SL/R232: Has mb learned their lesson?
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The GT coupes are/were traditionally more expensive than the amg SL’s from what I recall. My dealer was also expecting the new GT 63 coupe to be far more expensive.
The rub here is the M8 is a better value $ for $ compd to the 55 or 63.
The rub here is the M8 is a better value $ for $ compd to the 55 or 63.
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We picked a M8 convertible and absolutely love it. Build quality, interior finishes, switchgear that works, and wicked fast. No interest in the SL at his time.
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I don't think people will pick one over the other based on value for money (not at this end of the market), so it boils down to preference. Personally I'm not a BMW fan, and a torque converter transmission kills it for me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but I prefer the look of the SL. I do think the M8 is one of the better looking BMWs these days though.
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I don't think so. Even ~two years ago when the GT was initially being developed and stuff, it was already pretty public that it would have a lower MSRP than the SL. Not a big gap, but something like 3-5%
Not sure about the others guys dealership, but my dealership also knew this and told me 5% gap around a year ago. All research also pointed to his. So no surprise.
Not sure about the others guys dealership, but my dealership also knew this and told me 5% gap around a year ago. All research also pointed to his. So no surprise.
