First pick of new R231 SL63 w/ Performance Package

mbzr129sl · 03-07-2012, 12:00 AM

Ok guys, here are the first picks of the new SL63 with the AMG performance package fresh from Geneva...

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jspAMG · 03-07-2012, 12:11 AM

I'm not too sure about it. I like the low more wedge front end on the current style. I suppose I'll get used to it though. But it seems a little busy and boy racer for the target audience.

Jim

maxabo · 03-07-2012, 01:03 AM

Exact my opinion too.
Looks pimped out (in a bad way), in a busy & very unexpected unmercedes kinda way...

But since I'm a slow starter who knows, in 2 years I may find it nicer...
Or not.
Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS...

Only time can tell.

But for now, that new SL-look sure is a no-no in my book.

LukasBMW · 03-07-2012, 01:53 AM

It seems all the newer cars are getting more "boy racer". A lot of these cars now have Eurbani style front bumpers that "have a lot going on."

I wouldn't be surprised at all if the R231 used the same chassis as the R230. I mean, even the top closes the exact same way.

I think the R231 looks pretty damn similar to the R230 facelift and that only us enthusiasts will be able to tell the difference.

Would I rock one? Hell yeah. If I had the money, I'd probably throw down for an AMG version with the twin turbo V8 and get software.

However, I think my dream SL would be a 2007 or 2008 SL55 with a "facelift" conversion and extreme engine work. If I had an unlimited budget, I'd chose that supercharged V8 engine to play with as it was by far the most fun and best sounding of any car/engine I have ever owned.

When the warranty is up on my SL600, I will be buying a 2007 or 2008 SL55...or perhaps a 2009 SL600 if they are cheap enough by then.

carlsturm · 03-07-2012, 07:57 AM

those Angry Eyes...
Well, I bet you wish you could cut me down
with those Angry Eyes

jobe · 03-07-2012, 09:02 AM

hmmm...
i kind of like it.. except the shape and structure of both rear and front lights! the back is overall too soft looking and the "melting" design rear lights add quite a lot to it.. front is agressive and again, lights are somehow not shaped well, front bumper is not polished enough , too many rigid air-grasping shapes..
body, on the other hand looks awsome, the curvature, the shapes are solid and appealing..
just HO of an architect..

kingnash · 03-07-2012, 11:48 AM

hella ugly.....

falconsprint · 03-07-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasBMW

I wouldn't be surprised at all if the R231 used the same chassis as the R230.

All new, all aluminum chassis.

abiazis · 03-07-2012, 07:52 PM

I guess they want to hook younger buyers with disposable income and lead them the next Mercedes level - SLS level, speculative SLC level, etc....or a S or CLS for the developing family man instead of them going eventually from BMW 5/6 series to M series, 7 series, etc...or Audi or Porsche progressions.....

_AMG_ · 03-07-2012, 08:09 PM

I like the more aggressive look of the R230 SL's.

speed doc · 03-09-2012, 10:35 AM

I'm not crazy about this car. Its a little chunky looking for me. I'll give it some time, maybe it will grow on me, but I'll keep my 08' 55 for now.

Maverick1975 · 03-09-2012, 07:41 PM

I do not like it. I bet it drives like a dream but the upright front and strange lights don't do it for me at all. I will stick with my current 09 supercharged SL 63 thanks

johno530 · 03-10-2012, 12:17 AM

I was skeptical at first, but I liked it better when I saw a '550 in person at CES. My main concern is that it's bigger - didn't need to be bigger. I like the R230 front better - but it may grow on me. But the newer tech and 250 lbs lighter is nice. I am seriously considering ordering an SL65 now that it's been announced that there will be one.

nstanford99 · 03-12-2012, 11:59 AM

i saw the 550 at the detroit show, its a better car in person, still looks kind of awkward though from the front. i love the back, the interior is awesome! and the seats are way more comfortable than my dads 07 SL55 w/ 030 package. From certain aspects the 63 looks aggressive and badass. i told my dad the biggest reason to buy this car would be for the engine.

jspAMG · 03-12-2012, 12:10 PM

I still stand by my comments in post #2.

I find it interesting that the most enthusiastic comments are coming from sons encouraging their dads to get the car. That's what I meant by target audience.

When you get to a stage of success where dropping a couple of hundred grand on a CAR is not a problem, you are more than likely past the boy racer stage or you already have a 911 Turbo stashed in the garage.

