When I was at my dealers last week I asked him when the official release date was and he said they had authorization to sell them when they received them. He has several R500 due shortly and said he would call me to look at the Ash interior. But what inventory I looked at he had coming in did not have all the options I want so he will not be able to tempt me.
Anyway...they are a tight dealership and I would not come close to what I am getting in Gulfport regarding a deal.
__________________ 2008 SL550. Black on Black. AMG Pkg., Parktronic, P1 Pkg.
I drove the 6... it was fine... they may suggest the 8, if customers seem afraid of the 'lack of' power...
268 HP is still a lot.... I mean how soon/fast do you need all of this weight to move.
It will probably get you into more trouble than it gets you out of.
I suppose if you always travelled with a full load, you would 'need' the 8...
But normal everyday driving seemed fine for the 6, IMHO.
There is better gas mileage and many reviewers said the 6 was plenty peppy.
I had a Tahoe, with 255HP.... I didn't any more.... so I am sure that MB's 268 is even more refined.....
Do I feel slightly afraid that I will want the 8? Yes, but the ration side of me is winning, for once.
I'd rather put the extra money into options... like parktronic... and 3 zone climate control.... much rather have more fans running at slower speeds to cool the car, than fans blowing harder to reach the back. Also, the upgraded seats and NAV/airmatic are high on my list.
I am only writing this to make me feel better about my decision. Why did you have to go and post about the 8? :))))
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