Q: is a pre-owned sl65 worth spending almost double the money compared to a similar sl55? I've driven sl55s and the performance is awesome enough for road use. but the sl65 carries more exclusivity based on the fact that it is the very top of the range and priced like a supercar ($190k new). i do work in a very image conscious industry in a very image conscious town, where everyone drives fast luxury cars. but will anyone even know the difference when u roll up in the sl65? or will they just look exactly the same to an untrained eye?
A: well, dude, to an untrained eye, all mercedes just look the same... they wont even notice the difference between a S600 and a CL600... well, the MAIN difference, is that an SL55 is run on a V-8, however the SL65 is run on a, sweet, V12... judging by the descriptions of the ppl where you live, they will most definitely notice the difference between the two... such as: model name (SL55/ SL65), sound, performance, the the little badge on the side of the car that tells whether the car has a V8 or a V12...