The Next Gen SL
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The Next Gen SL
Get ready for the next gen AMG GT's to be more diluted by this announcement:
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sh...benz/sl-class/
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sh...benz/sl-class/
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And good luck finding parts to keep it running more than 5-10 years! This new generation of cars will become paperweights once MB stops making parts for them. No one will TOUCH one of these out of warranty.
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Get ready for the next gen AMG GT's to be more diluted by this announcement:
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sh...benz/sl-class/
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sh...benz/sl-class/
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I'd like to see a good rendering of the new SL. Those "spy" photos (which show us exactly what Mercedes Benz wants us to see, so they aren't "spy" photos at all), seem to show the SL has a lot of GT in it.
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Totally - so all that is unique about the GT will be diluted to... nothing. Just a rebodied SL. Very lame. This is Not the way to beat the 911. Hopefully these are just rumours and it won’t actually happen.
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Whether you like it or not, the entire car industry is moving to electric motors at some capacity.
You're regurgitating **** that was said when the first hybrid/electric cars were being produced 20 years ago.....and guess what it hasnt stopped the industry from moving in that direction (and people from buying it). Just like any technology it gets easier/cheaper to manufacture over time.
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Dude, I just replied to what your post said...now you are changing your words.....In case you havent noticed ALL parts are "a hefty sum". What do you think parts are for a porsche, ferrari, lambo, aston, etc...these arent commuter cars...parts are very expensive. Electric motors/parts will be the same. Youre also assuming these parts are going to be failing left and right....people that drive hybrids from lower end cars rarely have any issues and these cars are now on their 3rd+ owners. Tesla is one of the fastest growing car manufacturers, haven't seen or heard about issues with repairing/replacing components.
Whether you like it or not, the entire car industry is moving to electric motors at some capacity.
You're regurgitating **** that was said when the first hybrid/electric cars were being produced 20 years ago.....and guess what it hasnt stopped the industry from moving in that direction (and people from buying it). Just like any technology it gets easier/cheaper to manufacture over time.
Whether you like it or not, the entire car industry is moving to electric motors at some capacity.
You're regurgitating **** that was said when the first hybrid/electric cars were being produced 20 years ago.....and guess what it hasnt stopped the industry from moving in that direction (and people from buying it). Just like any technology it gets easier/cheaper to manufacture over time.
“Tesla Model 3 Loses CR Recommendation Over Reliability Issues
Owners report problems with paint, trim, and electronics in Consumer Reports' survey”
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...bility-issues/
The point is that you can’t repair or even replace just the component that breaks on an electric car - you’re looking at an entire module or various components. I just spoke to the head AMG tech for Canada about this. He’s very disappointed by what’s happening. He mentioned that if an electric motor fails, it gets replaced - there is no way to repair it. Obviously that’s not the case with a gas engine.
I don’t know what you’re talking about that I’m “changing my story”!? Just focus on your own comments, instead of second guessing mine.
If you’re leasing or keeping your hybrid car for a short time <5 years, it doesn’t matter; you’re right. But the resale hit once these cars are of of warranty - good luck. You’re looking at $10K+ on anything drivetrain related on these cars. Oh, and you’re not taking your 5 year old hybrid GT to the corner mechanic either.
The fact is - cars are becoming like PCs - after 5+ years they are basically worthless. Checked the price on an 8 year old Tesla lately, with its original battery?
Last edited by Surge; Feb 15, 2020 at 09:39 AM.
