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

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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New Member here just wanting to say what up!

Hey everyone, new to the forums here and i just picked up a 05 SL 500. Let me say its one hell of a car! I know a 2005 is kinda OLD but its CPO so thats the good thing. I'm from LA and wanted to know if u guys know of a place that i can buy a AMG front bumper & tailights? Unfortunately my car didn't have the AMG package =(. I look forward on learning from this site as i did from bimmerpost.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the new car. You might be able to find the bumper/parts in the classifieds. I saw a couple of threads in the regarding the front bumper, not sure if their sold or not tho. you can also try ebay
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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LOL 05 is not old at all. congrats on car
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah i been looking at the classifieds. But my question is this what do i need if i wanted the AMG front bumper? Are there any difference between the 08 amg bumpers or sl55 sl 65? I read that i needed more then just the front bumper itself. Also is amgkit.com legit? all OEM mbz products?
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by richxboy
Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah i been looking at the classifieds. But my question is this what do i need if i wanted the AMG front bumper? Are there any difference between the 08 amg bumpers or sl55 sl 65? I read that i needed more then just the front bumper itself. Also is amgkit.com legit? all OEM mbz products?


I never used amgkit.com before, but as expensive as they are I hope they are legit. 07-08 amg bumper have the newer design, look at my sig pic it has the newer 08 bumper. If you go with the 03-06 amg bumper I think all you will need is the 3 lower mesh grilles, fog lights and fog light brackets. you might need other parts. For the 08 bumper you will need the grille, 3 lower mesh grilles, bumper lights, 3 styrofoam impact absorbers, and a couple other brackets and hardware.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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thanks for the reply omar i sent u a PM
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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congrats on your sl purchase, I have also just purchased a 2005 sl500. I've had a couple of Vettes and was ready for a fine German engineered car. I think this is it!

YUP it is! Enjoying the car everyday
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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congrats on the new car... I've had mine over 8 months now and still find excuses for errands just so I can drive it.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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congrats on the new car... I've had mine over 8 months now and still find excuses for errands just so I can drive it.
thanks man! i do the same too...I wish my car had the AMG bumper like yours. Now i'm trying to find parts to do the conversion.
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