SL/R231: 2013 without ABC?
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2013 without ABC?
Been looking at a 2012 SL 550 and it does not have ABC. Did they come with and without ABC? Would this effect value? Hope this is not a stupid question. My only experience is with theR230.
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I must temper these remarks by saying that my comments apply only to those 231's destined to be sold in the USA.
I have heard that non-AMG 231's destined to be sold in certain other countries, (Canada for example), included ABC as standard Perhaps someone else here can confirm this with regard to the Canadian 231's , but I do recall hearing that a few years ago. Obviously, the road conditions and weather in Canada can be 'different' than here in the USA which may have been a key factor in determining just what type of suspension MB felt was appropriate for the Canadian environment on non-AMG 231's.
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Regarding 231's from 2013-2020, your statement above is true for the SL400, SL450, and SL550. However, the SL63 and SL65 AMG models continued to come standard with ABC.
I must temper these remarks by saying that my comments apply only to those 231's destined to be sold in the USA.
I have heard that non-AMG 231's destined to be sold in certain other countries, (Canada for example), included ABC as standard Perhaps someone else here can confirm this with regard to the Canadian 231's , but I do recall hearing that a few years ago. Obviously, the road conditions and weather in Canada can be 'different' than here in the USA which may have been a key factor in determining just what type of suspension MB felt was appropriate for the Canadian environment on non-AMG 231's.
I must temper these remarks by saying that my comments apply only to those 231's destined to be sold in the USA.
I have heard that non-AMG 231's destined to be sold in certain other countries, (Canada for example), included ABC as standard Perhaps someone else here can confirm this with regard to the Canadian 231's , but I do recall hearing that a few years ago. Obviously, the road conditions and weather in Canada can be 'different' than here in the USA which may have been a key factor in determining just what type of suspension MB felt was appropriate for the Canadian environment on non-AMG 231's.
Canadian market cars usually come with more standard equipment but usually a slightly higher price tag (except for cars manufactured in Canada)
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The OP was asking about a 550, so I left out the AMG info, and I did know about Canadian cars still having ABC standard, but since he is in Oregon...well, maybe I made too many assumptions based on what he actually asked and where he actually is.
