SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: It's here
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From: Fairhope, Alabama
2005 E55 Wagon
It's here
My excitement is overwhelming. My SL55 is at the dealer; I've seen it and sat in it. Unfortunately it arrived late today, and I'll have to wait one more day
. I was having reservations about the pewter and berry interior but no more; I was stunned as it really worked well together. The ventilated seats appear to be standard (at least in Alabama) as I did not order them nor are they on the invoice; they're just there. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs still. By the way, I was told we have two allotted per year in Mobile, referencing a prior thread regarding rural/medium sized dealers.
Cheers.
. I was having reservations about the pewter and berry interior but no more; I was stunned as it really worked well together. The ventilated seats appear to be standard (at least in Alabama) as I did not order them nor are they on the invoice; they're just there. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs still. By the way, I was told we have two allotted per year in Mobile, referencing a prior thread regarding rural/medium sized dealers.Cheers.
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From: Banana Republic of Louisiana
2002 E55K RENNtech HP
It's Here
Fast Bubba,
Congratulations! Should you ever put your car on the dragstrip, please post some times. I'm sure lots of people would be interested in seeing such. Maybe even a few possible SL buyers, not that many would want to drag race with them. Best of luck and be happy.
Congratulations! Should you ever put your car on the dragstrip, please post some times. I'm sure lots of people would be interested in seeing such. Maybe even a few possible SL buyers, not that many would want to drag race with them. Best of luck and be happy.
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From: Michigan
2001 S500
Question???
Fast_Bubba - Congrats! Enjoy!--One Question..how did you get Ventilated Seats as standard and I (in Michigan) had to order them for $1200 for my March build??Are you sure you weren't charged somewhere for them?? Anyone???
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From: British Columbia
996tt, E55, X3 and a few others not worthy of mentioning here...
Have not seen a Pewter/Berry combi yet so please post some pics when you can. Good for you if you got your ventilated seats free. Enjoy!
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2005 E55 Wagon
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Didn't order them and not on the window sticker invoice. They were, however, demonstrated to me yesterday. Maybe I lucked out and MB accidentally installed them, but knowing them rather well, I highly doubt it. They did, however, seem to misplace the order for the phone which is being remedied today. Once the car is mine officially, I'll inquire further for you (no point in my being charged for something I didn't order if I don't have to).
Robert
Didn't order them and not on the window sticker invoice. They were, however, demonstrated to me yesterday. Maybe I lucked out and MB accidentally installed them, but knowing them rather well, I highly doubt it. They did, however, seem to misplace the order for the phone which is being remedied today. Once the car is mine officially, I'll inquire further for you (no point in my being charged for something I didn't order if I don't have to).
Robert
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From: Michigan
2001 S500
Fast_Bubba and everyone else..?
Seems so strange that MB would "GIVE" you anything. Innterestingly, Ventilated Seats are NOT on the option list on the MB website. Does anyone know if they perhaps are now "standard equiptment" on the SL55? They are on my order form for $1200.
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2003 S500 4-matic, 2003 SL55
Fast_Bubba congrats u lucky dog, enjoy! the active ventilated seats are a option accessory code 401 price $1200. When u push the button it should lite up blue, not red like the heated seats.
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2005 E55 Wagon
Drove it tonight but had to leave it at the dealer for the phone installation till tomorrow. Wow, am I going to get into trouble with the law and my insurance company; the acceleration was phenomenal (I was up to 100 mph before I realized it with no fade in the pull). This thing is awesome.
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Red stitching in photo of ventilated seat controls is very nice. Do you know if this is being done with other SL55 interiors? (I ordered ash leather.)
As to "undocumented" options, the MB dealer here in Marin has a new CL55 on the floor with Parktronic on the car but not on the window sticker. The salesmen are baffled.
As to "undocumented" options, the MB dealer here in Marin has a new CL55 on the floor with Parktronic on the car but not on the window sticker. The salesmen are baffled.
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2003 SL55 AMG; 1977 450 SLC
Can't wait for the pics...
congrats fast_bubba... roll the pics...
BlueSL... I realy like that... mine is Magma Red/Berry Red.. so am one of the BRAs member.. I like that name..
Originally posted by blueSL
As a fully signed-up member of the Berry Red Appreciation Society (aka BRAs), I'll look forward to seeing Pewter with it....
As a fully signed-up member of the Berry Red Appreciation Society (aka BRAs), I'll look forward to seeing Pewter with it....
