Test drove the black today

[////AMG]

Have been in contact with my dealer over the last couple of days on trying to get some reasonable numbers on the SL65BS. While Mercedes Finance were working away, I stopped by and took it for a drive. My first impressions were that I wasn't going to like it, it looks big, too low, and too wide. I expected the exhaust to be loud...very loud. However, when I started it up it was quieter than my SL63. Throughout the drive I did not exceed 5000rpms but the exhaust was not very impressive. The suspension is very stiff and low. You can feel every bump in the road and have to take extra precautions when going through intersections with drain gutters. It even scraped once or twice. What I enjoyed the most was there was almost no body roll and no active suspension. It is very very raw and brutal. The seats remind me of my Ferrari seats, and MB even took a cue from them and added some stitching to the seats. On top of the carbon fiber filled cabin, you can see the carbon fiber under the hood as you look out the windshield. Only two dislikes: 1. The silly AMG sticker on the front 2. The steering wheel was off by about half a centimeter to the right. It bugged the crap out of me. Basically, going straight on the freeway the steering wheel was turning to the right. Maybe I'll have this in the garage next week

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[sprins]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

2. The steering wheel was off by about half a center meter to the right. It bugged the crap out of me. Basically, going straight on the freeway the steering wheel was turning to the right.

Probably needs a proper alignment then. Didn't it pull to a side?

How was the powerrrrrrrrr? You don't mention any of it.

[AMG Dictator]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

Have been in contact with my dealer over the last couple of days on trying to get some reasonable numbers on the SL65BS. While Mercedes Finance were working away, I stopped by and took it for a drive. My first impressions were that I wasn't going to like it, it looks big, too low, and too wide.

I expected the exhaust to be loud...very loud. However, when I started it up it was quieter than my SL63. Throughout the drive I did not exceed 5000rpms but the exhaust was not very impressive. The suspension is very stiff and low. You can feel every bump in the road and have to take extra precautions when going through intersections with drain gutters. It even scraped once or twice. What I enjoyed the most was there was almost no body roll and no active suspension. It is very very raw and brutal.

The seats remind me of my Ferrari seats, and MB even took a cue from them and added some stitching to the seats. On top of the carbon fiber filled cabin, you can see the carbon fiber under the hood as you look out the windshield.

Only two dislikes:
1. The silly AMG sticker on the front
2. The steering wheel was off by about half a center meter to the right. It bugged the crap out of me. Basically, going straight on the freeway the steering wheel was turning to the right.

Maybe I'll have this in the garage next week

I would be willing to bet you that car was used as a press car or an event car.

The only place I have seen that silly sticker has been on pictures from magazines taken some event they had in California when they launched the cars.

That would also explain why the alignment is out on the car.

I hope they are offering you a significant discount. There are a bunch of these cars around right now.

[////AMG]

Originally Posted by sprins

Probably needs a proper alignment then. Didn't it pull to a side?

How was the powerrrrrrrrr? You don't mention any of it.

I didn't push the car as there was quite a bit of traffic. It turned a lot of heads though! It didn't pull to a side, the steering wheel was just off.

Originally Posted by AMG Dictator

I would be willing to bet you that car was used as a press car or an event car.

The only place I have seen that silly sticker has been on pictures from magazines taken some event they had in California when they launched the cars.

That would also explain why the alignment is out on the car.

I hope they are offering you a significant discount. There are a bunch of these cars around right now.

Yes, and the car has 2300 miles on it. They have discounted it to $290,000.

[Oxygen]

2300 miles is A LOT! Where the hell could they have driven the car? That's like going across the country..

[AMG Dictator]

Those cars were run back and forth between San Fran and Laguna Seca for some big event they had.

I bet you could get a new one for close to 290 if you are really a buyer.

Send me a PM if you are interested.

[LZH]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

The suspension is very stiff and low. You can feel every bump in the road and have to take extra precautions when going through intersections with drain gutters. It even scraped once or twice.

Sounds like you should stick with your regular SL63.....and you even scraped it during your test drive ???

