Just released...NO 2010 SL

Blk04cobra1 · 06-30-2009, 12:53 PM

Word just came down that there will be no 2010 SL. Looks like the 2011 SL will be available some time in Q1 of 2010.

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150shot · 06-30-2009, 03:24 PM

My sales girl just let me know yesterday. News Came directly from MB-USA.

Redesign in 2011. = ( . Wow the current design lasted only two years.

gqa · 06-30-2009, 11:52 PM

if this is true about the re-design then a lot of people are going to be pissed!

imagine buying a $100k+ car which style only last 2 years. what about the guys who spent all the money to upgrade their older sl's to look like the 09's?

hopefully the changes wont be too drastic!

JackStraw · 07-01-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gqa

if this is true about the re-design then a lot of people are going to be pissed!

imagine buying a $100k+ car which style only last 2 years. what about the guys who spent all the money to upgrade their older sl's to look like the 09's?

hopefully the changes wont be too drastic!

Does seem too soon to me, but I am not a fan of the face-lifted SL and won't be sad to see it go.

I expect the next generation will be classy. I just hope they don't surprise me by leaving an exposed hood seam (from the side view) as they have with the new C and E. Looks like they took the easy way out on those.

StephenK · 07-01-2009, 01:36 AM

I suspect a dramatic change, something to get people to want to want the newest SL, the recent change didn't give me that feeling at all. Car makers are going to have to really work to get sales in the future...

RJC · 07-01-2009, 02:06 AM

I doubt the car will change much for the 2011 MY; the reason there will be no 2010 is MB is trying to move all the 09's at dealerships and the ports.

StephenK · 07-01-2009, 02:09 AM

So why skip model year 2010 if no change, there was not much change from 2003 to 2008 and there was a yearly model.

2009 model then 2011....

RJC · 07-01-2009, 02:15 AM

The R230 is not due to be replaced for the 2011MY per my MB rep...I already explained why no 2010...just not sure if this may backfire on MB.

StephenK · 07-01-2009, 02:18 AM

I never heard of a year being skipped on a production car. I guess I just don't follow this close enough.

Should be some big depreciation on the second year 2009 model...

RJC · 07-01-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenK

I never heard of a year being skipped on a production car. I guess I just don't follow this close enough.

Should be some big depreciation on the second year 2009 model...

Once the word gets out that the '11 will be available in the early spring no one will want an '09 especially if residuals/resale #'s plummet. I guess MB is banking on a relatively light supply of remaining cars and not many people knowing there won't be a 2010 unitl later this year. I happen to like the facelift the car got for 09. I came quite close to buying an 09 SL63 last week but the exhaust note was simply too loud and not very appealing especially at lower rpms with the top down...the exhaust note at higher rpms was very nice however. btw they offered $40k off the sticker and 1.9 APR financing.

Blk04cobra1 · 07-01-2009, 10:01 AM

Well I know there are quite a few '09 SL's still out there, we only have one left, which is the way our GM likes it. BTW, they are offering a little over $12k off for this one in particular, so I am sure that heavier discounts will soon follow.

JackStraw · 07-01-2009, 10:10 AM

I'm hoping for a softened version of this for the next SL...

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/attach...ctures-slc.jpg

bobterry99 · 07-01-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gqa

what about the guys who spent all the money to upgrade their older sl's to look like the 09's

You mean there are owners who changed the appearance of their car simply to give the appearance that they were driving a newer car?

Pathetic.

RJC · 07-01-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk04cobra1

Well I know there are quite a few '09 SL's still out there, we only have one left, which is the way our GM likes it. BTW, they are offering a little over $12k off for this one in particular, so I am sure that heavier discounts will soon follow.

Once they hit the magic $20k off (with trunk money no doubt) and if there is a good lease program I am in as my Porsche is having serious engine issues and may need a new motor (car has less than 20k, was bought new and I broke it in by the book). Lately there has been quite a few 997 Porsche engine issues most related to a bad cylinder, heavy oil consumption and/or heavy black soot from one side of the exhaust...haven't seen the need for a new SL engine to be replaced in a long while.

allenjdmb · 07-01-2009, 11:21 PM

and there are going to be no lease deals. MB is still stinging, as the other manfacturers, from the killing they are taking on these silly residuals. I'd look for even more trunk money and cheap financing. Fabulous car if you can afford one, and I mean th depreciation, not the payments!

RJC · 07-02-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by allenjdmb

and there are going to be no lease deals. MB is still stinging, as the other manfacturers, from the killing they are taking on these silly residuals. I'd look for even more trunk money and cheap financing. Fabulous car if you can afford one, and I mean th depreciation, not the payments!

MB offered a great lease deal about 2.5 months ago on MBUSA for new SL's and CL's. If they get to $20k off and continue the 1.9 apr that certainly would be a step in the right direction but they really need another and even stronger strong lease deal imo...

