SL/R230: Weird Sighting on SL
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Weird Sighting on SL
I saw an SL today that had had only one exhaust pipe on each side of the back of the car, but was labeled an SL55. I thought the SL55 came with dual exhausts on both sides of the back of the car. I am thinking someone just put the different numbers on an SL500 to make it appear they have an SL55. If so, why stop there change one more and have an SL65.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
I saw an SL today that had had only one exhaust pipe on each side of the back of the car, but was labeled an SL55. I thought the SL55 came with dual exhausts on both sides of the back of the car. I am thinking someone just put the different numbers on an SL500 to make it appear they have an SL55. If so, why stop there change one more and have an SL65.
How pathetic.
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HAHAHA! I actually saw an SL500 being fitted with the V8 Kompressor on the fenders just like what I have on the 55. In fact, it was at Ray Catena about 3 weeks ago. I went in for a courtesy wash and wondered why it was taking so long. So I went to the back showroom where you have window access to the wash/prep area. And lo and behold, there was my 55 right beside a made-to-look-like-a-55 SL500! The guy was trying to match the positioning of my V8 Kompressor emblems to the other car! This SL500 didn't even have the sport package. But it had the SL65 wheels, the smoked taillights and the Kompressor badge! What a shame! I didn't know dealers would even do that for its customer. I guess if you pay, they will do it.
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Originally Posted by jettie1767
HAHAHA! I actually saw an SL500 being fitted with the V8 Kompressor on the fenders just like what I have on the 55. In fact, it was at Ray Catena about 3 weeks ago. I went in for a courtesy wash and wondered why it was taking so long. So I went to the back showroom where you have window access to the wash/prep area. And lo and behold, there was my 55 right beside a made-to-look-like-a-55 SL500! The guy was trying to match the positioning of my V8 Kompressor emblems to the other car! This SL500 didn't even have the sport package. But it had the SL65 wheels, the smoked taillights and the Kompressor badge! What a shame! I didn't know dealers would even do that for its customer. I guess if you pay, they will do it.
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I most diferr from my fellow members on that topic, is like if you own an original Picasso and blame on the other who has a replica. If a person has an SL500 (very good car ) and want to look like an SL55 ( exelent car) that's his consern and why a owner of an SL55 feel unconftable with a replica on his car if he owns a original and enjoy any minute of it. Likewise the owner of the replica who see it and enjoy like if he having and original one.
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Originally Posted by carlosfernandez
I most diferr from my fellow members on that topic, is like if you own an original Picasso and blame on the other who has a replica. If a person has an SL500 (very good car ) and want to look like an SL55 ( exelent car) that's his consern and why a owner of an SL55 feel unconftable with a replica on his car if he owns a original and enjoy any minute of it. Likewise the owner of the replica who see it and enjoy like if he having and original one.
A replica of a one of a kind painting is a very normal situation. Comparing this to replicating a badge on a car is absolutely ridiculous.
Please Carlos?
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As one of my friends says " different stroks for different folks" It's my way of thinking everyboby want a picasso but just a few could have it, for my it's a normal comparison. You see, this time I differ from you, not any time I support your way of think.
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Originally Posted by carlosfernandez
As one of my friends says " different stroks for different folks" It's my way of thinking everyboby want a picasso but just a few could have it, for my it's a normal comparison. You see, this time I differ from you, not any time I support your way of think.
You are comparing a Picasso to a Mercedes Benz. The rarest form of art to a few nicely put together pieces of metal of which they produce about 250,000 a year.
Many in this world would become outraged by such a comparison.
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[QUOTE=LovinSL600] The rarest form of art to a few nicely put together pieces of metal of which they produce about 250,000 a year.
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Surely you meant poorly put together pieces of metal...
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Surely you meant poorly put together pieces of metal...
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Why poorly, SL is an peice of art in comparizon with other cars.
Originally Posted by LovinSL600
The rarest form of art to a few nicely put together pieces of metal of which they produce about 250,000 a year.
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Surely you meant poorly put together pieces of metal...
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Surely you meant poorly put together pieces of metal...
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I did the exact opposite of the guy putting SL55 markings on his SL500. Within an hour of having my SL65AMG in the garage at home I had debadged everything. Car looks much better without all the lettering. I have always ordered my Porsches debadged from the factory. Too bad MB does not offer a debadge option.
