SL/R232: fun roadtrip
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Sl580 SL63 track only GT2 RS , 458 Pista
fun roadtrip
I drove the SL63 from Portland Oregon to Miami Florida and return and it was super fun.
had few minor issues but overall the car perform very well
most of the drive was cruising and about 650miles of it I pushed the car almost to its limit.
temperatures were anything between 2F-80F weather was dry, showers, icy and snowing.
soon ill start planning a new roadtrip
had few minor issues but overall the car perform very well
most of the drive was cruising and about 650miles of it I pushed the car almost to its limit.
temperatures were anything between 2F-80F weather was dry, showers, icy and snowing.
soon ill start planning a new roadtrip
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From: Melbourne, FL
2024 GLS 580, 2022 Sprinter-based Winnebago View 24D, 2024 Bronco Raptor
That sounds like a very succesful road trip! Do you have a photo or two to share?
What was most enjoyable? Acceleration? Cornering? Smooth cruising? Top down? Engine sound?
What was most enjoyable? Acceleration? Cornering? Smooth cruising? Top down? Engine sound?
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Sl580 SL63 track only GT2 RS , 458 Pista
I’m terrible at taking pictures
It’s the whole package, powerful flexible engine that sounds grate , in comfortable convertible car
The SL is easy to drive; it’s very predictable. The engine has enough power to push the car out of any type of corner, it’s super easy to drift, and it sounds great. It’s very heavy, but I managed to lift off all four tires and had no problem controlling the body when it touched down.
I was familiar with some of the roads, and some I had to repeat several times before I pushed the car hard. The braking system was excellent, and I had no problem even though I used winter tires (in Death Valley and the Three Sisters, it was 74-80°F).
For a convertible, it’s just a magnificent car for cruising.
I had minor issues. One day, the seat heating stopped operating, but it was resolved after a 20-minute coffee break to rest.
I have an annoying rattling noise coming from the front console. It drove me crazy on the drive between Kingman, NV, and Phoenix, AZ (I bet it’s an easy fix).
It’s the whole package, powerful flexible engine that sounds grate , in comfortable convertible car
The SL is easy to drive; it’s very predictable. The engine has enough power to push the car out of any type of corner, it’s super easy to drift, and it sounds great. It’s very heavy, but I managed to lift off all four tires and had no problem controlling the body when it touched down.
I was familiar with some of the roads, and some I had to repeat several times before I pushed the car hard. The braking system was excellent, and I had no problem even though I used winter tires (in Death Valley and the Three Sisters, it was 74-80°F).
For a convertible, it’s just a magnificent car for cruising.
I had minor issues. One day, the seat heating stopped operating, but it was resolved after a 20-minute coffee break to rest.
I have an annoying rattling noise coming from the front console. It drove me crazy on the drive between Kingman, NV, and Phoenix, AZ (I bet it’s an easy fix).
