thermal

If you could, which one of the three would you own, and why?

For me, I would choose the 500SL. All three vehicles are powerful, all three are tremendously luxurious. But the 500SL looks absolutely stunning. 9.5/10. (the AMG vehicles get 10).

My second choice is the SC 430. Classy. 9/10.

My third choice is the 645. I recognize that it's a great vehicle, but it's looks just don't appeal to me. Without Bangle = 10/10. With Bangle = 8.5/10.

BkLexZ

I love the sl500
I dont like the lexus sc430
I think the 645 convertible is fugly but the hardtop is hott.

timoc42

I think the SC430 is just too 'soft' compared to the german competitors...no straight edges.

And although I love the SL, there's just too many of them running around, so I feel that the 645ci is a better handling car, a little faster, and slightly less common.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

for me it's sl500, sc430, and 645i as well.

the sl500 just looks plain sexy, if you don't look at the price tag.

the 6 coupe is awesome, i love it, however not the convertible.... i mean, it looks cheap..... with soft top...

mjr24

SL for sure....SC430 is not even in the same group. I am not saying it is inferior, but it just is not aimed at the same buyers of the SL and 6 series. I hate the soft top 6 series convertible, you need the retractable.
If I ever go back and get a Mercedes, I will probably get one of the new SL's in another year to 18 months. They are crazy expensive right now...you will not find one for under $60k. Meanwhile, you can find a 2002 SL with the same mileage for half that. In another year, those new SL's will be at $50k easy, a good price to buy. Let someone else take the depreciation hit for now.

mmarshall

The 500SL is the best-looking on the outside and the SC430 has the best interior. I wouldn't actually buy any of these three, though....all three, IMO, cost too much, and only the Lexus is reliable..

lkirchner

I have owned an SC430 and presently own an SL55 and I know that there is an exception to every rule, The SC spent alot of time at the dealer in the 8 visits it made. The SL has only been back once for its 1,000 check up not counting its visit to a local shop for the full Renntech upgrade. My neighbor has a new 6 series that I have driven on several occasions and while it drives well the interior is at best cheap. While the SC interior is extremely eye catching, the materials used in the SL AMG are far superior and the fit and finish is definetly the best of the three. IMO the SL is heads and shoulders above the other three with the 6 series coming in dead last.