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Old 10-26-2006, 07:58 PM
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Pictures of My New SL550 and S550

Well..... I picked up the Mercedes S550 on Tuesday. Jeez.... what a car! I got lucky and found one in Iridiium Silver with all the gadgets I was hoping to get. Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, Panorama Roof, the AMG Sport Package and lots of other stuff.

Had her out last night and was able to use the Night View Assist. Ummmm, I think the jury is still out on this one. Ohh.... yeah, it shows everything in front of you and like they say, even farther ahead than your low beams BUT..... you have to look down where the speedometer is to see the road ahead. It's kind of tough to look down to see the screen when you have this learned 'bad habit' of keeping your eyes on the road so you don't crash the car or run over anything! The view is excellent except it's hard to keep watching the screen because of where it's at. I've heard that the Heads-Up System display is easier to watch because it's on the windshield area but it isn't anywhere near as clear as view as the Night View Assist System by MB.

Now the Distronic Plus is something else! You set it and it drives the car for you (speed wise that is). If you come upon another car in front of you, it slows you down automatically! Then it speeds up if he does or if you go to pass, it resumes to your preset speed.

The Panorama Roof really sets the car off from the outside. The car being silver and the roof glass all black, the color combination is absolutely stunning. Add in the AMG Sport Package with its wheels and tires, the front mesh grille and rear lower spoiler and the rocker panel accents, it makes the car the cat's ***!

I'm going to try and post some pics of the SL550 and the S500 together this afternoon or evening. I looked outside and there's this thing in the sky that's real bright and shiny.... I think they call it the SUN..... faint so it should be a nice afternoon to take some decent pictures. Magwheel


HELP!!!!...... Is there anyone who can post my pictures if I send them to you? I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Michael
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You could always upload the pictures from Photobucket.com or imageshack.us

None of us are able to upload pictures at the moment.
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Originally Posted by magwheel
Well..... I picked up the Mercedes S550 on Tuesday. Jeez.... what a car! I got lucky and found one in Iridiium Silver with all the gadgets I was hoping to get. Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, Panorama Roof, the AMG Sport Package and lots of other stuff.

Had her out last night and was able to use the Night View Assist. Ummmm, I think the jury is still out on this one. Ohh.... yeah, it shows everything in front of you and like they say, even farther ahead than your low beams BUT..... you have to look down where the speedometer is to see the road ahead. It's kind of tough to look down to see the screen when you have this learned 'bad habit' of keeping your eyes on the road so you don't crash the car or run over anything! The view is excellent except it's hard to keep watching the screen because of where it's at. I've heard that the Heads-Up System display is easier to watch because it's on the windshield area but it isn't anywhere near as clear as view as the Night View Assist System by MB.

Now the Distronic Plus is something else! You set it and it drives the car for you (speed wise that is). If you come upon another car in front of you, it slows you down automatically! Then it speeds up if he does or if you go to pass, it resumes to your preset speed.

The Panorama Roof really sets the car off from the outside. The car being silver and the roof glass all black, the color combination is absolutely stunning. Add in the AMG Sport Package with its wheels and tires, the front mesh grille and rear lower spoiler and the rocker panel accents, it makes the car the cat's ***!

I'm going to try and post some pics of the SL550 and the S500 together this afternoon or evening. I looked outside and there's this thing in the sky that's real bright and shiny.... I think they call it the SUN..... faint so it should be a nice afternoon to take some decent pictures. Magwheel


HELP!!!!...... Is there anyone who can post my pictures if I send them to you? I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Michael
magwheels, you u really need more cars? hehe. congrats.
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magwheels, you u really need more cars? hehe. congrats.
Ouch.... that hurt! Remember now, I sold the two Lamborghinis! Magwheel
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Originally Posted by magwheel
Well..... I picked up the Mercedes S550 on Tuesday. Jeez.... what a car! I got lucky and found one in Iridiium Silver with all the gadgets I was hoping to get. Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, Panorama Roof, the AMG Sport Package and lots of other stuff.

Had her out last night and was able to use the Night View Assist. Ummmm, I think the jury is still out on this one. Ohh.... yeah, it shows everything in front of you and like they say, even farther ahead than your low beams BUT..... you have to look down where the speedometer is to see the road ahead. It's kind of tough to look down to see the screen when you have this learned 'bad habit' of keeping your eyes on the road so you don't crash the car or run over anything! The view is excellent except it's hard to keep watching the screen because of where it's at. I've heard that the Heads-Up System display is easier to watch because it's on the windshield area but it isn't anywhere near as clear as view as the Night View Assist System by MB.

