2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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michael_walker
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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The gullwing doors are iconic and honestly, once you own one, you'll never want a regular car again. Sure they're unique, but that's the entire point of owning something this special.
emma52
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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Can we talk about insurance on this? I have a feeling it's going to be brutal. The SLS AMG isn't exactly mainstream anymore, so good luck finding reasonable quotes.
daniel49
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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The gullwing doors actually work great even in tight spaces - I've seen plenty of parking lot footage online. They swing up and back, so you don't need much side clearance. Not as big a deal as people think.
michael.clark
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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The 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 is the last of its kind in production Mercedes. That alone makes this car special. No turbos, no hybrid nonsense - just pure mechanical perfection.
noah78
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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Anyone considering one of these needs to budget at least $10-15k annually for maintenance. The parts aren't cheap, and labor on AMG work is always premium pricing. Just being realistic here.
luna.lim
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

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With 4,900 miles, this car is basically new. I'd be more concerned about the previous owner's storage conditions and whether it was on a proper battery tender. Long periods of inactivity can cause other issues.
amelia.garcia
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Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with Only 4,900 Miles - Factory Fresh Gullwing Coupe

Post by amelia.garcia »

If you love Mercedes performance cars and want something truly special, the SLS is hard to beat. That gullwing design is timeless. Just make sure you have a trusted independent mechanic who knows these cars.
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