Blk04cobra1 · 07-03-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RJC

Once they hit the magic $20k off (with trunk money no doubt) and if there is a good lease program I am in as my Porsche is having serious engine issues and may need a new motor (car has less than 20k, was bought new and I broke it in by the book). Lately there has been quite a few 997 Porsche engine issues most related to a bad cylinder, heavy oil consumption and/or heavy black soot from one side of the exhaust...haven't seen the need for a new SL engine to be replaced in a long while.

It will definitely get better if they sit on the lots long enough. Just look at the E350's. You can get $12k off MSRP without even having to negotiate now. Of course, you have to finance some of it, but 1.9% for 36 months or 2.9% for 66 months is not bad.

Dragoncoach · 07-04-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Blk04cobra1

It will definitely get better if they sit on the lots long enough. Just look at the E350's. You can get $12k off MSRP without even having to negotiate now. Of course, you have to finance some of it, but 1.9% for 36 months or 2.9% for 66 months is not bad.

I actually checked out the 2010 E Class. Agressive stance and well appointed. The intro and the slow market probably are probably the reasons for the drastic price reductions. Also, the new E is about $3k less than a comparably equipted '09. Look for some good deals......

garybc230 · 07-04-2009, 04:09 AM

To those of you who haven't heard of manufacturers skipping a year, just look at the Porsche Cayenne. There was the 06 model year and then they skipped 07 and introduced the 08 model in 07. The residuals were still quite good on leftover 06's even though the 08's were just out. Go figure, I'm sure there were other makes that did the same thing, I know about Porsche's because I bought a left over 06 in 07.

Happy 4th of July

"The Don" · 07-10-2009, 08:30 PM

I told everyone once before, there is no 2010 SL, the 2012 model will be out late 2011, and will have the gullwing doors, a total redesign.

chipps · 07-11-2009, 01:21 AM

Are y'all sure you are not talking about the upcoming SLR replacement the SLS? This is not a replacement for the SL.

jmf003 · 07-11-2009, 10:34 AM

There are rumors of an all new SL for 2011 following the release of the SLS Gullwing in 2010, e.g.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will be introduced in 2011 in the US as an all new light-weight roadster model that should be even better to drive than the current vehicle. The new Mercedes-Benz vehicle is scheduled to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it should be very good competition in its segment for the BMW’s rumored 1 Series-based roadster which is also due out in 2011.

Mercedes has decided to introduce a new aluminum construction technique on the new SLS vehicle and this new construction will be also included in the 2012 SL. North American sales of the SLS will start in 2010 as a 2011 model year vehicle. The 2011 SLS will be the first stand-alone production model to be designed and developed completely by Merecedes-Benz’s AMG division.

From: http://www.newcarpark.com/blog/?p=215

chipps · 07-12-2009, 01:41 AM

In other words they will keep selling the current SL until the new one is ready.

06-30-2009, 03:24 PM	#2
150shot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 477 Drives: 02 CLK 430, Honda Accord, 94 Acura NSX	My sales girl just let me know yesterday. News Came directly from MB-USA. Redesign in 2011. = ( . Wow the current design lasted only two years. __________________ 05 SL55 AMG 02 CLK 430- SOLD

06-30-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
gqa Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 382 Drives: 05' sl 500	if this is true about the re-design then a lot of people are going to be pissed! imagine buying a $100k+ car which style only last 2 years. what about the guys who spent all the money to upgrade their older sl's to look like the 09's? hopefully the changes wont be too drastic! __________________

07-01-2009, 01:36 AM	#5
StephenK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,799 Drives: 2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320	I suspect I suspect a dramatic change, something to get people to want to want the newest SL, the recent change didn't give me that feeling at all. Car makers are going to have to really work to get sales in the future... __________________ 2006 SL600 - Black with Stone Exclusive Leather PICS of MY OLD 2006 SL600 VIDEO - SL600 0 to 103MPH VIDEO - SL600 11.958 1/4 Mile Run VIDEO - SL600 11.999 1/4 Mile Run

07-01-2009, 02:06 AM	#6
RJC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 2000 ft over the Fl coast in a B-17 Posts: 3,794	I doubt the car will change much for the 2011 MY; the reason there will be no 2010 is MB is trying to move all the 09's at dealerships and the ports. __________________ RJC 2007 PORSCHE 997 Carrera S Meteor Gray Metallic/Black Twin Turbo Forged 19" rims Leather Sport Seats Embossed Crests Sport Chrono Package Plus Self Dimming Mirrors Polished Tips 6 Speed 2008 BMW 328 2nd Car Titanium Silver Metallic/Black Sport Package Steptronic w/Paddles etc, etc Previous MB's 2006 E55, 2004 CLK500, 2003 CLK500, 2001 CLK430, 2000 CLK430, 1999 CLK430, 1992 300CE. Previous Other Brands Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Corvette

07-01-2009, 02:09 AM	#7
StephenK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,799 Drives: 2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320	???? So why skip model year 2010 if no change, there was not much change from 2003 to 2008 and there was a yearly model. 2009 model then 2011.... __________________ 2006 SL600 - Black with Stone Exclusive Leather PICS of MY OLD 2006 SL600 VIDEO - SL600 0 to 103MPH VIDEO - SL600 11.958 1/4 Mile Run VIDEO - SL600 11.999 1/4 Mile Run

