SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Brand spanking new sl500

Old Jul 1, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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Brand spanking new sl500

Yeah, my dad just went to the Mercedes of Greenspoint north and got a black benz.. guess which one.. SL500

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its got a lot of stuff already loaded and i am waiting for my father to pick it up. I'm waiting for tomorrow to arrive and thats when we pick it up.

actully what happened we went to the dealership to just inquir (inquiry?) about the S600 and stuff and we ended up purchasing a SL500, my father is sooo happy, lol

i found out there also is NO wait list for the s600 2003, that will be purchased next for sure in a couple months..

this is my families first benz but we have had plenty of benz's in the extended family, one too many to count

i will have to get my dad to take me to best buy and get a camera to share with yall, i am also trying to convince my dad to get new rims instead of the ones that come stock, i am looking into some 19"s or maybe larger, is there a disadvantage to doing that? he said he would get the new rims once we have to replace the tires on the car, does anyone know when that also might happen?

i have a billion quiesitons and soo little time..

i must go now, thank you all for your time and patience.. :P
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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oh and on a side note, the dealership said that the S600 will have two "flavours", a twin turbo and a regular, does this mean its a confirmed rumour? :P i think i just contridicted myself.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Rumors are the new face lifted MY 2003 S600 will be a twin turbo v12. The "2 flavors" probably means the current S Class MY 2002, which is just a standard v12.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by jl88
The "2 flavors" probably means the current S Class MY 2002, which is just a standard v12.

what does the "s class my 2002 mean? sorry if its a n00b question..

so the only 2k3 sclass is gonna be a TT 500+ hp v12?

my dad said that right when the 2k3 s600 is out we're getting that.. should replace our 1994 LS400.. lol.. that was a car that lasted, real nice, i hope i'll drive it someday

oh btw in the sl the front tires do tend to get a tad bit warm, not the tires themselves but right on top, the fender i guess is that normal?

When the top is up and we are riding in the 60mphish there seems like there is a air leak and it makes a lot of noise, we shall be going to the MB dealer and getting it checked but i want to know if the board knows whats wrong.

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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thanks for the explanation on what MY meant..
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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I think I remember a post about a problem with the rear window seal on the r230...you might try a search of the board...and contact your dealer...I know the fenders on my CLK 55 got very hot especially after turning the engine off...they act as heat sinks...either intentionally or by location to disipate heat
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 04:17 AM
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thanks man.. i sure will try that..
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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Here is the thread...go to third page for discussion of wind noise problems...let know what happens...good luck.

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lol, i found the thread also, i was getting ready to print it out to show my dad.. thanks n ewayz..

man this board rocks.. :P
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 04:01 AM
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Congrats to your father, may he enjpy the ride, and you enjot it too, post pics ASAP
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Old Jul 13, 2002 | 01:50 AM
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i hope 1600x1200 is ok.. lol

if not i will take smaller.. 1280x1024? i just got a DSC P-9 sony 4mp
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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vraa,


To answer your question about the heat above the front tires on the fender, that is normal & nothing to be worried about. I have encountered this question with several of my clients & after quite a few run-ins with the Service Mgr. this is a common trait of the MBZ. Not to worry!!!!!


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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 01:36 AM
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thanks man for answearing the front fenders question.. lol
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 02:31 AM
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well here are some pics.. lol i had to resize them all using the WinXP resizer.. hope they look ok
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 02:34 AM
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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no one liked my car? lol
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 09:26 PM
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I think we are all speechless.... :-) It is beautiful.



I had to give up my SL & The New Rangie.....hopefully my business will recover next year so enjoy that baby of yours.



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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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