SL/R232: would you buy another AMG SL?
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would you buy another AMG SL?
I would be curious to hear from current owners and I mean actual owners of an AMG SL - would you strongly consider getting another one?
If yes - why?
If yes - why?
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Some materials on the dashboard creak, and in my case in particular, it came with several software problems, such as the transmission not working properly, the engine software was outdated... among other things.
The car is nice, it feels very sporty, it attracts a lot of attention, especially among women :3
Even though it has many good things, as it personally gave me many problems, for this price, I would NEVER buy a Mercedes again due to all the software problems they usually experience, I'm tired of having to constantly go to have the software updated...etc, it's like they sell you a car in BETA mode, you test it and over time and little by little, they make updates.
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I just swapped my SL63 with the SL e-perf, waiting to receive it this month.
I had no major issues, some updates done to the suspension which greatly improved the feeling of the whole car. Nothing else major. Some noise coming from the front left tire, they did change a screw or something. Like half hour of work on the car. Had the car for about one year, great car.
I am only worried about the luggage space now, it’s even smaller. Wasn’t that big anyway .. well …
Love the big screen, very responsive, full functions there all the time. My first Mercedes in a while, much easier to use then previous versions. Nothing to learn, you just use it, it works perfectly.
I can only comment about how sensible the sensors for a crash are: every time I get a car wash I receive “car involved in minor crash” or something, from the app .. with pictures of the guy washing my car .. First few times I freaked out.
I had no major issues, some updates done to the suspension which greatly improved the feeling of the whole car. Nothing else major. Some noise coming from the front left tire, they did change a screw or something. Like half hour of work on the car. Had the car for about one year, great car.
I am only worried about the luggage space now, it’s even smaller. Wasn’t that big anyway .. well …
Love the big screen, very responsive, full functions there all the time. My first Mercedes in a while, much easier to use then previous versions. Nothing to learn, you just use it, it works perfectly.
I can only comment about how sensible the sensors for a crash are: every time I get a car wash I receive “car involved in minor crash” or something, from the app .. with pictures of the guy washing my car .. First few times I freaked out.
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Initially, I wasn't impressed with the car but after a few (fixed) issues in the beginning, I absolutely love my SL63 AMG.
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Yes but this time, the SL63 E Performance. The SL63 is quick but for the money Mercedes is asking, not quick enough. They should have given the SL63 at least 40-50 hp more and I do not like the turbo lag.
Initially, I wasn't impressed with the car but after a few (fixed) issues in the beginning, I absolutely love my SL63 AMG.
Initially, I wasn't impressed with the car but after a few (fixed) issues in the beginning, I absolutely love my SL63 AMG.
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Main problem with the E Performance is the increased weight and the decreased cornering fun as a result. Even the SL 43 corners better because of the lighter front end. The E Performance also adds complexity, I don't know how much of actual horsepower gain minus the weight differential (value) that vehicle will have.
For me the look of the SL is so much better than the 911, either way I look at them both. I also owned a few of 911, boxsters, Panamera turbo, still never had the full package. They either look weird, like a frog, or they are uncomfortable to drive in the city, or … something.
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I have the E-perf ready to deliver, next week or so. I jumped from the sl63 because of the instant response in the e-performance cars (tried it with the s class). Don’t race on the track, don’t care much about the weight. If you care about the weight you need to get the turbo 911, not an SL Amg. 1950kg for the 63 is not a light car. I don’t care about another 200kg, considering the added benefits=200hp of instant power. The end result for me are 800hp that are available all the time (it s a trick cause the electric motor will push right away, no more turbo lag or transmission lag). Cornering like crazy you can only do on the track, which I only do once a year for fun, never push the car at the max in regular driving/city or else ..
For me the look of the SL is so much better than the 911, either way I look at them both. I also owned a few of 911, boxsters, Panamera turbo, still never had the full package. They either look weird, like a frog, or they are uncomfortable to drive in the city, or … something.
For me the look of the SL is so much better than the 911, either way I look at them both. I also owned a few of 911, boxsters, Panamera turbo, still never had the full package. They either look weird, like a frog, or they are uncomfortable to drive in the city, or … something.
I won't disagree about lighter car get the 911, Porsche isn't for me and the V8 alone makes it worth it to get the R232 in my opinion plus although subjective but the R232's interior is better.
In SL standards, R232 certainly isn't light at all in base SL 43 even.
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Main problem with the E Performance is the increased weight and the decreased cornering fun as a result. Even the SL 43 corners better because of the lighter front end. The E Performance also adds complexity, I don't know how much of actual horsepower gain minus the weight differential (value) that vehicle will have.
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The reason I said this was because I remember reading a thread in the R232 sub forums and someone took the SL 43, SL 55 and SL 63 through a driving event in the canyons they said they were pleasantly surprised by the 43 and the better cornering ability. Yes the physics part is the four cylinder being lighter than the V8 in the front.
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The reason I said this was because I remember reading a thread in the R232 sub forums and someone took the SL 43, SL 55 and SL 63 through a driving event in the canyons they said they were pleasantly surprised by the 43 and the better cornering ability. Yes the physics part is the four cylinder being lighter than the V8 in the front.
It may be true with the weight but from a driving dynamics point of view, it is a huge difference.
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It feels faster because the front end is lighter but in the end, the SL63 is still faster due to various setup differences in chassis and rear wheel steering. Many SL43 owners here in Germany do not get the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package, so the cars do not have the AMG Ride Control chassis or the dynamic engine mounts, nor the electronic LSD, also because some idiot sales guy tells them that the car doesn't need this stuff because it makes the car heavier. It may be true with the weight but from a driving dynamics point of view, it is a huge difference.
It may be true with the weight but from a driving dynamics point of view, it is a huge difference.I never said "it felt faster" though, at least I don't recall saying that. I said it "felt lighter" but in honesty, I just pulled that opinion out from someone else that actually drove this vehicle in the canyons on the forums.
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I understand how much a vehicle benefits from the Ride Control I agree I had first hand experience on a GLE 53 it did wonders.
I never said "it felt faster" though, at least I don't recall saying that. I said it "felt lighter" but in honesty, I just pulled that opinion out from someone else that actually drove this vehicle in the canyons on the forums.
I never said "it felt faster" though, at least I don't recall saying that. I said it "felt lighter" but in honesty, I just pulled that opinion out from someone else that actually drove this vehicle in the canyons on the forums.
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I still never said the car is faster, just lighter but yes I agree with the different steering/chassis setup.
