Cptdenny

Which is best for the mechanics of the roof?
Keeping it up or down while parked in garage?

Since our '09 SL600 is our secondary vehicle, which we acquired a week ago, I've been keeping it garaged with the roof down since I plan to only take it out in dry weather here in South Florida for the time being.

Ghostty

IMHO for the mechanics doesn't matter, it's either way. I keep mine up in winter and down in summer - whole summer. But as a prophylactic measure - so the roof is kept working in the summer - you can keep it up. Also easier to keep it clean with the roof up - less dust inside

Regards

Cptdenny

Geez, that's what my wife said.
Thanks though.

Heatwave

Since you asked ... I suggest leaving the top closed when the car is parked in the garage. I drive my R230 daily and put the top down so long as the weather permits. But I close the top and the windows at the end of each day simply to keep out dust, insects, and anything else that may drop in uninvited. I sometimes leave the garage doors open during the day while the cars are in the garage, but, again, I keep the top up and the windows closed ... lest a neighbor's cat might decide to jump in and check things out. Whether top up or top down has any effect on the hydraulic open/close system ... I do not know. But I believe using the system frequently is better than using it infrequently.

Ejbrock

Ejbrock

Top up in the garage. It keeps everything sealed up. No intruders allowed!