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SLS/R197/C197 AMG: need opinions of others

Old Mar 30, 2015 | 01:54 AM
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For sure, Newport Beach, CA right? as soon as I get one, looking to test drive and hopefully purchase April 19th or 20th. So ill hit you up for lunch as soon as I do.
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 01:54 AM
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what year did you get? how do you like it?
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 12:09 AM
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For sure, Newport Beach, CA right? as soon as I get one, looking to test drive and hopefully purchase April 19th or 20th. So ill hit you up for lunch as soon as I do.
Yep.... come on up! I have some fun roads to cruise. Fingers crossed for ya!
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 12:13 AM
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what year did you get? how do you like it?



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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 01:55 AM
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very nice any mod plans?
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 02:07 AM
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very nice any mod plans?
Haha your a mod junkie like me!!
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 04:29 AM
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Haha your a mod junkie like me!!

HAHA you know it, its impossible for me to have a car without doing some kind of mod to it
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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If you get one out in Texas, we should meet at the track so you can really see how it drives!
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tjandegi
If you get one out in Texas, we should meet at the track so you can really see how it drives!
That would be pretty cool, never tracked a car before
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 12:07 AM
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very nice any mod plans?
Going to leave the motor alone until warranty is up. Carbon fiber areofoil is a must! It will go nicely with the cf mirrors.



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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Oh I bet it is,
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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Going to leave the motor alone until warranty is up. Carbon fiber areofoil is a must! It will go nicely with the cf mirrors.


Youre right, cf is a must and if/when I get one, i may leave the motor alone as well other then upgrading the ecu/tcu with an x-pipe, other then that probably all cosmetics. never been a fan of chrome accents on a car so that would go first.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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So does this sound like a good deal to you guys? or should I try land go lower then asking? keep in mind has no cf.

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This one has 4k miles and is priced to sell for $148,895
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:48 AM
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:48 AM
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I see they are trying to double charge for destination and delivery, (means the same thing when manufacturer charges dealership for delivery of vehicle) and if they do, Im gonna tell them to show the invoice.....all in all i think i wont go any higher the 142ish, there are some out there that are less but wanted to see what you all thought
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:51 AM
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its 2011, that is the email I got from the dealership, he said its a clients of theirs....soo not sure if that means theyre firm on that price or not
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Nvm just saw the 2011 registration year. I wouldn't pay that price unless they're offering some crazy incentives like extended warranty, new tires, etc. That should be priced at 138k and sell for low 130.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:54 AM
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If it's a clients, they're probably trying to sell for the tax benefit. That's how I got a great deal on mine because the private seller saved on the tax benefit through a dealer.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:55 AM
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Thats the price I had in mind as well and Ill start off with 130 and see what they say, not scared of walking away so we shall see how motivated they are in selling it.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tjandegi
If it's a clients, they're probably trying to sell for the tax benefit. That's how I got a great deal on mine because the private seller saved on the tax benefit through a dealer.
Ahh ok, I gotcha......also they said they could not hold it unless we do paperwork, then once Im home I could test drive it and if its not to my liking, they cancel the contract.....
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 01:02 AM
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130 is good price for that original msrp and miles. I would walkway from anything above, maybe 135 if you absolutely love it. With there being a semi large inventory of SLS's right now, huge competition of vehicles in this class and price, it's a tough market for them to sell this car.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 01:05 AM
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that gives me hope lol, although I really suck at negotiating...so if youre in the LA area and feel like helping out haha more then welcome

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Oh man, negotiating is the best part! When you're in a buying position, you have all the power lol I'm in Texas so if you end up out here, more than happy to help out.
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