SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 possible purchase
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Hey Bruce, you are not far from me at all! I am just over the N.E. Extension from you in a little old place called Upper Pottsgrove.
It was a nice day and I was going to take the Night-Rod out for a spin but it just starting to sprinkle out my way so perhaps tomorrow as I think it is going to be warm again! I took up to much of today getting the plow and chains on the JD tractor so I know it won't snow this winter now and will be very mild.
Couple pics of other toys:
2006 HD Night Rod
1995 3000GT Spyder SL
It was a nice day and I was going to take the Night-Rod out for a spin but it just starting to sprinkle out my way so perhaps tomorrow as I think it is going to be warm again! I took up to much of today getting the plow and chains on the JD tractor so I know it won't snow this winter now and will be very mild.
Couple pics of other toys:
2006 HD Night Rod
1995 3000GT Spyder SL
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
Sorry about the wild goose chase I sent you guys on with Michael Case. Hopefully you will be able to find a reasonable warranty.
Another option would be to take the money you would spend on a warranty and set it aside as a repair fund. There are now cost effective solutions to some of the more costly R230 repairs such as struts and loose fuel baffle. With the help of this forum and a good indy, you could get many of these repairs done for a reasonable price.
Hey Mark, nice toys by the way
Are you keeping the 3000 GT?
Another option would be to take the money you would spend on a warranty and set it aside as a repair fund. There are now cost effective solutions to some of the more costly R230 repairs such as struts and loose fuel baffle. With the help of this forum and a good indy, you could get many of these repairs done for a reasonable price.
Hey Mark, nice toys by the way
Are you keeping the 3000 GT?
Last edited by cal1; Jan 1, 2012 at 11:47 AM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Not sure yet... it depends on how much I like the SL55 when it gets here.
The Spyder is going to be a collectors item soon as there were not many of them made but it would be nice to recoup some of the money I just spent on the SL55. I will wait until spring and then decide.
So a friend from work snapped a shot of this AMG from the rear but I am not sure which model it is?
The Spyder is going to be a collectors item soon as there were not many of them made but it would be nice to recoup some of the money I just spent on the SL55. I will wait until spring and then decide.
So a friend from work snapped a shot of this AMG from the rear but I am not sure which model it is?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
^ That is a freaking SLS. It is one sweet car. It has gull wing doors and the 6.3 NA engine. I drove one at Road Atlanta during an AMG driving academy event two summers ago. In fact, I might have the dubious honor of driving the first SLS that was puked in. We had been driving on the track all day and it was very hot. I took the SLS out for another run and after about two laps, my driving partner riding in the passenger seat at the time started getting sick. I was thinking no way dude, your are not going to get sick in this sweet car. I dynamited the brakes and pulled off the track. The guy opened to door and started blowing chunks. I just about pushed him out the door so he would not get any on this beautiful ride. He wasn't very happy about it.
Last edited by cal1; Jan 1, 2012 at 12:25 PM. Reason: can't spell
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
^ That is a freaking SLS. It is one sweet car. It has gull wing doors and the 6.3 NA engine. I drove one at Road Atlanta during an AMG driving academy event two summers ago. In fact, I might have the dubious honor of driving the first SLS that was puked in. We had been driving on the track all day and it was very hot. I took the SLS out for another run and after about two laps, my driving partner riding in the passenger seat at the time started getting sick. I was thinking no way dude, your are not going to get sick in this sweet car. I dynamited the brakes and pulled off the track. The guy opened to door and started blowing chunks. I just about pushed him out the door so he would not get any on this beautiful ride. He wasn't very happy about it.
Found YouTube of SLS:
http://youtu.be/Ism7-6CRvF4
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island, USA
Sl55 AMG
Thoughts on a Warranty
I bought my 04 SL55 about 4 months ago, excellent shape and low milage. After the purchase and $1500 to get it caught up on its maintenance I thought a warranty would be wise. So I signed up for a 5yr/75K miles policy for $6300. I made it past the 1000 mile non-pre-existing problem period then trouble starting to occur. Since then the car has been dividing time between my garage and the dealers. So far repair cost has been rather low, only $5000 and my end was about $500. I haven't even had the ABC or IC pump issues yet.
