SL/R129: Just Got My SL
08-03-2007, 09:00 PM
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Just Got My SL
2002 Silver AMG wheels and body kit. 29k miles and georgeous black interior. I love it! Traded my 97 s500 coupe, which I will miss, but I was ready for the drop top. Haven't done pictures yet, but here's one from the dealership:
08-04-2007, 12:48 AM
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Thanks Red! I've been following your car for a while now. Love the deep red on the SL. Just curious, is that a stock paint job or did you get it sprayed? I'm in love with silver right now, but the red on yours makes me think about a color change.
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08-07-2007, 12:16 PM
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no respray over here! the early reds were ]Imperial Red, it was red with some blue in it, the newer reds are Firemist and Mars Red, they have more orange in it and dont look as deep imo.
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08-07-2007, 11:46 PM
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Nice sled! I've had my 2002 Silver Arrow for about a month now, and it's definitely the greatest car I've ever owned. It's way more "me" than anything else I've had, and sometimes I feel like I've had them all. Mine's pretty much a twin of yours, but with two-tone interior and different rims.
A truly gorgeous, timeless classic design in silver.
A truly gorgeous, timeless classic design in silver.
08-08-2007, 07:41 PM
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Now, 18 inch wheels and a lot less weight is just more fun to drive.
08-08-2007, 07:42 PM
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Wow, it's a gorgeous red. My step-father has an 05 SL in red, and it is not nearly as deep.
08-08-2007, 07:45 PM
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Nice sled! I've had my 2002 Silver Arrow for about a month now, and it's definitely the greatest car I've ever owned. It's way more "me" than anything else I've had, and sometimes I feel like I've had them all. Mine's pretty much a twin of yours, but with two-tone interior and different rims.
A truly gorgeous, timeless classic design in silver.
A truly gorgeous, timeless classic design in silver.
08-11-2007, 03:33 AM
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'96 S500 Coupe - '91 300SL
A lot smaller. I like it feels more zippy. The w140 coupes were sedans with two doors, big floaty beasts that felt like driving on a cloud. Add to that the 16 inch donut tires, and it was like any big sedan I've ever driven.
Now, 18 inch wheels and a lot less weight is just more fun to drive.
Now, 18 inch wheels and a lot less weight is just more fun to drive.
Now it's time to upgrade the 129 a bit. It came with good tires, so i picked up a set of stock '97 wheels for it to update the look a bit and get rid of the curb rash.
