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SL/R129: My new ride!!!!

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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My new ride!!!!

Well I have jumped into the deep end and might i say so far the water is FINE. I am now the proud owner of a 1996 SL500.

Thanks to the guys who gave me feedback about this car, the final word shook out like this. The guy who owned it was in a money crunch and needed a chunk of cash quick. He bought this car new in 1997, has ALL the service records and he just finished the 60K service and a new brake job ($1400). The carfax is clean, it has 63K miles and comes with Momo aftermarket wheels (he also gave me the MB wheels that he took off). The car has been garaged all it's life and it really shows. The interior is not flawless, but it is VERY close. I ended up paying $10,500. I drove it around yesterday with the top down, and I AM HOOKED!!!! Man this thing is like crack, i didn't want to get out of the car!



Here she is, soryy for the fuzzy pic i'll try to get some better pics later:

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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A woman needs her toys!:98 SL500 for now
Welcome, great find, beautiful car. Congrats.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Not really a fan of the wheels...but that is an awesome deal. Enjoy it!
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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congrats!!!!!! not my choice of rims, but if you like it!

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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congrats on the purchase...looks great...u thinkin about changing the rims? man, you got a real good deal on the car! congrats
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Thanks fellas! I don't have any plans on changing out the rims just yet, i realize they are not what a purist would have but they came with the car and i'll keep it as is for now.
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Congrads! Looks great save the wheels.
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