The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Is a V12-Powered Monster

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    Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG review! The SL65 AMG is a truly amazing car with huge power and a massive engine -- and today I'm reviewing it. First I'll show you all the quirks and features of the SL65 AMG, and I'll show you all around it -- then I'll drive the SL65 AMG and show you what it's like behind the wheel of this V12 monster.
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  • @pcfry8732
    @pcfry8732 Před rokem +1557

    The music choices Doug uses when showcasing convertible roofs going down is one of the most captivating parts of any of his videos.

  • @zsm5833
    @zsm5833 Před rokem +1225

    nearly 10 yrs old and it still looks quite modern

    • @ivan_domangaming9359
      @ivan_domangaming9359 Před rokem +55

      two bots in the same comment😅😂

    • @ViPER5RT10
      @ViPER5RT10 Před rokem +74

      @@ivan_domangaming9359 shit is wild bruh, every sizeable channel out there is infected with this nonsense.

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho Před rokem +28

      @@ViPER5RT10 meanwhile Google: *i sleep*

    • @KareemKayy
      @KareemKayy Před rokem +4

      @Paul that's what i'm saying, body hasn't even changed yet up until 2022.....

    • @BaldMancTwat
      @BaldMancTwat Před rokem +6

      @@Carlisho I hope you at least reported the comment for spam before you wrote this. Yes, they should have systems in place that detect this kind of stuff, but everyone should be doing their part.

  • @johnomeister9474
    @johnomeister9474 Před rokem +696

    The SL65 has always been one of my favorite cars from Mercedes-Benz. The kind of car you'd cross continents in, while having the top down and the sound of a V12 under the hood.

    • @knowtilus1389
      @knowtilus1389 Před rokem +30

      I'd prefer the Lexus LC500 Cabriolet for that.
      But the SL65 is still an incredibly amazing car.

    • @emmanuelonuoha1880
      @emmanuelonuoha1880 Před rokem +16

      I kinda wonder how far you’ll be able to cruise with a v12. I understand if you own that car you’re probably so rich gas prices don’t affect you, but it must be a burden to have a max range literally half that of any diesel powered BMW/Merc SUV or sedan

    • @aaron-fauth
      @aaron-fauth Před rokem +24

      @@knowtilus1389 This SL came long before the LC500

    • @emmanuelmeysman820
      @emmanuelmeysman820 Před rokem +1

      @@aaron-fauth yep

    • @moey505
      @moey505 Před rokem

      I owned one for a number of years. It was a pretty awesome machine. Not nearly as refined and sharp as say an M8, but it was way more badass.

  • @matiastripaldi406
    @matiastripaldi406 Před rokem +821

    The engine builder is well known but why aren't people talking about the engineers that designed the convertible part? It's two metal frames that fold in on themselves while the back glass part hinges in the center, all coordinated so both frames get stacked on top of each other and the trunk cover goes on top of all that. How many systems go into that movement? It's genuinely insane.

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 Před rokem +65

      Our ‘09 SL550 has the same and I operate it just to see it work! Outstanding engineering for sure!

    • @user-hc9qv9yb9m
      @user-hc9qv9yb9m Před rokem +3

      Not if it's hydraulic

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 Před rokem +33

      Yeah, have a 2011, don't want to think about repairs to said nasa folding roof, I use it VERY seldom, convertibles are annoying anyway most of the time, great for cruising around town though.

    • @whosyourdaddy00
      @whosyourdaddy00 Před rokem +17

      Pretty sure an engine is a lot more complicated

    • @paganizondasroadster1660
      @paganizondasroadster1660 Před rokem +1

      Are you one of the engineers who designed the convertible tops ?

  • @nkazarian
    @nkazarian Před rokem +111

    For 2012 this thing is an absolute masterclass in engineering. I didn't even know the tinting glass was even a thing back then.

    • @tenzinsmith7991
      @tenzinsmith7991 Před rokem +3

      I believe the original Maybach had it as an option too, so I guess Mercedes already had the tech.

  • @ZKhweziN
    @ZKhweziN Před rokem +223

    As an SL65 owner... I really appreciate this. SL65 reviews are hard to come by.

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 Před rokem +4

      what year?

    • @ZKhweziN
      @ZKhweziN Před rokem +27

      @@joesmith9216 I have a 2006 R230 SL65 with just under 50 000km.

    • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
      @Divine_Serpent_Geh Před rokem +19

      @@ZKhweziN Best looking SL generation in my opinion. Fantastic car sir, and you have the top dog of the bunch 👍

    • @applejuice9468
      @applejuice9468 Před rokem +1

      Ass car lolol

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 Před rokem +5

      I’m glad you got this review. It’s about time people started appreciating you

  • @kanchingyg
    @kanchingyg Před rokem +165

    The SL65 was a really cool car. Every 65 model, even the G65 was awesome. Fun fact: in these years, Brabus came up with the Bullitt, a 65 powered (although bored to 6.3) C Class.