07-01-2009, 02:15 AM	#8
RJC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 2000 ft over the Fl coast in a B-17 Posts: 3,794	The R230 is not due to be replaced for the 2011MY per my MB rep...I already explained why no 2010...just not sure if this may backfire on MB. __________________ RJC 2007 PORSCHE 997 Carrera S Meteor Gray Metallic/Black Twin Turbo Forged 19" rims Leather Sport Seats Embossed Crests Sport Chrono Package Plus Self Dimming Mirrors Polished Tips 6 Speed 2008 BMW 328 2nd Car Titanium Silver Metallic/Black Sport Package Steptronic w/Paddles etc, etc Previous MB's 2006 E55, 2004 CLK500, 2003 CLK500, 2001 CLK430, 2000 CLK430, 1999 CLK430, 1992 300CE. Previous Other Brands Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Corvette

07-01-2009, 02:18 AM	#9
StephenK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,799 Drives: 2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320	I never heard I never heard of a year being skipped on a production car. I guess I just don't follow this close enough. Should be some big depreciation on the second year 2009 model... __________________ 2006 SL600 - Black with Stone Exclusive Leather PICS of MY OLD 2006 SL600 VIDEO - SL600 0 to 103MPH VIDEO - SL600 11.958 1/4 Mile Run VIDEO - SL600 11.999 1/4 Mile Run

07-01-2009, 10:01 AM	#11
Blk04cobra1 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 893 Drives: 2002 S430, 2004 Cobra, 2004 Tahoe	Well I know there are quite a few '09 SL's still out there, we only have one left, which is the way our GM likes it. BTW, they are offering a little over $12k off for this one in particular, so I am sure that heavier discounts will soon follow.

07-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
JackStraw Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wichita Posts: 865 Drives: 2005 SL600, 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring	I'm hoping for a softened version of this for the next SL... http://www.mbworld.org/forums/attach...ctures-slc.jpg

07-01-2009, 11:21 PM	#15
allenjdmb MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,113 Drives: SL 55 030, ML, E55, bunch of old ones	They're already well past $12k off... and there are going to be no lease deals. MB is still stinging, as the other manfacturers, from the killing they are taking on these silly residuals. I'd look for even more trunk money and cheap financing. Fabulous car if you can afford one, and I mean th depreciation, not the payments!

07-04-2009, 04:09 AM	#19
garybc230 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 150 Drives: 2006 SL500/2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium	To those of you who haven't heard of manufacturers skipping a year, just look at the Porsche Cayenne. There was the 06 model year and then they skipped 07 and introduced the 08 model in 07. The residuals were still quite good on leftover 06's even though the 08's were just out. Go figure, I'm sure there were other makes that did the same thing, I know about Porsche's because I bought a left over 06 in 07. Happy 4th of July __________________ Current: 06 SL500/ Pewter w/Berry Red Interior/Sprint Booster 06 Porsche Cayenne Titanium Edition Porsche Red w/2 Tone Camel and Blk Interior

07-10-2009, 08:30 PM	#20
"The Don" Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Posts: 107 Drives: 2007 SL 550	I told everyone once before, there is no 2010 SL, the 2012 model will be out late 2011, and will have the gullwing doors, a total redesign.

07-11-2009, 01:21 AM	#21
chipps Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Drives: 2007 S550 2009 SL550	Are y'all sure you are not talking about the upcoming SLR replacement the SLS? This is not a replacement for the SL.

07-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#22
jmf003 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 1,296 Drives: '03 SL55	There are rumors of an all new SL for 2011 following the release of the SLS Gullwing in 2010, e.g. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will be introduced in 2011 in the US as an all new light-weight roadster model that should be even better to drive than the current vehicle. The new Mercedes-Benz vehicle is scheduled to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it should be very good competition in its segment for the BMW’s rumored 1 Series-based roadster which is also due out in 2011. Mercedes has decided to introduce a new aluminum construction technique on the new SLS vehicle and this new construction will be also included in the 2012 SL. North American sales of the SLS will start in 2010 as a 2011 model year vehicle. The 2011 SLS will be the first stand-alone production model to be designed and developed completely by Merecedes-Benz’s AMG division. From: http://www.newcarpark.com/blog/?p=215 __________________ Lowest ET: 11.4 seconds Best Trap: 126 mph Mod list: VRP VR600 package (175mm crank pulley, 80mm TB, ECU tune, K&N filters, with Evosport shorty headers instead of VRP), PTE thermostat, Quaife LSD, SLR cams, VRP supplemental heat exchanger Last edited by jmf003; 07-11-2009 at 10:37 AM.

07-12-2009, 01:41 AM	#23
chipps Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Drives: 2007 S550 2009 SL550	In other words they will keep selling the current SL until the new one is ready.

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