Why You Want A Mercedes SL55 AMG

[@richardsmart4377]

I have a 2003 SL55, owned it for 7 years now, it’s only done 63000 kms, only 6000 by me unfortunately during my ownership as it’s only a fine weather weekender! Every time I drive it it’s exciting, as you said the sound is incredible and cannot be replicated in other cars. I just drove it in a Mercedes Benz Club Victoria run over two days over the Great Alpine Road here in Victoria, we did 888 kms and it didn’t miss a beat, we drove with the roof down in 3deg up the mountain, seat heaters on, and interior heater on, very very enjoyable couple of days…. Yes maintenance is required on an older tech laden vehicle, but it’s worth every cent! Get one if you can.

[@TABonTV]

Great comment! I think the usage of these cars works best when it's Goldilocks... Not too much, not too little. 👍🏻

[@sp7873]

@@TABonTV too little is really a problem especially with the ABC - it doesnt like long standing times

[@stevepiper100]

I’ve had 2 in the past and just picked up a 1 previous owner with 19k miles, getting it next week and definitely a keeper. Great video, 100% the time to buy a good example.

[@TABonTV]

Thanks for the comment, and that's an absolute 🍑 you've got with those miles! Must be in great condition?!

[@racereid192]

I bought one in 02/23 and got totaled in a rear end collision in 04/24. I bought a new one this week because I absolutely love that car.

[@TABonTV]

Sorry to hear that, must've been heartbreaking! Good on you for getting another, wish you good luck with the new one!

[@scottb7958]

I have 2 2008 SL55s. Such amazing cars! Power & Performance paired with Comfort & Luxury.

[@TABonTV]

So good you've got 2! Nice!

[@Kirneh63]

Future classic, no doubt!

[@TABonTV]

Let's hope so!

[@lionofjudahland]

You are right, this one has not aged as compared to its then competitors. A true beauty, I am getting mine in a few days!

[@TABonTV]

Yeah, they still look great on the roads! Good luck for yours - enjoy it!

[@lionofjudahland]

@@TABonTV a matter of a few more days - a 2003, German release, 62.000 km and in pristine condition. Can't wait!!

[@andrewstubbings5628]

I absolutely love mine, my friends have some mean machines, Ferraris, astons, Porsche etc and my AMG holds its own, also had a hand made exhaust system put on by a F1 engineer and it’s sounds stunning! So glad you are talking so highly of this car because it deserves it, can not work out why they are so cheap!

[@TABonTV]

Glad you're keeping one going too! They're great cars, such presence!

[@paulpavlou4493]

I’ve had 5, I love them and I had the 65 but I prefer the 55.

[@TABonTV]

Interested to know why you prefer the 55 over the 65?

[@paulpavlou4493]

@@TABonTV I had a new 55 when they first came into the showrooms and used it as my daily, I traded it after four years for a red 65, the 65 was faster in a straight line but the engine didn’t seem as lively at low revs which you got with the 55 due to the compressor spinning constantly, the bio turbo V 12 felt like it was all or nothing you couldn’t just blip the throttle as it had to much power, I had another 4 and every time I got rid of I hankered for another so brought another one 4 years ago which I still have, what a car for the money.

[@TABonTV]

@@paulpavlou4493 that's some seriously dedicated ownership! Would love to try the 65 some time. Great to hear you're still an owner today! Keeping the dream alive! 👍🏻

[@m60kaf]

I have one with Distronic --- radar cruise in 2005!!! You know the brakes are intelligent - take your foot off the accelerator like you're about to emergency stop - they start to apply before you put your foot on the pedal, they dry by applying as you drive along in the wet. When you're stopped stab the pedal and it will SBC HOLD. You may have SBC STOP on that age car but think they updated it off.

[@TABonTV]

Yeah, there's no brake hold in this one. I think it was just before it was released, shame as it is handy. I have both that and the emergency assist in my E class.

[@mumblety96]

Beautiful color combo.

[@pdcichosz]

If they were 'so sought after' they wouldn't be so cheap.

[@TABonTV]

They absolutely are, there's just a lot of them out there

[@vga6509]

I bought one with P30 performance package 3 years ago and I am planning to keep it for my son.

[@TABonTV]

Those ones hold their value a bit better. I hope you're using it, they don't like being sat around.

[@andrewstubbings5628]

I fitted a ABC pump from Poland £450 with warranty it’s normally the seals that go, I have kept my old one to be reconditioned!!

[@TABonTV]

My valve block seals are on the list to do... Bracing myself 😆

[@gradyseasons8800]

How the hell haven’t you got at least 200,000 subscribers Your content is great 👍

[@TABonTV]

Appreciated, I'm late to the KZbin party 😆

[@tomhudson4345]

I have the exact same car. My wife and I drove it down to Bordeaux from Sussex for my 40th birthday and loaded it up with as much wine as we could fit in it. It was an absolute pleasure. On the rare occasion it’s a nice day in Sussex at the moment it’s putting a smile on my face every time I drive the thing. All the best. Tom.

[@TABonTV]

Great to hear you're still enjoying yours, and yes, some more ☀️ would be very welcome!

[@mickyeverton]

Many Thanks, i have owned a few over the years, one of my favourite cars of all time & believe me i have owned many 🤦 just for the record my all time favourite car is the Jaguar XJS V12!! Peace From London!! 🙏🙏⚽⚽

[@TABonTV]

You have wonderful taste! There's a D reg XJS v12 that lives near me. Huge fan myself and have toyed with getting one...

[@aktiemannen]

I live in Stockholm, so I think I "suffer" from similar weather conditions like you. Not so many occasions a year when taken down the roof is tempting. Apart from that I am longing for a roadster and I like low end torque and listening to the engine. Just like you. This is how I found your nice inspiring video 😊. By the way, how do you take the roof down? Just clicking a button? Not so many of these here, so I believe the German market is better off for me.

[@TABonTV]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. For the roof it's a paddle switch that you lift up and back for down and then push down to close it. Also exposes the roll bar buttons too

[@roseharris1020]

I love the sl I had five and wouldt have nothing else

[@thedoo777]

Whatever I have the coilovers on mine I'm looking to upgrade to a 2007 2008 or SL 55, they look new not 15 and 20 years old except the old technology

[@TABonTV]

Old school pre facelift for me 👍🏻

[@siri1802]

996 not aged well? Mate : purely subjective. They have aged very well. Nice review all the same

[@TABonTV]

Thanks, agree it is subjective, but 996s are cheap for a reason.

[@chrispenn715]

It's crazy how cheap these cars are now - especially compared with their competitors from the era, plus it really is usable - Unlike most of its competitors

[@TABonTV]

Spot on. I don't think you'd have such easy going with an F360.

[@E.Peters-w1k]

Luxury Sporty Horse Power