Why Would Anyone Buy A New Mercedes SL 63 AMG?!

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[@mojojojo_BB]

35... old man?! 🤣🤣🤣 Now go and drive the Lexus LC500 and listen to that engine!

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

Yes please

[@Muhluri]

Specifically get the convertible. That V8 sounds absolutely amazing

[@panher]

Saw another comment mentioning it, but I would too like to see you drive the latest lc500 cabrio

[@BenB91]

That screen is crazy. I'd happily pay more for physical buttons.

[@richieduck67]

Will depreciate like a superyacht

[@mtnman1984]

Get ahold of an LC500. Having driven both, the Lexus is a more fun car to be in and drive.

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

DB12 for me in this segment.

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

All that tech nonsense is going to be a dealbreaker for the target buyer of this car

[@samieb155]

35 is young to me as I'm 54, so you aren't old yet. You're a family man now. I preferred the AMG GTC also. A great car with a wide body like an R but usable 550BHP. If I could choose 1 I'd have the new AMG GT, I not a big fan of Convertibles. Except for the MCL Spiders or 911 Targa's.

[@MrFluryy]

I love the new format, I’ve never seen you use a cameraman and it’s added a new depth to your channel. Keep it up !!

[@Sweet_Zombie_Cheezuz]

When the camera moved it was a shock... Fully agree though. Keep it up Sam. 😁

[@carlos081282]

I‘d replace this playstation with a Jaguar F-Type with nice buttons, proper sound and analog instruments… but maybe I‘m getting old too 😅

[@Billywoo12]

Lovely car, but the screen is a major downside in my view. Totally misses the mark from a 'purpose' perspective.

[@shabasRS]

Road-going boat for executives...

[@janithperera8913]

I personally dont like the second personal filming Sam. Makes it too professional instead of your normal vlog style videos

[@derailed5424]

yeah and the camera work was nowhere near his usual standard, very shaky.

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

Why does everyone ignore the Lc500, that is literally the best car in any category money can buy, please sam do a video and fall in love with it too

[@natha_ow]

About the traffic light camera stuff: In Germany, it's basically impossible to look at the traffic lights, without doing yoga in your car. They are always in super weird angles... While I don't like Mercedes that much (different story), I would really like to have that feature in my car. Seems like German engineering for German problems 😅

[@jgn593]

As a Dutch person with a Dutch height.(2,04m) I would love it on my cars. 😅

[@JellyLancelot]

Tesla do this too, with a chime when they go green. A nice feature for hard to see lights.

[@donaldlee8249]

Soulless cooperate bs

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

All those Mercedes qualities you listed don’t really apply as much anymore. Lexus however……

[@PabloConcrete]

The spec of this particular car doesn't help. What a boring matt paint, really makes it look cheap.

[@BakersTaste]

Do check out the LC500.

[@gamechanger8382]

These screens will date these cars. Remember built in cell phones!

[@PabloConcrete]

Sam what you need is an S class coupe...

[@badgerservices9665]

The iPad in the middle looks so bad.

[@brandonroberts73]

That title was my exact thought when it launched, especially when they only make an AMG, not like the old SL days. ANNNNNND when they had the AMG GT Convertible. Looking forward to this one!

[@thirdmort]

No one else noticing the new camera angles??? Did Sam hire a cameraman???

[@keithevans5667]

STG Sunday coffee time 😊

[@charleswhitfield8915]

High build quality - are you kidding? But the worst thing about Mercedes are the drivers!!

[@VirtousStoic]

Way better cars at the price range. I am sick of mercedes relying on their badge to sell cars Stupid brand

[@borjastick]

If I won the lotto here in France I would immediately set about finding the perfect drop top sports car. The choice is limited to just a few cars and they are not all in the same price bracket. For me the list would be Porsche 911 Targa GTS, SL63AMG and Aston Martin DB12 Volante. I've always had a soft spot for the SL but this new version leaves me a little cold but not so much I would drop it from my list. I prefer a hard top and the older SL was a mighty car. All in all I would probably maybe almost certainly get the 911 not because I think it's the best car but because I don't think I could morally spend 300k on the Aston even if I had 20m in the bank. Or maybe I could...

