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

SL/R230: 600 finally here!

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Old 04-10-2018 | 08:41 PM
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600 finally here!

My 05 SL600 showed up (finally) yesterday. I bought it from a dealer in Oklahoma last week, it felt like it took forever 😀 I have to say that it is nothing short of awesome to drive. Even though it’s only been in the 40’s here I still put the top down and took it for a few rides. I love it!

One quick question, I’m not sure if it has the owners manuals. I have looked through the car, but damn there are nooks everywhere. Would they typically be in the glovebox?

Thanks everyone.
Old 04-10-2018 | 08:56 PM
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Congrats, let’s see some pics and stats. Mileage, condition, mods etc. price if you wanna share, I got my 05 with 77K miles on her for 13,000.
Old 04-10-2018 | 08:57 PM
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P.s. I’ve alread downloaded the online manual, just like paper
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:02 PM
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Old 04-10-2018 | 09:05 PM
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55,000 miles, from what I can tell the only added option is the distronic cruise control. I really haven’t had time to enjoy it. I’ll have more time (and sunshine) on Friday. It sure puts a smile on my face
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:07 PM
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Very nice! I got mine a month ago and i can't stop driving it, esp with the top down. first thing first, put the car on a lift and inspect all the ABC hoses, anything that's damp, weeping, or leaking needs to be tended to.


You plan on modding it?
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:10 PM
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is that color code 755, Tenorite Gray? If so, that's the same color as my car. You don't see too many of those. Most are black, white or silver.
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:12 PM
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I put it on a buddies lift yesterday, no leaks that I could see. I’m not planning on doing any mods to the car. I’m more of a “stock” kind of a guy. I wasn’t sure about the color when I saw it in the pictures online, but really liked it when it got here!

i think it’s Aggean blue Rodney. The title isn’t here yet, so can you tell me if there is somewhere on the car I can find the color code.

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Old 04-10-2018 | 09:14 PM
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55,000 miles, from what I can tell the only added option is the distronic cruise control. I really haven’t had time to enjoy it. I’ll have more time (and sunshine) on Friday. It sure puts a smile on my face
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:26 PM
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Look on the B pillar by the door strike. It's on the build lablel, prefixed by a "C", just before the build date.
Old 04-10-2018 | 09:28 PM
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Awesome, thanks. I’ll check it out and report back. Will probably be Friday. Thank you for the help..
Old 04-11-2018 | 06:55 AM
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Looks great! I like that color. I personally prefer any color that is not the usual 95% black, silver or white, but that's just me. Benton, as in Benton, Arkansas?

You had to wait a week? Don't feel bad. I am currently having to wait 5+ weeks to ship my new 2011 SL550 from Memphis to Sweden!!
Old 04-11-2018 | 08:55 AM
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knock out beautiful!! welcome to the forum. Congrats on your purchase.
Old 04-11-2018 | 09:26 AM
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Damn xclens, that’s one heck of a wait! And no that’s Benton Kentucky ��I’m off work Friday and it’s going to be almost 80, I’m like a little kid waiting for Christmas.
Old 04-11-2018 | 08:52 PM
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Love the colour!
Old 04-11-2018 | 10:52 PM
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Very NICE!
Old 04-11-2018 | 10:57 PM
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I waited two weeks for my SL550 (my2011) to be delivered and it was like a child two weeks before xmas! I feel your pain and joy!
Old 04-12-2018 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. I finally had a chance to look at the code, C946 Aagean blue metallic ��
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AH, yes, that's a much more blue color. And a nice departure from the usual black, white and silver. I think MBZ has more blue colors than anything else. Both my SL and ML are 755 Tenorite Gray (a.k.a. Steel Gray) and they looks very blue out in the sun - a bluish-gray. My CLK was 357 Iolite Blue (a.k.a. Cadet Blue) and it was more of a grayish-blue. Ironically, I've had more blue cars in my life than any other color. Mostly the blue-gray variety. It's not like it's may favorite color, it just works out that way.

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