SL/R230: What do SL owners do for a living?
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NO LONGER ACTIVE
I do "gig work"". Most of my time is spent in IT consulting for collection attorneys and agencies. I also develop touch screen remote controls for complex home theater and "smart home" systems, and I do on-site mobile Mercedes-Benz diagnostics and light repairs.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: PNW Wa State
R230, C5 Corvette Convertible, Audi Allroad, Lexus RX350, AE86 Hachi Roku
Probably not what most here would think.
Currently I work as Data entry and Inventory control analyst. This pays bills. My true calling is helping others as a Minister. I perform weddings and other functions that fulfill the lives of anyone who is in need.
Currently I work as Data entry and Inventory control analyst. This pays bills. My true calling is helping others as a Minister. I perform weddings and other functions that fulfill the lives of anyone who is in need.
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Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Plymouth, MA
2008 SL550
Local gov't: Planner/Conservation Inspector and Energy Officer. My wife calls it a cute little job... She's a director of operations at an outpatient medical company so she makes the real money.
There was a time when the roles were reversed; how things have changed!
I admit that my time has become more important than chasing $$ at my age (52).
There was a time when the roles were reversed; how things have changed!
I admit that my time has become more important than chasing $$ at my age (52).
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Maricopa Arizona/San Diego California
1988 BMW M5, 1989 BMW M3, 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9, 2006 SL55 AMG w/ P30 Performance Pack
It's not about how much you make, it's about your priorities. Drive the finest cars or eat? My choice was simple.
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Northern VA
SL 600
I'm an apprentice at a car repair shop, I changed careers, i bought the SL knowing it needed repairs and maintenance, but that's my specialty 
Only way to own these cars, you either have tons of money, or repair/maintain it yourself.
Only way to own these cars, you either have tons of money, or repair/maintain it yourself.
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Joined: May 2015
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From: North Cali
2005 SL500, 2015 CLS400
My dream always was the SL55 model, but at the time couldn't really justify the extra 10k to spend on the car. Moreover a new model of the SL.(Just to confirm that i didn't get misunderstood - at the time i just got hired by USPS. I did not have 25 years with the company)
At this time 1 goal achieved - and it's in the garage. The other one never ends - traveling
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Joined: Mar 2018
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2011 Mauritius Blue SL550
I appreciate the humorous replies as well as the serious ones!
I am in the process of purchasing my first R230, a 2011 SL550. Shipping it from the US to Sweden, as odd as it may seem. I have previously owned a R129 a few years back.
I am a photographer & entrepreneur with various side businesses. And I am currently 37 years old, so I'm guessing that makes me quite 'young' for appreciating SLs? Most of the reviews I read it's all about being an "old man's car"..
I am in the process of purchasing my first R230, a 2011 SL550. Shipping it from the US to Sweden, as odd as it may seem. I have previously owned a R129 a few years back.
I am a photographer & entrepreneur with various side businesses. And I am currently 37 years old, so I'm guessing that makes me quite 'young' for appreciating SLs? Most of the reviews I read it's all about being an "old man's car"..
