SLS/R197/C197 AMG: SLS the worst car
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SLS the worst car
So posted on another thread on this but so disappointed I will start this thread. After 23T km new gearbox required, New intake manifold required. A truly awful supercar. Just a bunch of junk. Stick to Ferraris. I wish I did.
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Ferrari & SLS share the same gear boxes .... So not entirely an SLS problem
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Cars break unfortunately...
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Cars break unfortunately...
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Ferrari & SLS share the same gear boxes .... So not entirely an SLS problem
https://www.rennhaus.com/projects/fe...ission-rebuild
Cars break unfortunately...
https://www.rennhaus.com/projects/fe...ission-rebuild
Cars break unfortunately...
#5
Mercedes in NZ do not have the capability of repairing the gearbox. Ferrari in NZ does but obviously cannot due to software issues. Might be ok in larger markets to fix but they dont even have the specialist tools to attempt a repair hence replacement. I was also originally told by the first dealer they wouldnt guarantee the fix which is straight out illegal. The second dealer didnt have rhe same issue though.
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23K is not bad depending on how you drive. I used to get about 500km or less on a gearbox with my old race car. And then throw on twisted half shafts, twisted drive hubs, and torn final gears. Its just part of high horsepower machines. Drive it like you stole it.. or just get a low powered sedan if you dont want a performance car. ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
This poor tranny has to take 571hp into a integrated gear box and final diff/drive unit. All the while being electrically controlled...into 7 gears. I am surprised it even lasts as long as it does.
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This poor tranny has to take 571hp into a integrated gear box and final diff/drive unit. All the while being electrically controlled...into 7 gears. I am surprised it even lasts as long as it does.
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Yeah, any Ferrari would beat this car hands down. Also Ferrari service is way better. Basically this car is nothing more than a paper weight. Never has so much been promised and so little delivered. I should have just got an Italia for the same price.
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Yeah, any Ferrari would beat this car hands down. Also Ferrari service is way better. Basically this car is nothing more than a paper weight. Never has so much been promised and so little delivered. I should have just got an Italia for the same price.
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I didnt buy a car to basically have a junker. I have spent over 2 weeks trying to get that sorted. If i wanted to waste tine I would have got married again.
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Since the SLS and the Ferrari share the same gearbox as previously noted, I doubt you'd have any better luck with the Ferrari. Lots of people have SLSs and love them.
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I have put 8K bulletproof miles on my 2012 SLS RO over the last 2 years. No complaints at all! Got 31 bulletproof years with 300SL Roadster. Perhaps I had better mechanics in my area, or perhaps just better luck. I bought extended warranty "just in case". It is just sitting there! Your experience appears to be somewhat unusual. I would buy another SLS in a heartbeat!!!!
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Best of luck with your repair.
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