Originally Posted by ////AMG

The steering wheel was off by about half a center meter

It's CENTIMETER, dude...

[Merc-Skycap]

I wouldn't buy it for 290K when its already used and it has issues to begin with. Best to do with this is to either negotiate a better price or buy it 6 months to a year from now.

[NY_SG]

So would you get a regular SL65 or a SL65 bs?

[////AMG]

Originally Posted by Merc-Skycap

I wouldn't buy it for 290K when its already used and it has issues to begin with. Best to do with this is to either negotiate a better price or buy it 6 months to a year from now.

This sounds like the best option. They still have an SLR Roadster that they got almost 6 months ago and are still asking $520,000 for it. I'm actually surprised they got a Black too.

[AMGfan]

Originally Posted by NY_SG

So would you get a regular SL65 or a SL65 bs?

I just can't get past getting an SL body style with a fixed roof...

[LZH]

////AMG -

I assume this is you in the car with the salesman?

[Thericker]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

Have been in contact with my dealer over the last couple of days on trying to get some reasonable numbers on the SL65BS. While Mercedes Finance were working away, I stopped by and took it for a drive. My first impressions were that I wasn't going to like it, it looks big, too low, and too wide.

I expected the exhaust to be loud...very loud. However, when I started it up it was quieter than my SL63. Throughout the drive I did not exceed 5000rpms but the exhaust was not very impressive. The suspension is very stiff and low. You can feel every bump in the road and have to take extra precautions when going through intersections with drain gutters. It even scraped once or twice. What I enjoyed the most was there was almost no body roll and no active suspension. It is very very raw and brutal.

The seats remind me of my Ferrari seats, and MB even took a cue from them and added some stitching to the seats. On top of the carbon fiber filled cabin, you can see the carbon fiber under the hood as you look out the windshield.

Only two dislikes:
1. The silly AMG sticker on the front
2. The steering wheel was off by about half a center meter to the right. It bugged the crap out of me. Basically, going straight on the freeway the steering wheel was turning to the right.

Maybe I'll have this in the garage next week

I know this SL BS locale it's @ my hometown Dealerhip here in Santa Barbara, CA. "Santa Barabara auto group" I sat in it & took pix a few wks ago, yes the SLR 722 vert has been sitting for a long time! Any chance we can meet up? I live off Foothill/La vista (barely escaped fires) I'd love to do some roll-ons vs any of your stable or just meet n' greet Sean...You've got PM

PS they told me it was used as pace car @ Laguna S. also some guy was trying to lease it for $20k dwn $8k month

[transferred]

Originally Posted by LZH

Sounds like you should stick with your regular SL63.....and you even scraped it during your test drive ???



It's CENTIMETER, dude...

you at it again lzh...what's up with you?

The grammar/spelling corrections thing I've seen you try with dozens of members, often unsuccessfully...well at least you got it right for ONCE...

///AMG...good pics and report, certainly a whole lot of car...
if you've got more pics pls post 'em up...

-Rob

[LZH]

Originally Posted by transferred

you at it again lzh...what's up with you?

The grammar/spelling corrections thing I've seen you try with dozens of members, often unsuccessfully...well at least you got it right for ONCE...
-Rob

I just find it odd that a 50 year old man with this kind of car collection and a potential SL BS buyer spelled centimeter, CENTER METER. Even more interesting is the fact that he has ignored my pointing it out....makes me wonder....

[transferred]

Originally Posted by LZH

I just find it odd that a 50 year old man with this kind of car collection and a potential SL BS buyer spelled centimeter, CENTER METER. Even more interesting is the fact that he has ignored my pointing it out....makes me wonder....

ah, I hear what you're getting at. Hope it's not the case...

[LZH]

Originally Posted by transferred

ah, I hear what you're getting at. Hope it's not the case...

We'll see if he takes Sean up on his offer to get together...

