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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Hello and thank you!

My name is Drew and I represent my Father Jeff and his 2012 SL550. Jeff is thrilled to join the Benz club for the first time of his life. We have been looking for this car for over a year. We first wanted a 2008 or 2009 but when he saw the designo color yesterday he had to have it! He like the red from 2008-2009 but was not in love with it. He loves designo though. As I stated my name is Drew I'm 26 and the care taker of 4 of my family's 7 cars at all times because i have the space and enjoy doing the work. As a family we enjoy classic sports and CARS!! We enjoy modifying our cars and expressing our style threw our daily drivers. By far the new benz is the crown jewel of our garage and we are thrilled to dig into her. I hope the photo of our car that i attach works. We are thrilled to join the benz club and this forum. We look forward to making our SL look and be different than any other on the road. Jeff told me he got the upgraded AMG wheels put on already. I'm not sure what kind of wheel they are. I have not research this car but I am excited to start. Thank you

I'm thrilled to be a part of your club and Will be able to meet up at club meets and stuff 12 months out of the year with the car.

The photo is the exact car we own. We look forward to making it special!

If you want to know our cars here is our list.

My Sister 2003 Mitzu Spyder Eclipse, 2005 toyota camry se
Mom 2003 lexus ls 430, 2009 lexus 460
Jeff 1997 Bmw 840 ci (forest green), 2012 SL550
Drew 2 2000 grand prix one Daytona edition stripped to upgrade mine so i dont count it as a car. its just a roller headed for the junk yard.
I'm ready to buy a new car this summer as well but i can not make up my mind. I'm ready to spend 15k to 20k. Thinking 350z g35, g35x, evo x, 2005 wrx sti or 2013 brz, bmw m3 e36, e46.
I can't make up my mind but I have time. My grand prix has been finished as my dd for 5 years and im ready to go upgrade the performance aspect of my next car instead of creating a "show car grand prix" Yes im tired of getting **** for my slow fwd car. Can't wait to get a new ride but my dad beat me to it. #savin
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:29 AM
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Beautiful car, welcome to the group.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Welcome and a very nice SL! Read up on maintenence and how to care for the ABC system. You'll be glad you did!
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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Any tips on where and what to read?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Any tips on where and what to read?
http://www.exclusiv-automobile.de/ww..._Fahrwerk.html

Translate into English with Google Translator.

Also...https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...-must-see.html

This is on this forum so you can do a forum search to find such things in the future.

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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Stunning color! If I was your dad I would have had to have it also. What is the name of the color?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Great looking car. I've never seen that color on an SL. Beautiful. Your Dad should be very happy.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 11:47 PM
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Gb134, we do not know much about the car, Could it be a repaint? Did Mercedes spray 2012 sl550 in Designo? It is a hard top convertible. It also came with the AMG wheels.( I know that is not stock) All we know is it was a California car. We already paid for it to be shipped back up to me(excited). I'm very excited to get started looking into the ABC and checking to make sure it is right. I heard since it was a California car the seals might still be good. Considering some sl550 have been left out in az for years under the 115 degree sun. That cant be good. Neway the "carfax" came back clean but who know if that is reliable today.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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JR12, I doubt that is a reprint. The dealer would have to divulge that before the sale. The AMG 19" wheels are optional for base model SL. The ABC is much discussed on this site. A 2012 model should have at least 2 or more years left on the warranty, so not much to be concerned with until your warranty expires. Proper maintenance is key. Drive and enjoy.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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As said above, the 19" wheels are an option and they do have "AMG" stamped on them. The wheel option also includes drilled brake rotors. I believe your paint color is Storm Red and I would hope that someone wouldn't do a re-spray with a non-stock color. That color looks very nice and not many of them are out there either. I also see that you have Distronic; known by the tinted cover over the 3 point star on the front grille. One more thing too is that all SL models have the retractable roof...(hardtop convertible). I have no doubt that your dad will love his new ride. I also think it's cool that you're there with him on this!!
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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Are you sure it is "storm red" I find the word "designo" on most of this cars adds. I truly have no clue the color and we are not thrilled about the distronic. That is where the car stops itself if we come up on a slow car to fast, correct? Jeff would like to turn it off if possible. He thinks it is something that could go wrong that he does not need in the first place.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Yep, could be designo Mystic Red Metallic or designo Mauritius Red Metallic too. Pretty hard to tell from that one picture. I don't have Distronic on mine but have heard good things about it. It's really "active cruise control" so basically the car drives it self except for steering inputs. I sure you can disengage it but I'm not sure how. Maybe check you owners manual.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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We do not have the manual yet. We had to send for it and the extra key.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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I looked up the colors for the 2012 SL. That color is Storm Red Metallic. Again a very nice and I suspect a rare color. Enjoy.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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I looked up the colors for the 2012 SL. That color is Storm Red Metallic. Again a very nice and I suspect a rare color. Enjoy.
The earlier Designo colors were more Greenish from memory.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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The dealer had it labeled mystic red. And in the dark it has a dark purple hue. On the dealers sticker, who we bought the car from it was labeled "Mystic Red".
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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GB134 it is not "storm red" for sure. We looked at those this is different 100% sure.
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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So it is a designo color then since Mystic Red is labeled as designo.. How many miles on it when you picked it up?
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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My '11 just turned 15K. Not a single problem other than I've noticed a little condensation in the left headlight lens after washing it one time. That will most likely be my first warranty repair.
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