    • @carltonleboss
      @carltonleboss Před rokem +4

      Brabus "made" some really cool cars back in the day

    • @rv9990
      @rv9990 Před rokem +9

      The Brabus Bullit series is topnotch early 2000's hotrod madness. Love it.

    • @kanchingyg
      @kanchingyg Před rokem +12

      @@rv9990 yeah, even the GLK got the v12 treatment

    • @rv9990
      @rv9990 Před rokem +4

      @@kanchingyg Damn indeed, forgot about that one! I really wonder what happend with cars like the GLK v12, E cabrio v12, C sportcoupe 6.1 and Unimog Brabus built. Can't imagine people really bothered to buy them.

    • @kanchingyg
      @kanchingyg Před rokem +3

      @@rv9990 youd be surprised lol. I actually happen to have a really close friend that owns a 6.1 c class and a 6.1 s class, they did sell well, but you dont see them very often because theyre owned by collectors and people who usually own more than 10 or so cars. Theyre incredible vehicles, kinda like what the 1980s amgs were to mercedes benz models.

  • @b.newsome8696
    @b.newsome8696 Před rokem +66

    Doug is so gloriously goofy sometimes. He can make any car an interesting watch. So glad I found this channel 4 years ago

    • @havanaday9981
      @havanaday9981 Před rokem

      I found it 5 yrs ago 😌

    • @Juply
      @Juply Před rokem

      I found it 37 years ago 😌

  • @3xoticG4m3r
    @3xoticG4m3r Před rokem +297

    This 2013 made car seems way more modern than todays cars. Seats that inflate? A sunroof in a convertible? This is still amazing even in 2022

    • @Trainy2
      @Trainy2 Před rokem +27

      With that MSRP it should have amazing shit

    • @jasoncrandall
      @jasoncrandall Před rokem +16

      Because cars today suck.

    • @jasonhumphreys261
      @jasonhumphreys261 Před rokem +15

      That dynamic seat setup is in my 2006 CLS 55 AMG.

    • @3xoticG4m3r
      @3xoticG4m3r Před rokem +5

      @@jasonhumphreys261 nice!

    • @Arvokm
      @Arvokm Před rokem +6

      Dunno why Merc has ditched the dynamic seats. Weight saving perhaps?

  • @LaidBackDeveloper
    @LaidBackDeveloper Před rokem +228

    these V12 Models are so underrated and I kind of hope they stay that way! They're such AWESOME deals!

    • @Mr.Reality3000
      @Mr.Reality3000 Před rokem +26

      An soon they will never be made again, imagine this car in 2050 or 2070, they will be so rare and special.

    • @slowspecv69
      @slowspecv69 Před rokem +11

      They’re awesome deals because a Mercedes 6.0 v12 if anything was to go wrong would be a ginormous expense. And if you ever had to replace the motor which a lot of people have done. Oh man. 1/4 the price of the car easily.

    • @uberenthusiasts
      @uberenthusiasts Před rokem +14

      @@slowspecv69 It was a $200k brand new. No one is expecting a Benz, especially a V12 Benz, to be cheap to maintain. If you can't afford it new, you can't afford it used.

    • @slowspecv69
      @slowspecv69 Před rokem +2

      @@uberenthusiasts never said I expected it to be cheap to maintain, what’re you on about.

    • @44report22
      @44report22 Před rokem

      They won't since Mercedes is going green along with other car manufacturers like Dodgeis gonna stop making V6 V8 muscle cars

  • @DavidBrown-bs7gg
    @DavidBrown-bs7gg Před rokem +37

    Had a CL65 a few years ago, monstrous power.

    • @giudasilva3651
      @giudasilva3651 Před rokem

      This car looks amazing

    • @Divine_Serpent_Geh
      @Divine_Serpent_Geh Před rokem

      An old friend had a 600, and the power was LOCOmotive. So I can imagine this was even a noticeable notch above that.

  • @D-Rockk
    @D-Rockk Před rokem +19

    10:38 OMG it's been so long since I've seen Doug lower the convertible top with his choice of music! Classic Doug 😄

  • @ZackMuffinMan
    @ZackMuffinMan Před rokem +50

    9:50 In the newer SLs (2017+) they made the divider powered. When you open or close the truck, the roof and the divider move automatically.

  • @MauriceBln1
    @MauriceBln1 Před rokem +38

    You can't tell that the car is already 10 years old. Very good design!