[@anythinggoes2897]

you were in Guildford 😂

[@sjtanman]

The front license plate kills the whole front end

[@bosse1998]

35 old? I am age 59. The weather this last week have been horrible!

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Agreed. Botched convertible roof controls are unforgivable for Mercedes. Because they've executed perfectly for decades in the R230 and R231 generations. One big metal switch on the console is more than intuitive. Incredibly frustrating for prior gen SL drivers.

[@BenzinioB]

I have no explanation why would anyone pay for it... it aiming to replace 2 models the REAL SL and the GT... and fail in both... Just like the new CLE fail in replacing the C and E coupe. Looks like Mercedes have good idea how to ruin the company...

[@holeefok3158]

2004 SL63 sounds like a thunder in a cold start, this new 2024/25 "SL" Sounds like my grandma's 2001 renault megane. :(((

[@mauriceakilli3480]

I feel like nowadays a common problem with cars like the SL is that they are missunderstood by people. It seems like many dont see a car for what it is but rather for something that it isn't if that makes sense. Nonetheless I am a huge fan of the current SL63 and it would be my only choice of the variants.

[@gandalfkenobi007]

Just for putting more weight on the comments already saying it. Would love to see you test drive the new LC500. That awful interior is way improved now and it's still got that gloriously sounding V8

[@MiniEggs1999]

You should try a new E class estate in 450d exclusive premium plus trim and just relax into it and 50mpg

[@Hali88]

Dear car companies - we don't want acres of screens to stare at, that's what the windscreen and windows are for. Just make cars with good chassis/suspension/drivetrain that are practical and fun to use with one 8-10" colour screen equipped with apple car play & android auto. Yours sincerely, all right thinking people.

[@RobertUrwin]

Out of curiosity, what DAP is being used and what musical score is being played?

[@SWR112]

Ergonomically sounds a mess. Mercedes have just become a flat cap and slippers brand. Just dull and boring that you either like the fact no one will give you a second look or not for the price. I think most people interested in Cars will think seeing one “ why did you buy did you get bored with life for that price point” Is it the Car that’s nice enough for people not really interested in Cars and stupid enough to spend £170k 😮 I’d sweat with possible regret if I paid £60k for that never mind another £100k plus new.

[@mrminiature11]

Ill repeat it so your know your viewers want to see it. Drive the new lexus LC500 (convertible if possible).

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Come on.... if you know anything about cars, you know that the SL is (& always has been) a GT car! A mile muncher! A autobahn car. A car you throw your Louis luggage in to, jump in with your wife or mistress and cruise down to the South of France or Monaco! Doesn't shout out 'look at me' like a Ferrari or Lamborghini, just does what it's designed to do and does it well. Obviously not for everyone, especially with the huge price tag and massive depreciation! Just my opinion 🤷 😂

[@zzhughesd]

Isn't this just like. Too much dough. Too much depreciation. In trade. I took cannot understand why it's still around. Only used is there a case for them. And then they still get beaton down by depreciation heavily.

[@riggs1590]

Mercedes and tech go hand in hand. I just think theirs too much now. Most of it you'll never use or just use once then forget. As for the styling. Looks to me from the front doors back, a lot of 911, especially with the roof up. I do like it, but the interior could be less fussy and better thought out.

[@ikampbush1722]

Why it struggles is psychology, people will say it’s too soft too heavy et al… buy something ‘dynamic’ then keep it on all the comfort settings … (backseats it a gt3 anyone 🤔😜). 99% of these ring honed cars will toddle up and down the high street and never be pushed anywhere near the limit, look at the gt3rs it’s too fast not for normal roads, but for normal people! lol Or maybe I just think this as I’m older than Sam. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@pr33tu_]

Sam you're great man but you have an obsession with horrible convertibles with this and the ferrari portofino

[@jfischer818]

realized you sound like the guy that goes about complimenting people, not a negative. maybe its the Mercedes causing it

[@Ndumei21]

Some of the disadvantages mentioned (i dont think) are really that bad or worthy of a mentioning. some can be ignored or dissabled, then some are actual flaws.

