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Old Dec 24, 2025 | 06:04 PM
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Saw a SL 680 Maybach at stealership today.
Same engine, transmission, retractable roof, as the SL.
The suspension has been softened, but why?
At any rate, needless to say, it impressed me about as much as an EV.
Sticker price? $222,000.00.
The good news, no markup.

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Originally Posted by MB2timer
Saw a SL 680 Maybach at stealership today.
Same engine, transmission, retractable roof.
The suspension has been softened, but why?
At any rate, needless to say, it impressed me about as much as an EV.
Stocker price? $222,000.00.
The good news, no markup.
I wish it has a V12, that would had been nice.
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Old Dec 24, 2025 | 08:32 PM
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I wish it has a V12, that would had been nice.
Yeah that would have made it a proper maybach but probably cost closer to $300,000? Why not when the new turbo s is $300k and up before markup. Crazy times!
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Yeah that would have made it a proper maybach but probably cost closer to $300,000? Why not when the new turbo s is $300k and up before markup. Crazy times!
I know right.
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Originally Posted by MB2timer
Saw a SL 680 Maybach at stealership today.
Same engine, transmission, retractable roof.
The suspension has been softened, but why?
At any rate, needless to say, it impressed me about as much as an EV.
Stocker price? $222,000.00.
The good news, no markup.
That is a no from me. Rag top, useless rear seats and no V12. No thanks. Plenty of other great cars to spend $200,000+ on.
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The nice dealer informed me that it was lucky day......they had an open slot!!!! This offer would be priced at a mere $50K OVER MSRP. I feel blessed.

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