK, SLK but not by that much. My friend is 6'3 and he feels tight riding a 650ci (BMW, which is similar in size to SL).
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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL spans a vast price range, with the top-of-the-line, very exclusive SL65 AMG almost twice the price of the SL550.
At the bottom, the SL550 competes against the Cadillac XLR, a vehicle that, much like the SL, straddles the line between luxury car and true sportscar.
The XLR, with its Corvette sportscar roots, arguably feels a little more entertaining to drive than the SL550, though the Cadillac has more road and wind noise and isn't nearly as refined overall.
The Jaguar XK Convertible compares in appointments to the SL, but the new XK drives more like a sportscar, with more pep than the numbers might suggest and a light, agile feel on a curvy road that the SL sorely lacks.
Likewise, the top-performance Cadillac XLR-V and Jaguar XKR match up to the SL55 AMG.
The Porsche 911 Cabriolet is also a worthy alternative to the SL-Class, offering responsive handling and track-ready performance, but it has a bumpier ride, and like the Jaguar XK, it has a soft-top arrangement and a noisier cabin.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Audi R8 are two other alternatives to the AMG cars that both have more overt--some would say exotic--styling inside and out, which makes them more attractive than the AMG cars if pure horsepower isn't what drives you.
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