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 Před rokem +1

      At first glance of the thumbnail I thought it was a swansong car for bonkers Mercs! Looks fresh!

  • @414alexx
    @414alexx Před rokem +16

    LOL @ the "eco" button at 04:49, that definitely helps when your driving your $200k+ convertible V12 when you gotta "save gas"
    LOL 😂

  • @Aldairion
    @Aldairion Před rokem +10

    I never understood the phrase "deceptively quick" until I drove an S65 AMG Coupe. The speed builds with such quiet confidence - it feels like the gears are super tall, and the acceleration force is just as consistent at any speed.

  • @richardsgarage6697
    @richardsgarage6697 Před rokem +40

    There really is some great engineering behind the car and it’s features. Beautiful

  • @pooolish334
    @pooolish334 Před rokem +14

    8:03 A knee pad!!? Great to see production value has increased since the old Doug days

    • @jonanthonylosito2004
      @jonanthonylosito2004 Před rokem

      hes using it so that he doesnt get scratch marks on his knee from the concrete.

  • @lawrencefearon6830
    @lawrencefearon6830 Před rokem +18

    Harsh ride part: got an 2009 '65 and it rides like an S-Class. My deep suspicion is 2013 was the first year for runflat tires on SL's [no spare in the trunk anymore] and the active suspension tuning didn't quite compensate for the stiff sidewalls. Prime reason most owners go back to standard tires for the ride quality. Of course the German autobahns are smooth as glass where SL's are bred.
    Excellent review with some surprisingly profound insights into the AMG V12 driving experience. Good segue into a 2022 SL review. 👌🏾

  • @lavidawithjoey
    @lavidawithjoey Před rokem +6

    I like all of Doug's content (been watching since 2015) but this is the type of content that I love! What an excitement that came about from seeing this video

  • @anthonysloanmusic
    @anthonysloanmusic Před rokem +101

    More AMG content please Doug!! Love this beautiful car!!

    • @midlifeparty
      @midlifeparty Před rokem +2

      @E Van indeed

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem +7

      Yes just listen that roaring V12!
      11:44!!Wrooomm!!

    • @jonanthonylosito2004
      @jonanthonylosito2004 Před rokem +1

      he already has a lot of AMG reviews over the last few years!! 😂😂

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem +1

      @@jonanthonylosito2004 But not enought it thing he not show us that AMG minivan and other kinda rare models.

  • @adnamamedia
    @adnamamedia Před rokem +4

    my friends dad had one of these. it was always an experience when he'd let us take it out. an insane and unlimited amount of power. and the materials and attention to detail were immaculate, I think this car is one of the best Mercedes has ever made.

  • @Robbo123
    @Robbo123 Před rokem +12

    Only just subscribed a couple of days ago, but I love this channel Doug! 🔥👍

  • @rotcoke652
    @rotcoke652 Před rokem +56

    I'd say that the passing power at high speeds in terms of like hitting the pedal at 80 and still feeling strong acceleration is kind of an AMG hallmark. I use a C63s as my daily driver and if you punch the gas even while already going 90 on the expressway it'll still pull you back into your seat

    • @Lorenzo-wl5xt
      @Lorenzo-wl5xt Před rokem +1

      Wrong. Most modern cars with 450 bhp or more feel like that.

    • @clarkhui543
      @clarkhui543 Před rokem

      Well don't speed for too fast on public freeways lol

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 Před rokem +1

      @@Lorenzo-wl5xt
      Modern? My E39 540i felt like that.

    • @Lorenzo-wl5xt
      @Lorenzo-wl5xt Před rokem +1

      @@skylined5534 Junk

    • @TheHitman-
      @TheHitman- Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Lorenzo-wl5xtWrong

  • @GunsNFunTV
    @GunsNFunTV Před rokem +27

    Doug is the king of review! I literally stop what Iam doing when I get a notification of a new video!

