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

SL/R230: got it today!!!

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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got it today!!!

hi guys.
i have had many mb over the years and have just sold my 911. been lurking for a while and have been looking for an sl.
got a 2005 silver/charcoal sport today. it is a cpo from mbz. normally like to buy private but have been concerned re warranties and decided to bite the bullett.
loved the drive home and am fairly familier with command controls as i had a e350 recently.
q?

says pre wired on sticker but no puck for b/tooth....easy cheap conversion?
thanks

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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You will love the SL. Which one did you get? 500, 550, 600?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
You will love the SL. Which one did you get? 500, 550, 600?
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it is a 500sl with amg/sport package.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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thanks
it is a 500sl with amg/sport package.
cool!

Have fun and be safe!
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SPIKES
hi guys.
i have had many mb over the years and have just sold my 911. been lurking for a while and have been looking for an sl.
got a 2005 silver/charcoal sport today. it is a cpo from mbz. normally like to buy private but have been concerned re warranties and decided to bite the bullett.
loved the drive home and am fairly familier with command controls as i had a e350 recently.
q?

says pre wired on sticker but no puck for b/tooth....easy cheap conversion?
thanks
Bluetooth puck attaches in the upper level of the center console. Works fine with my iPhone
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 03:20 AM
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Congrats !

Pics please!
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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Congrats !

Pics please!
HERE you go!!
Attached Thumbnails got it today!!!-93237392_8thumb_550x410.jpg   got it today!!!-dsc00292.jpg   got it today!!!-p1288_04.jpg  
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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HERE you go!!
Awesome ride !

Now you need some 20" !
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Congrats Spike! Sweet lookin ride... I think you'll be happy with the CPO option as well since these machines can get quite pricey when it comes to repairs.

I gotta say, you guys that all have palm trees in the backgrounds of your picts are killing me! My baby gets put away in a few months and you get to enjoy yours all year long. Oh well, enough self pity.

Again Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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thanks guys....
cant wait for the weekend to "fiddle" with it.
my wife knows that i will be "gone" for a while
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Forget the 20"s -- You need a wood steering wheel

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