Sls @ nyc

[Kayvan]

Saw the SLS at Frank Lloyd Wright M-B showroom on Park Avenue.

In person car is on a whole new level.

Fenders have crease that goes entire length of car and tail (like '60s F GTO or '50s F Testarossa)

F1 style triangle brake light; deep inlet vents, huge exhaust pipes, fit-finish is like swiss watch. Under hood AMG engine is massive and nicely configured. Interior is like G4.

At $185K, this car blows away alot of the competition in style and substance.

Once doors open...charisma launches 360 degrees and all stop in awe.

 

[AtomicGT]

Mt colleague has one of these, look fat on the front and short butt on the back. Good for Mercedes owners.

 

[2112]

I think it might look best as a convertible. :confused

I like the long nose proportions.

 

[Kayvan]

Maybe true....

25yrs from now it will be worth more than 95% of exotics sold today

Gullwing doors (not Scissor) are iconic and seldom produced by brands with lineage; this will have a 400/yr run til 2014... not muchdifferent from 1950s 300 SL production of 1400

 

[2112]

No Argument there.

saw pictures of the new "SL" in the mags and it has a lot of the same design cues. Looks good too.

 

[HHGT]

The GT would look awesome in Gullwing doors.

 

[Neilda]

I've had some time behind the wheel of the SLS and found the clutch difficult to deal with - which was my driver problem, not the Mercs. Having had years of driving the Aston Vanquish, I am programmed to change gear on a balanced throttle - the SLS doesn't like that sort of behaviour. It kangaroos if you try it. It needs to be pushed on - and then drives perfectly.

It feels longer than the Titanic and makes a sound like a WWII fighter plane - a real angry growl that would be hard to tire of.

It was a nice experience to drive, but ultimately it left me a bit cold, it's really a car for the long journey, a grand tourer. It would demolish the mileage of any road trip with consummate ease. It would be on my list, but not in the top slot.

 

[Kayvan]

Neilda

Was lag same in all settings?

The Vanquish made people sea sick

 

[MNJason]

I drove one as well and was very impressed. Excellent exhaust note. Would make a fabulous GT car.

 

[Neilda]

Neilda

Was lag same in all settings?

The Vanquish made people sea sick

Yes, it seemed to be. However I would stress that this was my driver error rather than the car. I seem programmed to lift slightly with a paddle shift or change on a balanced throttle - the SLS does not respond to this level of mechanical sympathy!

I was never ill in the Vanquish! It was a joy to drive. However it was a flawed car in some respects.

 

[Kayvan]

The vanquish had an epic front

Loved it

Back was a bit off scale, with extended overhang

 

[soroush]

how many will be produced? and will they be worth half as much in three year, and 20% of their original value in 6-7 years? like almost every other merc!