SL/R129: How old are the R129 drivers on this forum?
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From: Miami, FL
'99 SL600 Sport
Been hunting for a SL600 for about 4 months now. Was originally gonna buy it for my BF, but he says he doesn't want it. So I guess I'll keep the '97 I'm picking up in about 2 weeks. I'm 39.
I've always loved MBs, and owned a 190D about 10 years ago. Talk about leaving a bad taste!! Have had Cadillacs since. I've loved the 600s for a long time but have never been able to afford one. So here I go!
I've always loved MBs, and owned a 190D about 10 years ago. Talk about leaving a bad taste!! Have had Cadillacs since. I've loved the 600s for a long time but have never been able to afford one. So here I go!
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'99 SL600 Sport
He doesn't want it cuz he doesn't like it when I give him expensive gifts. It makes him "uncomfortable".
Shoot, if someone wanted to give me a MB I'd say BRING IT! And make it SHINY!
Shoot, if someone wanted to give me a MB I'd say BRING IT! And make it SHINY!
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From: So. Cal.
SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
Originally Posted by SandyinMiami
He doesn't want it cuz he doesn't like it when I give him expensive gifts. It makes him "uncomfortable".
Shoot, if someone wanted to give me a MB I'd say BRING IT! And make it SHINY!
Shoot, if someone wanted to give me a MB I'd say BRING IT! And make it SHINY!
This is a guy thing. It probably means he doesn't like you (NO, just kidding -- he probably feels insecure around all those cigars
). Just keep it and have fun! You will love the car so much. Read some of the posts about how in-love we all are with our R129's. Please post pictures and details after you pick it up (mileage, options, etc.). Welcome to the forum.
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'99 SL600 Sport
Well hell, if he doesn't like me, then we shouldn't be engaged....
He's a major cigar smoker and has 3 55 gal coolerdors under his bed....not that I had anything to do with that. His loss is my gain, the way I see it. I'm sure I'll be in love with the car - best I've , or he, have ever had. I've been doing lots of reading, y'all are sick with it, and I expect I will be too.
Thanks for the welcome. And sorry for the thread hijack.
He's a major cigar smoker and has 3 55 gal coolerdors under his bed....not that I had anything to do with that. His loss is my gain, the way I see it. I'm sure I'll be in love with the car - best I've , or he, have ever had. I've been doing lots of reading, y'all are sick with it, and I expect I will be too.
Thanks for the welcome. And sorry for the thread hijack.
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Adding the last four respondents (up to 89 total respondents now):
HLG600 @ 17, Heavy Metal @ 47, bradmg @ 41, drags1998 @ 50 and SandyinMiami @ 39 (presuming she will buy that car she is looking at) ...
the current average age = 37.0 years.
HLG600 @ 17, Heavy Metal @ 47, bradmg @ 41, drags1998 @ 50 and SandyinMiami @ 39 (presuming she will buy that car she is looking at) ...
the current average age = 37.0 years.
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I just turned 16 in DEC.. and my dad (car dealer) gave me a 1992 sl500.. Thats my summer driver i guess.. i usualy drive a E320 or a lexus SC300.. BUT the SL is still mine personally.. wasnt really that much money but its an awesome car 80k
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1991 300sl 5 speed manual
After 6 years looking purchased my r129
Originally Posted by ChrisB
With 90 respondents ... the average age now stands at 36.8 years old.
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Two Kinds of Attention
I bought my 95 SL500 a month ago and I noticed that I get two kinds of reactions...apreciation and jealousy. I get appreciative nods and glances often but I also get many people that feel they have to challange me, like cutting me off or passing me only to swoop in front and slow down. Hicks mostly....
I am 41 and I can honestly say, the younger ladies DO appreciate it so it must be hip again.
I am 41 and I can honestly say, the younger ladies DO appreciate it so it must be hip again.
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From: West Hartford,CT
1998 SL500
Age related
reading the entries of how old are current SL500 owners I feel rather old here...59yrs old and this is my first MB ( "Merc" as I used to call them as a kid in the UK ) I think I have found the perfect car....great looks but not too flashy, powerful but easy to control and I hope relaible for many years to come. I bought a 1998 model, smoked silver with the panorama roof with a measly 17000 miles only on it driven in the summer by a Catholic priest...really. I think this will be a classic car for many years to come. I will be tempted to add a 2005 model in 5 years or so as I really like the concept of the retractable hardtop. I actually have not driven the car with the roof off yet.
I think this format for sharing info, useful and useless is a fine idea.
I think this format for sharing info, useful and useless is a fine idea.
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From: Connecticut
97 SL-500, 05 Ford Expedition, 98 Maxima
I looked at the Only America Sports car, the Corvette, ( Junk) Nissan 350Z, too cheap, and came back to the SL-500. After much research I found a 97 reasonably priced with low miles and hence I now have the car of my Dreams.
These are so affordable compare a late 90's SL. Low miles to a new car...no choice buy the SL!
I am 50 and hope to push the average back to where it should be,this is not a kids car!
These are so affordable compare a late 90's SL. Low miles to a new car...no choice buy the SL!
I am 50 and hope to push the average back to where it should be,this is not a kids car!
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I am 50 and hope to push the average back to where it should be,this is not a kids car![/QUOTE]
Scorpian, with the average age in the mid to upper 30's I don't think there are too many "kids" here. I expected the average age to be much older but found it pretty cool that so many younger folks appreciate this fine automobile. I would venture a guess that the average age of SL owners is much older than this forum indicates because forum users are generally a younger crowd.
Whatever the average is, it's "where it should be." I say sit back and enjoy the ride young and old alike! We're all in this together.......
Doug
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Scorpian, with the average age in the mid to upper 30's I don't think there are too many "kids" here. I expected the average age to be much older but found it pretty cool that so many younger folks appreciate this fine automobile. I would venture a guess that the average age of SL owners is much older than this forum indicates because forum users are generally a younger crowd.
Whatever the average is, it's "where it should be." I say sit back and enjoy the ride young and old alike! We're all in this together.......
Doug
56
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2005 SL500
I'm 42 and have owned my 99 SL500 for 4 years now. I have thought of purchasing a 2003 for the updated look, usually when I get bored during the winter, then spring comes, I put back on the summer AMG 18" rims, detail it, take off the hard top, and get excited all over again every time I drive the car.
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From: Connecticut
97 SL-500, 05 Ford Expedition, 98 Maxima
Waited a long time for a nice SL-500. 50 Years old, checked corvettes and 350-Zs, got the SL-500. The newer 230 style does not appeal to me. Looks too cheap , ala Chrysler-ish.
Warm here this week, almost time to get in back on the road and enjoy!
Warm here this week, almost time to get in back on the road and enjoy!
