Saw a Mercedes SLR today!

**imported_truzoom** · 12-09-2005, 04:30 PM

So I was in the parking lot about to change out a customer`s battery when I hear someone coming to a stop with really squeaky crackly brakes. I looked up and saw in the shopping center across the street a silver mercedes about to pull onto the main street to drive off, but it just looked like one of the newer MB coupes, until I noticed the exhaust pipes coming out after the front wheels!

It drove off and out of my life

But it was a sight to see!

I`ve heard it has carbon rotors, so would that be reason for them to squeak? I know those racing type rotors tend to work better once they`re heated up.

**Mikeyc** · 12-09-2005, 05:26 PM

I saw an SLR this spring back in May or June. It was at a car show so the owner was happy to let me inspect it up close. I was talking to him for a couple of minutes and he mentioned he also has a M-B SL55 AMG. He said the SLR makes his SL55 look like a VW Jetta.

**4830Deuce** · 12-09-2005, 05:32 PM

They have one at the local dealership...pretty nice car! Im not sure if carbon breaks squeak... they might tho...

-Justin

**White95Max** · 12-09-2005, 06:15 PM

Yeah that was me. I was on my way to Oregon.

:woohoo:

**4830Deuce** · 12-09-2005, 06:35 PM

:lol :LOLOL :lol

-Justin

**imported_truzoom** · 12-09-2005, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by White95Max

Yeah that was me. I was on my way to Oregon.

:woohoo:

Where was mine?! You forgot to pick it up from the dealership?

**imported_Neothin** · 12-09-2005, 07:31 PM

When I was looking at new cars a few months back i stopped by the local mercedes dealer to see if they had any decently priced benz`s. I went into the showroom and they had one there. Sadly, it was not taken care of at all. The whole car was covered in a fine layer of dust and the tires were flatspotted from not being used in months. The paint also had some swirling. I suppose before they put it in the showroom they gave it a swirl creator, I mean a wash. Still sexy though, I wouldn`t complain having it

**White95Max** · 12-09-2005, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by truzoom

Where was mine?! You forgot to pick it up from the dealership?

Well I was going to give that one to you, but right when those brakes starting squealing I knew you would see me. It wouldn`t have been a surprise so I just kept on driving. I guess I`ll just have to leave it in the garage tonight next to the other SLR.

**2000firebird** · 12-09-2005, 08:10 PM

i havent seen any of these on the street but i have seen tons of lambos and ferraris. guess i cant complain

**Miami_vice** · 12-09-2005, 08:17 PM

Mercedes SLR McLaren : Jay Leno first customer in the United States to receive the limited production super car

**imported_Neothin** · 12-09-2005, 08:23 PM

I would kill (well maybe not kill, but most certainly love) to have jay leno`s car collection. he has like.... everything :shocked

**Miami_vice** · 12-09-2005, 08:26 PM

Neothin i keep seeing you on detail city & Auto Pia. This thing is addictive huh..

:xyxthumbs

**slick61** · 12-14-2005, 08:19 AM

I followed a SLR for quite a ways along PCH in Malibu back in August. Sounds wicked!

**imported_BadSL65AMG** · 12-15-2005, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mikeyc

I saw an SLR this spring back in May or June. It was at a car show so the owner was happy to let me inspect it up close. I was talking to him for a couple of minutes and he mentioned he also has a M-B SL55 AMG. He said the SLR makes his SL55 look like a VW Jetta.

:argue C`mon now, no need to pick on SL55/65`s.. I happen to love mine, and personally don`t like the interior styling of the SLR, not to mention the SLR costs more than my condo, my SL didn`t.

**Scottwax** · 12-15-2005, 10:17 PM

One of the guys who works for the topless bar owner told me he heard the big guy was getting a McLaren-my guess is if it is true it is the SLR and not the original.

Regardless, I`ll burn through a roll of film to get it on my main page the day I do it if he really gets one.