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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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I was at my dealer Autohaus today for a minor repair to my car, and while waiting, as usual wen't to the showroom.
They have three (3), SL55's with hand printed signs on the windshield:

WAS $195,000, NOW $159,000

Still $36,000 over MSRP.
I am waiting patiently.:p
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Yup, the market is getting softer. My dealer called me today and said they Black SL55 they tried to get $30,000 over for was still on the showroom floor and they would now gladly take $7,000 over.
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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market getting softer? HAHA thats like the market just went on a waterbed!
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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I have been looking carefully the last few weeks. Bought an Sl 55 today for 15 k over sticker.

Brilliant Silver with Ash interior......all options except ventilated seats.tire pressure monitor and parktronic.
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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the seats woudl be SL3 Comfort package right?

btw: niiice car Mr. Lee! you'll have LOTSA fun with it!
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Old Jan 31, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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The comfort package is only available on the SL500. The AMG 55 comes standard with the fancy sport seats. The ventilated seats (which are part of the comfort option on the SL500) are an option on the AMG55
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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Maybe the pigs that screwed people out of cars will get hurt!
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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Yes the Markret is really light now. I just started looking for a brand new 55 and I just missed paying Sticker on one. By the way how do i post a picture on the site? I can't fig it out.


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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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On your "post reply" page there is a "browse" button where you can select photos that you have saved in your files. ie. "my documents", or "my pictures", etc.

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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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Thanks for your help i think i figured it out!:p
I wanted to see where i would find these rims. If anyone could point me in the right direction. In the Long island, New york area.Thanks!
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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those are Brabus Monoblock VI's and AMG Dual SPokes right?
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by Gooch
Thanks for your help i think i figured it out!:p
I wanted to see where i would find these rims. If anyone could point me in the right direction. In the Long island, New york area.Thanks!
The one on the left is Brabus Mono VI multi-pc which you can order from Brabus NA or their dealers. The one on the right is the Styling IV multi-pc which you can order from your local parts dept or Autoclass.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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The rims are : (on the right) AMG Style IV Two piece 19". They are available in silver or chrome. AMG recommended 8.5X19front and 10X19 rear. Tires: 255/35/19 front 285/30/19 rear

Rims on the left: Brabus style VI come in several sizes

Both are available on the web, sometimes found on sale. Use google and you will find both if you punch in the names I have given you.

I just ordered the (silver) AMG Style IV Two piece wheels for my SL 55 due to be built this week for March delivery. $5818.50 less $600 for the takeoffs. Michelin Pilot Sport tires in the above sizes included in this price.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Interesting they would only give you $600 for the old wheels. They cost nearly that (about $520) each if you want to replace one... and that's just the rim.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Thanks VERY MUCH 97twinturo, U have been very helpful!!
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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$600 for the takeoffs.
This is too little, even for a Mercedes dealer...

Unless you don't want to bother, I would just take them and sell them on Ebay; they should get you about $1500 with tires...

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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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i've seen those Brabus rims on a black slk 55 too,but it was chrome and a it was pimpin
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lee Ferguson
[B]I have been looking carefully the last few weeks. Bought an Sl 55 today for 15 k over sticker.

YOU OVER PAYED..BIG TIME!
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by Gooch
YOU OVER PAYED..BIG TIME!
15k is the average market premium. Not bad if you ask me. Especially if you do not wish to wait.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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I don't think that 15K over MSRP is too much on a SL55, if you are not willing to wait.
Anything over that would be.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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The market has dropped so much that I've sen two at sticker price! in the last couple of weeks.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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My dealer has always had every car at sticker price.
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My dealer has always had every car at sticker price.

Which dealer is that ?:
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