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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Options Finalized

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Old 06-07-2002, 11:23 AM
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Options Finalized

Gave dealer options, and colors... Now the long wait begins...

Exterior: Brilliant Silver Metallic

Interior: Berry Red Two-Tone Leather w/ Brushed Aluminum Trim (SL55 Only option)


Selected Options:
- Bi-Xenon Headlamps
- Keyless Go details
- Panorama Roof
- Parktronic details
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

Standard Options (for SL55)
- Navigation System
- CD with CD Changer

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Old 06-07-2002, 11:27 AM
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I plan on keeping the SL55 AMG only wheels.
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Does anyone feel the "V8 Kompressor" badges bread-up the look? I feel they break up the look of the vehicle, and will have them removed upon delivery, whenever that will be.
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ok, ok.. Last photo..
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Originally posted by Mark Norton
You've doubtless seen a sample and maybe a car as well.
Unfortunately I have only seen samples

Originally posted by Mark Norton
What about a factory phone? I think it's pointless to have buttons on the wheel which don't do anything. Not sure how easy it will be to integrate an XYZ phone into the car's systems. Is linguatronic available in the US (voice operated CD/phone)?
I currently own the Motorola V60t. Thank you for bringing that up, as I will have to ask about the optional phone. If they offer the integrated V60 I will probably go with that one, and sell mine on eBay..

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My main omissions are distronic, fire ext, roof prep and TV tuner. The panorama roof is not an option here, don't know why.
Fire Ext.!! How funny.. I guess you need something to put out the engine fires.. LOL..

How interesting. The TV tuner is not an option in the states, but the pano roof is, and visa-versa for Europe!

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As for wheels, I couldn't decide between the multi-spoke and the 5 spoke, so will be having a set of each to swap them around at tyre change time (probably a frequent event with this car). I'll then send the spare set away for refurb to take care of lifting lacquer and stone chips.
The SL55 wheels will be a pain to clean, but oh well!! I personally like them, and can always rid myself of them should I become bored.

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My SL600 has V12 badges on and I agree they're a bit tacky. I think they will be just stuck on, just hope they don't pull the paint off which is what happened with a Ferrari I had when I removed the stick-on licence plate....
Stick-On License plate?!? wow.. There must have been a strong adhesive type of tape for that!!

Badges are easily removed with dental floss, and a blow dryer. Patience is needed however, when removing. The residual "sticky stuff" may be removed with cleaners that most detail shops have in stock.
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Aren't the instruments on the AMG supposed to be lit in red and not blue like the standard 500s? The seats are also perforated. Cheers!
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Luckily for us in Canada, bi-xenon lights and parktronic are standard for the SL55. Cheers!
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Actually, I have not received the prices for Canada yet but you may be right. Anyone out there with Canadian prices?
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Luckily for us in Canada, bi-xenon lights and parktronic are standard for the SL55. Cheers!
You Canadians have all the luck!!!
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Canada always is more expensive their dollar is like .65 of the US's dollar
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I customized mine back in late May

Black/Charcoal Interior
Bi Xenon
Wood trim (NOT Stainless Steel)
5 Spoke Rims
Parktronic
Motorola Phone
Cover

I opted not to get the Panaramic roof because I thought it was a waste and I still dont understand the point of Distronic - if you cant tell how close you are to the care in front of you, you should not be driving this car!

I take Delivery First week of September '02
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Originally posted by SL55 NYC
I take Delivery First week of September '02
How do you know your delivery date when dealers are not able to give build dates? Or even punch the actual order into the computer?

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