SL/R231: My 2018 Order
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My wife says I'm **** and she is probably correct - before I got my SLK,I had a 200 series Land Cruiser V8 and it got pretty much the same treatment but it took a hell of a lot longer .......and needed a ladder for the roof so the SLK and SL are a doddle by comparison....
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One of the great things about this site, is that you hear stories about how someone got their first MB—or their tenth one. I would venture to say that most of us who frequent MBWorld were not given a new SL on our 16th birthday. I believe that most of us lusted after these cars while driving far lesser marques, dreaming of the day when we might get behind the wheel of something bearing that 3-pointed star. I can remember lusting after the 280SL’s in the early 70’s, only to be blown away the first time I set eyes on the 1972 350SL. I remember driving behind a Signal Red with tan interior model for several miles around 1976 and it just about drove me crazy. In 1979, I finally got my first new SL. What an amazing feeling of pride and accomplishment I had. I had struggled as a small business owner for many years and had finally gotten to the point where that red car could be mine. What a glorious day it was and I feel it that you feel that same way today. Enjoy your new car and may every mile be a safe and pleasant one.
Merry Christmas to all!
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Just before I wrote my previous post, I was in the garage giving my wheels a quick once-over with quick detailer....now ready to go for a drive to a country pub this afternoon for lunch with the missus and start all over again......
My wife says I'm **** and she is probably correct - before I got my SLK,I had a 200 series Land Cruiser V8 and it got pretty much the same treatment but it took a hell of a lot longer .......and needed a ladder for the roof so the SLK and SL are a doddle by comparison....
My wife says I'm **** and she is probably correct - before I got my SLK,I had a 200 series Land Cruiser V8 and it got pretty much the same treatment but it took a hell of a lot longer .......and needed a ladder for the roof so the SLK and SL are a doddle by comparison....
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'18 SL 550, '19 1500 Z71 Silverado LTZ, '19 Mustang convertible
The only other change that I made from my initial order was Selentine Grey to designo Cardinal Red metallic. I am vey happy and excited about this color. I have read some negative comments about Cardinal Red, and of course to each his own as well as it should be, but I have received only genuine compliments about the color.
Wolfman, I drove the car home this past Thursday, on the 21st. The top was dropped, as it was sunny and 59 degrees! It was a ride home that I will never forget nor take for granted!
Thanks again for everything along my journey this deciding to take the plunge and order this remarkable machine! It was very good to hear back from you, Wolfman! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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This is my Cardinal fresh out of my detailer's garage. Opti-Coat Pro+ was applied to the exterior, including the rims. Opti-Glass Pro was applied to all windows, including the panoramic roof. Leather Master's Leather Barrier was applied to the interior. A fabric guard was applied to the floor mats.
https://opticoat.com/
https://opticoat.com/page/opti-coat-pro-plus
https://opticoat.com/page/opti-glass-pro
https://www.leatherworldtech.com/Lea...ier-p/lmlb.htm
https://www.leatherworldtech.com/Lea...cts-s/1831.htm
https://opticoat.com/
https://opticoat.com/page/opti-coat-pro-plus
https://opticoat.com/page/opti-glass-pro
https://www.leatherworldtech.com/Lea...ier-p/lmlb.htm
https://www.leatherworldtech.com/Lea...cts-s/1831.htm
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Well, I’d say it looks great, but then it looked great in photos prior to all these applications. Just curious, how much did all of this cost?
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Oh, man...I am SO JEALOUS! That's exactly the "exterior look" of one I would order. Let's hope the roads stay clear in your neck of the woods so you can keep driving it. What a way to bring in the NEW YEAR!
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Streamliner, I will gladly share with you and anyone else what I paid, but I think it would be much more interesting to, first, make a guess once the information on these products is read, which is provided in the links that I included in the above post.
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Bored with Arctic cold in NC; so, I played around in garage and took this photo of the projected logo, and a two-second video of my SL550 starting...but, 50 on Monday and 72 by Friday! The top will drop!
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I almost said: it sounded like you were starting your lawn mower ! haha ! - Just teasing, my SL450 does it too - seems that if really Rev's up upon initial start - Neighbors liked it as it
was an alarm clock early in the morning - but Now that its Snow-bound, the neighbors are sleeping late !
Enjoy your car, hopefully snow will melt by Friday and i can see it again !
Phil
was an alarm clock early in the morning - but Now that its Snow-bound, the neighbors are sleeping late !
Enjoy your car, hopefully snow will melt by Friday and i can see it again !
Phil
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Had a garage, I like nature, a snow blanket is like an igloo ! A natural rain car wash too ! Some winters we don’t even have snow !
Many times it would winter in Florida, then if up north my 2017 Lincoln MKX - 4 wheel drive is my ride of choice !
may reach 50 later this week .
Phil
Many times it would winter in Florida, then if up north my 2017 Lincoln MKX - 4 wheel drive is my ride of choice !
may reach 50 later this week .
Phil
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You said, it but I thought it. The last time I had an expensive car and no garage was when I was young and lived at home. I worked through high school and bought a new '62 Vette when I was 18. We only had a single car garage which my dad put his Buick in. At least I didn't have to drive it in the winter, I bought a $50 car which I sold in the spring. Good luck pminnrt.
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You said, it but I thought it. The last time I had an expensive car and no garage was when I was young and lived at home. I worked through high school and bought a new '62 Vette when I was 18. We only had a single car garage which my dad put his Buick in. At least I didn't have to drive it in the winter, I bought a $50 car which I sold in the spring. Good luck pminnrt.
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Even the tractors are parked in one of the barns undercover.....
PS-I suppose I am more **** about my toys than most......
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We just down sized our Ohio house, since I'm too old to play with old cars anymore. I don't ride bikes any longer, after 58 years of riding and racing. Ten days before we left for Florida we moved into a new home. Anyway, we had a 3 car attached garage and this 2 story 32X48 detached garage. I feel very fortunate to have owned some pretty amazing vehicle in my life, mostly hot rods and muscle cars. Now I spoil myself with my SL. The car under the cover is a '65 Plymouth 2dr post Hemi. I hope I didn't offend anyone, sorry if I did.
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I almost said: it sounded like you were starting your lawn mower ! haha ! - Just teasing, my SL450 does it too - seems that if really Rev's up upon initial start - Neighbors liked it as it
was an alarm clock early in the morning - but Now that its Snow-bound, the neighbors are sleeping late !
Enjoy your car, hopefully snow will melt by Friday and i can see it again !
Phil
was an alarm clock early in the morning - but Now that its Snow-bound, the neighbors are sleeping late !
Enjoy your car, hopefully snow will melt by Friday and i can see it again !
Phil
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