SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Interior rattles?
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Interior rattles?
Just doing a checkup of the build quality of the SL55, any of you owners notice any kind of squeak or rattles from interior or trim apart from the dreaded panoramic roof? How about your other Mercedes models if you have any?
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the car rattles like hell. Mecedes actually just bought ours back (03 Silver/Berry) because it was in so much to fix various rattles. I have found that all the new MB's rattle like this and will not buy another mercedes until they fix their build quality issues.
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2003 SL55 2007 S550
Rattles
As detailed elsewhere on this forum I fought the good fight on roof rattles and the noisy fuel pump (2003 SL55 built in December 02). All fixed. Long battle. Send champagne to service people, it helps.
Since then, almost as quiet as a Lexus LS400 (except for the sweet supercharged V8 engine sound).
A little bit noiser than my friends 2003 S55. However, the quietest convertible I've ever owned or ridden in.
Since then, almost as quiet as a Lexus LS400 (except for the sweet supercharged V8 engine sound).
A little bit noiser than my friends 2003 S55. However, the quietest convertible I've ever owned or ridden in.
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From: Bedfordshire , England
SL55amg , Range Rover TD6 Vogue , Lotus 340R , Saab 9-5 SE Estate
Ours is rattle-free, except for the wind deflector (it's the wife's car!) which produces a very annoying rattle.
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Haven't experienced any rattles, just the much discussed fuel tank noise. Squeeky roof was actually easily fixed wihout adjustment by lubing (silicon) the rubber joints by the rear window.
Bilal also mentioned the "dreaded" panorama roof; I personally love that roof as it adds a lot of brightness and headroom to the car. I will never buy another SL without it. Having driven SL55's with both types of roofs, I can also not tell any difference in noise. rattle or anything otherwise.
(Actually, I have yet to find anyone in the UK liking the panorama roof, which is strange given the lack of overall sunshine and good weather
)...
But like most things, experience around the world differs; temperature and general road conditions play a huge role in the cars performance.
I remember driving an S500 (W140) through some German cities with worn-out cobblestone streets and those even brought that tank-like car to its knees.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
Bilal also mentioned the "dreaded" panorama roof; I personally love that roof as it adds a lot of brightness and headroom to the car. I will never buy another SL without it. Having driven SL55's with both types of roofs, I can also not tell any difference in noise. rattle or anything otherwise.
(Actually, I have yet to find anyone in the UK liking the panorama roof, which is strange given the lack of overall sunshine and good weather
)...But like most things, experience around the world differs; temperature and general road conditions play a huge role in the cars performance.
I remember driving an S500 (W140) through some German cities with worn-out cobblestone streets and those even brought that tank-like car to its knees.
My 2 cents...
Wolfman
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2004 SL55 AMG
Originally posted by Wolfman
(Actually, I have yet to find anyone in the UK liking the panorama roof, which is strange given the lack of overall sunshine and good weather)...
Wolfman
(Actually, I have yet to find anyone in the UK liking the panorama roof, which is strange given the lack of overall sunshine and good weather
)...Wolfman
