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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Flying out tonight to pick up my sl55!

Leaving tonight, going to pick up my 2004 black sl55!!

got an appointment at a local MB dealership to do an inspection before i sign the paperwork, carfax checks out good, MB dealership which has done all services says its good but i figured the 21 point inspection is worth my time and money!

its going to be a 600 mile journey back to the house but should be a hell of a fun drive!!

hope to be posting some pics here soon!
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by drhodes
Leaving tonight, going to pick up my 2004 black sl55!!

got an appointment at a local MB dealership to do an inspection before i sign the paperwork, carfax checks out good, MB dealership which has done all services says its good but i figured the 21 point inspection is worth my time and money!

its going to be a 600 mile journey back to the house but should be a hell of a fun drive!!

hope to be posting some pics here soon!
Im sure you have a fun drive...i got that feeling b4 but not like your 600 mile..mine was just 300 miles but still ya know...Anyway, drive safe dont forget to post the pix.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Congrats!

Ironically, I also had a 600 mile drive when I picked up mine three years ago. Great trip!
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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One of my favorite things to do is to buy a car across the country and drive home. I have done it with a Testarossa, Mondial t, an F40, Lotus Esprit, and an M5. All were great fun and the memories are still fresh.

Have fun and be safe!
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jmf003
Congrats!

Ironically, I also had a 600 mile drive when I picked up mine three years ago. Great trip!
Mine was a good bit shorter, but I drove from Ft. Lauderdale back to South Carolina with mine.
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