SL/R231: R231 in 2014
01-01-2014, 04:51 AM
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R231 in 2014
I would like to buy an R231 edition 1 in 2014. 
I drive a W211 and V221.
Prefererend options:
Distronic
Dynamic seats
Rear view Camera
Amg pack
Designo interior
Heated And Cooled seats
Airscarf
Winddeflector
...
Any suggestions from owners?
I drive a W211 and V221.
Prefererend options:
Distronic
Dynamic seats
Rear view Camera
Amg pack
Designo interior
Heated And Cooled seats
Airscarf
Winddeflector
...
Any suggestions from owners?
01-01-2014, 11:19 AM
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What is your question? Where to buy one? Prices?
01-01-2014, 11:59 AM
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So there are SL edition 1 with different additional options. Many without the Distronic.
So I wonder wich options are essential.
01-01-2014, 03:17 PM
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For European top-down driving, the windscreen is essential as is the Air Scarf and heated seats because it really extends the usable top-down time in spring and fall. Seat cooling is pretty worthless on any MB except the W222 where they changed the functional design and it actually feels like it cools a bit.
Designo is never essential but nice but I think was included in all Edition 1 package cars. Same for the AMG body package which is included in all US SL's (in Europe it's part of a AMG body/wheel package for something like $10k).
I love the dynamic seats with massage function. Other may disagree, but to me, those are essential
Rear view camera is easy to skip as a nice to have feature. A 360 degree camera option is much more valuable as it can protect from expensive bumper repairs...
Most important option in my mind that you didn't list is the TT V8 engine in the SL500 versus the SL350. The other one is Keyless Go. That seemed optional in Europe as well...
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01-14-2014, 08:58 PM
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Does the SL come with a 360 degree camera option?! I saw this in a 7 series BMW and thought it was really nice.
01-14-2014, 10:07 PM
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No. I was speaking more as a general benefit and wish they would offer it. The MB 360 degree camera system is much better than the one I have in our BMW 750. That one has 5 cameras but is split up into side views and then top and rear view. No actual front view which I would like the best (to save your lower front bumper)...
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05-29-2014, 03:10 AM
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My car arrives next week.
SL350
Iridium silver (like my W211 And V221)
Designo classic red leather with black nappa exclusive leather
Distronic
Magic sky
Dynamic seats
Airscarf
Amg pack
19" 5 Spoke AMG wheels
DVD - command online
Keyless go
Rearview camera
Windscreen
Clock on dash
Heated And Cooled seats
Folding mirrors
Media interface
Mobile connector
Ambient light
Harman Kardon sound
Biggen tank
Illuminated sills
Alu in interior
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SL350
Iridium silver (like my W211 And V221)
Designo classic red leather with black nappa exclusive leather
Distronic
Magic sky
Dynamic seats
Airscarf
Amg pack
19" 5 Spoke AMG wheels
DVD - command online
Keyless go
Rearview camera
Windscreen
Clock on dash
Heated And Cooled seats
Folding mirrors
Media interface
Mobile connector
Ambient light
Harman Kardon sound
Biggen tank
Illuminated sills
Alu in interior
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05-29-2014, 09:59 PM
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My car arrives next week. SL350 Iridium silver (like my W211 And V221) Designo classic red leather with black nappa exclusive leather Distronic Magic sky Dynamic seats Airscarf Amg pack 19" 5 Spoke AMG wheels DVD - command online Keyless go Rearview camera Windscreen Clock on dash Heated And Cooled seats Folding mirrors Media interface Mobile connector Ambient light Harman Kardon sound Biggen tank Illuminated sills Alu in interior ...
I don't recall but does the Designo also come with the Dynamica headliner?
05-30-2014, 02:24 AM
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Alcantara Dinamica black headliner indeed.
05-31-2014, 12:41 PM
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06-01-2014, 09:30 AM
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Congratulations!! It's a perfect time in Europe for convertibles.
I was wondering if the flash made the red so bright. Ours was darker in real life. Plus you have the red armrests and steering wheel. Here is a pic of ours (now gone).
I was wondering if the flash made the red so bright. Ours was darker in real life. Plus you have the red armrests and steering wheel. Here is a pic of ours (now gone).
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06-01-2014, 04:41 PM
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It think that your car had the same leathercolor.
Steeringwheel, all armrests are red, backside behind seats also.
I have a very busy week.
I'll take Some outdoor pictures next weekend.
08-24-2014, 03:26 PM
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Looks like you installed the AMG exhaust tips and bumper inserts. Nice
08-24-2014, 04:30 PM
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I love that interior color and the designo steering wheel! The wheel is NOT heated, correct?
Does it say AMG at the bottom of the steering wheel too? I love all the detail sof that interior.
Does it say AMG at the bottom of the steering wheel too? I love all the detail sof that interior.
08-25-2014, 03:27 AM
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curious about the amg chrome tips and bumper inserts fill How much and where did you pick it up...did you install it yourself ? thx car looks great !!
08-26-2014, 03:25 PM
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Great pic! I might want to suggest putting some spacer on the SL wheels.MB is now having very high offsets and the wheels don't really fill out the wheel wells of the SL. I did that on ours and it looks great even when not lowered.
Or get some different wheels...
