SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG (R230) 2002 - 2011 (2003 US for SL55 and 2004 for the SL65)

SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: New (to me) SL55

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:13 AM
  #1  
Fasthound's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
From: Potomac, MD
2007 SL55
New (to me) SL55

I just bought a 2007 SL55 with AMG performance package on Saturday 19 June. Sorry for the lousy cellphone camera picture, but best I could do first thing this morning before work. I've been looking for an SL for over a year and finally found a color combination and options package that I liked and the price was brilliant, and the F430 needed a stablemate. Life is good.

More photos later, but for now just wanted to join the forums and say hello.

Kevin
Attached Thumbnails New (to me) SL55-img00075-20100622-0644.jpg  
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:05 AM
  #2  
SL55K's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 179
Likes: 5
From: Kingdom of Bahrain
AMG
congrats!!!
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:14 AM
  #3  
dynomite05's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Congrats, It must feel like Christmas morning every time you go outside
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 11:00 AM
  #4  
maxabo's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 444
Likes: 8
From: Sweden
2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
Congratulations to your car(s)..!

Red without metallic is, at least here in Europe, veeery unusual!
I'm getting mine "foiled" (taped with red foil) next week...
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 11:21 AM
  #5  
Gene Gorman's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,038
Likes: 295
From: Saint Johns FL. USA
05 SL55, 10 C63, 12 SLK3, 20 S560, 08Bentley GT Speed, 16 Aston Martin Vanquish
Life is good. Enjoy your new ride.
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 02:30 PM
  #6  
kamilclk430's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,630
Likes: 9
From: Chicago
W215 V12TT Build by Speedriven, W221 S550 4Matic
Congrats. Hope to hear from you on the Forum and welcome. Car looks Great
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:53 PM
  #7  
damian155's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
From: Jersey
SL55
nice
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 01:04 AM
  #8  
eleven's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
SL500 R230
wow your cars are orgasm-worthy
congrats
you are one lucky man
enjoy!
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:52 PM
  #9  
Fasthound's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
From: Potomac, MD
2007 SL55
Thumbs up Plug for dealership

New to this forum, so if there is a more proper place to post this, please let me know....

I just wanted to share an experience with the dealership where I recently bought my SL55. In more closely reviewing the paperwork after the transaction, I felt that I had been charged for something I hadn't agreed to, and fired a shot across the bow of the dealership via a customer satisfaction survey (I had also placed a call to their business manager and we were trading voice mails). To their credit, the sales manager immediately (within two hours of me filling out the form from the survey company) called me and was extremely professional and within less than 30 minutes he had the whole thing straightened out to my complete satisfaction. It was clear that he wanted to make it right, whatever it was, and wanted to make sure that he worked to changed my perception, etc.

In the end, we chocked it all up to a miscommunication between the business manager and me at time of sale. I actually believe that is what happened at this point having spoken with both managers.

So, I just wanted to say KUDOS to Euromotorcars of Bethesda, Maryland, for being concerned enough about my issue to immediately take care of the problem. At not time did they question my perception of the string of events, nor try to tell me I was wrong. They did properly deal with the situation and did salvage the relationship with a very well handled couple of phone calls. I would not hesitate to recommend them if you are looking for a high quality used MB of any type.

I am not associated with the dealership nor any employees in the dealership, etc. I just like the way they handled my concerns and they now have a loyal customer.

Kevin
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:14 PM
  #10  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 26
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by Fasthound
New to this forum, so if there is a more proper place to post this, please let me know....

I just wanted to share an experience with the dealership where I recently bought my SL55. In more closely reviewing the paperwork after the transaction, I felt that I had been charged for something I hadn't agreed to, and fired a shot across the bow of the dealership via a customer satisfaction survey (I had also placed a call to their business manager and we were trading voice mails). To their credit, the sales manager immediately (within two hours of me filling out the form from the survey company) called me and was extremely professional and within less than 30 minutes he had the whole thing straightened out to my complete satisfaction. It was clear that he wanted to make it right, whatever it was, and wanted to make sure that he worked to changed my perception, etc.

In the end, we chocked it all up to a miscommunication between the business manager and me at time of sale. I actually believe that is what happened at this point having spoken with both managers.

So, I just wanted to say KUDOS to Euromotorcars of Bethesda, Maryland, for being concerned enough about my issue to immediately take care of the problem. At not time did they question my perception of the string of events, nor try to tell me I was wrong. They did properly deal with the situation and did salvage the relationship with a very well handled couple of phone calls. I would not hesitate to recommend them if you are looking for a high quality used MB of any type.

I am not associated with the dealership nor any employees in the dealership, etc. I just like the way they handled my concerns and they now have a loyal customer.

Kevin

I find that that the entire EuroMotorCars Group is great. I use their Germantown location for service, and I get treated great there.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:51 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE