SL/R231: Hello All....
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SL400
Hello All....
So a little introduction....I am again a Mercedes owner. My last one was an ML350 back in 2010. Since then I have had a succession of VW Touaregs and Volvo XC90s. But I recently thought about getting a "toy" car and an SL was at the top of the list as a fun cabriolet cruiser.
And today I became the owner of an immaculate 2014 SL400 AMG Sport with 39K miles on it. I know it's baby version with "only" the 3.0 V6 twin turbo motor, but here in the UK fuel is extremely expensive, so that will do me for now.
I do intend to do as much of my own maintenance on the car as I can do. I am faulty handy with the spanners and have a couple of Harley that I work on all the time. Clearly, this is a much more complex vehicle, so I will also be building a relationship with a nearby independent MB specialist. I am going to try and stay away from main dealers as much as possible.
Anyway, the independent dealer that I bought the car from delivered it today. There was a bit of a bonus as they also replaced the rear brake pads and disks, the windscreen wipers and the wheel centre caps with new genuine MB OEM parts prior to delivery. Top marks for an attentive dealer. It also came with a nearly brand new (300 miles) set of Pirelli P0 tyres, so that's good too!
Not much else to say right now apart from Hello. I hope I can learn a lot about this car from this forum, and also hopefully contribute to it.
And today I became the owner of an immaculate 2014 SL400 AMG Sport with 39K miles on it. I know it's baby version with "only" the 3.0 V6 twin turbo motor, but here in the UK fuel is extremely expensive, so that will do me for now.
I do intend to do as much of my own maintenance on the car as I can do. I am faulty handy with the spanners and have a couple of Harley that I work on all the time. Clearly, this is a much more complex vehicle, so I will also be building a relationship with a nearby independent MB specialist. I am going to try and stay away from main dealers as much as possible.
Anyway, the independent dealer that I bought the car from delivered it today. There was a bit of a bonus as they also replaced the rear brake pads and disks, the windscreen wipers and the wheel centre caps with new genuine MB OEM parts prior to delivery. Top marks for an attentive dealer. It also came with a nearly brand new (300 miles) set of Pirelli P0 tyres, so that's good too!
Not much else to say right now apart from Hello. I hope I can learn a lot about this car from this forum, and also hopefully contribute to it.
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SL 400
Congrats on returning to the Mercedes family and congrats on the SL purchase. I'm sure there will be plenty of fun times ahead.
One question, what is a
Is that a special class across the pond, or something? Or do you mean an Sl 400 with the AMG sport appearance package? I looked at my build sheet and it says (951 Sports Package (USA) Aren't you in the UK?
One question, what is a
SL400 AMG Sport?
So a little introduction....I am again a Mercedes owner. My last one was an ML350 back in 2010. Since then I have had a succession of VW Touaregs and Volvo XC90s. But I recently thought about getting a "toy" car and an SL was at the top of the list as a fun cabriolet cruiser.
And today I became the owner of an immaculate 2014 SL400 AMG Sport with 39K miles on it. I know it's baby version with "only" the 3.0 V6 twin turbo motor, but here in the UK fuel is extremely expensive, so that will do me for now.
I do intend to do as much of my own maintenance on the car as I can do. I am faulty handy with the spanners and have a couple of Harley that I work on all the time. Clearly, this is a much more complex vehicle, so I will also be building a relationship with a nearby independent MB specialist. I am going to try and stay away from main dealers as much as possible.
Anyway, the independent dealer that I bought the car from delivered it today. There was a bit of a bonus as they also replaced the rear brake pads and disks, the windscreen wipers and the wheel centre caps with new genuine MB OEM parts prior to delivery. Top marks for an attentive dealer. It also came with a nearly brand new (300 miles) set of Pirelli P0 tyres, so that's good too!
Not much else to say right now apart from Hello. I hope I can learn a lot about this car from this forum, and also hopefully contribute to it.
And today I became the owner of an immaculate 2014 SL400 AMG Sport with 39K miles on it. I know it's baby version with "only" the 3.0 V6 twin turbo motor, but here in the UK fuel is extremely expensive, so that will do me for now.
I do intend to do as much of my own maintenance on the car as I can do. I am faulty handy with the spanners and have a couple of Harley that I work on all the time. Clearly, this is a much more complex vehicle, so I will also be building a relationship with a nearby independent MB specialist. I am going to try and stay away from main dealers as much as possible.
Anyway, the independent dealer that I bought the car from delivered it today. There was a bit of a bonus as they also replaced the rear brake pads and disks, the windscreen wipers and the wheel centre caps with new genuine MB OEM parts prior to delivery. Top marks for an attentive dealer. It also came with a nearly brand new (300 miles) set of Pirelli P0 tyres, so that's good too!
Not much else to say right now apart from Hello. I hope I can learn a lot about this car from this forum, and also hopefully contribute to it.
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Welcome! Do the SLs in the UK come with runflat tires like in the US? I ditched mine and replaced them with regular high performance tires. I am finding the TT V6 perfect for my driving style.
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Congrats on returning to the Mercedes family and congrats on the SL purchase. I'm sure there will be plenty of fun times ahead.
One question, what is a Is that a special class across the pond, or something? Or do you mean an Sl 400 with the AMG sport appearance package? I looked at my build sheet and it says (951 Sports Package (USA) Aren't you in the UK?
One question, what is a Is that a special class across the pond, or something? Or do you mean an Sl 400 with the AMG sport appearance package? I looked at my build sheet and it says (951 Sports Package (USA) Aren't you in the UK?
As I understand it, when they deleted the SL350 normally aspirated 3.5L V6 and replaced it with the twin turbo 3.0L V6, there was originally only one trim level here and that was called the SL400 AMG Sport. Basically a body kit, wheels and (I think) drilled brake disks and different springs. I am not 100% sure to be honest....
My build sheet shows "950 - AMG Sports Package", "770 - AMG 19" Spoked Wheels with mixed tyres", "U26 - AMG Floor Mats" and "772 - AMG Styling Package, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt"
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Well, they are Pirelli P Zeros, which I think are run flats. I haven't checked yet. But the car came with four almost brand new tyres, so I am loathe to change them at this point. With all the potholes we have around here, it probably won't be long until I need new tyres though....
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I get that.
Here in the USA I have never seen an SL without the AMG Sports Package.(cosmetic stylings) I don’t think it comes any other way??
Here in the USA I have never seen an SL without the AMG Sports Package.(cosmetic stylings) I don’t think it comes any other way??
Sorry for the slow reply. I have been a way for a long weekend on my bike in Wales and only just back!
As I understand it, when they deleted the SL350 normally aspirated 3.5L V6 and replaced it with the twin turbo 3.0L V6, there was originally only one trim level here and that was called the SL400 AMG Sport. Basically a body kit, wheels and (I think) drilled brake disks and different springs. I am not 100% sure to be honest....
My build sheet shows "950 - AMG Sports Package", "770 - AMG 19" Spoked Wheels with mixed tyres", "U26 - AMG Floor Mats" and "772 - AMG Styling Package, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt"
As I understand it, when they deleted the SL350 normally aspirated 3.5L V6 and replaced it with the twin turbo 3.0L V6, there was originally only one trim level here and that was called the SL400 AMG Sport. Basically a body kit, wheels and (I think) drilled brake disks and different springs. I am not 100% sure to be honest....
My build sheet shows "950 - AMG Sports Package", "770 - AMG 19" Spoked Wheels with mixed tyres", "U26 - AMG Floor Mats" and "772 - AMG Styling Package, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt"
