SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Saw SL55 in Encino, CA
06-30-2002, 01:02 AM
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Saw SL55 in Encino, CA
On my way home today a silver SL just flew past me, looking at the badge it was a Sl55. I tried to catch up to get a better view. The guy saw me comming and just gunned it. That car is way tooooo fast and nice.
So does this mean there out in Cali??
So does this mean there out in Cali??
06-30-2002, 01:45 AM
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Re: Saw SL55 in Encino, CA
Originally posted by PHAT430
On my way home today a silver SL just flew past me, looking at the badge it was a Sl55. I tried to catch up to get a better view. The guy saw me comming and just gunned it. That car is way tooooo fast and nice.
So does this mean there out in Cali??
On my way home today a silver SL just flew past me, looking at the badge it was a Sl55. I tried to catch up to get a better view. The guy saw me comming and just gunned it. That car is way tooooo fast and nice.
So does this mean there out in Cali??
07-01-2002, 11:18 AM
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Re: Re: Saw SL55 in Encino, CA
Originally posted by awiner
I've seen 1 silver SL55 (US Spec) in So. Cal as well.
I've seen 1 silver SL55 (US Spec) in So. Cal as well.
07-01-2002, 12:00 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Saw SL55 in Encino, CA
Originally posted by SL55AMG
How do we know it is US Spec?
How do we know it is US Spec?
The one I saw had a US Spec VIN #.
07-01-2002, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by Mark Norton
European SLs do not have the repeater lights in front of the front wheels, so if you see them it's a US spec model. Never understood what they were for anyway. I saw an announcement somewhere specifically aimed at US buyers wanting to blank them out.
European SLs do not have the repeater lights in front of the front wheels, so if you see them it's a US spec model. Never understood what they were for anyway. I saw an announcement somewhere specifically aimed at US buyers wanting to blank them out.
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07-02-2002, 01:32 AM
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wow that is hot
words cant explain it
something about the shape of the car with the roof up
everytime i see it im in aw..
I wish I had that picture in 1280x1024
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words cant explain it
something about the shape of the car with the roof up
everytime i see it im in aw..
I wish I had that picture in 1280x1024
wallpaper baby
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07-02-2002, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by SL55 NYC
Marc,
I noticed that in the picture you posted, absent was the V8 Compressor emblem that appears on the SL55.
Do you have any idea why?
Marc,
I noticed that in the picture you posted, absent was the V8 Compressor emblem that appears on the SL55.
Do you have any idea why?
07-02-2002, 08:44 PM
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1M, F550M, F550B, F40, S600, 365GTC, DBSx2, etc.
The photo is definetly an SL55 - look at the body, the brakes, etc.
THose are definetly the wheels I'm picking for the 55, though.
--Dan
THose are definetly the wheels I'm picking for the 55, though.
--Dan
07-03-2002, 01:07 AM
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the photo posted by mark norton is a SL 500 with custom MB-wheels.
here is a snapshot of the german SL55 i tooked, the body kit is different and the braking disc´s are peforated:
here is a snapshot of the german SL55 i tooked, the body kit is different and the braking disc´s are peforated:
07-03-2002, 01:19 AM
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I'll make a call and find out. My guess is either it's displaying a 'fake badge' or they're factory cars. Any one check the plates on this phantom silver SL55? Regional zones get all the new M-B's well ahead of the public in order to test, familiarize, and train personnel. We went to training classes for the SL500's several weeks before they were officially launched. I can just about guarantee it's not a 'sold-to-the-general-public' SL55.
Back later. ...RAB
Back later. ...RAB
Originally posted by SL55AMG
Hmm.. RAB?
Hmm.. RAB?
Last edited by Robert ...RAB; 07-03-2002 at 12:52 PM.
07-03-2002, 01:40 AM
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RAB, the SL55 I saw back in March was a US Spec SL55 (Checked the VIN). The story I was told my the GM was that this SL55 was a early production model for a "Very Special Customer". That VIP turned out to be one of the hottest looking 30-Somthing year old women I have seen in a while !
Wonder what kind of Bonus was in that.
Wonder what kind of Bonus was in that.
07-03-2002, 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by Robert ...RAB
I'll make a call and find out. My guess is either it's displaying a 'fake badge' or they're factory cars. Any one check the plates on this phantom silver SL55? Regional zones get all the new M-B's well ahead of the public in order to test, familiarize, and train personnel. We went to training classes for the SL500's several weeks before they were offcially launched. I can just about guarantee it's not a 'sold-to-the-general-public' SL55. Back later. ...RAB
I'll make a call and find out. My guess is either it's displaying a 'fake badge' or they're factory cars. Any one check the plates on this phantom silver SL55? Regional zones get all the new M-B's well ahead of the public in order to test, familiarize, and train personnel. We went to training classes for the SL500's several weeks before they were offcially launched. I can just about guarantee it's not a 'sold-to-the-general-public' SL55. Back later. ...RAB
Must be tough!!
07-03-2002, 01:01 PM
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There are always exceptions to most every rule. Beauty has it's advantages. ...RAB
Originally posted by awiner
RAB, the SL55 I saw back in March was a US Spec SL55 (Checked the VIN). The story I was told my the GM was that this SL55 was a early production model for a "Very Special Customer". That VIP turned out to be one of the hottest looking 30-Somthing year old women I have seen in a while !
Wonder what kind of Bonus was in that.
RAB, the SL55 I saw back in March was a US Spec SL55 (Checked the VIN). The story I was told my the GM was that this SL55 was a early production model for a "Very Special Customer". That VIP turned out to be one of the hottest looking 30-Somthing year old women I have seen in a while !
Wonder what kind of Bonus was in that.
