SL/R232: get in line for new SL ?
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My dealer is definitely getting an allocation. He called me as they are getting a car in that is close to my specs on a special order that I made a month ago. But it didn't quite hit all the important check boxes for me. Most of their initial allocation is all spoken for. He said they expect them in April or May. My special order he said it would take up to eight months.
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According to at least one of the websites from the January 12 driving reviews, pricing is going to be released in March. The AMG Private Lounge forum's administrator said back in early February that "the configurator will be available the latest in April for you. We're glad you've been in touch with your dealership already, they will be best equipped to keep you updated." I placed an order for anSL63 back in October, but my dealer's salesperson is pretty worthless in terms of proactive communications. I'll reach out to him again this week to see if he has an update. For what it's worth, the order showed production as "Decade Planned22/04"
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TJ Dallas: " my dealer's salesperson is pretty worthless "
I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
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I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
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I mean, what would you expect him to know about an unreleased model. MB haven’t shared any details of the SL63e to dealers, let alone the public, all there is is spy shots. The most they have right now is the order guide, and the ability to order 55’s and regular 63’s.
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TJ Dallas: " my dealer's salesperson is pretty worthless "
I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
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I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
If one desires information about a MB product.......value a forum like this!!
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Perhaps I wasn't totally clear about my encounter. My "AMG Specialist" was not familiar with the R232 nomenclature. I've been buying SLs since 1986, this is not an aberration, it's the norm. I wanted the exterior carbon fiber package on the last SL65 I ordered. My sales rep informed me it already had a carbon fiber interior trim.........failure to listen or just obtuse???
Buying a new car, especially a toy car, should be fun. Most consumers hate car buying for a reason. Do your research online and order online!
Perhaps I wasn't totally clear about my encounter. My "AMG Specialist" was not familiar with the R232 nomenclature. I've been buying SLs since 1986, this is not an aberration, it's the norm. I wanted the exterior carbon fiber package on the last SL65 I ordered. My sales rep informed me it already had a carbon fiber interior trim.........failure to listen or just obtuse???
Buying a new car, especially a toy car, should be fun. Most consumers hate car buying for a reason. Do your research online and order online!
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CincyMBGuy:
Perhaps I wasn't totally clear about my encounter. My "AMG Specialist" was not familiar with the R232 nomenclature. I've been buying SLs since 1986, this is not an aberration, it's the norm. I wanted the exterior carbon fiber package on the last SL65 I ordered. My sales rep informed me it already had a carbon fiber interior trim.........failure to listen or just obtuse???
Buying a new car, especially a toy car, should be fun. Most consumers hate car buying for a reason. Do your research online and order online!
Perhaps I wasn't totally clear about my encounter. My "AMG Specialist" was not familiar with the R232 nomenclature. I've been buying SLs since 1986, this is not an aberration, it's the norm. I wanted the exterior carbon fiber package on the last SL65 I ordered. My sales rep informed me it already had a carbon fiber interior trim.........failure to listen or just obtuse???
Buying a new car, especially a toy car, should be fun. Most consumers hate car buying for a reason. Do your research online and order online!
At the end of the day, if the buyer isn't having a good experience learning about a potential purchase from me then we're both going to be miserable.
If you have any specific R232 questions feel free to ask but I may have have answers to everything. I have street and track time in every initially available configuration.
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The ride and road feel of the car is entirely different. The R232 uses a completely different style fluid suspension system which allows for a much wider range of feeling. The SL 55 is going to be most similar to what current owners are used to, allowing for the softest and most compliant settings. The SL 63 in Race mode genuinely reminds me of the GT albeit with AWD. With the varying degrees allowed through each mode it genuinely does feel like having two different cars.
I'm aware of how overused the word "feel" was in that breakdown, I haven't had my coffee yet.
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Well I might be back in. I’ve been shopping around trying to find a different dealer because I will not give my hometown one anymore money if I can help it. And I have been looking for a M8 or M850 and that hasn’t been successful either.
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TJ Dallas: " my dealer's salesperson is pretty worthless "
I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
If one desires information about a MB product.......value a forum like this!!
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I couldn't agree more. I went to a large Boston area MB dealer, I was passed off to an "AMG specialist". I asked about placing an order for the R232........crickets. I restated my request......a SL63e. This man didn't have the slightest clue. The sales staff barely know ANYTHING about the cars on site. The collective sales rep knowledge is about zero.
If one desires information about a MB product.......value a forum like this!!
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We may as well adapt TESLA model with no allocation, complete transparency in pricing and delivery dates.
We read car reviews, read forums and make our car decisions based on those. Sales people still exist because traditional manufacturers can't switch to Tesla model with configuring and ordering automobiles online.
For now we have to sit down with the 'brand ambassador' and configure car on some secret limited access manufacturer site.
It's coming.....
