SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 Performance Package
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I was at the Mercedes Dealer today... when I saw a SL65. I could tell because of the Front end...
But it is a SL55... with the AMG Performance Package. Same brakes and front end as the 65
I didn't know you could order it this way. Anyway here are a couple of Pictures.
The red one is the SL55, Silver is a 65.
But it is a SL55... with the AMG Performance Package. Same brakes and front end as the 65
I didn't know you could order it this way. Anyway here are a couple of Pictures.
The red one is the SL55, Silver is a 65.
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Originally Posted by NY C32
MB Manhattan has a black one next to a silver SL65. I just love the 65 wheel color though.
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yup the $15,000 performance package option.. even most dealers don't know it exists since it's so rare.. 
Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
I was at the Mercedes Dealer today... when I saw a SL65. I could tell because of the Front end...
But it is a SL55... with the AMG Performance Package. Same brakes and front end as the 65
I didn't know you could order it this way. Anyway here are a couple of Pictures.
The red one is the SL55, Silver is a 65.
But it is a SL55... with the AMG Performance Package. Same brakes and front end as the 65
I didn't know you could order it this way. Anyway here are a couple of Pictures.
The red one is the SL55, Silver is a 65.
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Its the 030 AMG Package and like someone else said, most dealers don't even know about it. The salesman I spoke with at Feltcher Jones Newport Beach didn't know about it.
Its a great package and I'm definately getting it when I order the 07 55 for myself.
Its a great package and I'm definately getting it when I order the 07 55 for myself.
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Originally Posted by cappuccino
I also saw the black SL55 in MB Manhattan today, but did not see the 65. Maybe it already be sold!
What were you doing there? Service or shopping?
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Originally Posted by Vik888
Its the 030 AMG Package and like someone else said, most dealers don't even know about it. The salesman I spoke with at Feltcher Jones Newport Beach didn't know about it.
Its a great package and I'm definately getting it when I order the 07 55 for myself.
Its a great package and I'm definately getting it when I order the 07 55 for myself.
- We dont get your type of packaging (i.e 030 AMG Package), we tend to be able to pick and chose individual bits
R
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Originally Posted by Richard
In Europe, the Performance Package also gets you a bigger oil cooler, bigger 2nd fuel pump, Y rated tyres and derestricted to 186MPH as-well. (needs the larger cooler/pump or the engine gets too hot or too little fuel), and nasty things happen without Y rated tyres at 186mph ;-)
- We dont get your type of packaging (i.e 030 AMG Package), we tend to be able to pick and chose individual bits
R
- We dont get your type of packaging (i.e 030 AMG Package), we tend to be able to pick and chose individual bits
R
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Actually, these are all part of the U.S. package as well from my understanding.
Originally Posted by Richard
In Europe, the Performance Package also gets you a bigger oil cooler, bigger 2nd fuel pump, Y rated tyres and derestricted to 186MPH as-well. (needs the larger cooler/pump or the engine gets too hot or too little fuel), and nasty things happen without Y rated tyres at 186mph ;-)
- We dont get your type of packaging (i.e 030 AMG Package), we tend to be able to pick and chose individual bits
R
- We dont get your type of packaging (i.e 030 AMG Package), we tend to be able to pick and chose individual bits
R
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Originally Posted by NY C32
I was there this morning (Tuesday) and yup, the 65 is gone.
What were you doing there? Service or shopping?
What were you doing there? Service or shopping?
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Originally Posted by cappuccino
I was there to do the tire pressure check. It seems you go there very often.
BTW - the SL65 is now in the Park Ave showroom.
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Originally Posted by Vik888
Actually, these are all part of the U.S. package as well from my understanding.