  • @robtapp6400
    @robtapp6400 Před rokem +3

    The SL is definitely a great car to drive with the top down. Or the top up. The four window feature is really cool, especially when the top is up - I can choose to only have the small rear windows down for ventilation if it is raining or too chilly for the windows to be down, but as Doug says you can always turn on the Air Scarf. The dynamic seats are cool, I love the way the seat hugs you as you drive around corners quickly. I think one of my favorite things about the car is that you can keep the top down and the windows up when you go in for a little shopping. When you lock the doors it also locks the center console, glove box, and driver side storage bin (behind the driver) and they cannot be opened with out a key. I suppose you could force it but it would be awkward to be climbing over the rear of the car to reach any of that. One other thing they did sometime between 2013 and 2017 is they made the trunk divider powered and part of the roof lowering process and also the trunk opening sequence. If the divider is open and cannot close the car will tell you and the roof will not be lowered. However, if it can close you can do so using the lower roof lever. You can even open the trunk with the roof down and still put stuff under the divider as it will slide back when opening the trunk and slide closed when closing the trunk. The only issue I have is that, while you can drive up to 25 mph while putting the top down, you have to start the process with the car at a standstill. However, there are aftermarket products that will allow you to open while driving up to 25 mph.
    You will probably get some looks if you put the roof down at a stop light. I also like the wind deflector is manual and not fixed like my friend's convertible. One thing to remember about the non-AMG SLs is that they are really GT cars, not sports cars, designed to get in and drive all day without being fatigued. The suspension in the non-AMG is a little more comfortable and the newer ones have the ability to change between 5 driving modes, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual, and, probably the least used in these cars, Eco mode. It even has auto start/stop to save fuel, haha. Regarding Doug's complaint about handling in the other SL models is they definitely added better handling to the later models. Very little steering input is required to change lanes or maneuver in traffic without feeling squirrely.
    However, I think that much power maybe too much. Mine has a little more than half of this HP and it still has trouble putting it down to the pavement, and the stock tires are not the best with dry traction, they tend to spin, many times without even making a noise. Plus the price premium I think was too much, more than double the price. The Magic Sky feature is neat but on my 2017 SL450 I think it was a $2,000 option. If I had bought it new I would have got the premium package instead. I also lucked out with mine as I bought it 2 years ago before the prices went nuts as recently at the dealership I saw a similarly equipped 2018 model with similar mileage going for almost 40% more than what I paid.
    I had originally thought about getting the 2018 SLC but when I saw the SL in person, and also drove it, I changed my mind. I think the SL looks and drives a lot nicer than the SLC. Then again I paid about 15% to 20% more for the 2017 SL over the 2018 SLC. But if you like the looks of this car, and have the means to buy one, I would say go for it, I doubt you would be disappointed. Even driving in traffic I often have a smile on my face 🙂
    I also do not know why people get black leather interiors in a convertible. I much prefer the off-white (officially crystal grey I believe) leather, and contrary to what people always say it does not get dirty easily and I only wipe it clean a few times a year. It is way cooler to the touch than black leather when the top is left down.
    sorry for the long comment, I just really like this car.
    TL/DR - Great car, if you like the looks and handling buy one, especially 2017 and newer, you won't be disappointed. But I think you need 2018 and newer for App connected vehicles.

  • @CorvetteEnthusiast
    @CorvetteEnthusiast Před rokem +1

    This is one of my top 20 favorite cars ever. So glad you reviewed it!

  • @greggburke7796
    @greggburke7796 Před rokem +20

    Back in 2003 I had the 600SL convertible with the AMG package and that thing could haul ass. It had just shy of 500 horsepower, and was one of my favorite cars that I've ever driven. My buddy had leased it, and he decided to buy a boat, so he asked me to take over his lease. It was $1,700 a month, but worth every penny. It had only 5 thousand miles on it. I kept it for 18 months and then bought a 911.

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 Před rokem +3

      holy shit....thank you for making me feel good about my 400 dollar a month payment for my 2011 sl550, haha, WOW.

  • @jeffn2723
    @jeffn2723 Před rokem +6

    Now we're talking Doug. I have an R230 (5th generation SL). Aside from the brand new ones, I think the 5th gen looks the best. Like this one, they have timeless styling that looks ahead of its time for years to come. Not to mention all those quirks and features. Thinking about getting an AMG model next. Great video.

  • @markn1835
    @markn1835 Před rokem +6

    Doug would be an amazing composer with those wild flailing jazz hands

  • @alwinersfeld2759
    @alwinersfeld2759 Před rokem +2

    Doug , you are correct with every detail that you mentioned. Great video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @rangeriver
    @rangeriver Před rokem

    Amazing review Doug, and without music! I really like, thank you

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 Před rokem +18

    We love our 2009 SL550 which is similar to this. Wish I had that V-12 in ours! Wow the torque is incredible!

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 Před rokem +2

      you don't need the silly V12, our V8 for our years is insane enough, I have a '11.

    • @user-yq6ov6ow7l
      @user-yq6ov6ow7l Před rokem

      Mercedes entire lineup was ruined with EPS not sure when they switched.
      If you have the NA v8 you have hydraulic, the TT v8 550 motors switched to EPS.

    • @cali2468
      @cali2468 Před rokem +1

      @@joesmith9216 I disagree. Having driven both I know V12's are special.

