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Old 06-20-2019, 08:08 PM
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Picking up my new (to me) 2013 SL550 tomorrow!

I bought my 2011 SL550 back in January and absolutely fell in love. But, I've been craving the extra power and interior updates of the 2013s. I'm selling my 1971 Mustang Convertible to fund the difference in price. I found this one and after talking with the dealership, receiving many more pictures, and sending them pictures of my 2011, we have arrived at a deal. I'm going tomorrow to see it in person and drive it. If all is as advertised I'll be driving it home. I'm really excited and can't wait. I probably won't sleep much tonight!

It has the Premium package 1, AMG wheel package and the Driver's assistance package along with lighted door sills, floor mats, Napa leather and the clock. While I would have liked to have found one with ABC, the ONLY one I found online is in New Hampshire and since I'm trading in, that just wasn't an option.


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I bought my 2011 SL550 back in January and absolutely fell in love. But, I've been craving the extra power and interior updates of the 2013s. I'm selling my 1971 Mustang Convertible to fund the difference in price. I found this one and after talking with the dealership, receiving many more pictures, and sending them pictures of my 2011, we have arrived at a deal. I'm going tomorrow to see it in person and drive it. If all is as advertised I'll be driving it home. I'm really excited and can't wait. I probably won't sleep much tonight!

It has the Premium package 1, AMG wheel package and the Driver's assistance package along with lighted door sills, floor mats, Napa leather and the clock. While I would have liked to have found one with ABC, the ONLY one I found online is in New Hampshire and since I'm trading in, that just wasn't an option.


https://www.reserveautogroup.com/veh...tx-id-30582186
Looks great! Hope everything works out when you see it up close and drive it! Do check the CarFax History very carefully before deciding to buy. Ideally, no accidents or other damage and just 1-owner..

! bought a 2013 SL550 myself in October of last year, and really love it!...if this one turns out to be as good as it looks in the pics, then I think you'll love it just as much! Hopefully you really will be driving it home tomorrow!












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Well, I ended up not purchasing it. The steering wheel would not move up and down, only in and out. Probably a bad switch or motor. Also, the small console behind the seats was broken badly. They offered to fix it all of course but I would much rather find one with No issues. So, I'm still looking.
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Well, I ended up not purchasing it. The steering wheel would not move up and down, only in and out. Probably a bad switch or motor. Also, the small console behind the seats was broken badly. They offered to fix it all of course but I would much rather find one with No issues. So, I'm still looking.


I'm going to check this one out in the morning. It sure looks to be in great condition and very low miles.

https://www.texascarsdirect.com/used...JK7DA4EF024127
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Good Luck, enjoy the chase ....
I am now the proud owner of a 2014. Under 25k miles, black on black. It has drivers assist package and the AMG wheel package. It presengs as a brand new car inside and out. I couldn't be happier.

I'm at the airport now, heading out on a quick business trip. I'll post pictures in the next day or two. Thanks everyone should provided info and encouragement.
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