SL/R230: No more SL600 - Now what?
02-28-2005, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
I got to tell you that you must be a trip to hang out with. 
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02-28-2005, 10:37 PM
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SL500 and A-CLASS
Hopefully,
The dealer will fix all your problems and not wait on stuff to get approve like leather seats and trim. I still do not understand why one dealer would not replace any of my damage trim and the other dealer did it without any questions.
The dealer will fix all your problems and not wait on stuff to get approve like leather seats and trim. I still do not understand why one dealer would not replace any of my damage trim and the other dealer did it without any questions.
02-28-2005, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
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The dealer will fix all your problems and not wait on stuff to get approve like leather seats and trim. I still do not understand why one dealer would not replace any of my damage trim and the other dealer did it without any questions.
The dealer will fix all your problems and not wait on stuff to get approve like leather seats and trim. I still do not understand why one dealer would not replace any of my damage trim and the other dealer did it without any questions.
I can tell you it is going to take forever because some of panels are in Germany and the others are not made or stocked so they have to be built.
I am not sure that is going to be enough. I really, really love this car but I am not sure I can stick it out.
I am going to the Bentley dealer tomorrow. We will see if I fall in love
Tiggerfink, as for your dealer, he was always in contol of what happened. The dealers have a lot of room to make repairs they feel are warranted.
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02-28-2005, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RJC
sent you an email as your PM box is full.
Wonder what the problem is with e-mail? Never got anything.
My PM box was filled with too many messages. I have deleted some so there is room now. Thanks.
Wonder what happened to the e-mail?
Please try resending.
Thanks.
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03-05-2005, 02:51 PM
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'05 Porsche 911 Carrera; '04 BMW X5
I grew tired of having to take my SL to the dealer countless times to fix mechanical and electronic problems that popped up almost weekly. The way I figure it, life is short, and the time and energy that went into dealing with the MB dealership over things like not being able to unlock or start the car, parktronic gremlins, and non-stop rattling wasn't worth it.
I just don't think the quality of craftsmanship is what it could be since the Chrysler takeover. My new '05 Carrera has been worry free so far, and the 6 speed make it a blast to drive. We'll see how well it holds up.
I just don't think the quality of craftsmanship is what it could be since the Chrysler takeover. My new '05 Carrera has been worry free so far, and the 6 speed make it a blast to drive. We'll see how well it holds up.
03-05-2005, 04:07 PM
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Well, I have decided to sell. If anyone is or knows of anybody that is interested in purchasing my 2005 SL600 with less than 1,500 miles please let me know.
My car can be checked out at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6338
Thanks for all your help and support. Please let me know via e-mail or Private message.
Again, many thanks.
My car can be checked out at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6338
Thanks for all your help and support. Please let me know via e-mail or Private message.
Again, many thanks.
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03-06-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by carlosfernandez
Hope you don't regret your choice.
Honestly though, I can't see me buying another Mercedes for a long time. I just don't have the confidence in the brand anymore.
Anyone interested please go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...533540423&rd=1
03-06-2005, 12:27 PM
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SL500 2003 previous/ E350 2007 actually
That's a good actitude. My father always says that you think that someone are bad until the succesor comes. Maybee it's the same in the cars. Hope's not for you and never forget your fellow members of this board and let us know how is the continental ( post pics).
03-06-2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by carlosfernandez
That's a good actitude. My father always says that you think that someone are bad until the succesor comes. Maybee it's the same in the cars. Hope's not for you and never forget your fellow members of this board and let us know how is the continental ( post pics).
My girlfriend says I can use her car and then there is always the Navigatior. Oh...now thats exciting.
I will be the only homeless...or shall I say...carless person here.
03-06-2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Well, the Continental GT won't come until October, so I will be without a car until them.
My girlfriend says I can use her car and then there is always the Navigatior. Oh...now thats exciting.
I will be the only homeless...or shall I say...carless person here.
My girlfriend says I can use her car and then there is always the Navigatior. Oh...now thats exciting.
I will be the only homeless...or shall I say...carless person here.
03-08-2005, 03:50 AM
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If money really is no object: http://www.highresautoimages.com/pagani/zonda13.html
03-08-2005, 01:29 PM
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A Zonda wont do it for LovinSL600. Almost no electronics. Fab car though. My business was exhibting at a show last year when one of the other exhibitors drove his into the exhibition hall and on to his stand where it stayed for the duration of the exhibition. Nothing like rubbing your potential customers face in your success to get them to send new business your way...
03-08-2005, 09:01 PM
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Check out the Bentley Lease Residuals
I visited my local Bentley dealer today with a client to look into purchasing a Continental GT. Bentley Motor Credit is among the worst lease programs I have seen for some time. 6.35% interest rate, $2/mile over 10,000 annual limit and the residuals. Catch this, 2 year 51%; 3 year 46.2% and 4 year 40.6%. I confirmed that this is the standard Bentley offering at several other Bentley dealerships. Nice car but what a loss on depreciation. 24 months $80,000 loss on resale.
03-08-2005, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by htspecialist
I visited my local Bentley dealer today with a client to look into purchasing a Continental GT. Bentley Motor Credit is among the worst lease programs I have seen for some time. 6.35% interest rate, $2/mile over 10,000 annual limit and the residuals. Catch this, 2 year 51%; 3 year 46.2% and 4 year 40.6%. I confirmed that this is the standard Bentley offering at several other Bentley dealerships. Nice car but what a loss on depreciation. 24 months $80,000 loss on resale.
03-09-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by htspecialist
I visited my local Bentley dealer today with a client to look into purchasing a Continental GT. Bentley Motor Credit is among the worst lease programs I have seen for some time. 6.35% interest rate, $2/mile over 10,000 annual limit and the residuals. Catch this, 2 year 51%; 3 year 46.2% and 4 year 40.6%. I confirmed that this is the standard Bentley offering at several other Bentley dealerships. Nice car but what a loss on depreciation. 24 months $80,000 loss on resale.