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 Před rokem

      @@user-yq6ov6ow7l EPS? Don’t you mean ESP? All Mercedes going back to 1999 have ESP lmao

    • @user-yq6ov6ow7l
      @user-yq6ov6ow7l Před rokem

      @@diablocls55 No, I did not mean esp.
      eps = electric power steering

  • @dr.christopherrounds8758

    Just about the perfect mix of style, luxury, and power

  • @HollywoodStan
    @HollywoodStan Před rokem

    Another informative video Doug. Keep them coming!

  • @fertigkippen
    @fertigkippen Před rokem +1

    i love the amout of details they put into this even the little window waits for the bigger one to go up so they dont scratch

  • @hadlee89
    @hadlee89 Před rokem +15

    "There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes"
    -My dad. 😆

  • @lawrencefearon6830
    @lawrencefearon6830 Před rokem +4

    SL65's are peak SL. Especially the sleek R230 gen prior. They're Mercedes flagship roadsters and engineered so exclusive, they can't even make them like this anymore. Glass roof V12 roadsters are autobahn bred nirvana. Great choice Doug.

  • @alirezagolestani5313
    @alirezagolestani5313 Před rokem +1

    Seeing a new Doug video makes me so happy😄

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem

      Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday unless it's a major new car release.

  • @ihteshamkhan4696
    @ihteshamkhan4696 Před rokem +1

    absolutely adore how these cars look. gorgeous machines.

  • @rubenvanpraagh8791
    @rubenvanpraagh8791 Před rokem +6

    This option of putting all the windows down (or up) with one single button was famously part of the Renault Avantime about 10 years earlier. That even included the sunroof (a second setting within the button) and was called the Grand Air function.

    • @ridhwanramzi4773
      @ridhwanramzi4773 Před rokem +1

      Not many people are aware of how many quirks/features were Invented by the French. Swiveling headlights, engine going under incase of an accident, deformable bumpers, Hydropneumatic suspension, and so on

  • @Al-vl3tp
    @Al-vl3tp Před rokem +3

    One of the best GT cars and Rally cars I would buy! The guys has everything you need to go on a Rally!

  • @lucascarreviews
    @lucascarreviews Před rokem +1

    The 65 AMG’s are just something else.. I rode/filmed an R230 era of the SL65 and I fell in love.

  • @thomasstrassle7340
    @thomasstrassle7340 Před rokem

    Doug, I like you so much ! Listening to you helps me to keep my english understanding on a good level. It is amazing to see, that you always can describe so many hidden details about the cars.
    Greetings from Switzerland from Thomas

  • @pnthim
    @pnthim Před rokem +8

    The SL 65 Black Series is one of my favorite cars ever. Those fender flares. I wish Doug covered the Black Series

  • @MDavidG1
    @MDavidG1 Před rokem +3

    I am very fortunate to own an R230 SL65 AMG V12 and a R129 SL600 V12. And I will NEVER sell either one of them. No matter what anybody says, there is NOTHING like driving a beautifully made V12 Mercedes Benz convertible. These cars will be in museums some day.

    • @zosoachilles
      @zosoachilles Před rokem

      Same here, own an R230 SL65 w/Graphite package. The smooth roar and turbine whistle while the rear end wiggles as the traction control tries to contain even partial throttle is every lead foots dream come true. You either get what MB V-12's are about or you don't. This is speed without puffery or pretense, just endless grunt. You challenge one of these and you may be embarrassed by someone old whose laughing hysterically. Worth every dollar spent and then some.

  • @nickb20
    @nickb20 Před rokem

    Great video Doug! I can tell you like this car!

  • @nealyodude11
    @nealyodude11 Před rokem +1

    As always an excellent review.

  • @YourTechGerman
    @YourTechGerman Před rokem +6

    Love the car and incredibly well maintained for a 10 year old car!

  • @GtotheC88
    @GtotheC88 Před rokem +9

    Such an innovative and beautiful car! Would be absolutely dreadful to get a repair bill though because I know there’s nothing cheap to fix on this car

    • @rsplines12
      @rsplines12 Před rokem

      Imagine the convertible repair bill. 5k minimum.

    • @Legionnaire_777
      @Legionnaire_777 Před rokem +2

      This is like any S class Mercedes. It's great to admire but not great to own. Even an old base model SL500 is incredibly expensive to maintain once routine things start breaking after a few years.

  • @alpustuner
    @alpustuner Před rokem

    Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.

  • @erikh1041
    @erikh1041 Před rokem +1

    When i drove to sweden this year i had one of these pass me multiple times. It would pass me, then i’d catch up later at some cafe, and then it would pass me again just 10 minutes later. The sound and power of these are incredible, and i haven’t even driven it. I was just passed by it twice. Cool car.

