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Re: noise with top up [p100]
by agebhardt
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Jan 01, 2008 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: p100 (Jan 01, 2008 2:57 pm)
I have an '06 roadster. No problems at all. Very quiet for a ragtop...obviously not as quiet as a hardtop roadster would but much better than older ragtops. I've put 8,000 miles on mine. One trip was about 3,000 roundtrip with the top up and I have no complaints. While it's cramped for a long trip, it's worth it for the power.
I maintain my tires closely since I want to put off that $1,000 to $1,200 as long as possible. I've heard stories of them wearing out in 10,000 but in my opinion, that would be rare. I had an SRT-6 coupe that I spun the rear ties on a lot and the tires were still fine at 20,000. The tires are not uni-directional, so they can be rotated from side-to-side.
Don't forget this cars linage...90% Mercedes parts and assenbled at the Kharman plant. Quality is first class. The roof will withstand a rollover, but you'd have to screw up really badly to flip this thing.
I would recommend buying a windscreen (fits between the rollbars and easy to install). Significantly reduces wind noice with the top down. I am in Tennessee and our summers are at least as warm as yours and thge humuduty may be worse. I was surprised how many days I put the top down during the worst of the summer. I used to drive older English roadsters as toys. They were miserable with the top down except on the best of days. This car has a strong ac and heater and I've used it with the top down at 90 degrees, 60 degrees and everywhere in between. Buy while it's there and enjoy. In a few years these cars should be real collector items.
The '06 models are getting hard to come by at dealers and you should expect $10,000 to $12,000 off sticker.
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Re: noise with top up [p100]
by riddlebox
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Jan 01, 2008 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: p100 (Jan 01, 2008 2:57 pm)
Not to be rude, but it sounds like you should not buy a roadster. If you are that concerned about the windnoise, crash protection, top mechanisms etc then maybe this is not the car for you. Yes, these are intricate vehicles and yes, they are expensive to maintain and repair. The more complicated the technology in the vehicle, the more likely something will go out - that's the way I look at it. Yes, the tires may cost more than the 14" tires on your Toyota, but geeeez - these are 18" and 19 " wheels. If I was that worried about rolling over and crashing in a convertible I would not buy one. But IMHO I would rather take my chances of having a rollover accident in this car than buy a SUV that I KNOW will roll over at the slightest nudge. Test drive the roadster and decide for yourself if it is too noisey. Then weigh all the pros and cons and see if this is the car for you. Good luck in your decision - whatever it may be.
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- #1183 of 1520
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Re: noise with top up [p100]
by doc36
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Jan 01, 2008 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: p100 (Dec 31, 2007 7:40 pm)
I have an 05 srt roadster. The wind noise has never been a problem and defectors are available for around $ 50 but have never felt the need to buy one. The top is a warranty item but I haven't had any problem with it. If fact I have never had any problems, the only thing I do is normal service work. Tires are somewhat expensive but when you have a car that is capable of over 150 mph you want a good set of rubber under you. My other car is a 96 840ci BMW and if I had to choose then I think the Bemmer would be finding a new home. The car you are looking at is a pleasure to drive and has what I think is proven German (mercedes/benz) engineering. Enjoy and forget about the small stuff. I've lived in Florida and it will be a fun car for there.
R.S.
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [luckycox]
by omarq
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Jan 03, 2008 (11:29 pm)
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Replying to: luckycox (Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am)
k people just got my 05 home!!!!!! its a really nice car., looking for clubs or people with crossfires to hangout with in the houston area., also what if any problems should i be looking for? 
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [omarq]
by smogdung
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Jan 04, 2008 (12:33 am)
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Replying to: omarq (Jan 03, 2008 11:29 pm)
Speeding tickets!
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- #1186 of 1520
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [omarq]
by jbjtkbw00
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Jan 04, 2008 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: omarq (Jan 03, 2008 11:29 pm)
People who constantly want to gawk at you!
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [badger99]
by jjl1768
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Jan 05, 2008 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: badger99 (Dec 27, 2007 10:54 am)
hi - just purchased a 2004 this week. there was also a 2005, mint red, std on the lot that could be had for about 15k. this car was a left over, never registered until oct 2006 and traded for an audi t/t in oct 2007 - owned by a woman. show room condition. car is in fall river, mass.
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [omarq]
by 06goldxfire
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Jan 06, 2008 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: omarq (Jan 03, 2008 11:29 pm)
. . . fighting the urge to go over 100 mph. I've had my '06 coupe since October and twice on the highway home from work I've hit the century mark. What a smooth powerful ride!!!
(p.s. - one speeding ticket also, but thank goodness, it was 52 in a 35 zone)
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- #1189 of 1520
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [06goldxfire]
by jbjtkbw00
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Jan 06, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: 06goldxfire (Jan 06, 2008 6:40 pm)
The fastest I ever hit was 135. But since I first hit that, I've done it a few times between Orlando and Tampa and between Jacksonville and Daytona on I-95. Gotta love those long straights.
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Re: 2005 vs. 2007 models [jbjtkbw00]
by vision2020
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Jan 06, 2008 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: jbjtkbw00 (Jan 06, 2008 6:53 pm)
Have you try to push it at 150mph for a short distance. Let me know how the ride it. The fastest I try is around 130mph and it is smooth with the top down but, little windy...
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