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These are my notes in my SL55 file on the 030 Package contents:
latest update: from AMG website 05/01/06
Performance Packages Components
SL55
AMG front apron with larger cooling air intakes
19" AMG multi-piece twin-spoke light alloy wheels
(FR 8.5x19 ET 30 255/35R19 RR 9.5x19 ET 31 285/30R19
Vmax increased to 300kmh
Multiple-disc LSD including reinforced final drive unit
AMG Nurburgring sports suspension based on ABC
Internally-ventilated composite front brake discs (380mm x 36mm)
Additional engine oil cooler
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in black leather/alcantara
I don't have any reason to believe that this isn't the correct USA-spec component list....
latest update: from AMG website 05/01/06
Performance Packages Components
SL55
AMG front apron with larger cooling air intakes
19" AMG multi-piece twin-spoke light alloy wheels
(FR 8.5x19 ET 30 255/35R19 RR 9.5x19 ET 31 285/30R19
Vmax increased to 300kmh
Multiple-disc LSD including reinforced final drive unit
AMG Nurburgring sports suspension based on ABC
Internally-ventilated composite front brake discs (380mm x 36mm)
Additional engine oil cooler
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in black leather/alcantara
I don't have any reason to believe that this isn't the correct USA-spec component list....
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Especially since AMG recently announced the VMAX will also be included in US 030 package. Before it wasn't. The car must be ordered with it, no retrofitting possible I believe (of the VMAX that is).
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The 030 package is great, but I wish that we had it in '03 when I got mine. However, 300kph is not derestricted! At least for $350 and an ECU flash by Oliver let's the car go...........
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SL55 with Performance package is a a lot more than looks.
I recently drove a 2006 SL55 with the performance package. (My sl55 was in for maintenance) The posi rear, upgraded brakes and suspension were a significant upgrade to a stock sl55. You have to spend a lot of coin, ($14,000 list), but a completely different experience. I highly recommend it if you are an aggressive driver and want better braking and cornering.
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These are my notes in my SL55 file on the 030 Package contents:
latest update: from AMG website 05/01/06
Performance Packages Components
SL55
AMG front apron with larger cooling air intakes
19" AMG multi-piece twin-spoke light alloy wheels
(FR 8.5x19 ET 30 255/35R19 RR 9.5x19 ET 31 285/30R19
Vmax increased to 300kmh
Multiple-disc LSD including reinforced final drive unit
AMG Nurburgring sports suspension based on ABC
Internally-ventilated composite front brake discs (380mm x 36mm)
Additional engine oil cooler
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in black leather/alcantara
I don't have any reason to believe that this isn't the correct USA-spec component list....
latest update: from AMG website 05/01/06
Performance Packages Components
SL55
AMG front apron with larger cooling air intakes
19" AMG multi-piece twin-spoke light alloy wheels
(FR 8.5x19 ET 30 255/35R19 RR 9.5x19 ET 31 285/30R19
Vmax increased to 300kmh
Multiple-disc LSD including reinforced final drive unit
AMG Nurburgring sports suspension based on ABC
Internally-ventilated composite front brake discs (380mm x 36mm)
Additional engine oil cooler
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in black leather/alcantara
I don't have any reason to believe that this isn't the correct USA-spec component list....
Did purchase another two years in addition to the 1 year warranty that came with the car. Felt that this was almost as good as buying the car new with four years coverage, but with a 50% haircut.
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No, I bought the red/black car from the MB dealer in North Houston. Looks like the other one you mentioned sold as well. It was Red with the lighter colored interior, did not have distronic and had 14K miles if I'm not mistaken.
Link below is to the car I bought:
Link below is to the car I bought:
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Beautiful! I'm glad you didn't buy the Fredericksburg car because it had been in a wreck and was way over priced. Although the car was nice I will not buy a car with a bad history, especially a high-end one such as an SL, Porsche, etc. Good luck with your SL!
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No, I bought the red/black car from the MB dealer in North Houston. Looks like the other one you mentioned sold as well. It was Red with the lighter colored interior, did not have distronic and had 14K miles if I'm not mistaken.
Link below is to the car I bought:
Link below is to the car I bought:
Enjoy in good health!
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Thanks, will do just that. And you can expect this one will not get modified or driven too excess. Prior to shipping the fellow picking up the car went over everything looking for at least one item to note but couldn't find a single defect. When the car arrived we were surprised the car was so pristine. Good car to keep in the family for many years to come. Fortunately, my niece's husband is a very successful fellow who can easily afford to maintain the car when it’s his turn to take over. Maybe I should add a caveat that his son has to prove his worth before it's passed along to him. Otherwise one of his sisters should be granted the right to boot him out of line.................(G)
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