SLR or 575M??What would it be?

Dippy · 17th February 2004, 02:03

Hey all

Which one would you choose if given a choice between the new Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren or the Ferrari 575M? For me it would have to be the 575 for the sheer passion that Ferrari stands for. The SLR isnt bad either but like most of feel, Mercedes just doesnt have that charm anymore.. Whats your choice guys?

Cheers

P.S. Saw an amazing 560 SEL this morning at Bandra!!

Rehaan · 17th February 2004, 04:01

Hey Dippy,

Interesting question. But once again its a no-brainer for me (as well as you as i know).

The fact is that 0.4secs difference to 60mph is not even noticeable. What will make the drive worthwhile will be the passion and beauty that is so evident with every Ferrari. And the 575M is my second favourite Ferrari (after the 355 ;-] ....beautifully balanced car with calm yet agressive styling and quite luxurious inside too..... hence i will buy it later on in life, perhaps in my sixties or something ;-]

cheers
Rehaan.

v12 · 17th February 2004, 11:28

Ferrari 575M. Mercedes has really lost its charm. BTW abt the 575 tourist car in Trivandarum, I read somewhere that the car was being driven by a Ferrari senior technician. The owner was getting a 3 months training. And like the Enzo its put in a truck and taken to Bangalore.

Shantanu, just forget your sleep for a couple of days and start patrolling Bangalore streets and keep your ears and eyes WIDE open,

Shan2nu · 17th February 2004, 12:41

WOW!!!!!!! How about that.....from nowhere to everywhere.

Just a month ago people here used to curse Blore for not having any Ferraris and now we've got 2 of the best ones.

As far as the Enzo goes, there is absolutely no news about it being in Blore. Maybe the owner plans to get it out on a special day.

Rergards...
Shan2nu

GTO · 17th February 2004, 12:51

A Front-engined Ferrari? No ways Pardner...I'd pick the SLR (Then sell it, buy a 560 SEL + EVO VI) and rock the rest of my then fantasy life away!

I really want to know what a Ferrari senior techie was doing in India...probably some Ferrari owner called him down for a service?

Shantanu, when anyone should tell you about an Enzo sighting in Bangalore...remember where you heard it first.

Dippy where did you see the 560SEL? I wasnt even aware of one in Bombay, but this city never fails to surprise with its taste in automobiles. What color? Owner driven? Good alloys? Tell me that you took a picture of it on your digicam!~

GTO

GTO · 17th February 2004, 12:52

A Front-engined Ferrari? No ways Pardner...I'd pick the SLR (Then sell it, buy a 560 SEL + EVO VI) and rock the rest of my then fantasy life away!

I really want to know what a Ferrari senior techie was doing in India...probably some Ferrari owner called him down for a service?

Shantanu, when anyone should tell you about an Enzo sighting in Bangalore...remember where you heard it first.

Dippy where did you see the 560SEL? I wasnt even aware of one in Bombay, but this city never fails to surprise with its taste in automobiles. What color? Owner driven? Good alloys? Tell me that you took a picture of it on your digicam!~

GTO

Aditya · 18th February 2004, 23:14

That's a difficult one as I don't really love either of these. I'd probably go for the SLR. Any chance of offering a V8 Vantage LeMans as a choice?

Aditya · 18th February 2004, 23:23

Hey GTO,
The first time I saw a 560SEL in Mumbai was way back in 1995. It was dark blue and without any alloy wheels or fancy external accessories. I had gone to Bharat Electronics, Worli to have a music system fitted in my uncle's car. This beauty was sitting there. I've seen the same car a few times after that at various locations. Old school Merc - Wonderful car!

GTO · 19th February 2004, 00:52

Links and pics work for me...

GTO

17th February 2004, 02:03	#1
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,600 Thanked: 2,771 Times	Hey all Which one would you choose if given a choice between the new Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren or the Ferrari 575M? For me it would have to be the 575 for the sheer passion that Ferrari stands for. The SLR isnt bad either but like most of feel, Mercedes just doesnt have that charm anymore.. Whats your choice guys? Cheers P.S. Saw an amazing 560 SEL this morning at Bandra!!
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17th February 2004, 04:01	#2
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,287 Thanked: 35,261 Times	Hey Dippy, Interesting question. But once again its a no-brainer for me (as well as you as i know). The fact is that 0.4secs difference to 60mph is not even noticeable. What will make the drive worthwhile will be the passion and beauty that is so evident with every Ferrari. And the 575M is my second favourite Ferrari (after the 355 ;-] ....beautifully balanced car with calm yet agressive styling and quite luxurious inside too..... hence i will buy it later on in life, perhaps in my sixties or something ;-] cheers Rehaan.
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17th February 2004, 11:28	#3
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,754 Thanked: 7,450 Times View My Garage	Ferrari 575M. Mercedes has really lost its charm. BTW abt the 575 tourist car in Trivandarum, I read somewhere that the car was being driven by a Ferrari senior technician. The owner was getting a 3 months training. And like the Enzo its put in a truck and taken to Bangalore. Shantanu, just forget your sleep for a couple of days and start patrolling Bangalore streets and keep your ears and eyes WIDE open,
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17th February 2004, 12:41	#4
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	WOW!!!!!!! How about that.....from nowhere to everywhere. Just a month ago people here used to curse Blore for not having any Ferraris and now we've got 2 of the best ones. As far as the Enzo goes, there is absolutely no news about it being in Blore. Maybe the owner plans to get it out on a special day. Rergards... Shan2nu
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17th February 2004, 12:51	#5
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,547 Thanked: 309,787 Times View My Garage	A Front-engined Ferrari? No ways Pardner...I'd pick the SLR (Then sell it, buy a 560 SEL + EVO VI) and rock the rest of my then fantasy life away! I really want to know what a Ferrari senior techie was doing in India...probably some Ferrari owner called him down for a service? Shantanu, when anyone should tell you about an Enzo sighting in Bangalore...remember where you heard it first. Dippy where did you see the 560SEL? I wasnt even aware of one in Bombay, but this city never fails to surprise with its taste in automobiles. What color? Owner driven? Good alloys? Tell me that you took a picture of it on your digicam!~ GTO
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17th February 2004, 12:52	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,547 Thanked: 309,787 Times View My Garage	A Front-engined Ferrari? No ways Pardner...I'd pick the SLR (Then sell it, buy a 560 SEL + EVO VI) and rock the rest of my then fantasy life away! I really want to know what a Ferrari senior techie was doing in India...probably some Ferrari owner called him down for a service? Shantanu, when anyone should tell you about an Enzo sighting in Bangalore...remember where you heard it first. Dippy where did you see the 560SEL? I wasnt even aware of one in Bombay, but this city never fails to surprise with its taste in automobiles. What color? Owner driven? Good alloys? Tell me that you took a picture of it on your digicam!~ GTO
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18th February 2004, 23:14	#7
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,816 Thanked: 81,267 Times View My Garage	That's a difficult one as I don't really love either of these. I'd probably go for the SLR. Any chance of offering a V8 Vantage LeMans as a choice?
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18th February 2004, 23:23	#8
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,816 Thanked: 81,267 Times View My Garage	Hey GTO, The first time I saw a 560SEL in Mumbai was way back in 1995. It was dark blue and without any alloy wheels or fancy external accessories. I had gone to Bharat Electronics, Worli to have a music system fitted in my uncle's car. This beauty was sitting there. I've seen the same car a few times after that at various locations. Old school Merc - Wonderful car!
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,547 Thanked: 309,787 Times View My Garage	Links and pics work for me... GTO
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