SL/R230: Waiting for pick up
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2011 SL63 AMG (R230)
Waiting for pick up
Hi all other owners
Just saying Hi here after buying my 2011 SL63 with 15K miles on it. White exterior (with matte grey vinyl wrap) and red interior
checked the VIN, its one of the later models and numbers so should be post head bolt issue range for the M156
can't wait to pick it up tomorrow and give it a drive (although there probably an't much good road for me to drive it in Hong Kong)
would appreciate any tips on owning and driving it (other than maintenance cost warnings, i dived into the car knowing about this)
thanks!
Just saying Hi here after buying my 2011 SL63 with 15K miles on it. White exterior (with matte grey vinyl wrap) and red interior
checked the VIN, its one of the later models and numbers so should be post head bolt issue range for the M156
can't wait to pick it up tomorrow and give it a drive (although there probably an't much good road for me to drive it in Hong Kong)
would appreciate any tips on owning and driving it (other than maintenance cost warnings, i dived into the car knowing about this)
thanks!
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From: Atlanta, unfortunately
'09 S600, (2) R129 300SLs, '03 SL500, '03 SL55
I hope you'll post some pics, 'cause I'd genuinely like to see that.
You're likely to save a lot of money if you perform your own maintenance and basic repairs. As my signature states, you really need to have an advanced diagnostic tool. Most people purchase a clone of Mercedes' proprietary Star Diagnosis System. Two forum members recently purchased this and have voiced no complaints.
You're likely to save a lot of money if you perform your own maintenance and basic repairs. As my signature states, you really need to have an advanced diagnostic tool. Most people purchase a clone of Mercedes' proprietary Star Diagnosis System. Two forum members recently purchased this and have voiced no complaints.
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thanks for the tips, i could probably handle the basic repair stuff with all the forum posts here, but the more complicated stuff dealing with the computer and all i'd prob leave it for the experts to do
the one thing i am personally most concerned about is roof leaks, it's a 9 yr old car after all, seals could be too old to hold their roles
hope i didn't jinx it just now
the one thing i am personally most concerned about is roof leaks, it's a 9 yr old car after all, seals could be too old to hold their roles
hope i didn't jinx it just now
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From: Atlanta, unfortunately
'09 S600, (2) R129 300SLs, '03 SL500, '03 SL55
That color combination looks terrific.
I've been around here for many years, and yet I can not recall an owner having an issue with water leaking into the cabin. (Though water leaking into the trunk has been reported.)
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From: Northwich
R230 350SL
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From: Northwich
R230 350SL
thanks for the tips, i could probably handle the basic repair stuff with all the forum posts here, but the more complicated stuff dealing with the computer and all i'd prob leave it for the experts to do
the one thing i am personally most concerned about is roof leaks, it's a 9 yr old car after all, seals could be too old to hold their roles
hope i didn't jinx it just now
the one thing i am personally most concerned about is roof leaks, it's a 9 yr old car after all, seals could be too old to hold their roles
hope i didn't jinx it just now
