SL/R232: TRADING IN '22 SL55 FOR '23 SL43
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TRADING IN '22 SL55 FOR '23 SL43
Returning my SL55 lease 6 months early to save $1,850/month!
Was about to get major conquest $.
Nervous about the engine but as I drive V little, it made sense....
Was about to get major conquest $.
Nervous about the engine but as I drive V little, it made sense....
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so far so good!
differences I noticed so far:
differences I noticed so far:
- TOLL RESPONDER (USELESS?)
- BETTER RESPONSIVENESS TO SCREEN/ROOF (MAY BE MENTAL)
- TRUNK CARGO BUTTON (AUTOMATIC FOLDS)
- 2 NETS BY REAR SEATS FOR STORAGE
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2022 AMG SL63
so far so good!
differences I noticed so far:
differences I noticed so far:
- TOLL RESPONDER (USELESS?)
- BETTER RESPONSIVENESS TO SCREEN/ROOF (MAY BE MENTAL)
- TRUNK CARGO BUTTON (AUTOMATIC FOLDS)
- 2 NETS BY REAR SEATS FOR STORAGE
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So far so good!
The Patagonia Red I think is much more stricking than the Alpine grey was.
Also - the steering wheel controls for changing stations seems to work a lot better.
Engine seems to have plenty of power (for my city driving needs).
I can surely notice the lack of 4 wheel steering. It will be missed.
Also I had the upgraded headliner last time and now do not. Visual looks a lot cheaper without it!
And....new front AMG badge vs MB badge is cool.
The Patagonia Red I think is much more stricking than the Alpine grey was.
Also - the steering wheel controls for changing stations seems to work a lot better.
Engine seems to have plenty of power (for my city driving needs).
I can surely notice the lack of 4 wheel steering. It will be missed.
Also I had the upgraded headliner last time and now do not. Visual looks a lot cheaper without it!
And....new front AMG badge vs MB badge is cool.
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Loving the new car. I miss the 4 wheel turning. The smaller motor is no issue for my NYC driving.
Also the Alcantara roof although silly and $ may be worth it as now I know what I am missing and the stock roof seems cheap.
Also the Alcantara roof although silly and $ may be worth it as now I know what I am missing and the stock roof seems cheap.
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I had been leaning towards a SL 43 to replace my R230 SL 550 however the complaints and voucher situation is pushing me towards a Lexus LC500. There is a SL 43 for sale near me with the dealer pictures showing the convertible flaps stuck in a lifted position w/ the top down:
SL 43 Flaps stuck opem
SL 43 Flaps stuck opem
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I had been leaning towards a SL 43 to replace my R230 SL 550 however the complaints and voucher situation is pushing me towards a Lexus LC500. There is a SL 43 for sale near me with the dealer pictures showing the convertible flaps stuck in a lifted position w/ the top down:
SL 43 Flaps stuck opem
SL 43 Flaps stuck opem
to open or close the top you DO NOT need to use the touch screen.
Just hit the convertible button below the touch screen once then hit the same button a second time and keep it depressed until the top completes its operation (about 15 sec) and the car makes an audible ding to announce it.
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Perhaps but this listing stuck in my head due to a 2022 AMG SL 63 owner posting a complaint in the r/AMG forum on Reddit about his convertible top issues and being told by the dealer they didn't have a fix and Mercedes was researching the issue. The dealer got the top closed for the owner and told them to take the car but it could be a couple of months until the issue was resolved. I just checked the post it was placed a year ago in the forum: rAMG
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Weight difference between the SL43 and the SL63 is around 100 kg, give or take. Ridiculous on a 1.8/1.9 t car.
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