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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Finally Got One

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Old 12-08-2021, 08:07 AM
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Finally Got One

picked up an 08 SL55 on Monday.
39K miles, 040 black on 211 black nappa leather, 030 Performance package, H73 carbon fiber trim ( I would have preferred wood trim, not a carbon fiber fan)
a few minor issues that can be resolved, one wheel need refinished and the typical lower front bumper crack.

questions?
it has tweeter pods on the A pillar, were these an option or were they added?
how rare is an 08 with the 030 (P30)?
what is the value after i correct the few issues?

hope to enjoy this for years to come, while resto modding my 67 fintail


Old 12-08-2021, 10:13 AM
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sounds like after mkt. does it have other stereo mods
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no other mods that i can see. also does not have the cd changer
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Originally Posted by snekeptp
picked up an 08 SL55 on Monday.
39K miles, 040 black on 211 black nappa leather, 030 Performance package, H73 carbon fiber trim ( I would have preferred wood trim, not a carbon fiber fan)
a few minor issues that can be resolved, one wheel need refinished and the typical lower front bumper crack.

questions?
it has tweeter pods on the A pillar, were these an option or were they added?
how rare is an 08 with the 030 (P30)?
what is the value after i correct the few issues?

hope to enjoy this for years to come, while resto modding my 67 fintail
Great cars! - Search for "Vlad’s P30 thread on 6speed" he has started a registry for P30 cars and see if yours is on it already I think he has about 40 of them on his registry.
I may have a copy on my computer but Vlad's could be more current.

Enjoy

Old 12-10-2021, 06:54 AM
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464 08's were delivered to the North American market. The estimates I've seen on the P30 package are 10-15% shipped with this $14k option, making your specific build 08 very unique and highly desirable. Congrats man!
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Sounds like a nice pickup.

PS - 040 black with black nappa interior looks perfect with the carbon fiber interior. I've seen the burl wood option on these interiors, and I was definitely not a fan.
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Originally Posted by Hendrik Koster
Great cars! - Search for "Vlad’s P30 thread on 6speed" he has started a registry for P30 cars and see if yours is on it already I think he has about 40 of them on his registry.
I may have a copy on my computer but Vlad's could be more current.

Enjoy
@snekeptp P30 totals for the US were: MY06- 167, MY07- 137, MY08- 62. Canada: MY06- 0, MY07- 28, MY08- 11. ROW: MY06- 73, MY07- 187, MY08- 41. As for your 2008 Black/Black (040/211), it is one of 27 sold in the US that year (I also have a 040/211).

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