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White is so sporty!
Beautiful Car looks like it’s in great shape and Congratulations on being a survivor 👍
Hope you and your wife get lots of trouble free miles out of it.
Maybe the media news, “expert” reviewers should have looked at this photo before they collectively panned the subjective appearance of the R231. I’m old enough to remember the same comments when the R129s came out. The difference was there was no internet, so everyone forgot…
And now, if you ask the media “influencers”, what their favorite SL is, many will say it’s the R129.
There are many instances of controversial avant-garde designs in architecture, art and design that the masses finally appreciated after it had aged. (like fine wine)
Remember that guy named Van Gogh? I think he never sold a painting either….
Last edited by crconsulting; 08-12-2022 at 02:42 PM.
Strange how these things happen. I just got through surgery and treatment for cancer at the end of last year and turned 70 this year. So I bought an SL 550 for me and just me. It's a 2014 and it's white, like yours.
Strange how these things happen. I just got through surgery and treatment for cancer at the end of last year and turned 70 this year. So I bought an SL 550 for me and just me. It's a 2014 and it's white, like yours.
Wow! That is certainly a crazy coincidence Montreal300! I just turned 68. I was diagnosed with oral cancer in mid January, about a week before we were leaving California forever, and moving back to our home state of Pennsylvania. Talk about adding stress to an already stressful situation! But the blessing is that I was able to see perhaps one of the best head and neck cancer surgeons in the country, in not the world, at University of Pennsylvania Med center in Philly. First surgery was on March 1 - for more biopsies and to determine the extent of the cancer. Turned out to be more extensive than initially thought. The big surgery was on March 22. They "excavated" half of my palate on the left side, a large section of my gum and jaw bone on the upper left along with a few molars, and the tissue from my left cheek. They also made a long incision to remove 42 lymph nodes from my neck. It starts behind my left ear and runs down my neck to the middle of my throat. Lastly, they cut out a section of skin and an artery from my left forearm to graft into my mouth where they had removed the palate, gum and cheek tissue.So I also have a huge scar on my left forearm. Between that scar and the one on my neck, you can call me Frankenstein! LoL!! Luckily, no other disfigurement of my face from the surgery. Over 10 hours in the O.R. I'm still recovering, and have several repercussions from it all that may never go away. But, my recent PET scan indicated they got all the cancer, so the repercussions are acceptable.... they are better than having cancer! Praise God! I have not needed any chemo or radiation treatments!
FWIW - I never chewed tobacco or smoked cigars, two of the primary causes of oral cancer. I did smoke cigarettes off and on in my late teens and early 20's, but never a heavy smoker, and I stopped completely by around age 25. While I do drink alcohol (another contributor to oral cancer), I'm not a heavy drinker. When I do drink, it's usually just a few glasses of wine or cocktails. So, the only explanation for my oral cancer is "bad genes".
I know what you mean Joe! Every time I walk out to the garage and see my SL550, I can't help but smile and giggle to myself! These are such beautiful pieces of mobile art! Enjoy and happy road tripping!
Congrats on both the purchase and the cancer free milestone. I know how you feel about both. I had a 15 hour surgery 5 years ago this month (Aug 22) and have been cancer free for 5 years.
Enjoy both!
Originally Posted by Grateful
I've been wanting an SL for years, just never the right time until now. Purchased this 2014 SL550 in April of this year (2022) from the original selling and servicing dealer in Newport Beach, CA. Had it shipped out to me in Pennsylvania via "Horseless Carriage" covered auto carrier. Had 39,000 miles on it. Perfect CarFax. Mint condition. This was my reward to myself (with wife's whole hearted support) for surviving major 10+ hour cancer surgery in March, and now being cancer free! We both love the SL, and enjoy top down cruising whenever the weather here in Pennsylvania permits. I will at some point replace the run flat tires with non run flats to improve ride and handling. Only things I've done to it so far is put Mercedes Benz logo tire valve caps on (very small but nice detail upgrade), and reprogrammed the radio to add front/rear speaker balance control.
Last edited by ThatsMyDawg; 08-15-2022 at 11:43 AM.
Moving over from E class W213 forum: (W212 before that, and W210 before that). Enough with the sedans already. I wanted something more personal, and this is it.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Originally Posted by Cao Black
Moving over from E class W213 forum: (W212 before that, and W210 before that). Enough with the sedans already. I wanted something more personal, and this is it.
If I were a “glass half full” kind of guy, my SL would have been black. But, being the “glass half empty” guy that I am, I went with white. Gorgeous car! Wishing you many thousands of safe, happy miles!
I'm half a something, that's for sure. All of the E class cars were black (man, don't they look good when they're clean), and I SWORE, "Never again"
Oh well, at least SL is a little smaller so it should be easier to care for.
me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe kid: 2017 GLC SUV
Originally Posted by Cao Black
Moving over from E class W213 forum: (W212 before that, and W210 before that). Enough with the sedans already. I wanted something more personal, and this is it.
you skipped the 211? I loved the 211....the 212 not so much. congrats on shedding the back seat and rear doors!
Originally Posted by Streamliner
If I were a “glass half full” kind of guy, my SL would have been black. But, being the “glass half empty” guy that I am, I went with white. Gorgeous car! Wishing you many thousands of safe, happy miles!
never thought of it as a full/empty proposition but it was a white R231 that first inspired me to start shopping for one, then this black vixen seduced me! the next two additions to the fleet are both white tho'.
me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe kid: 2017 GLC SUV
^^^ I was about to post "what a beautiful car" and then I recognized that smile (a/k/a "$#i+-eating grin", lol). Do you garage it for the winter and drive the Silverado or do NC winters allow you to drive it year-round?
^^^ I was about to post "what a beautiful car" and then I recognized that smile (a/k/a "$#i+-eating grin", lol). Do you garage it for the winter and drive the Silverado or do NC winters allow you to drive it year-round?
Yeah, I recently returned after having taken a break from the forums. Fortunately, here in southeastern NC, except for the very few days with highs of less than 45, I am able to drive the SL. So, no need for winter tires, etc. BTW, I am currently researching tires as I will soon want a new set due to the minor cupping that has recently occurred with these summer run-flats, with only 13.5k miles. Although the comfort level is only slightly diminished, the increase in noise is very noticeable. So, I am currently on the "Tire question (again)" tread, and I would certainly appreciate your opinion and any advice that you might offer. Thanks, Eddie!
08-11-2022, 07:03 PM
