1st amg

You need to get this update done if you havent. I was one of the indivduals involved on the AMG Private Lounge that started this whole movement of SLS owners that got shafted with a car that shifted slowly when the GT was announced. We pretty much made so many problems that the AMG engineers and such came up with this resolution and I can tell you its leaps and bounds better than the factory setup. In manual mode the car feels completely different on the upshift, and like stated here, the downshifts are quicker. All you need to do is see your service advisor about a complaint with "slow shifting" in manual mode and their Star Diagnostic computers will find this software update to apply to rectify this problem. Good luck all and so happy to see more SLS owners here. I have been not coming around here often as this SLS section was very quiet for a few years but it seems it has been revived by a few of you!!

Tjandegi

I was able to finally get the update after I spoke to the sls technician at my local dealer but let me say thank you for your efforts on the private lounge. I Ike that MB monitors the site and actually listens to its consumers but I wish there was more involvement from sls owners on both forums. Seems it's starting to pick up a little but nothing compared to other forums for cars of this caliber.

NewportSLS

I think what we will see here is a lot of the SLS's will be coming off lease soon. That will lead to people who know how really good this car is be able to stretch a little to get one. I know the car I bought, that was the case.

The second owners will be someone like me, not super rich but, they can make it happen. A true entusiust that wants to connect with other owners.

The value for second owners is pretty incredible IMO. Most cars are still bascially brand new. The big hit is gone and the market has leveled. The new GT is no SLS. Different car for a different segment. This car (SLS) is PURE class. With only what 2700+ US SLS's made, the last handmade big motor, the first all AMG designed from a clean sheet of paper auto and F1 history...makes a decent pre-owned value. It is up to us on forums or other forums you frequent to "prop up" the value of the car. Get out there take pics post um every where! I'm not saying they will appreciate but, I don't think the second owners will lose thier *** on this car. And If I do..... I will do it with a smile on my face!

Tjandegi

+1!! I think it's such a unique car that the market will support current prices for a long time. If not, who cares! We get to drive a great machine for relative small depreciation...well for those who purchased pre-owned. I don't use Instagram very much but I have a few pics up of the car...@tjandegian

I feel like a douche sometimes uploading pictures of the cars but sometimes they just need to be shared lol

TheMechanic

I concur also you need to post more on your IG. I dont use it as much either b/c Im always working...that and my gf and I share one so its full of stupid girl stuff lol but occasionally ill post stuff. Just not enough daily pics of the SLS imho.

TheMechanic

Ok so I was searching like I always do and came across this, looks super good for the price at $118,000. It has 19, XXX miles which is a little high or am I worrying to much on that as these are pretty well made...

http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=394297598&zip=90014 &endYear=2016&pageLayout=list&sortBy=distanceDESC& startYear=1981&searchRadius=0&offset=15&mmt=%5BMB% 5BSLSAMG%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D

Sorry if the link doesn't work, on my cell and autotrader is blocked for some reason....and if so, google land Rover in carlsbad.

Tjandegi

Looks pretty good to me, I wouldn't be concerned with the mileage. You could probably get that for around 110 pretty easily. Are you going to trade anything in on it?

TheMechanic

I was thinking the same, 110ish and yup....trading my VW GTI for it, hopefully Ill get about 7,500 for it

Tjandegi

Well you'll get a slight tax advantage for that as well.

TheMechanic

What do you mean?

Tjandegi

In Texas at least, pretty sure it's the same in California, if you trade in a car you wont pay tax on that trade. So say purchase price is 110k with trade in of 7.5k you will only pay tax on 102.5k instead of the 110k. Sometimes it's better to trade in a car rather than selling it privately for that reason. You may get 5-10% more selling privately but you'll just turn around and pay that in taxes. Trading in, in some cases, is actually better.

TheMechanic

Ahh ok Im trackin' thank you for explaining it for me.

TheMechanic

Just curious, does anyone know the size of the hood emblem, couldn't find it and may replace it once I purchase.

Tjandegi

Not sure but what are you going to replace it for?

TheMechanic

I was thinking of replacing the star on the hood with maybe an affalterbach emblem....

NewportSLS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/45mm-AMG-Chr...3094fa&vxp=mtr

Tjandegi

Might have to get one of those too, looks good!

TheMechanic

Haha it does look good...so I assume 45mm and not 55mm. Found one that is Matt black and silver as well, looks good.

TheMechanic

Ok everyone, I finally purchased a sls yay. After 3 days of time waiting with mercedes in thousand oaks I went for one near palm springs. I loved it! Got it for under 130k as well in that matte monza grey with 13,000 miles

NewportSLS

Congrats! Pics or Ban! I will be in Carlsbad (Sheraton) Sunday and Monday am if you have a chance to swing by with my SLS.

ced357

Awesome!! Definitely post pics and tell us your thoughts Be ready for the crazy attention your gonna get.

TheMechanic

As soon as I bought it I went to Chipotle and got attention lol love it and it actually scared me of how fast it went on the freeway. And newportsls, I wish I could but I'll be out of town this Friday and will be back the 28th...it's been years and way over due on seeing family. But I definitely want to get together for a drive or something

TheMechanic

I cant get her in the garage, already scraped.......ugh

TheMechanic

TheMechanic

Came with custom speaker set up