I know I didn't buy my SL65 to stage next to Camaros and Mustangs. I have a C63 and I don't mind that it looks boy racer. But I bought the SL for refined, comfortable pleasure driving. I think a lot of other qualified buyers would be in my position. I have the C63 muscle car and a trio of Porsche 911 Turbos. I wouldn't be looking to MB to buy yet another one.

Jim

nstanford99 · 03-12-2012, 04:23 PM

i mean he likes the power of the new engine, we drove a 2012 E63 that didnt have the pp and it didnt feel as powerful as it should. but the more and more he sees the car he likes it. I didnt care for the new cls then i saw it again and again, then eventually in person and i love it now. but i do agree with you that this car appeals to a younger crowd, maybe its the black rims or the brake calipers idk. but i do like it, not sure of the front yet compared to the 2007

mbzr129sl · 03-13-2012, 02:08 PM

I've always been in a fan of the carbon fiber rear spoilers on the PP cars but the one of the r231 just looks, idk, disgusting.

SL55 BLACKBIRD · 03-15-2012, 01:04 AM

Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS...

:r olf:

Sharkster · 03-15-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL55 BLACKBIRD

I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS...

Yup, that's something that sits on my mind as well.

rsr911 · 03-16-2012, 12:04 PM

All Benzs look ok in pictures and better in person.
That having been said I still much prefer my R230

-O

03-07-2012, 01:03 AM	#3
maxabo Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 409 Drives: 2007 Väth SL65 AMG. 2007 BMW Alpina B5s. 2007 BMW M6.	Exact my opinion too. Looks pimped out (in a bad way), in a busy & very unexpected unmercedes kinda way... But since I'm a slow starter who knows, in 2 years I may find it nicer... Or not. Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS... Only time can tell. But for now, that new SL-look sure is a no-no in my book. Last edited by maxabo; 03-07-2012 at 01:06 AM.

03-07-2012, 01:53 AM	#4
LukasBMW Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 414 Drives: 2004 SL600 - Sold 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold	It seems all the newer cars are getting more "boy racer". A lot of these cars now have Eurbani style front bumpers that "have a lot going on." I wouldn't be surprised at all if the R231 used the same chassis as the R230. I mean, even the top closes the exact same way. I think the R231 looks pretty damn similar to the R230 facelift and that only us enthusiasts will be able to tell the difference. Would I rock one? Hell yeah. If I had the money, I'd probably throw down for an AMG version with the twin turbo V8 and get software. However, I think my dream SL would be a 2007 or 2008 SL55 with a "facelift" conversion and extreme engine work. If I had an unlimited budget, I'd chose that supercharged V8 engine to play with as it was by far the most fun and best sounding of any car/engine I have ever owned. When the warranty is up on my SL600, I will be buying a 2007 or 2008 SL55...or perhaps a 2009 SL600 if they are cheap enough by then. __________________

03-07-2012, 07:57 AM	#5
carlsturm Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 149	those Angry Eyes... Well, I bet you wish you could cut me down with those Angry Eyes __________________ *05 SL65*

03-07-2012, 07:52 PM	#9
abiazis Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Asheville, Atlanta Posts: 504 Drives: SL 65 AMG, Porsche 911 (993), 2011 Prius 5, 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited	New market.... I guess they want to hook younger buyers with disposable income and lead them the next Mercedes level - SLS level, speculative SLC level, etc....or a S or CLS for the developing family man instead of them going eventually from BMW 5/6 series to M series, 7 series, etc...or Audi or Porsche progressions..... __________________ 2005 Brilliant Silver/black-charcoal SL 65 AMG 1995 Grand Prix White/cashmere/blue top Porsche 911 Cab - 993 2011 Blizzard White/Sand Beige Prius 5 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD

03-07-2012, 08:09 PM	#10
_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	I like the more aggressive look of the R230 SL's. __________________

03-07-2012, 12:11 AM	#2
jspAMG Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 418 Drives: C63, C300, 911TT x 3, 911 C2 x 2, 911SC, SL65, SL500, 280SL Plus some trucks	I'm not too sure about it. I like the low more wedge front end on the current style. I suppose I'll get used to it though. But it seems a little busy and boy racer for the target audience. Jim

03-07-2012, 09:02 AM	#6
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	hmmm... i kind of like it.. except the shape and structure of both rear and front lights! the back is overall too soft looking and the "melting" design rear lights add quite a lot to it.. front is agressive and again, lights are somehow not shaped well, front bumper is not polished enough , too many rigid air-grasping shapes.. body, on the other hand looks awsome, the curvature, the shapes are solid and appealing.. just HO of an architect..

