SL/R232: Impressions 2022 SL AMG 63
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wait; aren't yellow calipers always ceramic, at least on Porsches?
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For those curious folks out there this Christmas; here is a link to the MotorTrend article comparing a 911 Turbo rag top to an SL63. Just an interesting take on the two vehicles.https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...n-test-review/
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In certain areas of the country, where cars like these are considered fashion accessories, where one will pay through the nose for a new Turbo S, while discounts on SL's are either here already or just around the corner, the SL is doomed, but that's just my opinion of course.
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This review comes as no surprise to me. I just loved how they talked about radio knobs still present in the Porsche and how one must go into the touch screen to lower the top in the SL. Ridiculous!
In certain areas of the country, where cars like these are considered fashion accessories, where one will pay through the nose for a new Turbo S, while discounts on SL's are either here already or just around the corner, the SL is doomed, but that's just my opinion of course.
In certain areas of the country, where cars like these are considered fashion accessories, where one will pay through the nose for a new Turbo S, while discounts on SL's are either here already or just around the corner, the SL is doomed, but that's just my opinion of course.
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This review comes as no surprise to me. I just loved how they talked about radio knobs still present in the Porsche and how one must go into the touch screen to lower the top in the SL. Ridiculous!
In certain areas of the country, where cars like these are considered fashion accessories, where one will pay through the nose for a new Turbo S, while discounts on SL's are either here already or just around the corner, the SL is doomed, but that's just my opinion of course.
In certain areas of the country, where cars like these are considered fashion accessories, where one will pay through the nose for a new Turbo S, while discounts on SL's are either here already or just around the corner, the SL is doomed, but that's just my opinion of course.
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Agreed. 70% of US-bound GT3s are manual. I traded "down" from a 992.1 GT3 RS to to 992 GT3, partly to enjoy the manual for a year or so and partly to get on my dealer's list for a 992 GT3 RS allocation.
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Very interesting, that some of us Petrolheads can enjoy the benefits of the SL and 992, Mercedes and Porsche. (If we are so fortunate to experience both)
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I don't know why I feel this way, but I am not really comfortable with a Porsche Turbo S vs SL 63 comparison. It not even the price difference but rather I view the Porsche as an outstanding pure sports car while the new SL in my opinion is a cross between a sports car and a grand tourer. I think the GTR would have been a much better comparison to Porsche. I think many of the points of the reviewer are very true, ie the interface is at times infuriating and yes it does not seem reasonable to take your eyes off the road to futz around with the A/C. However, after you do this for a while a) you don't change settings all that often b) one becomes pretty good at doing it. Net, net the SL is simply not a Porsche Turbo S.
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I don't know why I feel this way, but I am not really comfortable with a Porsche Turbo S vs SL 63 comparison. It not even the price difference but rather I view the Porsche as an outstanding pure sports car while the new SL in my opinion is a cross between a sports car and a grand tourer. I think the GTR would have been a much better comparison to Porsche. I think many of the points of the reviewer are very true, ie the interface is at times infuriating and yes it does not seem reasonable to take your eyes off the road to futz around with the A/C. However, after you do this for a while a) you don't change settings all that often b) one becomes pretty good at doing it. Net, net the SL is simply not a Porsche Turbo S.
On the subject of the touch screen, I have a 2022 S580 and I find that the screen is a constant distraction and annoyance—and that’s without having to deal with glaring sun from an open convertible top. The audio volume control is ridiculous, as are other, previously simple and intuitive controls that are now buried in the menus. As for getting used to it, I have over 8,000 miles on the car and I am still distracted way too much while simply trying to drive. A volume control KNOB, a station selector KNOB, a temperature control KNOB—would have made simple things SO much easier.
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I don't know why I feel this way, but I am not really comfortable with a Porsche Turbo S vs SL 63 comparison. It not even the price difference but rather I view the Porsche as an outstanding pure sports car while the new SL in my opinion is a cross between a sports car and a grand tourer. I think the GTR would have been a much better comparison to Porsche. I think many of the points of the reviewer are very true, ie the interface is at times infuriating and yes it does not seem reasonable to take your eyes off the road to futz around with the A/C. However, after you do this for a while a) you don't change settings all that often b) one becomes pretty good at doing it. Net, net the SL is simply not a Porsche Turbo S.
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The SL is much more of a very luxurious Grand Tourer with added sportiness to it. The Porsche is much more of a pure sports car (a "Super Car") with some added luxury to it. Unfortunately for Mercedes, the Turbo S is also so good at also being a daily driver that from a pure driver's point, it's much more enjoyable to drive. Add the fact that Mercedes went to controls via the screen (ala Tesla) and the car is even less enjoyable to drive. The 911 Turbo S is so amazing (I have one) that doing spirited driving in it is a pure joy.
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Picked up the SL today and perfect. Control switch working, both upper and lower illumination working. Let’s see if “software defective” again.
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I would like to follow up on this thread about my driving impressions on my SL63. I now have 847 miles, and getting closer to my 1,000 mile break-in. The car clearly amazes as a GT, especially with the top down. In comfort mode, the car drives smoothly and you can be relaxed, especially with your ventilated seats, and massage turned on. Stay in automatic and no paddle shifting required. You can even use the electronics and enjoy the driving assist programs, and rarely touch the accelerator and brake petals.
On the other hand in sport the car performed more aggressively, and in sport plus totally awesome, with loud exhaust.
Today for the first time, I totally ignored driving efficiency, and drove with sport plus in manual mode and relied on the paddle shifters. I whole new exhilarating experience.
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On the other hand in sport the car performed more aggressively, and in sport plus totally awesome, with loud exhaust.
Today for the first time, I totally ignored driving efficiency, and drove with sport plus in manual mode and relied on the paddle shifters. I whole new exhilarating experience.
more to follow
