Concentrated SL Sightings; possibly a "hotspot" of activity ;)

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Yesterday I saw a SL Gullwing in nearby Loughborough, we exchanged a friendly wave. Over the last month I have seen two Pagoda SLs local to me. Regularly I see two different 231s and have also seen one 230 nipping into a nearby driveway.

I might be living in a SL Nexus.
 

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I think it’s like playing “GTA” in that you search for a rare car and as soon as you get it, every other car is one.

Owning an SL means you’re subconsciously looking out for like minded individuals, so you spot them more often
 

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I think it’s like playing “GTA” in that you search for a rare car and as soon as you get it, every other car is one.

Owning an SL means you’re subconsciously looking out for like minded individuals, so you spot them more often
Not seen another R class yet....
 
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I think it’s like playing “GTA” in that you search for a rare car and as soon as you get it, every other car is one.

Owning an SL means you’re subconsciously looking out for like minded individuals, so you spot them more often
Reminds me of a scene from the TV series 'Coupling', where Patrick scoffs at the suggestion his subconscious is interfering with his love life, "Pah, subconscious, not everyone has a subconscious you know". Or in other words, I have not seen many gullwings (maybe none) or Pagodas (maybe 2 or 3) SLs in my entire life. I should have been clearer stating that I do not see many SLs in this county outside of my immediate local area. In fact none really.

sl500amgsport - Autotrader reflected your comments about Essex when I was shopping for one, there usually seemed to be at least one for sale in Essex.
 
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How come ?
Pretty sure it is a not a form of confirmation bias. And I am sure they exist in this county/outside of my immediate area, but must be in lesser numbers. Hence I thought I am in a nexus, especially having seen 3 proper classic SLs.
 

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Loads near me and a fair few in Beverly Hills too...
 

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