  • @OzarksWildman
    @OzarksWildman Před rokem +4

    Twin turbo V12… perfect 👍

  • @fitfogey
    @fitfogey Před rokem +3

    What a beautiful machine. I own the little brother 2007 black/black SLK 55 (V8) and the car has given me zero problems. It is a hard top convertible as well. Although its now 15 years old, I still love the car.

    • @slowery43
      @slowery43 Před rokem

      no one cares we didn't come here to find out about what cars FF owns this isn't about you

    • @fitfogey
      @fitfogey Před rokem

      @@slowery43 It’s youtube people do what they want for instance if you want you can go fuck yourself.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +1

      Cool car. Ignore that guy, it's fun to find out what cars other guys have.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +1

      @@slowery43 I like finding out what cars other guys drive. His SLK55 is cool.

  • @Carfan678
    @Carfan678 Před rokem +1

    Interior still looks so good I loved this gen 😍

  • @carlossolrac84
    @carlossolrac84 Před rokem

    love the exaust sound thanks for that clip 👍

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 Před rokem +35

    Those are incredible and here in Gemany having seen these pass me on the Autobahn at over 200km/h with their incredible Sound, is quite the Experience by itself.
    I'm glad to see they were also sold in the USA, i always assumed they weren't.
    Here on the German Car Market there are quite a few for Sale, but that makes sense because they're obviously more common here and from what i see in German TÜV & other Data, they're also pretty reliable, despite having a massive V12
    Prost & Cheers from the Berchtesgadener Land in the Bavarian Alps

    • @NorceCodine
      @NorceCodine Před rokem

      Mercedes and BMW you should only buy in Germany, in America the mechanics are not factory trained, that's why they are all junks after ten years.

  • @Mr.JordanWatson
    @Mr.JordanWatson Před rokem +47

    Ah yes, When AMG used to throw a V12 in everything, the good old days…

    • @caidee
      @caidee Před rokem +2

      Not really, only top end models

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 Před rokem

      You mean V8. Only the S class and SLs got V12s

  • @Patiboke
    @Patiboke Před rokem +1

    The wind deflector is incredible. It looks so clean in both positions, shoutout to the engineer.
    By the way: this is the first video I've seen without the usual 'quirks to drive' transition.

  • @lmoney1145
    @lmoney1145 Před rokem

    Doug been eating good! Glad to see you doing well!

  • @I_am_Allan
    @I_am_Allan Před rokem +18

    0:00 Thiiiiiiiiiiis
    0:35 Cars & Bids
    1:12 Can I pleeease borrow your car?
    1:20 Quirks and Features
    13:28 The Drive
    18:28 Inconclusive
    18:55 Doug Score

    • @GalacticTommy
      @GalacticTommy Před rokem

      🐐

    • @jayxj7785
      @jayxj7785 Před rokem +7

      Drug score 🤣🤣

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem

      What we have time stamps:):):)
      Waste of writing....

    • @I_am_Allan
      @I_am_Allan Před rokem

      @@joe125ful there are no time stamps.
      That's why I post them.

    • @I_am_Allan
      @I_am_Allan Před rokem

      @@jayxj7785 oops! Mistype!

  • @josedealbuquerquejr.941
    @josedealbuquerquejr.941 Před rokem +3

    Mercedes really thinks about everything 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @klein2252
    @klein2252 Před rokem

    The Doug score should be a candle lit dinner with that convertible lowering music playing

  • @ethanlavalle468
    @ethanlavalle468 Před 9 měsíci

    I have a silver 2014 65 With 13k miles Doug, love it and cherish it with all my heart. So happy you finally reviewed one. They really are a piece of art

  • @9663mu
    @9663mu Před rokem +7

    Those early 2000s models were stunning and proved no other SL (so far anyway ) has been able to match the looks.

    • @johnlukach4091
      @johnlukach4091 Před rokem +2

      They were EVERYWHERE since 2010/12 these new ones are ugly in comparison sales numbers support our beliefs as well

    • @9663mu
      @9663mu Před rokem +1

      @@johnlukach4091 yes those early 2010s models like this one are bad. Good power but bad

  • @Matt-qv8zj
    @Matt-qv8zj Před rokem +55

    10 year old Merc with twin turbo V12. I can’t stop thinking about each $10K repair bill

  • @justinjohnson1766
    @justinjohnson1766 Před rokem

    @Doug Demuro: Thank you so much for this. Funny you mention this type of vehicle. Saw alot of rare euro foreign vehicles today.

  • @patb4858
    @patb4858 Před rokem

    Awesome review and Shmee loves the engine as well.

  • @jasonsperatos6412
    @jasonsperatos6412 Před rokem +12

    The maintenance puts it out of my price range. Sick ride

    • @leee3880
      @leee3880 Před rokem +2

      Right, if it weren’t for the maintenance, and expensive repairs, the car would be way more tempting.

