Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm selling my E46 and looking to replace it with another convertable. The Merc SL350 looks just the job for me and there seems to be plenty to choose from. Found a 55 plate done 54,000 miles for £11k Opinions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax2042 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm selling my E46 and looking to replace it with another convertable. The Merc SL350 looks just the job for me and there seems to be plenty to choose from. Found a 55 plate done 54,000 miles for £11k Opinions welcome Buy and restore my Range Rover, you know you want to E46 is a great car, if you like the drive of the Merc and it ticks your boxes go for it. The Merc is a pleasing car to look at and you can pull up at any hotel and look stylish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm already restoring a Range Rover and don't want another one, i'm old not insane My 46 has been a great car but 2 yrs on now and i need a new look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice choice, I've driven a few and loved them. Considered getting one but in the end I opted for a porsche 996. Have you considered a 6 series? The only problem I had with the SL was the lack of back seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 nah forget about the merc il sell you my daily for £11k if you want a convertible Go for the Merc mate if you want it they are nice cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice choice, I've driven a few and loved them. Considered getting one but in the end I opted for a porsche 996. Have you considered a 6 series? The only problem I had with the SL was the lack of back seats. I don't need back seats and if i did i'd use the Range Rover I think the 6 series is a great car but i can't get past how ugly it looks at the back, the boot makes it a non starter for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 nah forget about the merc il sell you my daily for £11k if you want a convertible Go for the Merc mate if you want it they are nice cars Don't think the MR is for me but thanks for the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Don't think the MR is for me but thanks for the offer haha for 11k you could get 5 of them anyway mate lol, good luck in finding your Merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I don't need back seats and if i did i'd use the Range Rover I think the 6 series is a great car but i can't get past how ugly it looks at the back, the boot makes it a non starter for me In that case the merc is the perfect choice. You should be able to find a very nice example with your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If I had £10k id be all over a nice 535d M-Sport E61 mate. Then with the grand left over i'd put decent suspension and a set of CSL wheels and a remap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Perfect choice, though not interested in the 500? Nice V8 tone with a custom exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lovely cars the SL's the 350 is a nice engine but if budget and MPG allow the 500 with a revised exhaust would sound beautiful (so purely going for sound here as Abz says ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 SL 500 or Porsche 911 Convertable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 If I had £10k id be all over a nice 535d M-Sport E61 mate. Then with the grand left over i'd put decent suspension and a set of CSL wheels and a remap. I want a 2 door convertible James and definitely not an oil burner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Sounds like you may have already made your mind up, I'd say a good choice on the SL350. As said, if you really want the extra oomph and noise go for the 500, if not, the 350 will be right up your street! And speaking of 350..... What about a drop top 350Z? A lot of car for the money and a very involving drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 The 350z doesn't float my boat, i was almost tempted into a Z4 but that's not doing it for me either. I'd love a full fat SL55 AMG but to get a low miles one say sub 60,000 your up at £17k for an 2002 and back to the air suspension set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 In Black as well, low miles, new clutch and shaft seals http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911-Convertible-Cabriolet-68-000-miles-FSH-new-clutch-and-IMshaft-seals-/161718401583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a72afa2f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 In Black as well, low miles, new clutch and shaft seals http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911-Convertible-Cabriolet-68-000-miles-FSH-new-clutch-and-IMshaft-seals-/161718401583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a72afa2f It's got to be an auto for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 It's got to be an auto for me No problem sir, step this way http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Porsche-911-3-4-Carrera-4-Tiptronic-S-Convertible-HARD-TOP-INCLUDED-/321711135890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae77a5c92 FSH, Hard top included Or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-5-4-SL55-AMG-2dr-/271883579748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4d863164 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 No problem sir, step this way http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Porsche-911-3-4-Carrera-4-Tiptronic-S-Convertible-HARD-TOP-INCLUDED-/321711135890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae77a5c92 FSH, Hard top included Or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-5-4-SL55-AMG-2dr-/271883579748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4d863164 I do love the SL55 AMG's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If your considering a 911 I may be selling my 996 hardtop tiptronic s. In gunmetal with black leather, sat nav, turbo wheels etc. Having mentioned a 6 series in this thread I've been looking at them al afternoon. Wasn't aware they made a 635d, I'm very tempted by one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 No problem sir, step this way http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Porsche-911-3-4-Carrera-4-Tiptronic-S-Convertible-HARD-TOP-INCLUDED-/321711135890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae77a5c92 FSH, Hard top included Or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-5-4-SL55-AMG-2dr-/271883579748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4d863164 Thanks for the links but both have way to many miles for me, i'm looking at sub 60k no matter what it is and preferably around 05 55 plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Aerotop supra The Mercs are nice though maybe a jag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Dare I mention a Z4? Some nice 3L autos knocking about. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I was tempted by the aerotop that recently came on here for sale but the sellers response made me think twice and now i'm back wanting something a max of 10 years old. The SL Merc at the minute is ticking all the boxes for my requirements and its really now down to am i silly and get at 500 or 55 or be a sensible middle aged chap and get the 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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