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

SL/R230: please help!!! got an EMAIL from DAD

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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please help!!! got an EMAIL from DAD

well, its a good email, thought my fellow mbworlders could help,i posted it in the 230AMG section too so i can cross compare,

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Happy Birthday MArkyMark

Tell me what options I should be looking for on a 2005 or 6 SL

I want Nav and heated/vent seats

what about Parktronic and keyless go?

what else is there


also, what is the deal on the 600

there are some nice ones out there at a good price

please advise me

also, what colors do you like??

dadadada

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so what do you guys think? all is appriciated.

Mark
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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I think he should get a 600 only if its starmarked in black, white, graphite or silver.....but also tell him about the 09 facelift so he knows it will have a completely new front end etc.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Tell him to try and find a used/demo/left over 07 SL550...much better engine than the previous version.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Tell him to try and find a used/demo/left over 07 SL550...much better engine than the previous version.
Agree 100%
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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I dunno guys, once you go V12 it's kinda hard to go back... :o

The later model years are really good. All the kinks are worked out, I strongly suggest that he gets the latest model year he can.

BTW: How long can he wait? It just seems like R230's are quite common now, why not try something a bit more rare?
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