I really love the car, I love the looks better than the new one and performance is good. But I would recommend to anyone thinking about this car should get a extended warranty. These non-maintance annoyances can be expensive.
Good luck and cheers,
I really love the car, I love the looks better than the new one and performance is good. But I would recommend to anyone thinking about this car should get a extended warranty. These non-maintance annoyances can be expensive.
Good luck and cheers,
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Believe me, I wish I could get a extended warranty at a reasonable price from a trustworthy company. But since Chrysler no longer sells them I am just going to put 10k away and hope for the best. But hey.. I still have to take delivery of the car! Then I will take it and have it checked over... And then I will go from there... Heck I still have not even driven a SL55 yet... I did drive one SLK55 and liked the power but not so much the ride of the car.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
Believe me, I wish I could get a extended warranty at a reasonable price from a trustworthy company. But since Chrysler no longer sells them I am just going to put 10k away and hope for the best. But hey.. I still have to take delivery of the car! Then I will take it and have it checked over... And then I will go from there... Heck I still have not even driven a SL55 yet... I did drive one SLK55 and liked the power but not so much the ride of the car.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
When will it arrive????
I sure wish I was driving mine now! Anyone live near Rolling Meadows, IL that can stop by and have them ship my SL55 that I have already paid for?!?!? Exotic Motors gets all my money and then it is like... "Mark?, Mark who?"
Come'on already!!! Ship me my car already!!! I want to
Plus I still have so much more I have to do after I get it here... like register it in PA, get it inspected, take i to C.S. Cantlin MB Service for a in-depth diagnostics, then take it for a nice long drive.... well you get the idea... I mean really how many more days till the end of the world???
Come'on already!!! Ship me my car already!!! I want to
Plus I still have so much more I have to do after I get it here... like register it in PA, get it inspected, take i to C.S. Cantlin MB Service for a in-depth diagnostics, then take it for a nice long drive....
well you get the idea... I mean really how many more days till the end of the world???
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Reading, PA
2007 SL55, 2014 C300, 2015 C350
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Good thing the world is ending Dec 21 or I would be really mad about all this!!! 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
Mine is an 03. I bought it about four years. She's a stocker on the outside except for the tint. All my mods are go fast mods. I have a Renntech heat exchanger, IC pump and 178 mm pulley. Also, shorty headers, 80mm throttle body, phenolic spacers on the SC and the intakes, secondary cat delete and a dyno tune courtesy of Jerry at eurocharged.
I will be adding a fuel rail and injectors this spring. I am not sure if you have seen any of the blown engine threads, but it has become quite evident that people with 55k engines modded to near 500 WHP most likely need the fuel rail and injector mod to protect #8 cylinder from going lean under certain WOT situations.
Here are a few picks below and a link to what my car sounds like. It is actually louder. The cheap little Flip didn't pick up the sound that well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd3Tf..._order&list=UL
I will be adding a fuel rail and injectors this spring. I am not sure if you have seen any of the blown engine threads, but it has become quite evident that people with 55k engines modded to near 500 WHP most likely need the fuel rail and injector mod to protect #8 cylinder from going lean under certain WOT situations.
Here are a few picks below and a link to what my car sounds like. It is actually louder. The cheap little Flip didn't pick up the sound that well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd3Tf..._order&list=UL
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
You can really see the HE mod through the lower grill on the first photo.
Last edited by cal1; Jan 3, 2012 at 11:17 PM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
The color is Pewter metalic. it is amazing how it looks under different lighting conditions. the second photo is the most realistic color. If I recall correctly, I took the first photo with a polarizing filter and it was near sunset lighting which led to the goldish look.
You can really see the HE mod through the lower grill on the first photo.
You can really see the HE mod through the lower grill on the first photo.
So it looks like my car is shipping out from Illinois tomorrow but will not be delivered to my door until Sunday night.... man talk about a looonnnggggg weekend this is going to be.
