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

SL/R230: SL500 Wait

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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SL500 Wait

If I were to put down a deposit for an SL500 today, how long would the wait be before I received shipment of my car?

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 03:58 AM
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SL500 should be readily available anywhere.
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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If you order one, usually 2-3 months in the U.S.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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Re: SL500 Wait

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If I were to put down a deposit for an SL500 today, how long would the wait be before I received shipment of my car?

Jeff
I ordered my 2004 SL500 on April 5th 2003 and took delivery on Oct 1st 2003. So it took just under 6 months to get the car with the exact options that I wanted.

I'm sure it's much faster than that now since the initial demand has died down quite a bit and there are a lot of used 2003 R230's available.

Of course, it also might depend on where you live and how easily the dealers in your area can get cars.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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It does seem to matter where you are located and who your dealer is. I ordered my 04SL January 15th and just picked it up March 23th
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What report Mattnaz? How do you like the Aegean Blue?
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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I really like the Aegean Blue. The color looks so much better in person than in pictures. I think you were correct when saying it did not need the sport package. I only have 60 miles on the car so no problems as of yet. Hope to drive it this weekend.
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