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Consumer Reviews for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Update Still have it, love it, AMG (All Money Gone
cybercord, 03/31/2017
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL63 AMG 2dr Convertible (6.2L 8cyl 7A)
After owning this car for 8 yrs, here is my warning. HAVE extra money in the bank and a 3rd car when it is in the shop! Bought the car with 55k miles, and a good deal out the door. I know it was used, but here is what I knew. Have since replaced both batteries 2 time, rear trunk hydraulics, rear brakes (known), 4 tires (known), hydraulic hose for suspension, spark plugs and coils, … and a window switch. Ok the battery was original and 6 yrs old. Brakes and tires were known to be bad, but the fronts have not had to be replaced yet after 10k more miles. Replaced them @75k miles and cost $2800. Car is great standing still or when it does run, and it does have some legs to run. But when the battery goes, your dead in the water. Battery died almost exactly 4 years later, 2nd time. The hydraulic problems just happen. The spark plugs and ignition coil needed to be replace at 65k miles seem early. Do the plug and coils whether you need them or not at 60k. Really frustrated with MB due to these issue. I have had old and new BMW's that did not need a mechanic nanny. IF the car gets through this recent issue , I may keep it. If not going back to BMW. Oh, yes the only phone that works with the electronics system is iPhone. WTH is that all about. MB needs to update the SW so that droid phones will work with the electronic adapter. Phones integrate with Bluetooth fine only for voice call, but not the controls of the phone or any other phone feature like Google maps with voice direction. MAJOR issue. Also the transmission until warmed up a little does not start smooth in drive. Small lurch as engine goes, but tranny not engaged. This only happens as first starting. 5 minutes later it is just fine. Cup holders are in a bad location. The center console when having too lift the cover you cannot get to anything easily. They changed this on the newer cars. Only 2G Memory sticks and 2G on HD for music. USB adapter works fine with no memory limit. On the good side, for a 2 seater Conv, I would say there is lots of storage room. Lots is relative, but there is room. Car is fun to drive and at any speed. Have not gone faster than 166MPH. Had to replace the exhaust in 2015 to the tune of $7k. Car is stable and provides confidence on the road. With the top down and windows up with wind deflector it is still quite at 80MPH and easy to carry on a conversation. Love the car, not the shop. Update 2020. Car is doing fine after the changes. Still , I might do it again. Got the air conditioner compressor fix and air is working great again. 2021. Car is doing fine again. Still love it and will keep for some more years to come. Had to replace the battery again after 2 yrs. Dead but under warranty. This thing eats batteries. Now at 101,000 miles an still smiles per mile.
Update:4/25- Replaced the conv top hydraulics controller in the trunk, front shocks, gear shifter linkage came apart all about $14k. Radio has distortion now and MB wants $3500 for a replacement. Tranny now , according to MB, needs to be replaced for about $7800. All of this at 100k mile to 111k miles. Still love the car and is cheaper to repair than replace. Having the tranny fluids recently only helped a little. Same issues of cold starting bumps are start, but all other gears are just fine. I think it is the Dual Clutch Plates that need repair. Looking for a mechanic.
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