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Old 08-23-2014, 12:15 PM
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New Here... Just picked up a SL55

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share my joy in purchasing a 2006 SL55. What a car it is !! Love everything about this beast.

I have plans for it so watch this space as mods are about to start very soon.

This is a great forum to join as it has so much info about all aspects of the vehicle.

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Congrats!! Looks great. Be careful of the modding as once you start its difficult to stop.
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I'll add my congratulations as well. It is a great performing automobile as it left the factory, and a few modest mods will make it even better. Keep us informed.
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Congrats, the car is a beast and a ball to drive. Whatever mods you decide on, you'll find plenty of info in these forums.
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Beautiful !! you have the faclifted SL55 with 517hp My favorite R230

Your car has Post 2007 18 inches mutlispoke wheels wich are different from the Pre-2007 rims

Those wheels are rare on this forum because they weren't available in USA.

2007 SL55 US-Spec comes standart with 5 spokes 19 inches rims.
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Thanks for all the comments guys.
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Are you in the uk?welcome!!
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Yes I am in SW London. And you ?


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Are you in the uk?welcome!!
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Beautiful car.
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Yes I am in SW London. And you ?
Up on the Wirral.best upgrade right now is to change your abc fluid if not already done.you will see a lot of stuff on this subject!!!
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Thanks for the advice. Car was just serviced by Mercedes Benz Chelsea so hopefully everything has been checked and rectified. Will read up on what you advised.

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Up on the Wirral.best upgrade right now is to change your abc fluid if not already done.you will see a lot of stuff on this subject!!!
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Up on the Wirral.best upgrade right now is to change your abc fluid if not already done.you will see a lot of stuff on this subject!!!


You might want to ask the dealer if they changed the ABC fluid, many don't.
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Also check the tranny fluid, 30-40k regularly. I Prefer 30k

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