SL/R129: How old are the R129 drivers on this forum?
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
Originally Posted by RedMongoosE
im almost a whole whapping 18.....
? If that is you in the R129 picture thread ... you may be pushing 81? You had too many cars in your signature I thought to be 18.Please clairify. That would change my statistics a bit.
If so ... congrats. What a great spirit to be looking to mod you SL.
By the way the RedMongoosE is geourgious with the front clear turn signal covers, crome wheels and red with tan interior! A great coulor / trim combination
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From: Bloomfield Hills, MI USA
1990 500SL
i was 16 when i purchased my red on palomino 1990 500SL off a 85 year old man in orlando, Florida who was the original owner. i am now 17, and loving every minute i sit in the drivers seat.
Last edited by 90-500SL; Jun 12, 2005 at 04:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by 90-500SL
i was 16 when i purchased my red on palomino 1990 500SL off a 85 year old man in orlando, Florida who was the original owner. i am now 17, and loving every minute i sit in the drivers seat.
Congratulations. What a geogeous car. Glad to hear that you enjoy it so much.
I guess that does not change if you are 49 (me) or 17 (you). We all love the R129!
Average age droping fast ... up to 90-500SL, now 70 responces average age 36.8 years old.
I would hazard a guess that on those special driving moments that we have from time to time, we all feel 17 again.
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I'm new to the forums, so hello all. I'm 20 years old. My family currently owns 6 cars. The two main cars I drive are the 2001 BMW 330xi and the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL500. I am thrilled to be a part of the boards. I hope you all can educate me with your combined extensive knowledge. Thanks!
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From: Malaysia
'92 R129 300SL-24, '01 W210 E240, '03 W220 S320, '02 745Li
Currently 27, and am responsible for the 300SL-24 that seems to want to fall apart at the shut lines but still motors on like a trooper. Cannot wait for the day a R230 sits where she's sitting right now, but I know I'll miss the R129, having spent many a year cruising top down with music blaring.
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2005 Mercedes C-Class
Originally Posted by M3DRVR
I'm 20 and just traded in a 2003 BMW M3 for my SL500 and love every minute of it!
Are you always using your dad's wallet to buy a such car?
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From: So. Cal.
SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
I never tell my EXACT age.
Let's just say I'm 40 ish. plus a couple. LOL.
Cars I've owned (includes ex-wife's cars), maybe in order:
My stepfather had a MB 240 Diesel in the late '70's that I learned to drive in. Slow, but a great car.
Then . . .
1971 Monte Carlo
1974 VW Dasher (LIME GREEN)
1966 VW Sq. Back
1979 Toyota Celica
1980 Dodge Colt RS
1982 Capri White Lighting (Like the revived Mustang GT 5.0)
1980 Datsun B-210
1982 Dodge Colt
1985 VW GTI
1985 Dodge Colta Vista Wagon
The down on my luck period:
1985 Mustang (crappy 4 banger)
1994 Ford Escort
Doing Better:
1997 Mustang V-6
1995 BMW 325
1999 BMW 528 Wagon w/sport suspension
1999 Olds Alero
2000 Ford Crown Victoria runs on Compressed Natural Gas (Allows Single Rider in Carpool Lane)
2004 Olds Alero
2001 MB SL500 w/Designo and Sports Package
The econo-boxes like the 2nd Colt and the Datsun were beaters that I had when I had a low-paying job that required me to put about 30,000 miles per year on my cars. The Colt RS was kinda cool, with one of those Split shifters that gave you 8 gear ratios. The original GTI was GREAT!
But my recently purchased SL 500 is the best, greatest, most wonderful. I am so in love!
Cars I've owned (includes ex-wife's cars), maybe in order:
My stepfather had a MB 240 Diesel in the late '70's that I learned to drive in. Slow, but a great car.
Then . . .
1971 Monte Carlo
1974 VW Dasher (LIME GREEN)
1966 VW Sq. Back
1979 Toyota Celica
1980 Dodge Colt RS
1982 Capri White Lighting (Like the revived Mustang GT 5.0)
1980 Datsun B-210
1982 Dodge Colt
1985 VW GTI
1985 Dodge Colta Vista Wagon
The down on my luck period:
1985 Mustang (crappy 4 banger)
1994 Ford Escort
Doing Better:
1997 Mustang V-6
1995 BMW 325
1999 BMW 528 Wagon w/sport suspension
1999 Olds Alero
2000 Ford Crown Victoria runs on Compressed Natural Gas (Allows Single Rider in Carpool Lane)
2004 Olds Alero
2001 MB SL500 w/Designo and Sports Package
The econo-boxes like the 2nd Colt and the Datsun were beaters that I had when I had a low-paying job that required me to put about 30,000 miles per year on my cars. The Colt RS was kinda cool, with one of those Split shifters that gave you 8 gear ratios. The original GTI was GREAT!
But my recently purchased SL 500 is the best, greatest, most wonderful. I am so in love!
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From: Swamplands of Louisiana
1999 sl 600 amg
I am 40 and just purchased a 1999 sl 600 amg sport. I have never owned a mercedes before but I am very familar with the car. I have a daily driver already so this will be a weekend play toy, I am so excited. I have a super fast badd azz porsche that I call the swamp monster but it is not a car I want to drive everyday. I look forward to having a great car
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Having added
mebeJOE 42
Buckwheat 40
I'm now up to (75) respondents ... 36.4 years average age.
There are probably a few more newbies out there?
mebeJOE 42
Buckwheat 40
I'm now up to (75) respondents ... 36.4 years average age.
There are probably a few more newbies out there?