[@Lifeguruonafence]

Ahh, the traffic light screen maybe genius! If you’re at the lights but looking down to adjust stereo or heating etc.. you can then notice if the lights have changed. I’m only guessing but it could be what this feature is for

[@nonamenameless5495]

Core functions of a car must be easy to find and to operate - in a way you d blindly find them whilst having the eyes on the road. Let alone that if a car (or anything else) makes you want to forget about the tech or certain functions, they simply have no place in it. In case of features the car must be built with but aren t needed or wanted by the driver, there must be a one click deactivation button (could be easily programmable once and for all by the driver with all the tech cars come with).

[@dakotastrong2391]

Maybe you can review the amg gt next since you have just recently driven this one

[@domiwer]

You‘re right, Mercs are for old people… but not 35-old, more like 80+ 😂

[@AndrewTindale]

Beautiful cars inside and out. It seems like some of their tech takes away from the driving experience instead of adding to it. You mentioned your Panamera which would be nice to see more content with that car.

[@shanezanatta9935]

I drive a small truck and those traffic light cameras would come in very handy at times.

[@lexluthor1166]

Bentley got the screen right .. hide it away and it doesn't date the car or distract driving at night.

[@JackBritland-qc4wj]

Wow Sam, I turn 35 in 3 weeks. I feel called out 😂

[@kevinvanneste2500]

Why did they use the sl platform for the GT??? 😢

[@vincentvandervaart8019]

The 'L' in sl means light it isn't anymore really is it?

[@Giacomo_D]

Sam when’s the next BTG tour coming out on YT ?

[@Max-Bliss]

Imagine if there were a tablet free option...?

[@alekspen]

Silver with a red roof would be beautiful

[@Nick-ct1ww]

Designed for the Asian market.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

14:55. Yeh you can’t park there mate.

[@martingrindrod7340]

Is it me or is this filmed out of focus?

[@jacobpetrie6607]

production is insane now!!

[@jameshampton-lk6hs]

Great review. Thanks

[@dudley7540]

Like a big Miata!

[@StupotTaylor]

Surely the traffic light view camera enables you to take advantage of stopping at lights to adjust things that would otherwise be a distraction whilst actually driving. You can adjust temp/seat heating and keep an eye on the screen for the lights.

[@igotbeans]

I imagine it might also help if you’re short and using the sun visor would block the lights (this is something I have to deal with).

[@jahyoda]

☕️🐿

[@_Jester_]

That massive screen would for me be the first reason not to buy ANY car. I want physical buttons for heater, a/c, radio etc. that I can operate without looking. Edit: Also it makes NO sense whatsoever that you're not allowed to touch your phone in most countries (and that's totally fine!), but that kind of screen to operate your car is ok?

[@ru6886]

Probably the worst feature to ever come out, a swivel wheel is pushing it for me even and I’m 24

[@JellyLancelot]

I can assure you you don’t. I’ve lived with a screen centric car for many years now and it’s literally no different. Everything I need is on the wheel and climate control does the rest…

[@Car10121-s]

Would much rather the GT coupe.

[@JellyLancelot]

I just don’t understand the climate control being physical buttons thing that all car reviewers and comment sections harp on about relentlessly. I’ve lived with a screen centric car for years and it’s a non issue, just let climate control deal with it. It’s as if everyone drives around with one hand on the wheel and the other on the climate control. I much prefer the cleaner interiors and better UI without buttons. Granted some manufacturers are terrible at UI…

[@domiwer]

Guess you're a Teslaboy with a roof above your head? Try auto climate in a convertible 😉

[@petezafris9692]

I am not a fan of car companies that use the "Ipad" method. Looks cheap and a lazy way to build the car. I like mine built into the dash. Cheers!

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

No Tony equals no party

[@BenB91]

Disagree. More enjoyable without him.

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

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