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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Pics of my new SL55

Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Pics of my new SL55

It finally arrived and I'm lovin it. As far as I can tell, this would be the first, if not the only, pic of a graphite interior on an 07 55...cause I could never find one. After seeing it, I'm thinking I'll just leave the wheels alone, instead of tinting them anthracite to look like the 65's. Reus upgrade is due.
Designo Graphite Edition 2007 SL55 AMG
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Congrats! Great color choice and I like the rims. Enjoy your new ride!!
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Great taste....congrats on the car...and I agree that these wheels look better then if you put on the 65 wheels
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Very nice. Great color.

The 030PP is also a great option. I don't know if you ever experienced the SL55 without, but the LSD and brakes make for a much better car. I don't know about the undercarriage (Nürburgring suspension) as I didn't get that option.

Congrats and have fun.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. Must show ignorance and ask what LSD stands for?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Love those SL. Enjoy your ride my friend.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Beautiful car. I am sure you will enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.

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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Thats my favorite color on the sl but I bet you paid a fat sticker on that car for those options... Clean ride..
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rebel823
It finally arrived and I'm lovin it. As far as I can tell, this would be the first, if not the only, pic of a graphite interior on an 07 55...cause I could never find one. After seeing it, I'm thinking I'll just leave the wheels alone, instead of tinting them anthracite to look like the 65's. Reus upgrade is due.
Designo Graphite Edition 2007 SL55 AMG
030 PP
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Keyless Go
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Bi Xenon/Cornering Fogs


Congratulations on the beautiful, beautiful SL!! How is the ride so far?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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faboulous looking SL55, I just joined the 2007 SL55 club one week ago and I am glad to be here. are your wheels 18 or 19 ? because mines have the 19 inch single spoke AMG wheels, I thought my wheels were the standard new wheels for 07. Enjoy the Spring with the top down.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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are your wheels 18 or 19 ? because mines have the 19 inch single spoke AMG wheels, I thought my wheels were the standard new wheels for 07. Enjoy the Spring with the top down.
These are the default 030 19" wheels.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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These are the default 030 19" wheels.
ahhhhhhhhh thats right, the sterling silver wheels, wow, now i am jealous cause I didn't get that package.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Very nice car, good choice!

Enjoy it!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Awesome color. Very nice car, congrats.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Congrats on your purchase, looking real good! Hope I don't sound dumb but is that a 65 front bumper?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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That colour looks superb, has to be one of the cleanest SL55's i've ever seen

All you need is gunmetal wheels from the 65 and you're all set


Originally Posted by noop
Congrats on your purchase, looking real good! Hope I don't sound dumb but is that a 65 front bumper?

It is.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Thanks everyone. Yes it is an awesome piece of machinery. I'm taking my time breaking it in according to the book, so can't comment on performance. I just know every trip, no matter how short or slow, is going to be an adventure in this beast.
No the bumper is a not of a 65. The performance package includes two additional air intakes on the front apron and that's probably what you're noticing.
As far as cost, yes I threw the budget completely out the window. I've worked hard, been divorced, been deployed, and thought WTF. I'm in good health and can enjoy it now, so why wait. I had a rental condo paid off, so I put the equity to work. Makes those tenant problems seem all worth it.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rebel823
No the bumper is a not of a 65. The performance package includes two additional air intakes on the front apron and that's probably what you're noticing.
Ah right, the side vents are different.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Smile nice~

Congratulations~~nice car and nice color...and u won't regret for the 030 package~~~
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Don't forget to return to the Dealer at 1000 miles for the LSD oil change.
It's the only thing free besides the wheel alignments for the 1st 12k miles.

Check it out in the Owner's manual. Most service techs are too dumb to know this stuff not to say the salesperson.

Enjoy the 030 package. You're a little taller than other MB owners.
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