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Originally Posted by Florida Chris
I did the exact opposite of the guy putting SL55 markings on his SL500. Within an hour of having my SL65AMG in the garage at home I had debadged everything. Car looks much better without all the lettering. I have always ordered my Porsches debadged from the factory. Too bad MB does not offer a debadge option.
Want to sell your badges please????? (just kidding)
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Originally Posted by Florida Chris
I did the exact opposite of the guy putting SL55 markings on his SL500. Within an hour of having my SL65AMG in the garage at home I had debadged everything. Car looks much better without all the lettering. I have always ordered my Porsches debadged from the factory. Too bad MB does not offer a debadge option.
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I don't see it happening
I have read some articles from different online sources and have yet to see anything that would make you choose the SL65 over the SL600. The one thing I have noticed is that two dealers I recently talked to were both pushing the SL65 to me. Wonder why that is??????
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What a surprise...
Originally Posted by StephenK
I have read some articles from different online sources and have yet to see anything that would make you choose the SL65 over the SL600. The one thing I have noticed is that two dealers I recently talked to were both pushing the SL65 to me. Wonder why that is??????
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Lovin' and Stephen:
Ok, so maybe there are a few SL500 owners that like our/you/this car (SL600) so much, they went and rebadged the vehicle, so what? Does this really effect your daily life in any way? I find it kind of funny seeing a SL500 with SL600 badges, missing the "V12" from the side. Not bad, not everyone can afford the 140K price tag, 200 for the badges seems much more of a bargin, espically if the person is doing it for looks, and never races-- no one, but hardcore Benz enthusiasts will ever have to the slightest clue that he/she does not infact have a V12 resting under the hood. My point of view.
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Ok, so maybe there are a few SL500 owners that like our/you/this car (SL600) so much, they went and rebadged the vehicle, so what? Does this really effect your daily life in any way? I find it kind of funny seeing a SL500 with SL600 badges, missing the "V12" from the side. Not bad, not everyone can afford the 140K price tag, 200 for the badges seems much more of a bargin, espically if the person is doing it for looks, and never races-- no one, but hardcore Benz enthusiasts will ever have to the slightest clue that he/she does not infact have a V12 resting under the hood. My point of view.
Best Regards,
John
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Originally Posted by Lexani
Lovin' and Stephen:
Ok, so maybe there are a few SL500 owners that like our/you/this car (SL600) so much, they went and rebadged the vehicle, so what? Does this really effect your daily life in any way? I find it kind of funny seeing a SL500 with SL600 badges, missing the "V12" from the side. Not bad, not everyone can afford the 140K price tag, 200 for the badges seems much more of a bargin, espically if the person is doing it for looks, and never races-- no one, but hardcore Benz enthusiasts will ever have to the slightest clue that he/she does not infact have a V12 resting under the hood. My point of view.
Best Regards,
John
Ok, so maybe there are a few SL500 owners that like our/you/this car (SL600) so much, they went and rebadged the vehicle, so what? Does this really effect your daily life in any way? I find it kind of funny seeing a SL500 with SL600 badges, missing the "V12" from the side. Not bad, not everyone can afford the 140K price tag, 200 for the badges seems much more of a bargin, espically if the person is doing it for looks, and never races-- no one, but hardcore Benz enthusiasts will ever have to the slightest clue that he/she does not infact have a V12 resting under the hood. My point of view.
Best Regards,
John
There is just no need for people to try to pretend to have something they don't. It is not even a money issue, it is one of character.
It is just stupid. Be confident in yourself to be who you are. If you think you as a person are defined by what car you drive or how expensive your car is then you should save the money on the badge or any car for that matter and go see a psychologist because you got bigger problems than the badge.
Regards as well.
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I remember last summer at a red light I saw a red Ford Escort. It pulled in front on me, and I laugh so hard that it hurt. The Escort had a Mercedes badge and SL500 in the rear and the Jaguar thing on the hood. It is very common thing to see that in my area.
I do see Carlos point of view with the Picasso comparison. In my area, some of the SL owners really cannot afford a SL and use up there saving just to have a SL. In that case, they always badge up. On the other hand, I usually see kids re-badge up on their cars. I guess they want to stand out or an image thing.
I do see Carlos point of view with the Picasso comparison. In my area, some of the SL owners really cannot afford a SL and use up there saving just to have a SL. In that case, they always badge up. On the other hand, I usually see kids re-badge up on their cars. I guess they want to stand out or an image thing.
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