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

SL/R230: I got my new baby!

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Old 12-05-2006, 11:43 PM
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2005 SL500 BLK/Charcoal Sport, Porsche 2013 Turbo Cayenne
I got my new baby!

I am overjoyed. My 2005 SL500 arrived today on the car carrier after being shipped from Mercedes Benz of Chicago. Any worries I had about potential problems didn't materialize. The salesman was great and the car is everything he said it was. I waited for months till I found the exact combo that I was fixated on- Black/Charcoal, Sports Package, Keyless Go, Bi Xenons and Comfort Package. It is beautiful and only 6500 miles. I love the turbine wheels. I want to thank everyone on the board for their endless postings of information that made learning about and finally buying this car a joy. I will try to get some pics taken soon. Thanks
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congrats on the SL, and I must agree that those turbine wheels look awesome (I like them better than the current sport pkg wheels)...post pics ASAP
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
congrats on the SL, and I must agree that those turbine wheels look awesome (I like them better than the current sport pkg wheels)...post pics ASAP
Way to go.......its great you found "the car" and not just "the price" ....many happy miles to you
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Woo hoo...congrats!
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Congrats

Post some pics soon
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Congrats
Bounty, please tell me where u got the stripper and the pole....hilarious
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Bounty, please tell me where u got the stripper and the pole....hilarious
You are welcome to it,I collect them.........




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Thanks guys. I appreciate the welcome. I feel at home here!
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Been really busy and tried to grab a few shots but only a few came out worth posting. I am in love as you all know!
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looks great...love the wheels
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Been really busy and tried to grab a few shots but only a few came out worth posting. I am in love as you all know!
Nice!...you are now a convert.............or uhhhh.... convertible......wait until spring, you will luv it
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Thanks Blazinginder I'm digging those wheels too but I can see that I have to clean them every day to keep them like new.
Yes Romeo, I can't wait. Everyone tells me the car will really grow on me. I was a little nervous at first driving and trying to get used to the new feel. Not like driving my Durango!
Now if I can get some place to install an alcantara headliner to match the dark dash!
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