Greggds

Returning my SL55 lease 6 months early to save $1,850/month!

Was about to get major conquest $.

Nervous about the engine but as I drive V little, it made sense....

W205C43PFL

Well, if you go through corners a lot, it might not be a bad option with the lighter front end.

Greggds

so far so good!

differences I noticed so far:

• TOLL RESPONDER (USELESS?)
• BETTER RESPONSIVENESS TO SCREEN/ROOF (MAY BE MENTAL)
• TRUNK CARGO BUTTON (AUTOMATIC FOLDS)
• 2 NETS BY REAR SEATS FOR STORAGE

After parking it for 1st time I heard a clicking sound in both rear wheel wells (towards the front of the well). Any ideas?

California John

I love the trunk cargo button - would love to have it in mine - and the 2 nets. Handy.

Greggds

So far so good!
The Patagonia Red I think is much more stricking than the Alpine grey was.
Also - the steering wheel controls for changing stations seems to work a lot better.
Engine seems to have plenty of power (for my city driving needs).
I can surely notice the lack of 4 wheel steering. It will be missed.
Also I had the upgraded headliner last time and now do not. Visual looks a lot cheaper without it!
And....new front AMG badge vs MB badge is cool.

Greggds

Loving the new car. I miss the 4 wheel turning. The smaller motor is no issue for my NYC driving.


Also the Alcantara roof although silly and $ may be worth it as now I know what I am missing and the stock roof seems cheap.

Swedishiron

I had been leaning towards a SL 43 to replace my R230 SL 550 however the complaints and voucher situation is pushing me towards a Lexus LC500. There is a SL 43 for sale near me with the dealer pictures showing the convertible flaps stuck in a lifted position w/ the top down:
SL 43 Flaps stuck opem

xtdoc777

I am guessing they just did not close it all the way. The flap down is the final movement.

to open or close the top you DO NOT need to use the touch screen.
Just hit the convertible button below the touch screen once then hit the same button a second time and keep it depressed until the top completes its operation (about 15 sec) and the car makes an audible ding to announce it.

Greggds

AGREED, I THINK THE PIC WAS TAKEN AT A BAD TIME OR THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE. CAR LOOKS GOOD!

Swedishiron

Perhaps but this listing stuck in my head due to a 2022 AMG SL 63 owner posting a complaint in the r/AMG forum on Reddit about his convertible top issues and being told by the dealer they didn't have a fix and Mercedes was researching the issue. The dealer got the top closed for the owner and told them to take the car but it could be a couple of months until the issue was resolved. I just checked the post it was placed a year ago in the forum: rAMG

RTC63

Why do people always say this? The SL43 feels faster through corners but actually isn't (compared to the SL63, I don't have any SL55 experience).

Weight difference between the SL43 and the SL63 is around 100 kg, give or take. Ridiculous on a 1.8/1.9 t car.

W205C43PFL

The reason I said this was because I remember reading a thread in the R232 sub forums and someone took the SL 43, SL 55 and SL 63 through a driving event in the canyons they said they were pleasantly surprised by the 43 and the better cornering ability. Yes the physics part is the four cylinder being lighter than the V8 in the front.