Last edited by DigitalKnight; Jan 5, 2012 at 07:31 PM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Well, after all this time, the SL55 finally arrived! It came in on a very large car carrier.... to large in fact to get into and out of my development so I had to drive to the local shopping center to pick it up. But that was ok as then I got to drive it home.... first time driving one... and I must say it is much better then the SLK55 as far as, ride comfort and interior room and comfort. And the thing gets up and goes! Traction control kicked in a few times. Now I guess I have to read the manual... I did figure out the Keyless go... you have to put your foot on the brake before it will start when you hit the button! Duhh... ;-)
Here are two pics of it in my nice warm garage:
Here are two pics of it in my nice warm garage:
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 85
From: Central WI (BFE)
SL55, ML500 & Acura TL
Awesome, great looking car. I was pretty sure you were going to love it. Hopefully you will get some favorable weather so you can enjoy your new ride. It is going to be 50 here in Milwaukee today. I'm breaking out my SL. She has been sleeping with the trickle charger on since mid-November and I am dying of torque withdrawal.
To answer your questions above albeit late. Yep, my wheels have an AMG stamp near the edge of the rim. Pewter seems to be one of the easier colors to care for. It doesn't show swirls like black and looks OK when it is a bit dirty. It looks best when super clean and in bright sunlight. The sunlight really makes the metallic flecks and depth of color pop.
Congratulations! Enjoy that ride when you can.
To answer your questions above albeit late. Yep, my wheels have an AMG stamp near the edge of the rim. Pewter seems to be one of the easier colors to care for. It doesn't show swirls like black and looks OK when it is a bit dirty. It looks best when super clean and in bright sunlight. The sunlight really makes the metallic flecks and depth of color pop.
Congratulations! Enjoy that ride when you can.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
Awesome, great looking car. I was pretty sure you were going to love it. Hopefully you will get some favorable weather so you can enjoy your new ride. It is going to be 50 here in Milwaukee today. I'm breaking out my SL. She has been sleeping with the trickle charger on since mid-November and I am dying of torque withdrawal.
To answer your questions above albeit late. Yep, my wheels have an AMG stamp near the edge of the rim. Pewter seems to be one of the easier colors to care for. It doesn't show swirls like black and looks OK when it is a bit dirty. It looks best when super clean and in bright sunlight. The sunlight really makes the metallic flecks and depth of color pop.
Congratulations! Enjoy that ride when you can.
To answer your questions above albeit late. Yep, my wheels have an AMG stamp near the edge of the rim. Pewter seems to be one of the easier colors to care for. It doesn't show swirls like black and looks OK when it is a bit dirty. It looks best when super clean and in bright sunlight. The sunlight really makes the metallic flecks and depth of color pop.
Congratulations! Enjoy that ride when you can.
test until I clear one more code? Guess the battery was off at one time or went dead at one time....
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: S.E. PA
2011 IS350C
So many buttons!!!
Yea, it looks like that is the real challenge now isn't it! lol
Been ready the owners manual and the handy little Quick Tips.... guess I will have to due some searching around here also as the thing has a connector in the glove box and one near the driver side pillar? Not sure if they are stock or after market add-ons? Also does the radio do Blue-tooth or Aux in for Pandora from my smart phone?
First thing I figured out was how to put the top down! Then took is for a short trip down the road and right back to the garage.... to cold...
Love the sound of the engine, love the ride, still need to take it on some nice curvy roads to see how she handles and see of I can get the roll bar to pop and scare the crap out of me or my passenger...
Been ready the owners manual and the handy little Quick Tips.... guess I will have to due some searching around here also as the thing has a connector in the glove box and one near the driver side pillar? Not sure if they are stock or after market add-ons? Also does the radio do Blue-tooth or Aux in for Pandora from my smart phone?
First thing I figured out was how to put the top down! Then took is for a short trip down the road and right back to the garage.... to cold...
Love the sound of the engine, love the ride, still need to take it on some nice curvy roads to see how she handles and see of I can get the roll bar to pop and scare the crap out of me or my passenger...
