- Jul 13, 2006
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Mercedes SLS, '10, '11 SOLD out
- Thread starter Kayvan
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Cobrar
GT Owner
You see, proof positive -- its all about the doors. Car models with unique door systems sell! Must be whats' holding up GT values. :biggrin
skyrex
FORD GT OWNER
It is an interesting looking car and I love the Schumacher commercial that I saw for it. Personally I would rather have a SL65 Black series or an SLR but give car makers credit. They figured out that buyers go nuts for modern versions of the cars that they lusted after in their youth and the gullwing mercedes is an iconic car that stuck in a lot of peoples heads.
If they can sell as many 100K+ SL classes every year it does not surprise me that this car sold out for the next two years.
If they can sell as many 100K+ SL classes every year it does not surprise me that this car sold out for the next two years.
FB GT40
GT Owner/B.o.D
Sls
I have a deposit on one. The 2010 production was sold out some time ago. I'm hopeful of a late 2010 or early 2011 delivery. They had two of them at Amelia Island last week. A stunning car in the flesh. Photos of the cars simply don't do it justice. It has such presence. However, MB are more interested in talking to the press than real buyers. I've never been snubbed more in a condescending attitude than by the MB attendants. And I was with a friend who is a Benz dealer!! Go figure. Even with a stick in my eye - I'll wait. This car is the closest thing I've seen to the "GT personality". They will make great stable mates!
I have a deposit on one. The 2010 production was sold out some time ago. I'm hopeful of a late 2010 or early 2011 delivery. They had two of them at Amelia Island last week. A stunning car in the flesh. Photos of the cars simply don't do it justice. It has such presence. However, MB are more interested in talking to the press than real buyers. I've never been snubbed more in a condescending attitude than by the MB attendants. And I was with a friend who is a Benz dealer!! Go figure. Even with a stick in my eye - I'll wait. This car is the closest thing I've seen to the "GT personality". They will make great stable mates!
NJGT
GT Owner
I drove the car at Laguna Seca last fall at a one day AMG driving event held just after the press introduction. My experience was the exact opposite of your Amelia Island treatment. The AMG product managers from MBUSA and Germany showed great pride in their first ground up car and shared that enthusiasm with the attendees most of whom are AMG owners and a number of whom had placed orders for an SLS. MB realizes that AMG owners are their most passionate owners and put on a first class event. I will be going back for the two day SLS driving event this November at Laguna Seca - love that corkscrew.
Compared to the GT I would say the SLS is a supercar that can be driven every day.
My order is scheduled for build in the first 10 days of May and should be here in June. I ordered white to match the GT but could not get the blue stripe option.
Compared to the GT I would say the SLS is a supercar that can be driven every day.
My order is scheduled for build in the first 10 days of May and should be here in June. I ordered white to match the GT but could not get the blue stripe option.
Neilda
GT Owner
They used an SLS as the pace car in the Australian F1 - sounded amazing.
I think it's a stunner, below is a design concept.
I think it's a stunner, below is a design concept.
fjpikul
GT Owner
Cobrar
GT Owner
They used an SLS as the pace car in the Australian F1 - sounded amazing.
I think it's a stunner, below is a design concept.
I like the rear Merc emblem
- must be the "it's the 5 o'clock somewhere" edition.
Neilda
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
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- Jul 13, 2006
- 4,782
ByeEnzo
GT
Anyone know what the production run is going to be numberwise? Local dealer said 500 times 3 years, but different info here. I spent over an hour scrutinizing a black obsidian SLS at my local dealer. Car was ordered with CF interior and regular brakes. Stunning with the doors up. First buyer backed out and a 70 yo retired doc bought it. I'm 6'4" and fit easily in the car. Gave me the same vibe as when I first saw a GT in the flesh. Saw one on a rotating pedestal at out annual car show. Stood there like a kid in a toy store.
My dad studied mech engineering at Daimler-Benz in the 50's. I have pics of him standing next to gullwings on the assembly line. I was born in Stuttgart. Anyway, karma tells me I out to look at this car seriously.
My dad studied mech engineering at Daimler-Benz in the 50's. I have pics of him standing next to gullwings on the assembly line. I was born in Stuttgart. Anyway, karma tells me I out to look at this car seriously.
fjpikul
GT Owner
FB GT40
GT Owner/B.o.D
Sls
Our local MB dealer delivered his first SLS last week. I looked at the car for a long time. It's gorgeous! Stunning car really. Why anyone would need a 1,000 watt stereo (Bose option) in such a small cabin is beyond me. And oh by the way, it only costs $6500 :eek It stickered around $195k
Our local MB dealer delivered his first SLS last week. I looked at the car for a long time. It's gorgeous! Stunning car really. Why anyone would need a 1,000 watt stereo (Bose option) in such a small cabin is beyond me. And oh by the way, it only costs $6500 :eek It stickered around $195k