  • @kenlaw04
    @kenlaw04 Před rokem +3

    This body has aged well. It still looks great.

  • @jeffy210
    @jeffy210 Před rokem

    I had a Volvo C70 hardtop convertible that did the same thing with the trunk and top. It had a divider and then you could press a button to lift up the top slightly to be able to get at the trunk when you had the top is down. I really liked it when I had it.

  • @passerik
    @passerik Před rokem

    Looks fantastic 🔥

  • @skapooosh
    @skapooosh Před rokem +3

    beautiful looking car especially when the next c63 is a 4 cylinder, a v12 looks unreal in this era

  • @brianlee9233
    @brianlee9233 Před rokem +7

    The SL65 has been one of my favorite cars from Mercedes-Benz. The V12 sounds absolutely phenomenal whether if you're driving carefully or driving really fast. One of my friends who I used to go to had a black one until he sold it for an EQS.

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem +1

      My too eweryone want back in days C63 or other V8 so this one is kinda underrated.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni Před rokem

      @@joe125ful to be fair, the C63 was cheaper to buy and run than the SL65. And its relatively small size and short wheelbase meant that it was nimble around corners, which made it more fun to drive.

    • @asiandavidp
      @asiandavidp Před rokem +2

      I think your friend made a mistake switching a V12 or an electric car

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem +1

      @@asiandavidp Agreed very foolish move to me...

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem

      @@damilolaakanni Yes but a lot less cooler car too.
      This is why i like SL65 more then C63.
      Only comparable car will be great California but it is 100K more expensive:(

  • @zak__21
    @zak__21 Před rokem +2

    I'm honest amazed by how great and modern it looks . Ageless design
    The power train is also impressive and it's still more powerful than most new sport cars

  • @nealreykdal5783
    @nealreykdal5783 Před rokem +1

    Wish my EOS had the roof trunk lift option! I’m always “negotiating” stuff in/out of the trunk w the roof down! Genius! 😊

  • @markanthony1615
    @markanthony1615 Před rokem +7

    A new exhaust will sound amazing

    • @drunkpolack7612
      @drunkpolack7612 Před rokem +3

      Don’t talk about modifications on this channel, his comment section is filled with boomers. 😂

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem

      @@drunkpolack7612 I'm sure there are people from all generations in this comment section. There's nothing wrong with that.

    • @ryanoliver5669
      @ryanoliver5669 Před rokem

      @@drunkpolack7612 Dog Boomers basically invented mods on old American muscle cars. Ever been to a cars and coffee?

    • @drunkpolack7612
      @drunkpolack7612 Před rokem

      @@ryanoliver5669 must have never been to my cars and coffee, so many bone stock corvettes lol

  • @megatronusorionpax4900
    @megatronusorionpax4900 Před rokem +5

    I wonder if it's a coincidence this was released a day or 2 after the C63 AMG revealed with a 4 cylinder

    • @infmsram
      @infmsram Před rokem

      Definitely coincidence, he’s got reviews scheduled months in advance. He talked about it in a previous vid.

  • @gamatoutsikos
    @gamatoutsikos Před rokem +1

    It's funny how many things that amaze Doug on this car my SL600 V12 has. 8 years earlier. Mercedes was always ahead of their game

  • @bonzobonanza
    @bonzobonanza Před rokem +1

    10:39 Oh my god, the return of the convertible open/close music has returned

  • @vivadjango
    @vivadjango Před rokem +3

    Mexico IS IN NORTH AMERICA DOUG!

  • @Mostdope5o
    @Mostdope5o Před rokem +10

    Imagine how much it’ll cost to fix your convertible top when the motors and sensors die out or breaks

    • @ozarkliving7263
      @ozarkliving7263 Před rokem +4

      Stick with Lexus LC500, won’t be a concern

    • @chynacash3138
      @chynacash3138 Před rokem +2

      @@ozarkliving7263 It's still a complex convertible top. It wont last forever just because it's Japanese.

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před rokem

      @@ozarkliving7263 But LC500 is ugly.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni Před rokem

      @@chynacash3138 the LC doesn't have a power roof. Should be pretty reliable...if you don't have a leak.

    • @jonanthonylosito2004
      @jonanthonylosito2004 Před rokem

      @@joe125ful doesnt matter. I still think the new BMW M4 looks a lot uglier

  • @geoffreybradford
    @geoffreybradford Před rokem +1

    I've waited a long time to hear the Convertible Top Going Down music again , and now I'm a happy man . I would get some of that for myself , but my car is a hardtop so, well. That.

