A dream come true, the SL

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Thank you, you are a gem

Malcolm

 

[Rory]

when it does go wrong Ouch, very little that I can do, cant even change the brake pads.

malcolm

Might be interesting to get a ServicePlus quote? Although I gather MB recently increased the prices.

Congrats, by the way.

 

[psmart]

Might be interesting to get a ServicePlus quote? Although I gather MB recently increased the prices.

Congrats, by the way.

Very nice car Malcolm, surely your going to have a tinker with the electronics now, dont you feel the urge to find out how it all works

 

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Might be interesting to get a ServicePlus quote? Although I gather MB recently increased the prices.

Congrats, by the way.

What is a service plus Rory.

malcolm

 

[Rory]

What is a service plus Rory.

malcolm

Hopefully the link will work http://tinyurl.com/l9nmg

It's service plus repairs (of anything that *wears* out), plus MOT. Been extensively discussed on 'the other' forum, where some people seem convinced (having spoken to MB) that it's as good as an extended warranty. Cost is similar to the warranty, so the belief is that they're getting service plus repairs for free. Not sure it'll work out like that (I'm dubious a broken auto box, for example, will be classed as having worn out) but we'll see.

It's limited to 6yrs old though, so perhaps has limited usefullness to you?

 

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Very nice car Malcolm, surely your going to have a tinker with the electronics now, dont you feel the urge to find out how it all works

If you really want to know it scares me to death, but they never go wrong do they

Malcolm

 

[Rory]

Service Plus discussed here: http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=17592

I've got a feeling MB have amended the wording on their website as it now more specific about 'wear & tear' items than I recall (and was the subject of much debate) previously.

 

[psmart]

If you really want to know it scares me to death, but they never go wrong do they

Malcolm

I hope not Malcolm, I really do. BUT, should you have a problem, like the windscreen wipers needing replacing, Im sure we can all help... I think :-D

Mines all ship shape, ready to rocket down to Austria (only 120mph unfortunately, dare not re-flash the faster engine program), but I think, after stripping her down, she's more well built than problematic. Just to be sure though, Ill take my toolkit and a hawk20 'Power of Positive Thinking Book'

Next time you go to Sweden, detour via the Autobahns and let rip, roof down and take a photo for us all :-D

 

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I hope not Malcolm, I really do. BUT, should you have a problem, like the windscreen wipers needing replacing, Im sure we can all help... I think :-D

Mines all ship shape, ready to rocket down to Austria (only 120mph unfortunately, dare not re-flash the faster engine program), but I think, after stripping her down, she's more well built than problematic. Just to be sure though, Ill take my toolkit and a hawk20 'Power of Positive Thinking Book'

Next time you go to Sweden, detour via the Autobahns and let rip, roof down and take a photo for us all :-D

Maybe one day I will do some mods, but I don't think that there are many around for this car.
Re Germany I was invited to the Polish border by a nice lady, but I went to Sweden instead, next time I will drive up through Holland and Germany, the cost of the ferry was £650 plus the other ferries that's more than £700.

Davids SL let me have a super video of his car doing the 0-100 very impressive it was too.

Malcolm

 

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Came home tonight and had a message on my answer phone from the guy who sold the SL that I had areed to buy 2 weeks ago, he said that the man who offered him more money for it, has not come back, and would I still like to buy it, I said that I would think about it. I cant stop laughing about it, it has made my day.

Malcolm

 

[Flying Scot]

Came home tonight and had a message on my answer phone from the guy who sold the SL that I had areed to buy 2 weeks ago, he said that the man who offered him more money for it, has not come back, and would I still like to buy it, I said that I would think about it. I cant stop laughing about it, it has made my day.

Malcolm

well how interesting and what a shame for him your phone is not working - sweet retribution - maybe you should go and look at in again your new car

 

[andrewheaney]

well how interesting and what a shame for him your phone is not working - sweet retribution - maybe you should go and look at in again your new car

That is a plan - a top plan!

I am new around here, but your new car is surely the envy of the site. As they say back home in belfast, "health to drive her, and keep her between the hedges."

Andrew

 

[Myros]

Nice motor Malcolm

I'm happy to have had a small part in influencing your decision. Does the wind in your hair feel better in this one or the last one?

 

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I'm happy to have had a small part in influencing your decision. Does the wind in your hair feel better in this one or the last one?

I dont know yet as I don't get it till thursday, not to worried about the hair, most of its gone with just the though of buying it.

Malcolm

 

[rajinder_1]

Malcom,
sorry for the belated congratulations, i looked at at the pics today at work and i had a big smile on my face. I am really happy for you Malc and you deserve to have such a gorgeous car. You have worked hard and now its time to play hard...

Congratulations again, i hope you get the most out of the dribs and drabs of sun we are still getting.

Raj

 

[Alfie]

Did the 500 mile round trip to Liverpool today, and its mine,the list of the extra's contains everything other than a glass roof. Its got

Linguarrnic
Parking Aid
Distronic
Garage door opener
Command
Tyre presure monitor
Folding mirrors
AMG styling bumpers, side skirts and Wheels
Bose surround sound
CD changer
Television
Ketless Go
Fire extinguisher
Exclusive leather
Comfort seat with Massage
Multi conture seats
ABC suspension
Motronic

15k miles and not the slightest mark other than a little corrosion on 2 wheels
They let me bring all the papers and books home, the nicest car I could ever dreamed of owning Malcolm

Lovely lovely car and a fantastic spec too.

BTW, I thoroughly recommend Startech in Poole. Top class guys with a whole lot of experience.