5 WORST And 5 BEST Things About The 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL43

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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:33 - Price
1:24 - Should have been the I6
2:11 - No AWD, no rear steer
3:01 - Relative performance
3:34 - Practicality
GOOD:
4:03 - Fun to drive
4:49 - Looks epic
5:26 - Cool top stuff
6:16 - Interior is very cool
7:03 - Tech filled
7:35 - Conclusion

[@valisechi2492]

The way this has already depreciated, at least here in the EU, it’s gonna be a hell of a deal in about 2 years. Also over here we have big taxes on big engines so I see this car as a win. S class tech with very low taxes

[@jinyuichi6460]

What do you think it will cost in 2 years?

[@philipmehl9355]

Great vid

[@jamestorrens645]

I quite like that 2 litre turbo in this car, but i'd prefer to have it in a CLA45s. SL43? I think it should have a V6 or I6.

[@wwdd83]

what would you own between lc500 vs amg sl?

[@dwnshft]

uuuggghhhh dont ask me hard questions lolol - i think if it really came down to it, the LC500, i have a personal soft spot for that car

[@johndixon8511]

Yes! The V8 in the LC is something to grab while you still can!

[@gordonmccracken1209]

AMG SL 43 - the Lexus LC500 convertible weighs too much making me not trust actual occupant protection during a rollover crash. Also per Motortrend testing the AMG SL 43 is only 1/10 a second slower than the prior generation SL550 with a twin turbo V8 from 0-60mph and I rarely drive on the interstates as I usually fly for long distance trips.

[@ryoungii]

I’d have to go Lexus LC500 convertible for this money. NA V8 and Lexus build quality (more reliable, less plastic).

[@MediumBluWonder]

I wonder how much of their value will they lose in the US in 3-4 years? I believe that maybe that price it would be more reasonable. While in isolation its a fantastic car, its just far less compelling of a proposition compared to the obvious alternatives like the 911, LC 500 and even bigger GT Style cars like the 8 series or more pragmatic options like the Jag F type R.

[@user-vl5xo8og8s]

Beautiful car wrong engine and too wide for the UK. Wait for the AMG V8 but still too wide.

[@desimo147]

This is a fantastic car by Mercedes, but I feel like it's overpriced by about $20,000.

[@dwnshft]

Totally agree

[@billygallacher6341]

In other words its crap folks

[@FrankSchmidt-il1fu]

Not a good Car. Mandy Elektrik and gear Problems. If you will have a bad day buy this car. I never buy an SL again.