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

SL/R230: 2003 SL500 Designo

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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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2003 SL500 Designo

Just picked this up in Cali:




I like this a lot more than I thought that I would. Was looking for a SL55 but they were more than $20K more than this one was. 27,500 miles. People seem to really notice this car much more than my 4 door MBs.
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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Congrats on the very beautiful R230! Those chrome launchies look amazing with those deep slick tires!
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 03:25 AM
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Cool the Launch Edition 2003 SL 500

CONGRATULATIONS--I have one of the initial distributions of the then new limited edition--2003 Launch Edition SL 500s (designo) in USA - from 03/2002. A really beautiful car. I use it as daily driver (Summer and Winter-with snow tires)--local and Interstate --23,000 miles in 22 months. The color and wheels are really very unique--and very attractive. Wherever I go, I receive more specific comments about the beauty of this vehicle's color, overall design, wheels, interior, etc.-------------I never see any on the road or parked because of the limited production of this Launch Edition model.

Giff at PennState Univ in Allegheny Mountains of PA
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Talking Couple more Pics.



These are just as pretty.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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Congrats on the purchase.

We almost took the launch edition but opted out because we wanted a more "traditional" color.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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Just bought the same car(minus the chrome rims) with 4200 miles.
Currently having problems with the top not opening and closing and roof tattles when top is up. Going in the shop this week. Awsome car!!!
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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I have had problems with roof rattle as well. No luck in finding dealer with knowledge to fix it yet, but I am stuck in central louisiana.

Please post your experience with this fix if successful.

Paul
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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They have people in Lousiana Just messin.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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Beautiful "unique" car. Enjoy!
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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I'll let everyone know what I find out.

It will be my first trip to the service department(which looks impressive), I will give the forum the details........Mark
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