SL/R230: Compliments on SL600
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Compliments on SL600
I have been amazed lately about the number of compliments I have been getting on my 05 SL600. Yesterday while driving home, I was passed by a driver who put his window down and gave me a thumbs up. Today while filling up with gas a lady walking back from the store said "that is one sharp looking car". It's nice to have people appreciate such a fine automobile.
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
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Originally Posted by StephenK
I have been amazed lately about the number of compliments I have been getting on my 05 SL600. Yesterday while driving home, I was passed by a driver who put his window down and gave me a thumbs up. Today while filling up with gas a lady walking back from the store said "that is one sharp looking car". It's nice to have people appreciate such a fine automobile.
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
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Originally Posted by StephenK
I have been amazed lately about the number of compliments I have been getting on my 05 SL600. Yesterday while driving home, I was passed by a driver who put his window down and gave me a thumbs up. Today while filling up with gas a lady walking back from the store said "that is one sharp looking car". It's nice to have people appreciate such a fine automobile.
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
http://www.sevenhillsrealty.com/2005_sl600.htm
Talking about a color that would look great with some AMG tail lights. Black is the perfect color for that!
I love the stone interior.
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Surprised, SLs attract almost no attention here, and I thought they were a dime a dozen in the US? Maybe cars are not in the UK psyche to the same extent that they are in the US.
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Originally Posted by blueSL
Surprised, SLs attract almost no attention here, and I thought they were a dime a dozen in the US? Maybe cars are not in the UK psyche to the same extent that they are in the US.
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Backing up to the valet at Chateau Whistler
There is always a crowd and this is one sweet hotel. In the winter it's gods country, i rent a locker so I don't need to get snowboards on the car. I prefer the SL to the SUV ( surprise ). To stay on point, that car gets a lot of looks, people just love it. I have had a lot of compliments on it. It's real sweet.
On a related note I put on the Pilot Sport All Seasons and it handles the snow with ease. It's amazing in snow, with those tires. So much fun, now for some serious boarding.
On a related note I put on the Pilot Sport All Seasons and it handles the snow with ease. It's amazing in snow, with those tires. So much fun, now for some serious boarding.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
You know, looking at this car they are absolutely right. It is gorgeous.
Talking about a color that would look great with some AMG tail lights. Black is the perfect color for that!
I love the stone interior.
Talking about a color that would look great with some AMG tail lights. Black is the perfect color for that!
I love the stone interior.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
I will look into the AMG tail lights, in Tallahassee I don't see hardly any SL's so I will more than likely have to look at photos to see them.
Below are the AMG tail lights on my car. Your black car will look incredible with these lights. The difference is the dark lense accross the middle of the light.
The cost is $306 per light and about 1.5 to 2.0 hours in labor charges. All in should be under $900.
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Thanks for the info
Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Stephen,
Below are the AMG tail lights on my car. Your black car will look incredible with these lights. The difference is the dark lense accross the middle of the light.
The cost is $306 per light and about 1.5 to 2.0 hours in labor charges. All in should be under $900.
Below are the AMG tail lights on my car. Your black car will look incredible with these lights. The difference is the dark lense accross the middle of the light.
The cost is $306 per light and about 1.5 to 2.0 hours in labor charges. All in should be under $900.
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Originally Posted by S-Clusiv
SWEET SL600 with the AMG tails.
Sent you some links to more pictures in a private message. Check your private message section.
Thanks for your comment.
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Black with AMG Tail Lights
In another part of the forum I found a photo of a Black SL with the AMG Tail Lights. Looks pretty sharp!
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Originally Posted by WIldcat465
Living in San Diego, I don't see many SLs on the road. When I do, they stand out in traffic. I have a loaner C-class and spotted another Mars red SL. I drooled even though I see one everyday in my garage (well, except when it's at the dealer). I see more cars on dealer lots than on the street. Perhaps the high housing/property tax costs in San Diego (e.g., www.santaluzresales.com) discourages people from blowing $100k on a car.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
I saw those house prices and nearly fell out of my chair. A 2,000 sqr ft house is over a million. My 3,000 sqr ft house is only about 210K.
Also, this particular area Rancho Santa Fe/Carmel Valley/Del Mar is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country. It's crazy here and I suspect that it's gonna get worse.
You could get a run down shack in the ghetto (drug/hookers/police/bars on windows) for about $400k, but don't park your Benz on the street. As a matter of fact, don't drive it down those streets.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
In another part of the forum I found a photo of a Black SL with the AMG Tail Lights. Looks pretty sharp!
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LovinSL600, I love that Aegean Blue. That's my next color over stone.
I love black over stone also, but the work that comes with a black car (ugggh) or the thought of getting one bad detail (double uggh)
I love black over stone also, but the work that comes with a black car (ugggh) or the thought of getting one bad detail (double uggh)
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Originally Posted by jasab
Lovin,
It's all about preference, I like the all red lenses.
Why do you like the lights so much, is it because they are AMG.
BlueSl,
It depends where you live, take one down a council estate!
It's all about preference, I like the all red lenses.
Why do you like the lights so much, is it because they are AMG.
BlueSl,
It depends where you live, take one down a council estate!
For me, it has nothing to do with the fact that they are AMG. It all depends on your color combination of outside paint and inside leather.
On my car, you have the dark exterior paint and an all black interior. The dark middle section of the AMG tail light picks up the black interior so it looks great.
On a black car it is a no brainer because you have the dark middle part of the tail light right against the black paint and it is gorgeous.
If you told me your car was Mars Red with Stone interior I'd have to think hard whether or not that would look better than the all red lense. Same thing with a Pewter color with a stone interior.
Agreed, totally personal preference. I just think the lense looks really great with certain color combinations.
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