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Robert,
Someday I will take the plunge to a SL600. I have been reading the posts on the SL's over the last year or so and it appears that the main concerns with the SL600 are the excessive heat generated under the hood and the labor to work on this car is more than the SL320 or SL500. Both of these are attributed to the fact that a 6 liter engine is crammed into a small engine compartment.
The only way I could justify the purchase of an SL600 is being able to due the majority of the work myself due to the fact that the labor charges alone can add up to big $.
Because the car you are looking at has the 18" AMG wheels, my understanding is that the rubber doesn't last long compared to non performance tires and the cost of the 18" rubber is a bit more $ to replace. The sport tires can be more harsh of a ride as well. I wouldn't recommend this tire/wheel package if you intend to drive in foul winter weather.
Another issue to consider that Brian brought up is the poor gas milage.
On the positive side, these cars are a bargin used compared to the price paid when new and the sound and feel of the V12 6.0 liter engine will put a grin on your face until it comes time to fill up with gas.
Keep us posted on what you decide to do.
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Ray
1998 Mercedes E320, 200K Miles
2001 Acura 3.2TL, 178K Miles
1992 Chevy Astro, 205K Miles
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