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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Almost The Proud Owner

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Old May 29, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Talking Almost The Proud Owner

My new SL 55 cleared customs on Monday and went to the VPC. My dealer tells me I will probably have it Saturday. Can't wait. I had a little situation on the rims that came with the car. Wanted turbine, came with 5 spoke. Dealer is correcting and eating the $2,800 which makes me very happy.

I'll post pics when the sun ever comes out in Baltimore.
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Old May 29, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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congrats!!! post some pics when you get da car...
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Old May 29, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Beesfan,
Any ideas what the time span was between the ship docking the port, and the car clearing customs??
My car is on the Talisman ship and is scheduled to arrive June 4th into Baltimore Port. I want to get a sense of the time frame to delivery!I am in Boston
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Old May 30, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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RezF,


If the East coast is anything like the West coast, you should see your car approximately 5 to 7 business days from the day that the boat docks at the port. I hope this helps you out in planning your new arrival!!
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Old May 30, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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Thanks MarcusBenz!
I think NY would have been a more strategic port for delivery (as BMWs del. to Port Elizabeth as well as Baltimore) but the only scheduled drop off is Baltimore followed by Georgia.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR CAR BY NEXT WEEKEND
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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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My car took 1 day to clear cuastoms.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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Beesfan, you should have your car by now.....picking mine up tomorrow
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Old May 30, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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What exactly do they do at customs?
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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Picked the car up Saturday morning. It is all it's advertised to be. I sold the CL55 for $80K.
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Originally posted by beesfan
Picked the car up Saturday morning. It is all it's advertised to be. I sold the CL55 for $80K.
not bad..you're doing good
i think you're out right now having fun with it..post pics as soon as you can
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Originally posted by beesfan
Picked the car up Saturday morning. It is all it's advertised to be. I sold the CL55 for $80K.
congrats

picss pleeeease, i love pics
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Picked the car up Saturday morning. It is all it's advertised to be. I sold the CL55 for $80K.


Dam....you basically gave away the CL55?

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