2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG

[Styria]

A very impressive model - outstanding power characteristics, comprehensive write up by this Internet Magazine.


https://www.windingroad.com/articles/news/first-look-2013-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg/

BTW Bryce, I think I might have the same problem again. I wonder why I am unable to transfer the article to TK ? Regards Styria

N.B. No, it's okay.

 

[Michel]

That's one formidable machine!
I can vouch for the wonderful feeling i get every time I drive my newly purchased R230 SL.
As much as I love driving either of my CLK, the SL is in a league of its own.

 

[Patrick_R]

I bet it sounds as good as it looks Michel

 

[Michel]

I bet it sounds as good as it looks Michel

It does Pat, It does

 

[Patrick_R]

Nice mate

 

[motec 6.9]

Was an SL65 in for engine mounts to be replaced last year where i used to work . You need a very healthy wallet for that job . But car went a bit alright

 

[Styria]

Geoff, as a matter of interest, are you able to divulge the cost of the parts and cost of labour ? I would be very interested to see those fugures. Regards Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

Engine mounts job is close to 100 hours labour. Parts cost was inconsequential

 

[Michel]

Engine mounts job is close to 100 hours labour. Parts cost was inconsequential

Two and a half weeks?????

 

[sean sherry]

I'll stick with our W204 Turbos..... half an Hour each side for the Hydraulic Front Mounts from underneath.

 

[motec 6.9]

Yes Michel I was told V12 was a marketing decision not engineering. And V8 is so much superior to work on . Basically entire front end has to be disassembled to do engine mounts including remove that beautiful exhaust.