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Old 08-17-2007, 10:37 PM
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'08 Sl55, Wow!

I picked up my new ride this morning, black/stone no distronic, all other options. I had been trying to work out a deal on an AM Vantage but it fell through and I am ever glad it did What a fantastic car! You guys already know this, but the combination of raw power, handling and luxury is fantastic. I had been planning on trading my S550 for the CL63 but this is THE car I have been looking for. I personally love the color combination, it was my first choice, and what a great exhaust note It's only been one day, but it was a BLAST to get a taste of what you guys already know about these cars. As soon as my 65 wheels come in next week, I'll post some pics.
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congrats man, can't wait to see the pics with the wheels
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Talking Yeaaa!

Congrads! Good Luck, and Enjoy.

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Originally Posted by xraes
I picked up my new ride this morning, black/stone no distronic, all other options.... What a fantastic car! ... I personally love the color combination, it was my first choice, and what a great exhaust note:... As soon as my 65 wheels come in next week, I'll post some pics.
That ain't right!
How about you post some pictures quickly or we campaign to get you

JK about the ban, but not the pics! Sounds like a beautiful car. Hope it treats you well.
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congrats rodney, Im glad you took my advice and went with the 55, i told you the exhaust was great. Im just shocked that you would by a brand new one esp after losing 30K in a year on the s550. Good luck its an awesome awesome car. The AM is nice and flashy, but just fold that SL top in a crowd and you'll get more ooo and ahhh than you've ever heard, honestly last sunday it started raining in the middle of my drive to lunch and i put the top up at a stoplight, all the people around me were just in awe it was awesome.
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Congratulations!!! Let's see some pictures!!
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Great car. Welcome to the brotherhood!
Hey Dino,

I am not the only woman that drives an SL55. There are quite a few of us. Neverthless, I will speak on behalf of the girls and I will add my politically correct welcome.

"Welcome to the "Club".

Have a great day all!

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Hey Dino,

I am not the only woman that drives an SL55. There are quite a few of us. Neverthless, I will speak on behalf of the girls and I will add my politically correct welcome.

"Welcome to the "Club".

Have a great day all!

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Ok! Who Let Her In Here!?!!!!

Just kidding! Sort of...

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congrats rodney, Im glad you took my advice and went with the 55, i told you the exhaust was great. Im just shocked that you would by a brand new one esp after losing 30K in a year on the s550. Good luck its an awesome awesome car. The AM is nice and flashy, but just fold that SL top in a crowd and you'll get more ooo and ahhh than you've ever heard, honestly last sunday it started raining in the middle of my drive to lunch and i put the top up at a stoplight, all the people around me were just in awe it was awesome.
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Pics. are coming this weekend, new wheels hopefully will be on by Friday. Yeah Danny, decided to go with the '08 55 rather than the used 65. No regrets so far, this thing has plenty of muscle for me, and definitely for the wife when I let her drive it This has been more fun to drive than anything I've owned since I drove my first 911 years ago. So far...! Oh, and the S550 didn't quite cost me 30K, but what it did cost was worth every penny to end up here
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It took a while, but here it is. Had to get a shot or two of the Gl as well. If you squint, you can see 2 of my boys on the porch, Vizsla and Weimaraner; at least one is German.
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Your SL looks great.
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MB should thrown in a few more perks! Talk about brand loyalty, I see a C class in the back as well, maybe you could talk your wife into a new E! Beautifull SL! Love the combo. Congrats and welcome!
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Originally Posted by pinoyamg
MB should thrown in a few more perks! Talk about brand loyalty, I see a C class in the back as well, maybe you could talk your wife into a new E! Beautifull SL! Love the combo. Congrats and welcome!
Thanks all. Yeah, I'm pretty into MB these days. Actually, the GL is my wife's and the C my daughter's. No complaints w/ any of them so far but the SL is KING
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The SL looks great.

Any modding plans?
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Originally Posted by Murtaza
The SL looks great.

Any modding plans?
Don't know yet, but would definitely consider a little HP boost. I'm in south Louisiana; don't know any reliable AMG tuners around here. Maybe Houston??
Anyone ideas guys? (Danny, that would include you if you're still around).
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Awesome car!!! I would also like to know of any reliable AMG tuners. My guess would be Houston as well. What part of S. Louisiana are you from?

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