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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Who says dreams don't come true!?

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Who says dreams don't come true!?

Here it is safe and sound. Freshly washed and waxed in the garage.
My new mint 2003 SL55 w/ 31,000 original miles.
Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture.

Will post beter shots when the weather improves.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Sweet! Enjoy it. Do you have mods in mind?
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Congrats car looks CLEAN. Super low miles and a good color choice
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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congrats!!!
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone.

Originally before I got this particular car I had all kinds of mods in mind.
Headers, carbon fiber front lip and trunk spoiler, wheels, lowering links, resonator delete. However this car is so clean and original I don't think I will do anything to it.

I think I will save up again and buy a 2nd one and go nuts on that car.

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Very nice choice of color. Lovely car. Enjoy!
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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Looks Clean. Enjoy it man and congratulations
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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It's a lovely car, don't worry about mods, you only just got it.
Go and enjoy the experience first, learn how she works.
Have a great time.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rsr911
However this car is so clean and original I don't think I will do anything to it.
Nice car! But the wheels make the car look dated. Something more contemporary will make the car look new again.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Nice car! But the wheels make the car look dated. Something more contemporary will make the car look new again.
Thanks!
I agree, however I doubt my wife is going to go for that idea right now. ;-)

It was hard enough getting her to go for 2 AMGs. She is a great lady.
I am sure in a while I can get her to go for it.
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Originally Posted by rsr911
Here it is safe and sound. Freshly washed and waxed in the garage.
My new mint 2003 SL55 w/ 31,000 original miles.
Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture.

Will post beter shots when the weather improves.
Nice, that's just like my car, well at least some point back in time. Enjoy & be safe.

Originally Posted by kamilclk430
Congrats car looks CLEAN. Super low miles and a good color choice
I guess my car is Super Super low miles with about 1/2 as many
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Nice Car...looks just like the one I bought in May after selling my R129 with 215K miles on her...difference between the two roadsters is unbelievable, though!

But the wheels make the car look dated. Something more contemporary will make the car look new again...

....exactly what I am planning to do with mine ASAP...
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Her is just one more picture...

....and YES, that is my squad at the end of the driveway.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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....and YES, that is my squad at the end of the driveway.
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Originally Posted by rsr911
Here it is safe and sound. Freshly washed and waxed in the garage.
My new mint 2003 SL55 w/ 31,000 original miles.
Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture.

Will post beter shots when the weather improves.
Love the look.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Nice photos. What part of Indiana are you from?
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