[CeEl]

At least Mercedes seems to think there is a market for a sporty luxury roadster

https://www.mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/2022-amg-sl

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Looks like they are following BMW's lead. Think the back end looks Porsche like. Must be very heavy or they are lowballing the performance numbers. Good to see another soft top performance oriented convertible in the market

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Looks like they are following BMW's lead. Think the back end looks Porsche like. Must be very heavy or they are lowballing the performance numbers. Good to see another soft top performance oriented convertible in the market

I agree that the rear looks like a Porsche!

[Horseman]

It’s got a weird shape that I can’t tell if I like it or hate it.

[TAZ007]

If you like BMWs and Porsches than it's a win, if you can stand a Mercedes that is.

[Horseman]

Not a big fan of Mercedes and this opinion is coming after only a week after driving around one of their sedans. A lot of money for builds that feel cheap.

Their AMg models might be something to covet, but … otherwise…. Trash.

[CaboM4]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Not a big fan of Mercedes and this opinion is coming after only a week after driving around one of their sedans. A lot of money for builds that feel cheap.

Their AMg models might be something to covet, but … otherwise…. Trash.

Yes, I'd rather have a VW before a Benz. They are at the bottom of my German hierarchy

[Yamatokh]

This car would cost at least double to the Z4 M40i here in Thailand... and I am sure its not twice as good as a car....

But the interior do look great!

[Westside Guy]

The large screen reminds me of looking at the interior of a Tesla

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by CaboM4

Yes, I'd rather have a VW before a Benz. They are at the bottom of my German hierarchy

Maybe an Audi but not a VW 😇

Seriously, like Audis better, even though same company.

[augusto_fontana]

it's a 2+2 .....ginormous. snd heavy. No thanks.

[zipstic]

I like it! The front 1/3 looks like a Mercedes and the rear 2/3 looks like a Porsche. It might be heavy, but it's an SL AMG so that's to be expected. The 2+2 is a little odd, but wouldn't be a deal breaker.

[Kwajtrader]

Not my thing, but to each their own…

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by augusto_fontana

it's a 2+2 .....ginormous. snd heavy. No thanks.

The 2 in the back are about as useful as the little storage + net behind the seats of my Z4. Practical - but neither one has enough room for passengers

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by CeEl

The 2 in the back are about as useful as the little storage + net behind the seats of my Z4. Practical - but neither one has enough room for passengers

I beg to differ! I can fit 3 bottles of single malt comfortably in the netting behind the seats and still corner aggressively without spilling a drop.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

I beg to differ! I can fit 3 bottles of single malt comfortably in the netting behind the seats and still corner aggressively without spilling a drop.

Like I said - practical!

[CeEl]

My point is: we are discussing in this forum that there is no demand for a sporty convertible roadster, and that's why the Z4 is going to go away (for now).

Mercedes seems to think there is enough of a market for a luxury roadster (yes, yes, technically a 2+2, but do look at the overall proportions of the car). Maybe they are seeing an opportunity because others are leaving this market?

Granted, the Mercedes is a lot more expensive than the Z4.

[BMWGirlFL]

MB icon.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

MB icon.

You are not wrong.