A few suggestions:

My number 1 - Shave off 400KG

SL55LOva - catch the graffiti artist!

Deliver my mats - on order since September!

There must be loads of others - Deliver mine being probably the most popular!


Merry Christmas to All


Paul in cold damp (but lovely!) Nottingham!

 

Paul, I'm sure losing that amount of weight might be medically inadvisable for you......

What I would like most is some glorious winter sunshine days to go driving ....

What I would also like is the new 1/12 scale model which has a remote control opening roof, available in the spring at $150 so that I can play with it during meetings to signify how bored I am....

 

I hear sleigh bells - The dealer just called out of the Jasper to tell me my mats will be ready for collection tomorrow!

The way things have gone over the past 3 weeks pre-christmas celebrataions losing 400KG might be a possibility!

I'll also go with being able to see the sun!

 

Paul

Are these the ones with SL55 embroidered? If so, any chance of finding out the part numbers. I've recently put normal graphite ones in mine and they are a bit boring.

 

Here is my mixed bag:
1. I could always vote for the new DVD command. In reality I rarely use the nav system to find a location, but the interface is so slow and clunky.

2. Make command compatible with other phones like Ericson and Nokia (in the US), etc. No reason to be proprietary and rip us off with ridiculous phone prices.

3. Here is maybe my unpopular opinion on weight...
Every review I have read in the US complains about the weight. I actually got no issues with that. It's a convertible with significant torque that need to be able to maintain its structural integrity at any time, including an accident. Crashing an SL vs. let's say a Ferrari at high speed, my vote goes to the Mercedes on who will walk away from the wreck (know that one from experience (120mph+).

It's also the only convertible I know that doesn't squeek with the top down, especially when hitting bumps in the road

Wolfman

 

dude.. just take the REAL car to the meeting

haha think about it!

you have a water cooler thingy
the meeting table
some old people
some nice chairs and stuff
a projector for sales
and a sl55 w/ the roof going up and down!

 

All I want is delivery of my car earlier than the estimated jan 31 delivery date, all though maybe I should be happy just for a delivery , u never know with a car like this what the dealer going to do, after all they are dealers

 

I like the solid heavy weight of the New SL55, it has enough power to do what ever you want on a public road and still feel like a bank vault.

The super high performance Benz will be the SLR at just over 3000 pounds you can ask Santa for that!


AMGBENZ
2000 ML430
2003 SL55 AMG (January 03 Build Date)

 

Someone mentioned here that there will will be a 1:12 scale model available for the SL500, with a remote control that operates the top. Can anyone say whether that will be available here in the States. Also, is it going to go for MSRP or what? :-)
I will appreciate any information.

 

lol, yah same question for me as benznut

i want a scale model that i can keep! lol

and will we pay premium if we're not in line? hahah

i love the SL class.. there is nothing else like it! btw.. my dad was wondering if theres gonna be a wait on the SL600.. he's thinkin bout that.. lol i guess he's tired already!

 

i think santa would keep it for himself cuz he can't carry it on the sleigh.. or better yet use that instead of the reigndeer! lol

 

Benznut, here's the announcement from the German web-site.

SL-Roadster im Miniformat rollen auf den Gabentisch
Stuttgart - Pünktlich zum Weihnachtsfest gibt es jetzt eine komplette SL-Flotte im Miniaturformat. Die vier Verkleinerungen des begehrten Originals rollen in den Maßstäben 1:87, 1:43, 1:18 und 1:12 auf den Gabentisch. Die Designabnahme durch Mercedes-Benz garantiert höchste Qualität und eine Top-Form. Der kleinste 500 SL im Maßstab 1:87 misst gerade einmal etwas mehr als fünf Zentimeter Länge und besitzt trotzdem eine komplett gestaltete Inneneinrichtung mit separatem Lenkrad und Einzelsitzen. Eine Konfektionsgröße darüber, in 1:43, glänzt die Verkleinerung sogar mit aufgedruckten Holzintarsien am Armaturenbrett und Bremsscheiben an Vorder- und Hinterachse. Noch mehr Liebe zum Detail lässt sich bei den Roadstern im Maßstab 1:18 entdecken. Türen und Hauben haben die Modellentwickler hier beweglich ausgeführt, und die Vorderräder kann der SL-Eigner über das Lenkrad einschlagen. Der noch etwas größere 500 SL im Maßstab 1:12 lässt sich nicht nur dank einer Funkfernsteuerung präzise manövrieren, per Knopfdruck verwandelt er sich sogar in Sekundenschnelle vom Coupé in einen offenen Roadster. All diese von Mercedes-Benz offiziell lizenzierten "Kleinodien" gibt es zu Preisen zwischen 12 und 143 Euro beim Vertriebspartner oder in den Niederlassungen mit dem Stern - pünktlich zum Weihnachtsfest.

If your German's a bit rusty, here is my translation:

"Miniature SL-Roadsters park under the Christmas Tree"

Just in time for Christmas, there is now a complete SL fleet in miniature. The four miniatures of the coveted original park under the Christmas Tree in 1:87, 1:43, 1:18 and 1:12 scale. The design approval by Mercedes-Benz guarantees highest quality and great style. The smallest 500SL in 1:87 scale is just over 2 inches long and has nevertheless a complete interior with separate steering wheel and seats. A larger size, in 1:43, gleams with wood inserts in the dashboard and brake discs on the front and rear axles. Still more love of detail is seen in the roadster in 1:18 scale. Opening Doors and Bonnet (Hood) are included and the front wheels can be turned with the steering wheel. The somewhat larger SL500 in 1:12 scale has it all thanks to a wireless remote control for precise manoeuvering and even, at the touch of a button, changes in seconds from a coupe to an open roadster Available from Mercedes-Benz dealers and offices at prices from 12 - 143 Euro ($13 - $150) - just in time for Christmas.

 

will i be able to pick those cars up at the dealership? Also is there a small discount if you buy mulitple and you already own a "real" sl? lol