SL/R231: Was 2013 a bad year for the SL550?
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Was 2013 a bad year for the SL550?
This is just anecdotal, but it seems there are more problems posted here with model year 2013 SL550 than any other. Was 2013 a transitional year for the R231? Could that be the problem or is it something else?
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There were many more 2013 sold than any other year. So statistically, that year is more likely to be mentioned in the internets 😀
Plus, they are the oldest and most likely to have the highest mileage.
https://carsalesbase.com/us-mercedes-benz-sl/
Plus, they are the oldest and most likely to have the highest mileage.
https://carsalesbase.com/us-mercedes-benz-sl/
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There were many more 2013 sold than any other year. So statistically, that year is more likely to be mentioned in the internets 😀
Plus, they are the oldest and most likely to have the highest mileage.
https://carsalesbase.com/us-mercedes-benz-sl/
Plus, they are the oldest and most likely to have the highest mileage.
https://carsalesbase.com/us-mercedes-benz-sl/
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That’s not to say there weren’t updates to the subsequent years. Chain tensioners come to mind, plus a few software updates.
The general rule of thumb still applies
Newer versions should be more sorted with less issues.
I just think these have less issues overall vs R230’s
The general rule of thumb still applies
Newer versions should be more sorted with less issues.
I just think these have less issues overall vs R230’s
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That’s not to say there weren’t updates to the subsequent years. Chain tensioners come to mind, plus a few software updates.
The general rule of thumb still applies
Newer versions should be more sorted with less issues.
I just think these have less issues overall vs R230’s
The general rule of thumb still applies
Newer versions should be more sorted with less issues.
I just think these have less issues overall vs R230’s
Besides the number of sold cars this is why there are 11,000 threads for the R230 vs just 2,000 for the R231.
