AMGfan

I'm driving to SC and I'm at a truck stop just south of Savanah...1st thing...some scary folks in this diner...I'm glad I've got my sig...

Second, the SL65 is a great long distance driver. The ventilated seats push a lot more air than my E55. The cup holders are surprisingly functional.

Hope I make it through Georgia !

AMGfan

COMAND nav still sucks...can't wait to get rid of it for Garmin nav...sirius/xm is a must for my sanity!

jmf003

LOL.

+1 on the SL being awesome on lengthy drives.

Artyi

My next years plan is to get all new audio/video/nav stuff. COMAND really sucks...
Looking forward kenwood competitors you suggested...

V12Godspeed

Hahah, nice drive!, How is the gas mileage?.... V12 drinks gas like a ****...

Timeless

What ya doing in SC? Heritage golf tourney?

Hope you make it ok. If you need help or run through Columbia, PM me.

AMGfan

I'm in Darlington meeting up with some high school buds from Cheraw. Playing golf, smoking cigars, and drinking a lot.

sprins

Longest trip I ever made in the SL55 non-stop was 1,030 miles. Longest trip ever non-stop was in the S55 and was 1,429 miles. AMGs are a true joy to drive long distance

sleewell

have a fun trip!

i am driving to nashville next week. road trips in MB's in general are fun, regardless which model you have. kick back... watch a dvd, make a phone call, and watch the country fly by.

lauer87

From my experience, the SL55 is NOT very comfortable on very long drives.

Just my 2 cents

150shot

i think the SL would be fine....although with as many cars as i've driven i find my trusty cloth seated honda accord one of the most comfortable..=)

Xeron

Make certain you CCW is valid in all states you are traveling through. You don't want to be locked up with the natives.

allenjdmb

stop and I'll buy you a Starbucks coffee. We'll park the 55's next to each other and let them chat.

BeltFedBob

I'm driving to SC and I'm at a truck stop just south of Savanah...1st thing...some scary folks in this diner...I'm glad I've got my sig...

AMGFan,

Nice selection of weapons, I carry a 229 in .40 and in-state travels the MP5k is in the boot. Going out of state the M1S90 trades places with the MP5k.

Keep safe!

lauer87

Damn, your allowed to legally carry those types of weapons fully loaded all the time? That's some pretty serious fire power to have at all times, what line of work are you in???

BeltFedBob

Lauer87, PA is a title II state so all it takes is money ;-)

When transporting long guns/full auto the guns stay in the boot and the ammo/mags ride up front. Use the handgun to fight your way to the real stuff.

I do have all the proper paper.

aza12345

I've done a 3000 mile drive in mine 55 and loved it.

As for all the weapons, it's sad that you need to carry them to be feel safe.

Xeron

I'm also a SIG fan. Have a p239 .40 for the car.

sound 8

Bet your glad your not in a Porsche!

IngenereAMG

I have done some long distances in Ferrari's, as well as the 55 and I always carry. I remember being stopped in Reno and being asked if I had any weapons in the car. When I said yes, he put his hand on his weapon and asked, "Why I had a gun"? I told him that I just driven 700 miles across the desert in a Ferrari, and asked him "If he was out in the middle of nowhere in a Ferrari, would he want a gun"? He just smiled and told me to have a nice day.

bw.... The SL55 is brilliant on long trips.

sikhkd

The only thing I would be worried about is rock chips from the highway, make sure you get a clear bra or use painters tape all over the front

Also, another thing to worry about.. speeding tickets!

IngenereAMG

Clear bras are brilliant! My SL55 got done the day after I took delivery back in '03. Aside from replacing it a couple of times because it yellowed... it has done its job perfectly.

As for the speeding tickets.... V1 and some great eyes! If you live in an area with lots of speed cameras (like I do), it could be a good idea to get a Cheetah one, speed camera detector. We carry them, and they are perfect wen you are in an area that you don't know where all the cameras are.

AMGfan

Well...got back ok. Couple of things:

1. I love the ventilated seats. The heat from this bad boy felt great when I had the top down. When it got hot the seats actually helped in cooling.

2. Parts of Georgia and South Carolina I95 need help. Driving on the right lane was like driving on roads hit by land mines...

3. Driving 90mph was like driving 50mph...this baby is the ultimate cruiser.

4. I actually fit my golf clubs in the trunk...taking out the clubs from the stand bag (only type that will fit)...putting the bag in first and laying the clubs across the trunk above the bag. My travel bag sat on the "shelf" behind the seats and my hanging clothes laid on top of the clubs and golf back in the trunk.

5. The looks the car got on the road and the gas stations were priceless.

6. The OEM stereo system is OK just average. Thank god for satellite radio.

7. There was more wind noise coming from the rear driver's side window area. I think I'll have MB check it out to see if a new seal is needed. Also, the OEM Potenzas are really noisy.

8. I LOVE keyless go. The functionality and the look of the shift knob was a hit with my buddies...

Thericker

On a few long trips IE 200-300 miles 1 way, I was curious what the 600 would get if I laid-off the pedal & averaged 70mph for 100+ miles turned in @ 20.1 MPG pretty damn good for a V12

But even laced w/100+MPH stints the average only went down to 17.9-18.5MPG

AMGfan

LOL...I don't think I hit 20.1 mpg average you got. 70mph felt like I was standing still...