SL/R232: I´m done
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I´m done
I made a thread and in order not to make it longer, I'm going to create a new one. (https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-problems.html)
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
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I made a thread and in order not to make it longer, I'm going to create a new one. (https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-problems.html)
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
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I like the car, i would like mercedes to replace with the same car but without problems... i will wait until 10 sept to go to mercedes and tell all about this
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I guess the Limited Pimp Edition( by the number of "look at me" buyers) SL69 Maybach is out ???
MB management should be ashamed of themselves. They destroyed the brand in a few short years.
**** poor engineering decisions and even worse is the lackadaisical attitude. My potential order for a SL63e Performance may never happen. I'm not about to beta test.
I recall several forum posts defending the R232. I wonder if they are real clients or are associated with dealerships or parent company??? Indefensible!!!!
MB management should be ashamed of themselves. They destroyed the brand in a few short years.**** poor engineering decisions and even worse is the lackadaisical attitude. My potential order for a SL63e Performance may never happen. I'm not about to beta test.
I recall several forum posts defending the R232. I wonder if they are real clients or are associated with dealerships or parent company??? Indefensible!!!!
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I guess the Limited Pimp Edition( by the number of "look at me" buyers) SL69 Maybach is out ??? MB management should be ashamed of themselves. They destroyed the brand in a few short years.
**** poor engineering decisions and even worse is the lackadaisical attitude. My potential order for a SL63e Performance may never happen. I'm not about to beta test.
I recall several forum posts defending the R232. I wonder if they are real clients or are associated with dealerships or parent company??? Indefensible!!!!
MB management should be ashamed of themselves. They destroyed the brand in a few short years.**** poor engineering decisions and even worse is the lackadaisical attitude. My potential order for a SL63e Performance may never happen. I'm not about to beta test.
I recall several forum posts defending the R232. I wonder if they are real clients or are associated with dealerships or parent company??? Indefensible!!!!
I purchased my SL55 in 2/23 and other than the depreciation I've been very happy with the car and the service I've received (one check engine light, otherwise only updates) from my dealer (which was not the one I purchased the car from). I know there are problematic cars out there, but from what perspective do you assess the response of MB? My biggest complaint is the depreciation, which I pretty much expected when I bought it. What have you determined is a lackadaisical attitude from MBUSA? Not sure of your basis for this conclusion. Per your signature you have a lot of experience with MB, so perhaps you've noticed a difference over the years. I have experience with a multitude of brands (my "fun" cars have included 7 Porsche 911s, 7 Ferraris, 3 Astons, 3 Maseratis, an Audi R8, a Jaguar, and a Lamborghini Diablo; all but two of the Ferraris and one of the Porsches were purchased new) and in my experience MB is no better or worse than the others.
As an aside, this is by far the most toxic internet forum I've ever been a part of.
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Yes, I am a "real" client. I wonder why it is you continue to talk about your potential order for an SL63e when you clearly, at this time, hate the brand and this product? Have you ever driven an R232?
I purchased my SL55 in 2/23 and other than the depreciation I've been very happy with the car and the service I've received (one check engine light, otherwise only updates) from my dealer (which was not the one I purchased the car from). I know there are problematic cars out there, but from what perspective do you assess the response of MB? My biggest complaint is the depreciation, which I pretty much expected when I bought it. What have you assessed as a lackadaisical attitude from MBUSA? Not sure of your basis for this conclusion. Per your signature you have a lot of experience with MB, so perhaps you've noticed a difference over the years. I have experience with a multitude of brands (my "fun" cars have included 7 Porsche 911s, 7 Ferraris, 3 Astons, 3 Maseratis, a Jaguar, and a Lamborghini Diablo; all but two of the Ferraris and one of the Porsches were purchased new) and in my experience MB is no better or worse than the others.
As an aside, this is by far the most toxic internet forum I've ever been a part of.
I purchased my SL55 in 2/23 and other than the depreciation I've been very happy with the car and the service I've received (one check engine light, otherwise only updates) from my dealer (which was not the one I purchased the car from). I know there are problematic cars out there, but from what perspective do you assess the response of MB? My biggest complaint is the depreciation, which I pretty much expected when I bought it. What have you assessed as a lackadaisical attitude from MBUSA? Not sure of your basis for this conclusion. Per your signature you have a lot of experience with MB, so perhaps you've noticed a difference over the years. I have experience with a multitude of brands (my "fun" cars have included 7 Porsche 911s, 7 Ferraris, 3 Astons, 3 Maseratis, a Jaguar, and a Lamborghini Diablo; all but two of the Ferraris and one of the Porsches were purchased new) and in my experience MB is no better or worse than the others.
As an aside, this is by far the most toxic internet forum I've ever been a part of.
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Just to insert context, the other forum member was talking about MB wasting time and resources on the new Maybach SL based on the R232, putting Maybach logos all over the hood and even the soft top. I mean that is not new, MB had been putting logos inside trim pieces, screens, as a form of projection, taillights, headlights, diffuser, front bumper, grille, etc. Maybach was that but on steroids.https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...l-maybach.html
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Yes, that was part of his post and it's the part I would agree wholeheartedly with. But I interpreted the rest of the post as being directed at the R232 cars in general and consistent with many other of his contributions. If that was not his intent, I would offer my apologies.
Thank you, I appreciate your understanding. I like the 8 series, the price was terrible at first but they dialed it back down, as you already know they were trying to upsell existing 6 series owners. I heard there are rumours they are bringing back the 6? Is that true?
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I humbly offer a few clarifications. 1. I love the MB brand........I currently have 11 SL cars. I hate what senior management has done to eviscerate the brand. I also have Porsche and BMW cars but MB is still my favorite. MB built a reputation based on superior engineering and reliability...........not anymore. Please consider the advanced engineering on the W198. The R107 was also most impressive, 2. I have driven 2 different SL63 cars...........pretty impressive driving but questionable design/feature decisions. I had 2 friends buy SL63 cars...........both quickly tired of chronic unfixable problems. Both car centric friends wasted time and efforts trying to alleviate the myriad issues. I consider their efforts to be substantial. Both requested buybacks which is not a simple task. One resolved with a buyback the other was a sale at tremendous depreciation. Neither party will ever buy a MB again. I considered a Ferrari years ago but reliability concerns on friends' cars precluded that thought. One had a blown engine on a F40. Please feel free to peruse Consumer Reports/ Edmund's reliability ratings........I wouldn't consider either to be the final word but it's a piece of the puzzle. The 3rd from the BOTTOM correlates with my beta testing remarks.
Anyone that has a R232 that makes them happy, I'm sincerely happy for them. I further hope MB gets it's act together but that remains to be seen.
Anyone that has a R232 that makes them happy, I'm sincerely happy for them. I further hope MB gets it's act together but that remains to be seen.
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I made a thread and in order not to make it longer, I'm going to create a new one. (https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-problems.html)
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
I'm fed up with all the problems this car has been giving me, a lot of repairs, and the last 2 I had, were for the same thing and the exact same parts broke. (obviously covered by warranty).
When the car is running well, I have no complaints, it is an agile and very well designed car, but I have not been able to enjoy it for more than a week since the last repair as it has failed again. I have spent more time with the car in the Mercedes workshop than driving it.
A few weeks ago they fixed the same transmission problem (converter and hydraulic plate they told me) that they fixed a while ago, and it broke down again. I'm tired of constantly taking it in for repairs. I'm going to try to make claims and escalate this as much as possible and also contact lawyers to request a new car since this one has a very serious factory problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR AT ALL (2022 model) I don't know what the newer models will be like.
