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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: just got back from Dealership.. #14 on the list

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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just got back from Dealership.. #14 on the list

Just got back from the dealership..
im #14 on the list.. is that a bad # to be at?
im not in any rush to get the car, sometime in 2004 would be nice
they said the #1 guy wont receive his till 7/03
im calling a different dealer tomorrow, i will let you all know how it goes.

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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WOW, simetime 2004 is a long time to wait, at least it would be for me! it is a good thing many of the guys here are patient and can wait for those long deliveries.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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my lease isnt up till 2004
so that timeframe isnt a problem for me
of course i want it tomorrow but i have other priorities right now.

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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Talking confirmed by dealer...

mercedes will build 1000 SL 55's for the US for the 2003 model, that means average size dealers will see about 2-4 cars a year.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 02:18 AM
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hmm
well i guess all i can hope for is that 1/2 the list bails when time comes.

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 04:28 AM
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Re: just got back from Dealership.. #14 on the list

Originally posted by ErickG
im #14 on the list.. is that a bad # to be at?
I am going to have to say yes. The SL55 will be EXTREMELY exclusive, so unless you're about #10 or below, I would have to say that you most likely will never get one in '04. Your best bet would be to buy someones spot who is in the top 3 on the list at their dealership. Try searching ebay for an auction of someone selling their spot, or even take a look in the DuPont Registry.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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Originally posted by Mark Norton
I'm surprised the first car isn't coming until 7/03 - more than a year away.

If past history is anything to go by, the waiting lists shorten somewhat once the car becomes a more familiar sight - happened with the old SL and the SLK. My dealer assumes 50% of the people waiting will not complete.
I personally do not think people will drop off the SL55 list!!
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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Speaking of the DuPont Registry..

There are dozens of SL500's for sale.

There is also a person selling an SL55 for US$25,000 over MSRP. Their description says "We have the first five SL55's coming into the U.S.". I find that hard to believe.
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Is it a dealership or an individual person?
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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it's a dealership.. It's not Fletcher Jones either.. They [Fletcher Jones] will be receiving 5 this year as the are the largest USA MB dealer. Tis why I do not believe the person advertisement.
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