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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Hi every one finnaly i recive my sl55 at my dealer i'll release it next sunday and then i'll post the pic's.However here are the specefication of the car:
-deigno variocolor4/pastel yallow(tow-tone)
-parktronic
-distronic
-cd changer
-bose sound system
-speed cutting device
-multi-spoked style IV
-panoramic vario-roof
-deisgno wood trim
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Congrats!

I look foward to seeing the pictures.

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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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nonly, Congrats man! Can't wait to see the pics

What's that speed cutting device?

BTW, how is it in Saudi Arabia? Meaning in terms of having such a nice car... are there a lot of nice cars there? Are the people there used to seeing people with expensive cars? etc...?
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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sammy the SL55 top speed is 330 km/h but it's limited from MB to 250 km/h only if u order the speed cutting device u will reach the top speed and u need to pay extra for that around $2200.And regarding nice cars in saudia arabia there are a lot of nice cars whatevere u think about mb,bmw,lamborgine,pourch....etc
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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oh i see, cool thanks.

I only ask that question 'cause my dad told me to buy whatever I wanted in the US, but when I go to the KSA I should get something less flashy... just trying to figure out why?
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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not for nothing they say, "rich like an Arab." You better believe there are of all kinds there. No stereotyping intended!
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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Rashid ,,,,,, Congrats.... Enjoy it !!

Please post some photos as soon as you can.

Good luck with that awesome car.

Drive it in good health my friend.

The color is interesting.
Dsigno variocolor4/pastel yellow(two-tone)

What color leather is the interior?


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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 04:48 AM
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Rashid, Mabrook man. You are getting it from Juffali, right? I hope they don't end up ripping you off since they always like to tell their customer's that due to the euro going up - they have to increase the price - A plain-jane avantgarde E240 costs SAR188,000 now !! thats unreal .. anyhow, your car sounds like a great combo - I've seen an S class drive around here in the eastern province which is variocolor4 .. The yellow interior should be interesting.. are you in the eastern province as well ?

Sammy, there are lots of nice cars here in KSA to the point you can't believe it.. depending on which city you are going to be in .. You can definitly drive a nice car here though, cause i'm sure someone else will be driving a nicer one !!
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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Hi muhari2 thanx man. Of course i bought it from our dealer here juffaly and as u said depending on a strong euro the price of the car reached SR548000 which is crazy and by the way i'm also from the eastren province (KHOBAR).Hopefully i'll post the pic's next sunday.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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That is nice to hear, Muhri. I'll deffinitely keep that in mind... 'cause I sure would love to ship my car to the KSA when I go there, instead of selling it.

benznut, yep, that saying is kinda true I guess. But not in a way where all arabs are rich... I guess it's not much different than the US or Europe... there are well off and not so well off...

Rashid, again, congrats! I hope you enjoy it in good health.
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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Originally posted by nonly
Hi muhari2 thanx man. Of course i bought it from our dealer here juffaly and as u said depending on a strong euro the price of the car reached SR548000 which is crazy and by the way i'm also from the eastren province (KHOBAR).Hopefully i'll post the pic's next sunday.
That's about $20K more than MSRP in the states but they pay preimiums and stuff sometimes.. However, the Designo factor here might be what's affecting the price .. All in all not a bad deal then.. I guess I'll see you driving around then and I'll hollar at ya - You hollar if you see this:
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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That is nice to hear, Muhri. I'll deffinitely keep that in mind... 'cause I sure would love to ship my car to the KSA when I go there, instead of selling it.

benznut, yep, that saying is kinda true I guess. But not in a way where all arabs are rich... I guess it's not much different than the US or Europe... there are well off and not so well off...

Rashid, again, congrats! I hope you enjoy it in good health.
I do not see any problem in you shipping the car Sammy, what kind is it anyways?

I agree - NOT all arabs are filthy rich - its the same as anywhere else just like Sammy stated.
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:11 AM
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Talking Congrats on the new SL

looking forward to seeing the pics....

I am living in Riyadh as well at the moment, maybe headed back to the US in March though....

We have an S500 and S600, dad is looking to purchase something fun, so maybe an SL or CL next....

Saw a white SL 55 here in Riyadh, would never have thought of that color on this car, until I saw it But looking forward to seeing the designo colors you picked...
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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I do not see any problem in you shipping the car Sammy, what kind is it anyways?

I agree - NOT all arabs are filthy rich - its the same as anywhere else just like Sammy stated.
Haven't bought the car yet, but It'll definitely be an SL55AMG... Maybe in a year or two, Insurance will charge me an arm and a leg right now

Just a little thing about arabs being rich. Everytime I say that I'm from saudi arabia to someone, that person usually gives me an, "oh wow, then you must be rich." (they don't even know me) Which is really funny sometimes, 'cause when you think about it, S.A.'s GDP purchasing power parity is $271 billion... but one company (one company!) in the united states, like wal-mart, has revenues of $275 billion! And that GDP (PPP) devided to S.A.'s populations gives you an average of $11K, but the united states average GDP (PPP) per capita is about $36K ... just a little thing to think about... hehe, yes, I'm bored

OK, now back to AMG! lol
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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Originally posted by Sammy7783
Haven't bought the car yet, but It'll definitely be an SL55AMG... Maybe in a year or two, Insurance will charge me an arm and a leg right now

Just a little thing about arabs being rich. Everytime I say that I'm from saudi arabia to someone, that person usually gives me an, "oh wow, then you must be rich." (they don't even know me) Which is really funny sometimes, 'cause when you think about it, S.A.'s GDP purchasing power parity is $271 billion... but one company (one company!) in the united states, like wal-mart, has revenues of $275 billion! And that GDP (PPP) devided to S.A.'s populations gives you an average of $11K, but the united states average GDP (PPP) per capita is about $36K ... just a little thing to think about... hehe, yes, I'm bored

OK, now back to AMG! lol
You are absolutely right Sammy. Regarding the SL55AMG, you'll fit right in.
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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congrats Rashid.. I know it has been awhile since you posted your thread, but still no pics..

So you are in Khobar. So not very far from Kuwait. So send me a PM when you will be visiting inshalah...

We all be wiating for those pics.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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Rashid, I'm yet to see you around man. Where are them pics like SL55Lova said and check your PM also.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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hey man mabrook o ya36ek khaira o ykafek shara
about nice rides in KSA, u bet they've got plenty
only problem is i always hear that u better check "thoroughly" over and over before u buy it second-hand .. i can imagine why, but even here in Kuwait we have plenty of "car-phuckers" .. if u know what i mean

PS : got the porsche from KSA
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