My uncle's Christmas present

[TraceZ]

SL65 AMG

I haven't had a ride in iy yet, but my Dad drove it partway back from Chicago and the general consensus is that is rips!

[PUREPWR]

that is my dream car.

[alenstein]

Sweet ride, nice price tag $179,720.00

[alenstein]

Looking at the performance numbers from the V12 are not too convincing, dont you think they could get more power out of it, its a AMG-built twin-turbocharged 6.0L SOHC 36-valve V-12 engine, we all have seen more power out of LS1 with forced induction for less .

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Looking at the performance numbers from the V12 are not too convincing, dont you think they could get more power out of it, its a AMG-built twin-turbocharged 6.0L SOHC 36-valve V-12 engine, we all have seen more power out of LS1 with forced induction for less .

700+ ft-lbs NOT convincing????

It's always cheaper to modify anything... but come on, this car is unbelievable.

[alenstein]

Yeah but it is $180K! That's like Ferrari territory.

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Yeah but it is $180K! That's like Ferrari territory.

Yeah, but not even the Enzo makes that much torque. Not even close, really.

[Performin Norman]

That car is beautiful.

[raroZ28]

Driven that car many times. It is beautiful, and one of my favorites next to the porsche 911 turbo gt II.

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Driven that car many times. It is beautiful, and one of my favorites next to the porsche 911 turbo gt II.

You've driven an SL65???????

[raroZ28]

Jay, you know where barton hills country club is? It's in ann arbor, in a private neighborhood. 94 west to 23, to 14...

They're all rich. Name a car, I've driven it. Well, no lambo's or ferraris. One guy has a red f40, but he parks it himself.

I work valet. Barton hills is the best. We get fed good, awesome cars, and awesome tips. Just drove a goldish beige LS this wed. actually. Sucks in the winter though, most of them pull out their suv's. My 911 turbo is gone til summer...

[raroZ28]

Oh yeah, there is one member that is a car fanatic.. He has a TT 300zx, TT supra, SALEEN MUSTANG, and a Z06. I haven't driven one of his yet, he only comes in a couple times a year. My best friend and valet partner got to drive the Saleen once. This summer I will try to get into one of his cars.

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Oh yeah, there is one member that is a car fanatic.. He has a TT 300zx, TT supra, SALEEN MUSTANG, and a Z06. I haven't driven one of his yet, he only comes in a couple times a year. My best friend and valet partner got to drive the Saleen once. This summer I will try to get into one of his cars.

I should really get a side job like that in Bloomfield Hills somewhere...

It's awesome that you have gotten to park so many sweet cars... but it depresses me that you capitalize "Saleen Mustang" like that's the sweetest car in the group.

Honestly, bro... you couldn't get me to trade my Cavalier for it.

I've driven the supercharged S281, and I've raced it head-up at the track. It's nothing special.

Now, an S281-E is another story, but it's still way overpriced.

[raroZ28]

The saleen is SC'd and the fastest of all his cars in the group. That's why. I'm not big on Fords, but that car is just so bad. His other cars are stock. His supra has under 10K on the clock.

Valet is all right. You don't get paid good by the owner you work on tips.

[TraceZ]

Yeah but it is $180K! That's like Ferrari territory.

Actually, he only bought is so he'd have something fun to drive while his new Ferrari is on order. He got a heck of a deal on it, and is pretty sure he will be able to sell it when the Ferrari arrives and not lose any money on it.

He went to the local Benz dealer and was told it woud be a year wait to get the SL65 AMG. So, he called a buddy of his in the exotic car business and had it in 3 days, for alot less money. No it's not stolen. LOL.

My dad told me he had it fish tailing all the way to 120mph on the way home from Chicago Thursday. He said it will roast the tires at any speed in any gear. WOW. It just keeps pushing you back into the seat deeper and deeper. It's also silent, makes no noise and seems to perform effortlessly. It actually sounds kinda like it would be easy to get in trouble with it, by underestimating its capabilities.