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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: How old are you?

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Old 12-12-2009 | 10:31 PM
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How old are you?

just wonder how old is the average SL driver on this forum
Old 12-13-2009 | 10:01 AM
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Old 12-13-2009 | 10:39 AM
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30, got my sl55 when i was 28,,,,,,,,felt like i might be one of the younger one with amg around sometimes
Old 12-13-2009 | 12:32 PM
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30, got my sl55 when i was 28,,,,,,,,felt like i might be one of the younger one with amg around sometimes
I got you ,Im 17 and bought it when I was 16 and before people start talking trash I paid for it my self and paid in all cash no checks/loans.

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Old 12-13-2009 | 02:49 PM
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i think most of us on here are in our 30's and early 40's, im 35
Old 12-13-2009 | 02:57 PM
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I ju**** 24 myself. Also worked hard and bought her out right
Old 12-13-2009 | 03:21 PM
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Old 12-13-2009 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RenntechE55
I got you ,Im 17 and bought it when I was 16 and before people start talking trash I paid for it my self and paid in all cash no checks/loans.
I have no issue with kids and nice cars bought with inheritance/trust money, so long as they drive responsibly... About a year ago bought my eldest a new Mini JCW as it's safe and fun and the stick and handling capabilities are to try and turn her into a true gearhead.

To answer the thread question, 39. I love the look of the SL and would've loved an SL65 but got the S as I'm 6'4" 240 so just can't get the seat quite right...plus there's the "problem" of my kiddos...

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Old 12-13-2009 | 04:10 PM
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I have no issue with kids and nice cars bought with inheritance/trust money, so long as they drive responsibly... About a year ago bought my eldest a new Mini JCW as it's safe and fun and the stick and handling capabilities are to try and turn her into a true gearhead.
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No Inheritance or Trust money here just hard work that paid off. Almost all of my friends parents buy their kids cars but they end up being old unsafe or unreliable cars.
Old 12-13-2009 | 09:10 PM
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what the f@#$, y does everyone put young age with if u got something nice your parents got it for u. ive been working since i was 10 years old saving my pennies news paper route washing cars cutting grass etc when i was 16 my dad did give me a piece of **** hand me down jeep which i drive for about a year till i said to myself y the *** im i driving this lol so i bought a 1988 10 ann rx7 turbo from then on all ive had was nice cars. ive been a mechanic since i was 16 and opened my own shop when i was 22 i always had sick cars and everyone had to say is that your dads car lol please i work hard and play harder. ive owned over 100-200 cars(i also sells cars to so...) i remeber when i was 24 or so i had a 95 nsx everytime i got pulled over the cop would ask the same **** whos car is this r u aloud to drive it lol. im 32 now and i own a sl65 sorry bought the long reply lol
Old 12-14-2009 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RenntechE55
No Inheritance or Trust money here just hard work that paid off. Almost all of my friends parents buy their kids cars but they end up being old unsafe or unreliable cars.
:cough: drug dealer :cough:
Old 12-14-2009 | 03:01 AM
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Old 12-14-2009 | 10:25 AM
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Old 12-14-2009 | 12:56 PM
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Old 12-14-2009 | 01:13 PM
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Old 12-14-2009 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RenntechE55
No Inheritance or Trust money here just hard work that paid off. Almost all of my friends parents buy their kids cars but they end up being old unsafe or unreliable cars.
Old 12-14-2009 | 02:11 PM
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Currently own no car to speak of, as I work from home (day trade futures) and live in an urban setting. Am for the first time able to afford cars previously owned, but holding on to build some real wealth instead, and not waste on irrelevant assets. Last economic depression was an eye-opener for me, watching my employer (and basis of my financial dreams) go down the tubes in a matter of months.
Old 12-14-2009 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RenntechE55
I got you ,Im 17 and bought it when I was 16 and before people start talking trash I paid for it my self and paid in all cash no checks/loans.
Since you are in Fountain Hills, I am surprised that you haven't been to one of our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

The first Saturday of every month, at the SE corner of Scottsdale Rd and Double tree, we usually have 100-150 exotics, classics, and everything in between. Even a few AMGs show up. We get together from 8:30am on.







btw....... I'm 52
Old 12-14-2009 | 03:10 PM
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40 here.
I went from a C55 to a SL55, but AMG all the way.
The SL55 was a big step up for me, although I wish I could have gotten a SL65.
Old 12-14-2009 | 04:57 PM
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Lol no if I was I would be driving some thing more expensive ( LP640)
Old 12-14-2009 | 04:58 PM
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Old 12-14-2009 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
Since you are in Fountain Hills, I am surprised that you haven't been to one of our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

The first Saturday of every month, at the SE corner of Scottsdale Rd and Double tree, we usually have 100-150 exotics, classics, and everything in between. Even a few AMGs show up. We get together from 8:30am on.







btw....... I'm 52
We should stop by some time , my dad belongs to SECC but never shows up to any events because its all ways just a meet at the car wash by West World. He also belongs to the Ferrari club but its just the same thing they just meet up for Coffee. He would rather go to a Autocross or DE event like the Porsche club used to to.
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
Since you are in Fountain Hills, I am surprised that you haven't been to one of our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

The first Saturday of every month, at the SE corner of Scottsdale Rd and Double tree, we usually have 100-150 exotics, classics, and everything in between. Even a few AMGs show up. We get together from 8:30am on.







btw....... I'm 52
35 & damnit if Zona women aren't hott
Old 12-14-2009 | 05:16 PM
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My brain hurts after trying to read this...

Originally Posted by turborx7
what the f@#$, y does everyone put young age with if u got something nice your parents got it for u. ive been working since i was 10 years old saving my pennies news paper route washing cars cutting grass etc when i was 16 my dad did give me a piece of **** hand me down jeep which i drive for about a year till i said to myself y the *** im i driving this lol so i bought a 1988 10 ann rx7 turbo from then on all ive had was nice cars. ive been a mechanic since i was 16 and opened my own shop when i was 22 i always had sick cars and everyone had to say is that your dads car lol please i work hard and play harder. ive owned over 100-200 cars(i also sells cars to so...) i remeber when i was 24 or so i had a 95 nsx everytime i got pulled over the cop would ask the same **** whos car is this r u aloud to drive it lol. im 32 now and i own a sl65 sorry bought the long reply lol
Did you scribble this when you were 10 after mowing all those lawns/paper routes etc & save for today? 32 now
ive owned over 100-200 cars(i also sells cars to so...)
You can't remember if you've owned 100 or 200 cars?? Baller i also sells cars to lololol

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Old 12-14-2009 | 08:54 PM
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I feel very young.

I will marry her, can someone get her phone #.


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