[////AMG]

Originally Posted by LZH

////AMG -

I assume this is you in the car with the salesman?

yes

Originally Posted by Thericker

I know this SL BS locale it's @ my hometown Dealerhip here in Santa Barbara, CA. "Santa Barabara auto group" I sat in it & took pix a few wks ago, yes the SLR 722 vert has been sitting for a long time! Any chance we can meet up? I live off Foothill/La vista (barely escaped fires) I'd love to do some roll-ons vs any of your stable or just meet n' greet Sean...You've got PM

PS they told me it was used as pace car @ Laguna S. also some guy was trying to lease it for $20k dwn $8k month

PM replied. They never told me this car was used as a pace car.

Originally Posted by LZH

I just find it odd that a 50 year old man with this kind of car collection and a potential SL BS buyer spelled centimeter, CENTER METER. Even more interesting is the fact that he has ignored my pointing it out....makes me wonder....

Fixed

[LZH]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

yes

So if that is you in the car....who took the photo ?

[Thericker]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

yes



PM replied. They never told me this car was used as a pace car.



Fixed

Also odd? why the cloak n' dagger blurring out dealership locale on plates?

If I'm wrong? what's the harm in meeting for a cup a joe @ Starbux? love to see the F-car right now or tamara, before you leave for fire saleOr any of the others in stable? you have my # I'm going to Trader Joes now, call me lets see those bad boys

[LZH]

I call
I'd venture to say that SL BS never left the lot with you behind the wheel...maybe with Daddy, but even then I doubt it. MBWorld CSI team needs to get busy - Calling CylinderHead....

[////AMG]

Originally Posted by Thericker

Also odd? why the cloak n' dagger blurring out dealership locale on plates?

If I'm wrong? what's the harm in meeting for a cup a joe @ Starbux? love to see the F-car right now or tamara, before you leave for fire saleOr any of the others in stable? you have my # I'm going to Trader Joes now, call me lets see those bad boys

Because, to be honest, I'd rather not have people know what city I live in, because then they start asking to meet up for a cup a joe and do roll-ons.

Originally Posted by LZH

I call
I'd venture to say that SL BS never left the lot with you behind the wheel...maybe with Daddy, but even then I doubt it. MBWorld CSI team needs to get busy - Calling CylinderHead....

No need, just call Tom - (805) 682-2000. I told him he may be expecting a call.

[mk4mike]

hey the clk bs.. so much better value

[Thericker]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

Because, to be honest, I'd rather not have people know what city I live in, because then they start asking to meet up for a cup a joe and do roll-ons.



No need, just call Tom - (805) 682-2000. I told him he may be expecting a call.

Hmmm no, lets review your shall we?? You pm'd me back gushing "Ohh yes I live in SB too" you never had to tell me thatyou could've easily said "SB Autogroup was your fav dealership, & you lived elsewhere & left your privacy intact" but you didn't do that did youyou proceeded to tell me your wknd plans w/family for next few wks blahblah selling F-car blahblah, yes I can see how your private life is so hard to keep private w/lies unneeded info falling outt've your slack jaw so readily LoL...

Spare us the high n' mighty routine

"to be honest, I'd rather not have people know what city I live in, because then they start asking to meet up for a cup a joe and do roll-ons."

yeah pull this leg it plays jingle bells pal, you haven't been honest since you entered our forum, how convenient selling the F-car this wknd

What is Tom @ SB autogroup going to tell us? Some 16 yr old douche or worse 50 yr old waterhead who spells centimeter, "CENTER METER" came down & took pix of the SL Black

[LZH]

Originally Posted by ////AMG

Because, to be honest, I'd rather not have people know what city I live in,

Wait.....
then why did you post this pic when you took delivery of ////your//// SL63??




Or this video you posted ? At 55 secs it clearly shows a familiar spot in SB not to mention the same dealer plates.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7yuo6JDK7Y

Dude - Give it up or post some pics with a 50 year old dude in the trunk of a 612 Scag holding the SB Press with a fat J hangin outta his mouf - well maybe not that last part but either way it'll be pure comedy.
And you never said who took that photo of you in the SL BS....