I believe that the original post is genuine. I have driven a McLaren SLR with no mercy, compliments of M-B N.A., and I must say, I was flabbergasted. Since Paris Hilton owns one, I thought that it was a car for poseurs until I drove it. The car is absolutely amazing. A car that you can commute in to the office, and on the weekend, go out and enter in LeMans! I have over 23 cars of all varieties and speed levels, but the McLaren is the first true "Jekyll and Hyde" car that I've ever encountered. Full throttle for the first time is an experience that you will never forget, as the car is so docile at normal road speeds, it's hard to grasp its ferocity when pressed. All of the performance one could ask for and a decent warranty that does not require the services of a flown-in F1 mechanic to maintain. I just saw the new 2008 McLaren SLR Roadster: same awesome performance, but semi-automatic fabric top down!
Well I guess after the classic Gullwing, Bugatti, Enzo, and other toys are bought, I guess this is when the SLR comes into play. Hell, it would get boring fast parking the Ferrari next to the lot full of Ferraris at the club. And damn sure ain't taking the Bugatti out there so some spoiled rich kid in his daddy's Porsche scratch the paint. Hey, I know, I'll take the SLR. It has the looks, even though the SL65 is a better bargain, but that is what I drive to the golf course and other places when I want to blend in unhindered.
When in the league of buying SLRs and etc, automobiles are not just merely something to get around in. They become more of what G.I. Joes and Barbies are (or were) to kids. Toys. You don't need them, but they're cool to have.
Although the writer states that he has problems involving the fuel-economy of the SLR, there may be a reason for that. He or she might not have bought the car, rather is leasing it. My cousin's family leased a Mercedes-Benz SLR, Lamborghini Gillardo and a Ferrari F430 and they pretty much complain about fuel-economy whenever they drive these cars.
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