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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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New to mercedes and and YOUR input and helping picking up my next CAR!

Background info on me:

age early : 30"s
occupation : tattoo shop owner
current cars i own: Bmw 330ci zhp package 2 door coupe ( pics are here)
cadillac escalade ext on 24" inch rims
nissan maxima is everyday use car.

Im looking to get into a mercedes this time around instead of my usual BMW choice.

Im going to modify the benz in time so that will play a role on wich model i buy.


Im cureently really interested in these models mercdes

sl55 amg coupe

cls500 4 door sedan

i know that its night and day differance with these two cars, after what i saw D2 auto do to that cls500 im willing to play with a sedan.


wich one of these cars has more " sucsess appeal" ....i dont want to be confused with the guys around town driving thier moms or dads benz thinking they are gods of the streets.

My car buy budget is 40k bought outright with 15k to play with for TASTEFULL mods.

Im not preppy looking or wear suits, i do however wear raulph laren polos and my arm tattoo are clearly visible ( not trying to hide )

I want a car that represents sucsess despite of having alot of visibale tattoo's.

thanks all
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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sl55 or cls ???
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by B.M.W
Background info on me:

age early : 30"s
occupation : tattoo shop owner
current cars i own: Bmw 330ci zhp package 2 door coupe ( pics are here)
cadillac escalade ext on 24" inch rims
nissan maxima is everyday use car.

Im looking to get into a mercedes this time around instead of my usual BMW choice.

Im going to modify the benz in time so that will play a role on wich model i buy.


Im cureently really interested in these models mercdes

sl55 amg coupe

cls500 4 door sedan

i know that its night and day differance with these two cars, after what i saw D2 auto do to that cls500 im willing to play with a sedan.


wich one of these cars has more " sucsess appeal" ....i dont want to be confused with the guys around town driving thier moms or dads benz thinking they are gods of the streets.

My car buy budget is 40k bought outright with 15k to play with for TASTEFULL mods.

Im not preppy looking or wear suits, i do however wear raulph laren polos and my arm tattoo are clearly visible ( not trying to hide )

I want a car that represents sucsess despite of having alot of visibale tattoo's.

thanks all
40K may be enough to have your tatoos removed. That alone may give you some sort of appearance of success. You won't have it with the car and the tattoos.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Have you looked into the E class?

They seem to have an appearance of success. IMO. But then again most Mercedes do.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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lol, at one time all i craved and bought was BMws... i want to go different route this time, have been really sucsessfull last couple years and im starting to lean over to mercedes toys..

the e-class amg are stunning, i love them

but alot of "kids" drive them around here, i like to set myself apart.

i really really like D2autosport cls500 project with wald kit

im going to either sell the bmw i have now ( listed in classifieds here ) or just let my Gf drive it.


the E class will consider if i can modifiy it to look not average
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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lol, at one time all i craved and bought was BMws... i want to go different route this time, have been really sucsessfull last couple years and im starting to lean over to mercedes toys..

the e-class amg are stunning, i love them

but alot of "kids" drive them around here, i like to set myself apart.

i really really like D2autosport cls500 project with wald kit

im going to either sell the bmw i have now ( listed in classifieds here ) or just let my Gf drive it.


the E class will consider if i can modifiy it to look not average
Kids don't tend to drive in a civilized way.

Drive like a mature adult & it says alot about you.

& I have seen some that with some carbon fiber add ons & nice wheels whether AMG or not, look stunning.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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One that really appeals to me is a white E class with AMG wheels & a carbon fiber spoiler.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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thanks fellas

im browsing the e-55 forum, this will be a hard choice !
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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When buying a Mercedes, it is never easy. So many choices! Good luck!

BTW, don't forget to give us an update on your search.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
When buying a Mercedes, it is never easy. So many choices! Good luck!

BTW, don't forget to give us an update on your search.
will do, i will update this very thread

theres 3-4 models im pondering, i can feel the toughness already but i like it
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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What are they so far?
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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cls500
sl55 04-06 model
e55 amg

if i do very well in next 3 months:
cl-55
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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i showed my gf the d2auto build in the cls forum and her eyes blew up like saucers lol
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Have a link to the one your looking at?

This is kind of something that IMO would look nice. Except with CF trim. Not to mention a CF spoiler instead of the white one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OFF-L...t_72689wt_1165
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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if i go cls the end result will be after pics of this one

https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe...ls-reveal.html
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It's very nice!

Just too much for my taste.
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
It's very nice!

Just too much for my taste.
too much as in tacky ?

i definatley want to steer cleer of a " tacky look "
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Tacky would be a sticker that says "Supercharger" placed on the back of the trunk.

Worse would be having that sticker crooked.
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It is nice but it really comes down to personal preference. With a Mercedes, I would keep it more conservative.

Now with a BMW, I would be more willing.
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
It is nice but it really comes down to personal preference. With a Mercedes, I would keep it more conservative.

Now with a BMW, I would be more willing.
i see


thats why i was leaning to an sl55 and just add wheels, i like the factory amg kit look over the gaudy aftermarket ones.

the e55 amg i need more convincing
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i see


thats why i was leaning to an sl55 and just add wheels, i like the factory amg kit look over the gaudy aftermarket ones.

the e55 amg i need more convincing
Go to the E class section of the forum. LOL.
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
Go to the E class section of the forum. LOL.
Ive been there last hour or so

I love the trim but dont know if its a car for me?

i have an escalade ext, bmw 330ci ...i want to step it up to the next level with this next one bro

sl55 may be the one

around here most of the greek kids get these cars as gifts lol, nothing against em bcuz a few good buddies of mine are malacas

sl55 lowered on custom wheels until im convinced of something better for me

the hunt continues
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Originally Posted by B.M.W
Ive been there last hour or so

I love the trim but dont know if its a car for me?

i have an escalade ext, bmw 330ci ...i want to step it up to the next level with this next one bro

sl55 may be the one

around here most of the greek kids get these cars as gifts lol, nothing against em bcuz a few good buddies of mine are malacas

sl55 lowered on custom wheels until im convinced of something better for me

the hunt continues
I know what you mean. Have quite a few friends that got some really nice, luxurious & expensive cars. I have a friend that has a SL 65 AMG BS.
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saw a black sl55 today, he must of just came from washing it...BOOOTYFULLL!!!
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