Now the Distronic Plus is something else! You set it and it drives the car for you (speed wise that is). If you come upon another car in front of you, it slows you down automatically! Then it speeds up if he does or if you go to pass, it resumes to your preset speed.

The Panorama Roof really sets the car off from the outside. The car being silver and the roof glass all black, the color combination is absolutely stunning. Add in the AMG Sport Package with its wheels and tires, the front mesh grille and rear lower spoiler and the rocker panel accents, it makes the car the cat's ***!

I'm going to try and post some pics of the SL550 and the S500 together this afternoon or evening. I looked outside and there's this thing in the sky that's real bright and shiny.... I think they call it the SUN..... faint so it should be a nice afternoon to take some decent pictures. Magwheel


HELP!!!!...... Is there anyone who can post my pictures if I send them to you? I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Michael
I can post a couple for you. When you get them send me a PM and we can make arrangements.
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Congrats on the new S-class, I also like the roof profile/looks with the panorama roof. I have a small question though, with all those German and Itailian Sports cars how does the Ford match up? Just wondering if they built a supercar that can keep up with the best of them as far as performance, fit and finish, and overall satisfaction?
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magwheel, but DO YOU REALLY need MORE cars? LOL Do you need help driving em?
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The night view is a cool gadget to have. I keep it on about 50% of the time now. The safest thing is to occasionally glance at it when the road ahead is really dark.

I would think the heads up display would be really distracting.
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congrats on the purchased, nice collection you have there
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The night view is a cool gadget to have. I keep it on about 50% of the time now. The safest thing is to occasionally glance at it when the road ahead is really dark.

I would think the heads up display would be really distracting.
How does this compare to the Lexus night vision system? Also, did MB have it before Lex (maybe a stupid question but I don't know :/)
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Wink Finally..... the pictures I promised!

Now that we're able to post pictures on our own, here are the pics of my new S550 along with some of the new SL550. I'm really enjoying them immensely! Magwheel
Attached Thumbnails Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-1-sl550-s550-far-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-1-sl550-left-side-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-6-sl550-lower-left-front-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-7-sl550-lower-right-front-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-8-sl550-passenger-side-interior-800.jpg  

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Attached Thumbnails Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-9-sl550-interior-driver-s-side-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-10-sl550-rear-interior-bear-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-2-sl550-s550-close-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-2-sl550-right-front-side-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-3-sl550-s550-side-angle-800.jpg  

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Beautiful cars, beautiful setting and beautiful pictures...what more could we ask for. Great stuff magwheel...enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Beautiful cars, beautiful setting and beautiful pictures...what more could we ask for. Great stuff magwheel...enjoy!
I guess when most people are deciding what to wear in the morning you are deciding what car to drive! I am not a big fan of silver cars, but the S looks great in silver, good pics!
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And the finale!

The last bunch of pictures. Hope you enjoy them. Mags
p.s. The Bear is there so when I'm talking to myself, there's always my little sidekick in the cars listening to me.
Attached Thumbnails Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-12-s550-amg-rear-wheel-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-14-s550-lower-right-front-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-15-s550-passenger-interior-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-16-s550-rear-seating-bear-800.jpg   Pictures of My New SL550 and S550-17-s550-bear-800.jpg  

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pano roof looks sweet on a non-black amg s550...nice

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pano roof looks sweet on a non-black amg s550...nice

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Does that RADAR detector work while sitting so low down on the windshield? Mine is higher up as per a previous post.

let me know?
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Does that RADAR detector work while sitting so low down on the windshield? Mine is higher up as per a previous post.

let me know?
Hi Chucky, Yes, the Valentine Ones work great mounted low. Just make sure they have a clear view of the road and are not blocked by your windshield wipers! I'm sure their range might be a hair better when mounted high but I've had no problems with an advance warning. I picked up a new one for each car because I'll be driving them a lot and didn't want to plug and unplug them all the time. Magwheel
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Congrats on your new toys. Perhaps you will log a few more miles on these than your other rides
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Ahhhh yes...... I needed one for each car. Mags
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Hi Meegle, Thank you. Damn... I hope so. In the last 2 or 3 weeks, I've had them out more than all the other supercars combined in the last 3 or 4 months. Even in the RAIN! Guess what.... they don't melt either! They're just such a pleasure to drive. Mags
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Hi Meegle, Thank you. Damn... I hope so. In the last 2 or 3 weeks, I've had them out more than all the other supercars combined in the last 3 or 4 months. Even in the RAIN! Guess what.... they don't melt either! They're just such a pleasure to drive. Mags
I just recently began reading this forum, but are these the first MB S and SL cars you have owned?


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