How old are the SL drivers here?

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Jul 24, 2013 | 08:23 PM
  #251  
Bought my R230 on my 18th birthday just last week
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Jul 28, 2013 | 04:42 PM
  #252  
How old are our MB drivers
Am physically 75 now, but still trying to "grow up"... Owned a W198 with the sports package (cam, shocks, springs, 3:31 final drive and Rudge K/Os) when much younger.. Have owned several SLs and a R107- 026 series rally coupe.. Now merely maintain our R230 and W209 550 and enjoy them. and swapping info with other MB drivers

Would LOVE to move an old Nardi wheel on my R230 with the four steering wheel buttons on the lower dash... Anyone with leads appreciated..

rwm
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Jul 29, 2013 | 01:42 PM
  #253  
16
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Aug 1, 2013 | 03:21 PM
  #254  
I'm well aged at a young 62.
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Aug 1, 2013 | 09:17 PM
  #255  
Turned 59 last Sunday and looking for my first SL.
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Aug 1, 2013 | 11:00 PM
  #256  
Turned 38 earlier this week.

Bought my first Mercedes - a 2005 SL55 as my birthday present to myself.
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Aug 2, 2013 | 12:36 AM
  #257  
Turned 24 3 weeks ago, Bought my 04, SL55 when I was 22, but swapped it out for an 06 SL65 when I was 23
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Aug 4, 2013 | 08:26 PM
  #258  
59
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Aug 6, 2013 | 04:13 AM
  #259  
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Sep 28, 2013 | 10:00 PM
  #260  
Just turned 59 two weeks ago
On my 6th SL, 2007 SL65
Preceded by 1990 SL500, 1994 SL500, 1996 SL600, 2000 SL600, 2004 SL600

Loved them all!
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Oct 1, 2013 | 06:08 PM
  #261  
im 39
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Oct 6, 2013 | 12:39 PM
  #262  
Quote: Am physically 75 now, but still trying to "grow up"... Owned a W198 with the sports package (cam, shocks, springs, 3:31 final drive and Rudge K/Os) when much younger..

rwm
You are my hero
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Oct 14, 2013 | 05:03 AM
  #263  
45
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Dec 10, 2013 | 01:30 AM
  #264  
53
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Dec 10, 2013 | 11:43 AM
  #265  
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Dec 10, 2013 | 07:32 PM
  #266  
Quote: On my 6th SL, 2007 SL65
Preceded by 1990 SL500, 1994 SL500, 1996 SL600, 2000 SL600, 2004 SL600

Loved them all!
Well now you can't go any higher! Lol
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Dec 10, 2013 | 07:35 PM
  #267  
39. What's funny is I used to call the SL "the old man's Mercedes" some years back when I had a CLK. Now that old guy is me! Lol
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Dec 12, 2013 | 11:02 AM
  #268  
43, did think the same about the mercedes brand, but I think the only mercedes that young people can buy with pride, started when the r230 came out in 2002.

Exept maybe some slk 55's.

I wouldn't be seen in an s class. (have to wait a little longer)
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Dec 14, 2013 | 08:26 PM
  #269  
65
I've had new SL's in 79, 86, 90, 91 & 2004, which I still have. I'd like a new one, but until they "fix" that horrid front end, I'm keeping "Baby," with only 21,000 miles, all original & perfect right down to the original tires.
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Dec 14, 2013 | 10:02 PM
  #270  
65
Hanging on to my 2007 SL600. I have 18,000 miles on it, only MB touches it for all scheduled maintenance. Also had a new 1998 and 2004 SL. Love the 600!
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Dec 15, 2013 | 10:49 AM
  #271  
Hello everyone I am new to the forum


I love my recently purchased 2004 SL500 Silver / Gray with 45,000 I just turned 50!!
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Dec 16, 2013 | 11:55 PM
  #272  
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Feb 26, 2014 | 05:17 PM
  #273  
65.
My 2006 SL500 is my 5th SL over the last 20 years. I've had Aston Martin and Bentley Continental but always seem to come back to the SL, even though it has a plain jane and old-fashioned interior compared to some of the cars I've had. Everything just seems to fit right, the looks are sleek, and it's just a nice car to drive.

I had a 2003 SL600 and wish I had never sold it, as the SL500 has no power by comparison. Looking forward to an SL65 if I can find my specs (that's specifications, not spectacles!)
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Feb 26, 2014 | 08:20 PM
  #274  
In my 64th year and still feeling like I'm, 35 Must be the diet and vitamins I'm taking. Loving my new 2009 SL550 Silver Arrow. Top Down of Course!!!

This is my 4th SL I've owned: 1995 SL600, 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow, 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow, (not duplicate, just missed my first one) and 2009 SL550 Silver Arrow Edition.

Life Keeps Getting Better! Have fun Y'All !
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Feb 28, 2014 | 01:50 AM
  #275  
I guess I am the youngest SL55 AMG owner around. I'm 23 and proud of my choice !
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