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

SL/R230: Just picked up my 03 SL500 Brilliant Silver last night....what a car....

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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Smile Just picked up my 03 SL500 Brilliant Silver last night....what a car....

Smile on my face that won't go away....
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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Very nice.

I have to ask - those wheels. Are they a factory option? I'm assuming they apply to the Sl500 and not the 55?

Congrats on the car!

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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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where did you buy ,,,where do you service,,,nice set of vehicles
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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Thanks... Bought it from HBL in Tysons Corner...and service there too...more

the wheels are standard on 2003 SL500. new SL55 has the 15spoke wheels as standard.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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very very nice... congratulations!
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by RezaH
the wheels are standard on 2003 SL500. new SL55 has the 15spoke wheels as standard.
I know, I was just wondering if these were yet another wheel option.

--Dan
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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That is quite a change from the CLK320 Cab. is it not? Any reason you did not opt for the SPort Pkg. or are you going to do an aftermarket kit instead? BTW, sweet car!!!
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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I'm not sure if I'm right in assuming this, but I would think you like Silver or am I missing something!!! LOL!!!!
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Silver, Silver, Silver, great color, great color, great color, Great car and good luck.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Silver is THE color for the MB...specially SL...more

I am getting the Brabus body kit and wheels... Hopefully soon.

It is a big change from CLK320 Cab, but CLK can definitely hold its own. I still think CLK Cab is one of the best 4 seater Cabriolets out there.

Thanks guys...
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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I've still never owned a silver car or any other color car for that matter. I try to get away from black for a "change", but somehow I keep coming back to it. Oh well, guess I'm a black kinda guy.
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a g wag.. and a sl! OMG!
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 07:18 PM
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Re: Silver is THE color for the MB...specially SL...more

Originally posted by RezaH
I am getting the Brabus body kit and wheels... Hopefully soon.

It is a big change from CLK320 Cab, but CLK can definitely hold its own. I still think CLK Cab is one of the best 4 seater Cabriolets out there.

Thanks guys...
any idea of the price of the kit?
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g wag... drrorooooolll!!
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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I have not gotten the price quote from Brabus yet.. I am have to wait a while :):):)

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Congratulations. No matter how many times we drive our Launch Edition, we remain in awe of it and its beauty. Two weeks ago we received our E500 and think it is terrific as well. MB is absolutely tops in the design of sedans, roadsters and coupes.

Have fun and enjoy.

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