XLR or 500SL

bullahu · Feb 18, 2003

Do any of you think that the XLR will make it. Just wondering because the Benz is quite a nice car to drive. Fast and a beautifully smooth ride. Since the XLR is supposed to compete in that luxury class, how do you guys feel the XLR will do? As for my opinion, I would much rather go with the Benz since its been around much longer than the XLR and the price range is about the same. Therefore, the only way I see people driving the XLR over the Benz is that 1. Its American and 2. Because people will want to be the first to own one. After looking at the pictures for a while I don't think is a very good looking car. I guess I have to see it in person.

logansowner · Feb 18, 2003

Should do OK, but I still think the SL will be a much smoother car when it comes to trannies :yesnod But handeling should be better on the Caddy with the magnetic suspension, so who knows:banghead

Nomad · Feb 18, 2003

logansowner said:
Should do OK, but I still think the SL will be a much smoother car when it comes to trannies :yesnod But handeling should be better on the Caddy with the magnetic suspension, so who knows:banghead

:iagree

root · Feb 20, 2003

I think one big key will be GM's willingness to stick with it. From what I've seen so far it looks pretty darn good for a first year model.

It's bound to get even better as time goes by.

Nomad · Feb 23, 2003

Troy Roberts said:
I think one big key will be GM's willingness to stick with it. From what I've seen so far it looks pretty darn good for a first year model.

It's bound to get even better as time goes by.

Yeah, I don't think this car will go the way of the Allante. At least I hope they learned their lesson from it.

iwishihadaxlr · Feb 25, 2003

lb's make them different

the XLR will weigh less. the benz is like 4000+lbs I think.... whats the XLR? 3500? about the same HP on the SL500 as the XLR.

VETTEC6 · Mar 1, 2003

Re: lb's make them different

iwishihadaxlr said:
the XLR will weigh less. the benz is like 4000+lbs I think.... whats the XLR? 3500? about the same HP on the SL500 as the XLR.

:iagree The XLR might be faster but if the Mercedes weighs 4000+ LBS then doesnt that mean it will ride better than the XLR:confused

Noggles · Mar 3, 2003

I'd go with the 600SL personally.

Silverxlr · Mar 13, 2003

All of the UN fighting makes me want to buy American. I would still consider a German car. If Mercedes were made in France I wouldn't look at it twice! :reddevil

Glennm27 · Mar 14, 2003

What the XLR will be worth 3 years old comapred to what the 500SL will be worth in 3 years I think will tell the story! The Benz WILL holds it's value much better and therefore be the more sensible car to buy! I personally think the Benz is nicer anyway!

Jinx · Mar 14, 2003

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VETTEC6 said:
:iagree The XLR might be faster but if the Mercedes weighs 4000+ LBS then doesnt that mean it will ride better than the XLR:confused

Isn't ride a function of the ratio of unsprung to sprung weight, not the absolute weight of a vehicle?

logansowner · Mar 14, 2003

Re: Re: lb's make them different

VETTEC6 said:
:iagree The XLR might be faster but if the Mercedes weighs 4000+ LBS then doesnt that mean it will ride better than the XLR:confused

Since when does a heavier car handle better?:confused

Jinx · Mar 14, 2003

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logansowner said:
Since when does a heavier car handle better?:confused

ride <> handling
ride = comfort, smoothness
handling = control, quickness

...as I understand it.

logansowner · Mar 14, 2003

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Jinx said:
ride <> handling
ride = comfort, smoothness
handling = control, quickness

...as I understand it.

So wouldn't heavier=less quick? I don't know, just wagering a guess here:cheers

Jinx · Mar 15, 2003

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logansowner said:
So wouldn't heavier=less quick? I don't know, just wagering a guess here:cheers

Well, duh. But VETTEC6 said The XLR might be faster but if the Mercedes weighs 4000+ LBS then doesnt that mean it will ride better than the XLR -- he didn't say anything about handling.

.Jinx

logansowner · Mar 15, 2003

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Jinx said:
Well, duh. But VETTEC6 said The XLR might be faster but if the Mercedes weighs 4000+ LBS then doesnt that mean it will ride better than the XLR -- he didn't say anything about handling.

.Jinx

My appologies, i got mixed up, no need to give me the "well duh" :bs :cheers

Jinx · Mar 15, 2003

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logansowner said:
My appologies, i got mixed up, no need to give me the "well duh" :bs :cheers

That's the price of being witty. :cheers

logansowner · Mar 15, 2003

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Jinx said:
That's the price of being witty. :cheers

Fair enough:lol

86vette · Mar 19, 2003

Silverxlr said:
All of the UN fighting makes me want to buy American. I would still consider a German car. If Mercedes were made in France I wouldn't look at it twice! :reddevil

that's a different way of selecting a car. funny how you base your car off of political views and not performance. i would buy a mercedes because of it's german engineering.

root · Mar 19, 2003

86vette said:
that's a different way of selecting a car. funny how you base your car off of political views and not performance. i would buy a mercedes because of it's german engineering.

I own a Corvette. My wife drives an Audi. I didn't buy either because of where it's made. I bought my Corvette because it's an awesome sports car. The heritage is important but not the key factor for me. I can understand the sentiment towards French cars. Not that I'd actually have to make that decision anyway. I mean, who would seriously look at a Peugot? :glol

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