I Failed To Persuade The Wife

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SteelGray02ci

Discussion Starter · Apr 29, 2002

As much as I tried, I couldn't get my wife to switch over to BMW. She's been wanting the SL500 for so long and now that the body style has changed she was desperate to get it before the older, more classic styling would be impossible to get new. She doesn't like the new retro styling and wanted a specific color so it was tough to locate an '02 model with everything she wanted. This weekend we finally found one and she couldn't be happier. I have to admit, the car looks really nice, but on the other hand, my 330ci seems quicker despite the 75+ hp and torque I'm giving up to her. She's more into style than she is performance so this is a good car for her. My guess is I'll be driving the bimmer and thinking I still have the better car.

Mike

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Nick325xiT 5spd

· #2 · Apr 29, 2002

The SL500 is a great car.

I steal my Mom's whenever I get the chance. Too bad about the slushbox, though.

SteelGray02ci

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 29, 2002

Another picture of the happy owner sitting out in front of our future house.

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KP

· #4 · Apr 29, 2002

It is a nice car, and still looks nice despite all those years it's been out. But, it's just too expensive, and for all that price, it really ought to have more performance characteristics overall. But, women are known to dig merc sl, clks, slk, saab convertibles, etc etc..
:tsk:

Nick325xiT 5spd

· #5 · Apr 29, 2002

It's amazing how much cleaner the bumper on that car looks without the front plate. Much more so than the 3 series.

geomax

· #6 · Apr 29, 2002

Lets all be honest here....

Given a choice between the 2 cars, I wouldn't hesitate a second to take the SL over the 330. The SL's are simply gorgeous cars inside and out. Don't get my wrong - I love my BMW, but Benz's are far and away superior.

Nick325xiT 5spd

· #7 · Apr 29, 2002

Not if you insist on a manual transmission.

nate

· #8 · Apr 29, 2002

The last Benz built and designed by the engineers. A truly rock-solid car....

rost12

· #9 · Apr 30, 2002

Nate - I beg to differ

G500 is still being produced, and boy, talk about engineers building a car!

SteelGray02ci - awesome! I am also glad to know that I am not the only one preffering old designs of Merc's and Bimmers to new ones (namely 7 series, E-classe, SL-classe).

Wingboot

· #10 · Apr 30, 2002

Given a choice between the 2 cars, I wouldn't hesitate a second to take the SL over the 330. The SL's are simply gorgeous cars inside and out. Don't get my wrong - I love my BMW, but Benz's are far and away superior.

geomax,
So would I if someone was giving them away. But I wouldn't spend my money on all that expensive machinery. I'll buy the E46 though

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_lk_

· #11 · Apr 30, 2002

SteelGray02ci said:
Another picture of the happy owner sitting out in front of our future house.

your wife is pretty hot...

tell her to buckle up though

SteelGray02ci

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 30, 2002

your wife is pretty hot...

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My wife thanks you...

I still enjoy driving my car over hers, but we definitely get more looks when driving the Benz. Can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit so we can keep the top down and have some real fun!

Mike

Oh, and yes, we will buckle up. :thumb:

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cenotaph

· #13 · Apr 30, 2002

geomax said:
Lets all be honest here....

Given a choice between the 2 cars, I wouldn't hesitate a second to take the SL over the 330. The SL's are simply gorgeous cars inside and out. Don't get my wrong - I love my BMW, but Benz's are far and away superior.

If I had that much to spend on a car, I'd do one of two things: 1) get something with Porsche on the hood; 2) get an M3 or M5 and something else.

If I was given an SL, I might keep it, but I would be just as tempted to sell it.

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hts

· #14 · Apr 30, 2002

Nice car, nice wife.

What are all those vertical bars sticking up behind that gray wall? Don't tell me those are all sailboats and there's a marina right behind your new house?!

Very cool!!

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JST

· #15 · Apr 30, 2002

cenotaph said:
If I had that much to spend on a car, I'd do one of two things: 1) get something with Porsche on the hood; 2) get an M3 or M5 and something else.

If I was given an SL, I might keep it, but I would be just as tempted to sell it.

I've never been that impressed with Mercedes products. They always struck me as little more than very well built German Buicks; good but not great power, good but not great styling, moderately rewarding driving characteristics, but nothing too hot. The one thing that is exceptional about nearly every Mercedes model is the total lack of value: They have to be the most over-priced cars on the planet (and yes, I am including AMs and Rolls-Royces in that analysis).

But to each their own. I have many friends who swear by the things, even if I don't understand it. I am glad that SteelGrey's wife got her dream car--nothing like finally getting what you've always wanted.

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blackdawg

· #16 · Apr 30, 2002

i've brainwashed my wife.

she is really into sporty and light cars.

i think that i've brainwashed her. whenever i point out something like the M5s or E65s on the road, she says, "but don't those weigh 4000lbs?" and makes a face.

she wants a turbo miata when mazdaspeed gets around to it. they've just turbocharged the protege, so it can't be far behind.

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SteelGray02ci

Discussion Starter · #17 · Apr 30, 2002

Don't tell me those are all sailboats and there's a marina right behind your new house?!

Click to expand...

Okay, I won't tell you. But, I'll show you!

Life is great, isn't it? :thumb:

Mike

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hts

· #18 · Apr 30, 2002

SteelGray02ci said:
Okay, I won't tell you. But, I'll show you!

Life is great, isn't it? :thumb:

Mike

ugh. i'm dying over here. new bimmer. new sl500. hottie wife. new house. backing up to marina. in beautiful caly. somebody died and went to heaven. you're living the life i was supposed to have!

congrats again!

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SteelGray02ci

Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 30, 2002

Life is pretty good right now. About the only thing I can complain about is my own fault. Washed both cars last night thinking the weather was going to clear up and it's gray and threatening right now. There's probably a bird picking out a spot on my hood, too!

Cheers!

Mike

Adrian 330Ci'01

· #20 · Apr 30, 2002

SteelGray02ci said:
As much as I tried, I couldn't get my wife to switch over to BMW. She's been wanting the SL500 for so long and now that the body style has changed she was desperate to get it before the older, more classic styling would be impossible to get new. She doesn't like the new retro styling and wanted a specific color so it was tough to locate an '02 model with everything she wanted. This weekend we finally found one and she couldn't be happier. I have to admit, the car looks really nice, but on the other hand, my 330ci seems quicker despite the 75+ hp and torque I'm giving up to her. She's more into style than she is performance so this is a good car for her. My guess is I'll be driving the bimmer and thinking I still have the better car.

Mike

Rough life! Real rough...

So what is the third car just obscured from view? A McLaren F1?

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