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Changed my build from Alpine Gray to Cirrus Silver
I really liked the Alpine Gray that they unveiled to the press last fall. Looked great in the studio pictures and videos. But once they let the press show the cars in the real world on February 12 I didn't like it nearly as much. Just too dark gray and "blah" for me. So I was able to change my build last week to Cirrus Silver. I think that color holds up well over time vs. some of the trendy colors that I liked also. And on the subject of not very good salespeople, I had told my salesperson almost 8 weeks ago that I was thinking of changing the color. He said he was monitoring and would advise when I could still modify the configuration. Then he said last week after I contacted him that I was very lucky that I got my change in - barely in time. But of course if I hadn't been the one requesting the change it never would have happened since there has been zero communication with this salesperson unless I initiate it. Attached is my new modified build sheet. They are still showing April production, and from what I can gather from the February 12 driving reviews, we should see pricing this month.
This is close to the configuration I've requested.
This is close to the configuration I've requested.
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I really liked the Alpine Gray that they unveiled to the press last fall. Looked great in the studio pictures and videos. But once they let the press show the cars in the real world on February 12 I didn't like it nearly as much. Just too dark gray and "blah" for me. So I was able to change my build last week to Cirrus Silver. I think that color holds up well over time vs. some of the trendy colors that I liked also. And on the subject of not very good salespeople, I had told my salesperson almost 8 weeks ago that I was thinking of changing the color. He said he was monitoring and would advise when I could still modify the configuration. Then he said last week after I contacted him that I was very lucky that I got my change in - barely in time. But of course if I hadn't been the one requesting the change it never would have happened since there has been zero communication with this salesperson unless I initiate it. Attached is my new modified build sheet. They are still showing April production, and from what I can gather from the February 12 driving reviews, we should see pricing this month.
Here's some great B-roll of a Cirrus Silver SL63.
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TJ Dallas (03-09-2022)
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After reading about the delayed leather options, I inquired and shared the new order guide that was uploaded to this forum with my salesperson. He insisted that my choice of 824 upholstery was still valid and my production date was still 3rd decade in April. His insistence that my upholstery choice was still good was based on his belief that my order was in early enough to get the early allocation. I had my doubts, and as I've shared on this forum, this salesperson is simply not very good in terms of follow up and communication. Sure enough, last night he sent me an email confirming that the upholstery would be delayed. I've opted to go with black leather rather than wait until much later in 2022, and most likely into 2023. The communication from MB Product Management on leather constraints, dated March 14, is attached.
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My dealers first car in on the water and should be arriving in port soon. They still have no clue on pricing but as soon as that car lands they should have pricing. My car starts production in 1.5 weeks and is still on time (of course without the exclusive Napa interior).
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After reading about the delayed leather options, I inquired and shared the new order guide that was uploaded to this forum with my salesperson. He insisted that my choice of 824 upholstery was still valid and my production date was still 3rd decade in April. His insistence that my upholstery choice was still good was based on his belief that my order was in early enough to get the early allocation. I had my doubts, and as I've shared on this forum, this salesperson is simply not very good in terms of follow up and communication. Sure enough, last night he sent me an email confirming that the upholstery would be delayed. I've opted to go with black leather rather than wait until much later in 2022, and most likely into 2023. The communication from MB Product Management on leather constraints, dated March 14, is attached.
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Thx, it might be different in other areas. Here in the EU, Tuesday the new AMG SL can be ordered (SL63 only, no other engine options for now), including ALL leather options (including tartufo, crystal white, etc). Keep you posted when exact order guide is available here.
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I can understand engine and suspension options being specific to a region, but the letter that went out to the dealers in the US stated that the enhanced leather options were delayed until further notice. Why would one region have no restrictions and another have the same leather options being delayed? Doesn't sound like marketing to me. My SL63 had been on order since last year with a build date of 3rd decade of April. The 824 leather option was removed. Makes no sense.
We have our GTC to cover us until we select another convertible but I wouldn't accept a $160k - $190k car without the basic luxury components, no matter if the supply chain, a vendor or an internal MB "made-a-mistake" issue is blamed.
I hope that this gets resolved soon...
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Allocations at least for the 63 have been slow in coming - I've been in line to receive one since December; the dealer told me I was next to get one 2 months ago. I don't know who to believe anymore and it's frustrating. At this rate it may be better to wait for the '23 and get everything optioned correctly!
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Thx, it might be different in other areas. Here in the EU, Tuesday the new AMG SL can be ordered (SL63 only, no other engine options for now), including ALL leather options (including tartufo, crystal white, etc). Keep you posted when exact order guide is available here.
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Allocations at least for the 63 have been slow in coming - I've been in line to receive one since December; the dealer told me I was next to get one 2 months ago. I don't know who to believe anymore and it's frustrating. At this rate it may be better to wait for the '23 and get everything optioned correctly!
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According to the latest order guide, it seems Active Ride Control is listed under standard features for the 63 but not listed with the DY2 option...which is correct?