SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Got it!!!
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Got it!!!
The long wait is over. Picked up the car yesterday. All available options. Black wood substituted for aluminum. Believe me, the multi-spoke wheels and pano roof look great on a black car in person: better than in the attached pictures. Also, the upholstery is a much more muted red than it appears in all the shots I’ve seen.
Impressions:
Lots of good noise. Kind of a resonant rumble at low speed and a roar, although not deafening, at higher RPMs.
Very smooth plush ride for such a performance car. Much smoother than my old R129 SL500.
With no squat on acceleration or body roll, speed is deceptive. Very easy to find yourself at triple digits.
More later ...
Impressions:
Lots of good noise. Kind of a resonant rumble at low speed and a roar, although not deafening, at higher RPMs.
Very smooth plush ride for such a performance car. Much smoother than my old R129 SL500.
With no squat on acceleration or body roll, speed is deceptive. Very easy to find yourself at triple digits.
More later ...
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SL55 AMG
Congratulations!
It's interesting how the whole digital camera/internet/PC thing has problems reproducing the colour of berry red. On my monitor, your seats almost look pink which of course they are not. I'll look forward to hearing your driving impressions. Me? I'm completely hooked, it's just a pity we're heading into winter in the northern hemisphere!
It's interesting how the whole digital camera/internet/PC thing has problems reproducing the colour of berry red. On my monitor, your seats almost look pink which of course they are not. I'll look forward to hearing your driving impressions. Me? I'm completely hooked, it's just a pity we're heading into winter in the northern hemisphere!
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Yes congrats; Hate to see the exact same car I ordered {except the wheels} so close to me. I spend alot of weekends now driving my son to hockey games in Boston area so I hope to see your car someday, since I got screwed out of my order last month.
Was supposed to pick up euro del. before Thanksgiving. Placed my order and deposit and it took 3 weeks for them to tell me the order was rejected by euro del. manager. Then it took another 3 weeks to get my deposit back.
Was supposed to pick up euro del. before Thanksgiving. Placed my order and deposit and it took 3 weeks for them to tell me the order was rejected by euro del. manager. Then it took another 3 weeks to get my deposit back.
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1995 Nissan 240SX
I'm speechless. That car has me absolutely floored! Such a beautiful work of art. I wouldn't know whether to drive it or hang it on a wall to admire...of course I'd drive it :p
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Originally posted by ///MB
Such a beautiful car and you're parking it on gravel? hehe
Enjoy the car =)
Such a beautiful car and you're parking it on gravel? hehe
Enjoy the car =)
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From: South Florida
2008 CLS 63 & 2005 SL55
How does the "Distronic " 3 pointed star look in the front grill area?
Does it look strange {enclosed in a glossy black emblem} as compared to the regular looking 3 pointed grill star?
I've ordered mine with all available options too. Mine differs from yours only by the leather interior {charcoal}
and trim {aluminum}..
Hope mine is as outstanding as yours is!!
What a magnificant automobile. Congrats!! Enjoy it in good health.
P.S. If you don't mind sharing with us .... What was the total price for your new beauty??
Thanx
I've ordered mine with all available options too. Mine differs from yours only by the leather interior {charcoal}
and trim {aluminum}..
Hope mine is as outstanding as yours is!!
What a magnificant automobile. Congrats!! Enjoy it in good health.
P.S. If you don't mind sharing with us .... What was the total price for your new beauty??
Thanx
Last edited by 55-BEAR; Nov 9, 2002 at 03:05 AM.
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Thank you all for your kind comments.
55-BEAR, I went back and forth on distronic exactly because of the emblem. In the end I’m glad I got it because like other aspects of the car, it looks better in person than in pictures. I particularly think the black plastic disk looks best with a black car.
55-BEAR, I went back and forth on distronic exactly because of the emblem. In the end I’m glad I got it because like other aspects of the car, it looks better in person than in pictures. I particularly think the black plastic disk looks best with a black car.
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///MB and muhri2:
As you can see, the car is now out of danger, having been removed from the nasty gravel and placed onto a smooth concrete surface. No permanent damage was sustained.
As you can see, the car is now out of danger, having been removed from the nasty gravel and placed onto a smooth concrete surface. No permanent damage was sustained.
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55-BEAR:
The new car’s sticker was $128,235. I believe I was the first at my dealer to pay MSRP – thank you Flagship Motorcars, you came through just as you said you would. Here it is with its slightly jealous older brother.
The new car’s sticker was $128,235. I believe I was the first at my dealer to pay MSRP – thank you Flagship Motorcars, you came through just as you said you would. Here it is with its slightly jealous older brother.
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2003 CL 55 2003 SL55 2000 S500 DESIGNO, 1999 SL 500 Sport, 1997 S320
Fantastic, great pics!!! So, how many times a day do you just go out and look at it and stare, and sit in it and play with all the gismos? Are you going to tint the windows? Tell us your thoughts in choosing colors and options. Mine comes in January (pewter, charcoal, Walnut) first at my dealership in Souther Calif (Laguna Nigel). Passing my 2000/S500 to the wife (Designo/Expresso/5 spoke AMG chromes). She wanted to know why I get the new 55 and she gets the old 500. I told her it was a safer vehicle for her to run the grand kids around in and it will hold more groceries. That didn't seem to work so I added, "just think honey, how much more you'll look forward to the weekend runs up and down the coast and you wouldn't want to drive it everyday, the novelty would wear off." I think she bought it, time will tell. Maybe I can tell her it only comes with the one "keyless go feature" and it can only be imprinted with one identity (Yeah I know it sounds lame..so work with me here guys..)
Breeze
Breeze
, congrast !!!!
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Take it from me, if you play with all the gizmos without driving the car, you flatten the battery and get a message that they've been taken offline while the battery charges. It's a bit like having your toys confiscated by a superior authority and a metaphorical wrist-slap.
I've had to handle the reaction of my MSO to my car as well. She hates the 355, finds the SL600 stodgy compared to her Impreza but has now formally staked her claim for an SL. "I don't need the SL55, an SL500 would do." I'm sure it would. Unfortunately, my spoiling tactic of letting her drive the SL600 by way of compensation has only highlighted to her how much of an improvement the SL55 is. Tactical mistake on my part.
I've had to handle the reaction of my MSO to my car as well. She hates the 355, finds the SL600 stodgy compared to her Impreza but has now formally staked her claim for an SL. "I don't need the SL55, an SL500 would do." I'm sure it would. Unfortunately, my spoiling tactic of letting her drive the SL600 by way of compensation has only highlighted to her how much of an improvement the SL55 is. Tactical mistake on my part.
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wow you got that from flagship? I hope you get some zaino on that paint before you get swirl marks from the dealer wash. If you want a hand, shoot me a PM. I live in the boston area. Check out our detailing and automotive care forum.
