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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 06:30 AM
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Hello MB World I just purchased a 2006 SL65 AMG, what advice can you all provide a new guy to the group? I've never owned a MB, let alone a SL65 so I am a fish out of water. I'm normally a Mustang (2005-09) kind of guy but decided I was getting a little older and needed to have a smoother ride and better looks. I just took delivery of the car this past Friday and I have driven it only once. I am in the process of getting it registered etc. but first I want to ensure I get everything done mechanically to the car to get it checked out. I have limited maintenance records and I have reached out to the previous owner in hopes he can provide some more background on the car.
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Old Mar 25, 2023 | 10:50 PM
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Nice ride! Reach out to your servicing Mbz dealer and they can check service records from the VIN.
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MB has a complete service history of the car. They can view it but alot of them will not give it out to customers. These cars are getting old. They have some common maintenance that may need to be done. Let the dealer go over the history and recommend what you may need.
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Thanks for the advice, that is exactly what I plan on doing!!
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 06SL65AMG

Hello MB World I just purchased a 2006 SL65 AMG, what advice can you all provide a new guy to the group? I've never owned a MB, let alone a SL65 so I am a fish out of water. I'm normally a Mustang (2005-09) kind of guy but decided I was getting a little older and needed to have a smoother ride and better looks. I just took delivery of the car this past Friday and I have driven it only once. I am in the process of getting it registered etc. but first I want to ensure I get everything done mechanically to the car to get it checked out. I have limited maintenance records and I have reached out to the previous owner in hopes he can provide some more background on the car.
Thanks.
I'm in a similar boat, and new to the group. My purchased was on 03-28-2023 with only 41990 miles. Already running into problems. Check engine light found several codes. Found missing screws, striped holes and broken switch over censer. Passenger lower ball joint and control arm ball joint bad. So, if you haven't already done a mechanical look over on the car, I suggest you do. Keep in touch I'll let you know anything else.
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