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Old 12-08-2015, 08:36 PM
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SLS AMG Roadster - Ride of a Lifetime!

Today I was given the honor to drive an SLS AMG Roadster, The car belongs to my boss and I was shocked when he said "try it out."

Up until today the strongest car I've driven was my XJR, but the feeling and sound of that 6.3 AMG engine was like no other.

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Just thought I'd share my breathtaking experience.
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Sell everything you own (house, cars, kids, kidneys) and buy one!! You won't regret it. :^)
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Sell everything you own (house, cars, kids, kidneys) and buy one!! You won't regret it. :^)
hahaha...

C280, $4,000
XJR, $8,000
Boat, $14,000
Fiancee & 4 month old, yeah, I made the mistake to get married and have kids, it's over

...I can only get a used CLA, lol
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Originally Posted by Sandy Eggo
Sell everything you own (house, cars, kids, kidneys) and buy one!! You won't regret it. :^)
He's right! Go for it. Glad you had a good time.

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He's right! Go for it. Glad you had a good time.
Jaworks, they're playing with you. These are older established gentlemen that are comfortable financially if not outright rich. Take a look at Newport's real pride and joy. He also drives an SLS, only smaller. Enjoy the journey. You have indeed locked yourself in. Your fiance and child will make your life far more interesting than a hot car. By the way Newport, glad to see you back. I always wondered what happened when you became disenchanted with your mb dealer and traded in your SL600 for an Aston Martin. How was the car. You were going on about how much better the buying experience was through the Aston dealership and seemed to be pleased with the car. In retrospect, How did you like the car. After 10 years, I traded my SL600 (bulletproof) for an SL65. With the SLS, you to choose between a convertible or hard top. Just couldn't go there after 10 years of drop top hardtop.
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Jaworks, they're playing with you.
Gee, what tipped you off - was it the suggestion he sell his kidneys or perhaps the smiley face at the end of my post? lol.

Anyway, sounds like the OP already has a couple of cool toys - would love to see a pic of the Jag.
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hahaha...

C280, $4,000
XJR, $8,000
Boat, $14,000
Fiancee & 4 month old, yeah, I made the mistake to get married and have kids, it's over

...I can only get a used CLA, lol
Depreciation can be your best friend.
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Lol I was being sarcastic.
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Lol I was being sarcastic.

But its still your best friend.
I do not follow the SLS Market that much but who knows you could have one as a weekend toy someday soon.
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By the way Newport, glad to see you back. I always wondered what happened when you became disenchanted with your mb dealer and traded in your SL600 for an Aston Martin. How was the car. You were going on about how much better the buying experience was through the Aston dealership and seemed to be pleased with the car. In retrospect, How did you like the car. After 10 years, I traded my SL600 (bulletproof) for an SL65. With the SLS, you to choose between a convertible or hard top. Just couldn't go there after 10 years of drop top hardtop.
I think there must be another Newport. What you describe is not me..
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I think there must be another Newport. What you describe is not me..
Sorry. My mistake.

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