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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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2006 SL600 - Will Have IT!

2006 SL600 - WILL HAVE IT!

Tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday at the latest.

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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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SWEET! Post some pics ASAP!
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by StephenK
2006 SL600 - WILL HAVE IT!

Tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday at the latest.

you're sure? that's great! ialmost feel like it's my car coming in again. following your posts daily creates tension for us all. enjoy! by the way, i could not get any of my systems to suppoort your 0 to 110 run, but thanks anyway. i've done it a couple of times for4 myself now.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Congratulations - I'm really happy for you and RadSteve! Maybe dealers will have some 2006 models available for the public to look at on Friday. If I can see the prices and the options available I'm ready to order too if I can get someone to set a price marker for me.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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I will keep you all updated

I will keep you all updated, Next post will be on the way to pick her up.

Then some pics for all who are interested in viewing.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Quick question....why exactly are you gettinga 2006 SL600 when you have a 2005 SL600, essentially identical vehicles give or take some minor refinements
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Thumbs up Hmmmmm and congratulations...

Wasn't there a member on this forum that said 2006 deliveries to the public would start Friday, July 1st? Wonder who that was that knew that?

To StephenK and RadSteve, congratulations and looking forward to seeing pictures.

So, Steve, in the end, could you have had a baby in less time?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Quick question....why exactly are you gettinga 2006 SL600 when you have a 2005 SL600, essentially identical vehicles give or take some minor refinements
I am sure he can answer for himself but my guess is that he likes shinny new cars.

Would you turn down a new young pretty girl that showed up at your doorstep?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Congratulations - I'm really happy for you and RadSteve! Maybe dealers will have some 2006 models available for the public to look at on Friday. If I can see the prices and the options available I'm ready to order too if I can get someone to set a price marker for me.
If you want to come up to Fresno, you're welcome to look at and drive mine. BUT it is Fresno...yuck (Bakersfield is worse though)
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Originally Posted by So Cal Sam
Congratulations - I'm really happy for you and RadSteve! Maybe dealers will have some 2006 models available for the public to look at on Friday. If I can see the prices and the options available I'm ready to order too if I can get someone to set a price marker for me.

There is a chance that the MBUSA website will change this evening at midnight.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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There is a chance that the MBUSA website will change this evening at midnight.
I'll check at 9pm PDT
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
So, Steve, in the end, could you have had a baby in less time?
If we went witht eh Dec 03 2004 order date as DOC (date of conception), then we would be at 30 weeks precisely tomorrow, which is deliverable in a pinch. Fetrus ought to survive with a bit of intervention...but really, the car is going to be MUCH less expensive over the long haul.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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They are getting the car at the dealership tomorrow, I am able to pick it up Saturday.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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StephenK--

When you pick it up, ask your salesperson if the '06 SL has provision for the iPod adaptor. Also would love to know if they have upgraded the horsepower rating.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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I will see what i can find out.
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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StephenK--

When you pick it up, ask your salesperson if the '06 SL has provision for the iPod adaptor. Also would love to know if they have upgraded the horsepower rating.
Horsepower is the SAME on paper in the 06 brochure, now available. Website also updated, as Lovin predicted.
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