SL55 running costs?
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JaredVannett said:
You mentioned facelifted, but I thought the facelifted version of the R230 had different headlights?
There were two main revisions to the R230 AMG:1) The 'soft' facelift, as seen here, which included steering wheel paddles, a slightly smaller supercharger pulley for more power and torque, different wheels and chrome surrounds for the fog lights
2) The major facelift, which saw the switch to the 6.2 NA V8, new headlights and other changes.
Buffy d said:
There were two main revisions to the R230 AMG:
1) The 'soft' facelift, as seen here, which included steering wheel paddles, a slightly smaller supercharger pulley for more power and torque, different wheels and chrome surrounds for the fog lights
2) The major facelift, which saw the switch to the 6.2 NA V8, new headlights and other changes.
N/a 6.2 is surely the inferior option for he SL55k1) The 'soft' facelift, as seen here, which included steering wheel paddles, a slightly smaller supercharger pulley for more power and torque, different wheels and chrome surrounds for the fog lights
2) The major facelift, which saw the switch to the 6.2 NA V8, new headlights and other changes.
Buffy d said:
There were two main revisions to the R230 AMG:
1) The 'soft' facelift, as seen here, which included steering wheel paddles, a slightly smaller supercharger pulley for more power and torque, different wheels and chrome surrounds for the fog lights
2) The major facelift, which saw the switch to the 6.2 NA V8, new headlights and other changes.
Ah, now I understand - Thanks 1) The 'soft' facelift, as seen here, which included steering wheel paddles, a slightly smaller supercharger pulley for more power and torque, different wheels and chrome surrounds for the fog lights
2) The major facelift, which saw the switch to the 6.2 NA V8, new headlights and other changes.
Welshbeef said:
N/a 6.2 is surely the inferior option for he SL55k
I haven't driven either so can only express my preference for the supercharger whine and massive low-end torque of the 55K From everything I've read I understand the 7-speed 'box with the 6.2 is much better and the engine sounds angrier and pulls harder at the top end, but I don't like the facelift looks and supercharger always wins in my book Daniel1 said:
The major facelift also had some interior changes. I think the headunit was chamged to command2 which is superior plus a different binnacle which does the whole sweeping dials thing
The 2007 update may have had the command2 upgrade i dont know
2005 model year got widescreen Comand NTG1, facelift got NTG2.5 with Bluetooth, hard drive and card reader slot. The 2007 update may have had the command2 upgrade i dont know
Buffy d said:
Welshbeef said:
N/a 6.2 is surely the inferior option for he SL55k
I haven't driven either so can only express my preference for the supercharger whine and massive low-end torque of the 55K From everything I've read I understand the 7-speed 'box with the 6.2 is much better and the engine sounds angrier and pulls harder at the top end, but I don't like the facelift looks and supercharger always wins in my book Daniel1 said:
The major facelift also had some interior changes. I think the headunit was chamged to command2 which is superior plus a different binnacle which does the whole sweeping dials thing
The 2007 update may have had the command2 upgrade i dont know
2005 model year got widescreen Comand NTG1, facelift got NTG2.5 with Bluetooth, hard drive and card reader slot. The 2007 update may have had the command2 upgrade i dont know
Welshbeef said:
E55 K (same engine) is such a nice machine and in he same shape E class far nicer than the 6.2v8 which followed
I have driven both engines, the 55K in my SL55 and the 63 in a C63. The 55K engine is much more exciting with the combination of rumble and supercharger whine but that is not to say the 63 engine is no good, it was also fantastic fun. That said the lights on the later cars look terrible so the 55 would always be my choice.Malmair said:
I have had a SL55 F1 (performance pack) for nearly four years now. Only used as a summer weekend car and does about 3k miles a year. Averages 20 mpg, two rear tyres were £150 each, a new consumer battery from MB was £130. You can get a value service from MB (effectively an A service) for £145. Have now signed up to a service plan which covers a full B service plus spark plugs, brake fluid etc and another A service for £850 total which with the mileage I do will cover servicing for at least three years. Payments are interest free over two years. Insurance covering 5000 miles a year with business use on a normal policy costs £200 a year.
Problems have been a failure of the gear module resulting in the car stuck in park. That cost £900 to fix at a specialist though to be fair I knew it was on its way out when I bought the car. Also took nearly six weeks to come from Germany as it had to be made and coded to the car as it is part of the security system. Crankshaft position sensor started going intermittent after a year, cost £50 and 2 hours of diy - could do it in ten minutes now I have done one. Last year got a ABC (suspension) failure. Rear left of car fully lowered, car effectively undriveable. Experts predicted many £000’s in repairs turned out to be £40 level switch which I got fitted at local garage as it was just so much easier on a ramp.
Overall considering the performance and complexity of the car I think costs are very reasonable and the best bit is that being a “F1” variant the car value has at least doubled in the time I have had it.
I have the Perf Pack on mine too. The insurance is due renewal and was thinking of choosing the 'Agreed Value' option but don't know what to suggest as agreed value. I've a late 2004, 72k I'm 3rd owner, it's in excellent condition. I'd appreciate any guesstimates on value? Problems have been a failure of the gear module resulting in the car stuck in park. That cost £900 to fix at a specialist though to be fair I knew it was on its way out when I bought the car. Also took nearly six weeks to come from Germany as it had to be made and coded to the car as it is part of the security system. Crankshaft position sensor started going intermittent after a year, cost £50 and 2 hours of diy - could do it in ten minutes now I have done one. Last year got a ABC (suspension) failure. Rear left of car fully lowered, car effectively undriveable. Experts predicted many £000’s in repairs turned out to be £40 level switch which I got fitted at local garage as it was just so much easier on a ramp.
Overall considering the performance and complexity of the car I think costs are very reasonable and the best bit is that being a “F1” variant the car value has at least doubled in the time I have had it.
MercedesClassic said:
I have the Perf Pack on mine too. The insurance is due renewal and was thinking of choosing the 'Agreed Value' option but don't know what to suggest as agreed value. I've a late 2004, 72k I'm 3rd owner, it's in excellent condition. I'd appreciate any guesstimates on value?
Judging by the classifieds - i'd say circa £30k - £35kCandellara said:
MercedesClassic said:
I have the Perf Pack on mine too. The insurance is due renewal and was thinking of choosing the 'Agreed Value' option but don't know what to suggest as agreed value. I've a late 2004, 72k I'm 3rd owner, it's in excellent condition. I'd appreciate any guesstimates on value?
Judging by the classifieds - i'd say circa £30k - £35kWelshbeef said:
Candellara said:
MercedesClassic said:
I have the Perf Pack on mine too. The insurance is due renewal and was thinking of choosing the 'Agreed Value' option but don't know what to suggest as agreed value. I've a late 2004, 72k I'm 3rd owner, it's in excellent condition. I'd appreciate any guesstimates on value?
Judging by the classifieds - i'd say circa £30k - £35kI would go higher if you are looking for agreed value.
Have a look at this advert. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
£45K
Have a look at this advert. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
£45K
Malmair said:
I would go higher if you are looking for agreed value.
Have a look at this advert. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
£45K
Yeah I'd noticed that car and another couple around £50k. However they are 1 owner and/or lower mileage etc. I think £35k-£40k would be max for mine. We shall see. Have a look at this advert. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
£45K
In general though I think values are climbing albeit for good ones so the OP might need to consider whether to go for it now or cost more later on.
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