03-07-2012, 11:48 AM	#7
kingnash Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 224 Drives: 03 SL55	hella ugly.....

03-09-2012, 10:35 AM	#11
speed doc Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 86 Drives: 2008 SL55	I'm not crazy about this car. Its a little chunky looking for me. I'll give it some time, maybe it will grow on me, but I'll keep my 08' 55 for now. __________________

03-09-2012, 07:41 PM	#12
Maverick1975 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,624 Drives: Vath ML63 Brabus C63 SL63 CLK63BS C63BS	I do not like it. I bet it drives like a dream but the upright front and strange lights don't do it for me at all. I will stick with my current 09 supercharged SL 63 thanks

03-10-2012, 12:17 AM	#13
johno530 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: N Cal/Maui Posts: 60 Drives: '08 CLK Black, '08 SL65, '07 SL55	I was skeptical at first, but I liked it better when I saw a '550 in person at CES. My main concern is that it's bigger - didn't need to be bigger. I like the R230 front better - but it may grow on me. But the newer tech and 250 lbs lighter is nice. I am seriously considering ordering an SL65 now that it's been announced that there will be one.

03-12-2012, 11:59 AM	#14
nstanford99 Senior Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 257 Drives: 2012 CLS550 4matic	i saw the 550 at the detroit show, its a better car in person, still looks kind of awkward though from the front. i love the back, the interior is awesome! and the seats are way more comfortable than my dads 07 SL55 w/ 030 package. From certain aspects the 63 looks aggressive and badass. i told my dad the biggest reason to buy this car would be for the engine. __________________ 2012 CLS550 4matic "The Storm Trooper" Diamond White on Black Wheel Package CLS63 spoiler Illuminated Entry

03-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#15
jspAMG Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 418 Drives: C63, C300, 911TT x 3, 911 C2 x 2, 911SC, SL65, SL500, 280SL Plus some trucks	I still stand by my comments in post #2. I find it interesting that the most enthusiastic comments are coming from sons encouraging their dads to get the car. That's what I meant by target audience. When you get to a stage of success where dropping a couple of hundred grand on a CAR is not a problem, you are more than likely past the boy racer stage or you already have a 911 Turbo stashed in the garage. I know I didn't buy my SL65 to stage next to Camaros and Mustangs. I have a C63 and I don't mind that it looks boy racer. But I bought the SL for refined, comfortable pleasure driving. I think a lot of other qualified buyers would be in my position. I have the C63 muscle car and a trio of Porsche 911 Turbos. I wouldn't be looking to MB to buy yet another one. Jim

03-12-2012, 04:23 PM	#16
nstanford99 Senior Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 257 Drives: 2012 CLS550 4matic	i mean he likes the power of the new engine, we drove a 2012 E63 that didnt have the pp and it didnt feel as powerful as it should. but the more and more he sees the car he likes it. I didnt care for the new cls then i saw it again and again, then eventually in person and i love it now. but i do agree with you that this car appeals to a younger crowd, maybe its the black rims or the brake calipers idk. but i do like it, not sure of the front yet compared to the 2007 __________________ 2012 CLS550 4matic "The Storm Trooper" Diamond White on Black Wheel Package CLS63 spoiler Illuminated Entry

03-13-2012, 02:08 PM	#17
mbzr129sl Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 1971 280SL, 1989 300TE, 1986 560SL, 1995 325is, 1985 500SL AMG	I've always been in a fan of the carbon fiber rear spoilers on the PP cars but the one of the r231 just looks, idk, disgusting.

03-16-2012, 12:04 PM	#20
rsr911 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled	All Benzs look ok in pictures and better in person. That having been said I still much prefer my R230 -O __________________ 2003 AMG SL55 2002 AMG CLK55 2005 ML350 AMG Orphans Club International member #5 Mercedes Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member #26 1995 S320 LWB (totaled 5/25/09) 2003 C240 4matic (sold) 1986 Porsche 911 (sold) 2002 Subaru WRX (track car) (sold) 1999 230 SLK (sold) 1973 450 SL (sold) 1973 450SLC (sold) "Time is too precious to keep it on an inexpensive watch"

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03-15-2012, 01:04 AM	#18
SL55 BLACKBIRD Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 43 Drives: SL 55 AMG	maybe it will grow on us Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS... :r olf: