I’m seeing a larger amount of 55s for sale. Are there any issues with the car that people are unloading them. Most have like 1,000-3,000 miles.

 

Autotrader shows 376 55's total available in the US, new and used. Mostly new. They certainly aren't moving. If the quality mirrors the SL, which I see no reason it wouldn't, that might help explain.

 

What quality issues are the new SLs having? I am surprised these GTs are not moving off the lots, I like the car and considering moving from my 992.

 

Mainly software issues and battery drain and a bad launch, for example shipping 2024 model year vehicles in late 2022 or was it 2024 or something along those lines while the new model year was around the corner, then there is dealership ADM and too high of MSRP to begin with.

 

Battery drain is an issue for me, but it has been really cold in the Mid-Atlantic, so I haven't been able to drive it as much as I would like. Stand-by mode, turning off the smart key, and a battery tender seem to have fixed, but tough to accept having to do on an expensive vehicle. I can't wait for Spring and warmer weather!

 

Do you have the latest updates? There were specific updates for the Battery Control Module or something along those lines, those specifically address the parasitic drain caused by modules keeping the vehicle awake issue.

 

I think it was this thread with the software that needs to be installed to fix the battery drain issue, after the update , a trickle charger isn't even needed anymore (from what I heard) especially if not storing for weeks: https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-issue-11.html

 

Many thanks! Is there any way I would i\be able to tell if the software was current, other than take t to the dealer and have them check it?

 

You're most welcome and no sadly you have to take it in unless you have XENTRY to check.

 

Thanks again! Guess it's off to the dealer then!

 

You're most welcome! Happy to help! Hope they find those updates and get the draining issue solved!

 

I found these two documents, please kindly see attached, they don't actually apply to the C192 or R232 however the idea is similar, updating software, maybe your dealership will find the appropriate technical document.