I love this car

**Detailing NY** · 10-05-2003, 09:04 PM

This was the first time that i detailed this model from mercedes.

I love this car.

**PakShak** · 10-05-2003, 09:08 PM

Hi NY detailer,

Very nice piece of machinery. Great job! :xyxthumbs

What products did you use?

With Aloha,

Ranney

**Deanski** · 10-05-2003, 09:08 PM

Gee who wouldn`t like this in the driveway!

Was going to get one of the SL500`s but for the cost of the SL500, I could buy almost two SC430`s!

Love to have one, but SC still has what that does only no 3 pointed star and the maintenance headaches I hear from owners.

Oh yea, today while on I-84, saw a Red ENZO going the opposite way.... Damn, if wife wasn`t in the car, I`d be looking for one of the trooper u-turn areas and go and see it closer... First one I`ve seen on the road!

Regards,

Deanski

**Detailing NY** · 10-05-2003, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by PakShak

Hi NY detailer,

Very nice piece of machinery. Great job! :xyxthumbs

What products did you use?

With Aloha,

Ranney

that was just a wash & clearkotes carnuba wax.

it was a wash & wax job only

**bjwebster** · 10-05-2003, 09:13 PM

The SL500 Launch Edition Is A Awesome Car! I Always Loved Designo Silver.

:spot

**Detailing NY** · 10-05-2003, 09:15 PM

this model was the SL55

**bjwebster** · 10-05-2003, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by NY detailer

this model was the SL55

SL55 Was/Has Never Been Made In That Color Or As A Launch Edition...

**Deanski** · 10-05-2003, 09:17 PM

You should see a SL600 under the hood! Damn if that isn`t one sick car!

One in Greenwich dealer when I was looking at the SL500. They HAD to show me that one now didn`t they?

Neck snapping torque on that thing!

Well, Powerball is up there..

Deanski

**Bill D** · 10-05-2003, 09:30 PM

NYD, I`m drooling!

Wow, its funny this topic came up.

I do one car a year for pay, a black SL500. I detailed last in July.This weekend I saw the owner and he wants me to do it again.

He said he has a SL600 on order for April, wow!! :shocked :shocked hope I can do that one too!

**bjwebster** · 10-05-2003, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Deanski

You should see a SL600 under the hood! Damn if that isn`t one sick car!

One in Greenwich dealer when I was looking at the SL500. They HAD to show me that one now didn`t they?

Neck snapping torque on that thing!

Well, Powerball is up there..

Deanski

The New 600`s Are Beasts!

With The New 12 Cylinder Motor , It Really Closes The Performance Gap The 55 Had Before. I Havent Gotten To Drive A New 600 Yet, But Im Sure Its Unreal. When I Went To The Mercedes AMG Challenge, I Wished They Had A 600 There For Me To Compare The 55`s Too, That Would Have Been Sweet!

**Scottwax** · 10-05-2003, 10:20 PM

Car!

If I was going to buy any Mercedes though, I`d get that AMG E55. Nothing like a sedan with 469 hp that runs 12.39 @ 116mph!

**imported_rajs** · 10-06-2003, 11:35 AM

Netpower on the SL55 is 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm verus E55 which is 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm.

Net Torque on the SL55 is 516 lb-ft @ 2,750 - 4,000 rpm versus E55 which is 516 lb-ft. @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm.

**Scottwax** · 10-06-2003, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by rajs

Netpower on the SL55 is 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm verus E55 which is 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm.

Net Torque on the SL55 is 516 lb-ft @ 2,750 - 4,000 rpm versus E55 which is 516 lb-ft. @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm.

Yes, but the E55 has a big weight advantage and consistanly posted quicker 0-60 and quartermile times.

Even with everything being equal, I like the E Class more than the S Class cars because they are smaller.

**Scottwax** · 10-06-2003, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by bjwebster

SL55 Was/Has Never Been Made In That Color Or As A Launch Edition...

:nixweiss I`ve seen an SL600 that color, but I don`t know about the SL55.

**bjwebster** · 10-06-2003, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Scottwax

:nixweiss I`ve seen an SL600 that color, but I don`t know about the SL55.

The Only SL, `03 and Onwards That Was Painted In Designo Silver Was The SL500 Launch Edition. These Were A Limited Number Of Cars, All Optioned The Same Way, The Same Colors, All Identical. The Launch Edition Even Had Its Own Wheels Only Available On the Launch Edition. These Were the Cars The Dealers Had For The SL`s Unveiling.

SL500`s, 55`s, and 600`s Can Be Had In Desert Silver, Pewter Silver, Diamond Silver, And Brilliant Silver, But Not Designo Silver.

LOL, It Can Get A Bit Confusing When There Are So Many Silvers Available! :p

The Only Mercedes With It As An Extra Cost Option Currently Is The S-Class Sedan.