Sold my Boxster S. Got a 03 SL500

[blinkwatt]

If you don't mind me asking what drew you to the SL500?

I've been in 3 different SL500s and while they are classy and elegant and I don't see much else to them.

[ddb]

Congrats Back2DTM!

I've always been a huge SL fan. In fact I was looking for a R129 SL when I started eyeing Boxsters. Back then 1999-2001 cars were in my price range.

Now, I want a R230, and am encouraged by the prices finally becoming reasonable IMO. I'm not ready to get rid of my 986, but I keep a close eye on the classified ads.

Care to post any pics?

Thanks,

ddb

[JoshMD]

I've been tempted too.

Things that attract me to one of these:
- hard top---no annoying chop, appearance of wear on soft top, risk of break-in
- more refined interior/luxuries

[Back2DTM]

Originally Posted by ddb

Congrats Back2DTM!

I've always been a huge SL fan. In fact I was looking for a R129 SL when I started eyeing Boxsters. Back then 1999-2001 cars were in my price range.

Now, I want a R230, and am encouraged by the prices finally becoming reasonable IMO. I'm not ready to get rid of my 986, but I keep a close eye on the classified ads.

Care to post any pics?

Thanks,

ddb

Sure I will

[Brucelee]

Timeless elegance.

Good luck with the Benz.

[NickCats]

Congrats ! The SL500 is a beautiful car...

Nick

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

If you don't mind me asking what drew you to the SL500?

I've been in 3 different SL500s and while they are classy and elegant and I don't see much else to them.

Same here I've driven a few, one mostly because my friend always has had one too many whiskeys. I agree the car is a real head-turner but its not all a sports car. I feel like i'm in a monster truck with impeccable manners and funny feeling pedals.
I've never been remotely attracted to luxury (except for the new Jaguars) but I'm just weird that way. Easy on those tires though, my friend is always crying about how expensive the rears are and how often he has to swap them out and its a hog on gas....I have a feeling you'll be back in the Porsche ranks before long. The great thing about Pcars is that they never look old.