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

SL/R230: New Arrival

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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New Arrival

I picked up my new SL 500 2 weeks ago. I could not report earlier as I was moving to the US (VA) and did not have a computer. The car was ready on the day following my arrival-not bad timing after 18 months on the waiting list! It is Aegean Blue/Charcoal/Burl Walnut.

The car is superb to drive. The new 7 speed gearbox coupled with the engine gives terrific take off speed - very smooth and powerful. I use it as a daily commuter-a 50 minute drive each way. Such a pleasure. I do mind the commute at all :-)

I have tried to post a couple of pics but without success. Apparently the regular upload feature of the board is not working but even a single photo attachment does not go through. Does anyone know what gives?
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Congrats on the new ride.

If you e-mail me the picture, I'll post it for you.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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pictures pleeeeeease
have never seen aegean blue
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Please post pictures. Mine will be arriving in 3 weeks. I have forgotten what the color looks like since it has been so long since I placed my order. Did you order the sports package and if so, how do the wheels look on the car?
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 09:01 AM
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Thanks for posting WayneE. They look great.

Mattnaz. I did not order order the sports package. I figured the car did not need it. The main options are Parktronic and Keyless Go.
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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nice, you went from a '69 to an '04 do you still drive your old ones??
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Wish I still had them. I bought the first one in 1982 (it had been off the road for 15 years). I sold it in 1984. I bought the second one in 1988, it was a rare manual, and drove it for about 4 years before selling it too. It has been a long wait for the next one. The new model has made it well worthwhile, however. I am in Virginia and it is almost warm enough to put the top down. I can't wait. Maybe tomorrow.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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Nice car!

The color is a refreshing change from the Silver and Black usually seen around.

Cheers!
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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Nice car!

The color is a refreshing change from the Silver and Black usually seen around.

Cheers!
Very! That's a beautiful color!
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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wow, nice choice in color, never seen it before but it looks great, enjoy the u.s.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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Aegean blue is my fav color on the SL, black and silver a close 2nd
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Nice color choice.

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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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I am picking my car up Friday. Any problems to report or anything you would recommend I address with the dealer before taking delivery? Have any chips from rocks on the car as of yet? I am thinking of doing the 3m film on the car before driving it home.

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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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Nice car -agree does not need Sports Pkg

At least the wait got you a 7 speed. Curious what is the build date and whether the new DVD Command is now coming with the SLs?
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Mattnaz. Absolutely no problems to report (no stone chips yet either but you know they're gonna come some day). I hope you enjoy trouble free driving too. You will enjoy every second behind the wheel. I have a 50 minute commute each way to and from the office and it comes to an end all too soon!!
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everyone should get the 3m shield material installed. you will really regret the first rock chip. try invinca-shield for a price and spend the extra bucks. you will not be able to match the paint later!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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theboogers,

Did you do the invinca-shield on the front, hood and along the sides of your SL55?

Third SL: Glad to hear there are no problems to report.
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they can cover what you want. usually the front bumper, part of the hood, the mirrors and the rocker panels would be nice also.
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