  • @Galatzo
    @Galatzo Před rokem

    That V12 rumble is something i vividly remember since i heard it for the first time many many years ago

  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 Před rokem +24

    For the price difference, I’d prefer the slightly older SL55 AMG. Aside from the massive price difference, I find that the exhaust note was a deeper rumble than the then V12 variant and the styling was just flashy enough, all whilst looking meaner and more upscale looking. This newer SL looks great, but the front end looks too Mercedes-Benz ‘generic’. And lest we forget that this was (is) a quarter of a Million! dollar car… when new. Without sounding like a hypocrite… I’d still sell my left nut for a car like this! Thanks for the video.

  • @haviiithelegogunner907
    @haviiithelegogunner907 Před rokem +5

    It is hard to describe how a V12 biturbo feels if you never experienced it yourself. It is not only power and torque it is also „ease“. This machines could power basically AFV … incredible!

  • @cpcproductions4850
    @cpcproductions4850 Před rokem

    9:55 Doug the kind of dude to make the ground wear a kneepad when he kneels 😂

  • @gabek7010
    @gabek7010 Před rokem

    It’s a real transformer. So freaking cool. Probably my favorite car you’ve ever featured.

  • @alexd7147
    @alexd7147 Před rokem +2

    I wish to own a car like this one day.. 😁

    • @slowery43
      @slowery43 Před rokem

      no one cares we dodn't come here to find out what car you want someday

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +1

      Work hard and make your dream come true. It's good to have a dream car. Ignore that guy, I like finding out what cars other guys want to own.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +1

      @@slowery43 I may not have come here for it but I like hearing what other guys' dream cars are. Car people love to talk about stuff like that to each other.

    • @alexd7147
      @alexd7147 Před rokem

      @@slowery43 You clearly cared enough to comment.

    • @alexd7147
      @alexd7147 Před rokem

      @@bwofficial1776 Thank you!

  • @lucianoosorio5942
    @lucianoosorio5942 Před rokem +5

    That car is beautiful. I’m a huge fan of high horsepower

    • @slowery43
      @slowery43 Před rokem

      no one came here hoping to find out if Luciano is a fan of high hp

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem

      High horsepower is fun. Ignore that guy, it's fun to find out what other car guys are looking for in cars. I'm more of a torque guy. I like monster torque that feels like you can pull a freight train.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem

      @@slowery43 I may not have came here for it but I enjoyed finding out what he likes in his cars. I like finding out what other car guys want out of their cars. I'm a torque guy myself, I like feeling monster torque that feels like it can pull a freight train.

  • @hellowill
    @hellowill Před rokem

    Saw one of these drive by today with the plate AMGV12... awesome

  • @antruys646
    @antruys646 Před rokem +1

    have had a go in a few of the SL550 of this generation and it's one of my favourite cars I've ever driven. While I have sat in and moved one of these, I didn't get to even really use the gas pedal but I can only imagine how much more amazing it is

    • @joesmith9216
      @joesmith9216 Před rokem +2

      Get a 2008-11 550, they are affordable now, and are terror machines, it's amazing how much stuff they have for performance.

  • @MTbone7
    @MTbone7 Před rokem +3

    The purchase price is just the beginning for this money trap

  • @CH-qt4hr
    @CH-qt4hr Před rokem +5

    first

  • @Jdalio5
    @Jdalio5 Před rokem

    Back in 2009 I test drove an 03 SL600 (v12) it was by far thee fastest car I've ever driven and it only cost $36k. Thankfully I went back to the dealership and got a few quotes on routine maintenance and minor repairs...It blew my mind and made it an easy decision! It's not about the dollars it's about the sence.
    -cheers

  • @staticoverlay
    @staticoverlay Před rokem

    I had a rear central cupholder in a very different (lol) car once and I would always keep a bottle of water there separate from the coffee or soda or w/e in the front cupholder, it was actually nice to have

  • @leroi5342
    @leroi5342 Před rokem

    This is exactly my dream car such a perfect car ❤

  • @capone_spivey1249
    @capone_spivey1249 Před rokem

    Wow that looks insane 🤩

  • @beardown6574
    @beardown6574 Před rokem

    pretty crazy all the tech in this thing for it being a 1o year old vehicle! Like the heat scarf thing! Had no idea that existed. That's genius! And that system for how the trunk and the roof interact is impressive. And bravo Doug on the music for the roof lol just perfect

    • @jacquesc3166
      @jacquesc3166 Před rokem +1

      Air Scarf came in on the SLK back in 2005. A lot farther back than you think.

    • @beardown6574
      @beardown6574 Před rokem

      @@jacquesc3166 no way! Thanks for the info. That's even crazier lol

  • @drmememachine
    @drmememachine Před rokem

    I’ve never wanted a car as a long term goal as badly as this one. I never knew it was so special and incredibly well thought out.