SL/R232: best pics yet of R232?
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Am still not sure what the deal is with the raised rear spoilers. On the GT models, one can press the button to manually raise it but then it will go down later automatically when driving too slow. The spoiler normally raises at 75mph or at 44mph in Race mode when they can actually make a difference
On all video clips I have seen, this looks almost arbitrary when it's up or down...
On all video clips I have seen, this looks almost arbitrary when it's up or down...
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Am still not sure what the deal is with the raised rear spoilers. On the GT models, one can press the button to manually raise it but then it will go down later automatically when driving too slow. The spoiler normally raises at 75mph or at 44mph in Race mode when they can actually make a difference
On all video clips I have seen, this looks almost arbitrary when it's up or down...
On all video clips I have seen, this looks almost arbitrary when it's up or down...
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I really want to know more about the round tipped model. Keeping my fingers crossed for the M256 I6 as I fear the V8 models will be outside of my price range with all the current ADM's on V8's
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Everything is a question of taste. I think the red top is a more controversial choice. Some love them, others hate them. MB has had them for the cabs as well and I was even contemplating to buy a AMG GTC with a red top due to the deal. The red top looks great though with magno selenite gray...
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I had hoped not, but listening to the car in the video above compared with clips of the CLA45 I'd have to say you're probably right. I'll still give it a fair shake to see how it drives/sounds in person. Or hope that the lower trim SL55 isn't obnoxiously priced.
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Depends on what obnoxious is. Heard that the number $140k or so was mentioned at Pebble Beach
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Interesting, do you think we'll only be getting the 55 and 63 then? or any more trims after launch? Since its a niche vehicle I guess it makes sense to not make too many models for the US market, and maybe the 4-Cylinder is simply an EU vehicle since the taxes on V8's there are high.
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Interesting, do you think we'll only be getting the 55 and 63 then? or any more trims after launch? Since its a niche vehicle I guess it makes sense to not make too many models for the US market, and maybe the 4-Cylinder is simply an EU vehicle since the taxes on V8's there are high.
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Everything is a question of taste. I think the red top is a more controversial choice. Some love them, others hate them. MB has had them for the cabs as well and I was even contemplating to buy a AMG GTC with a red top due to the deal. The red top looks great though with magno selenite gray...
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$140k (if it's a base price) puts this car in a tricky position. I like the way it looks, but it's going to have to drive VERY well to get myself or other buyers to ignore the 911. Especially considering the entry level AMG GT roadster with 523hp starts at $130k compared to the SL55's 469. IMO pricing makes sense with the SL55 @ $99k starting and the SL63 @ $135-140k
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No surprises here. I think the new SL doesn't look quite as sharp as the GTC roadster with its more defined proportions but definitely a step up from the old SL. A very balanced design that hides the larger cabin...
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$140k (if it's a base price) puts this car in a tricky position. I like the way it looks, but it's going to have to drive VERY well to get myself or other buyers to ignore the 911. Especially considering the entry level AMG GT roadster with 523hp starts at $130k compared to the SL55's 469. IMO pricing makes sense with the SL55 @ $99k starting and the SL63 @ $135-140k
In regards to the 911, it is not a step up from the SL by any measure nor is it a more desirable car IMO. Don't see any issues here...
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$140k (if it's a base price) puts this car in a tricky position. I like the way it looks, but it's going to have to drive VERY well to get myself or other buyers to ignore the 911. Especially considering the entry level AMG GT roadster with 523hp starts at $130k compared to the SL55's 469. IMO pricing makes sense with the SL55 @ $99k starting and the SL63 @ $135-140k
Personally, I can fathom the 55 at 8K or so above outgoing 550 but anything more than that I'm probably out. 140K for the 55 is a non-starter for me, I'm not that hot for this car.
If priced at 99K, ADM's won't let you anywhere near that number. BMW's are looking better to me.
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AMG Teases New R232 SL One Last Time Before Tomorrow's Unveiling
Catch the new Mercedes-AMG R232 SL unveiling Tomorrow (October 28th) at 10:00AM EST
The Latest Edition of an Icon: Mercedes-AMG SL Digital World Premiere
The Latest Edition of an Icon: Mercedes-AMG SL Digital World Premiere
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Catch the new Mercedes-AMG R232 SL unveiling Tomorrow (October 28th) at 10:00AM EST
The Latest Edition of an Icon: Mercedes-AMG SL Digital World Premiere
The Latest Edition of an Icon: Mercedes-AMG SL Digital World Premiere
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Here's a few short exhaust clips out there:
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I think it's good looking as well. I'm still on the fence about the 2+2 configuration and the soft top makes it look a bit too Porsche-like. That said, if you watch the video it is clear they're trying to straddle the line between us old fogies and their new younger target market. Might be a tall order but it's clear that's going to be how this new SL is marketed. I wish them well and will watch from the safe distance in the comfort of my R231.