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MIHALS · 10-15-2006, 10:20 PM

wow, what a changes in your garage :shock: :cry:

as said, it must be very sad to see both Lambos going, but on the other hand, hopefully they'll be driven more often as they deserve

... I loved your Green Hulkster, Mike. but reality is hard and now it's gone :bah:

SL - well, I always loved this car, it's sound and practicality is way better than both Lambos together

good luck with your new Mercs, Mike!!!

can'twait for pictures

magwheel · 10-15-2006, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by MIHALS

wow, what a changes in your garage :shock: :cry:

as said, it must be very sad to see both Lambos going, but on the other hand, hopefully they'll be driven more often as they deserve

... I loved your Green Hulkster, Mike. but reality is hard and now it's gone :bah:

SL - well, I always loved this car, it's sound and practicality is way better than both Lambos together

good luck with your new Mercs, Mike!!!

can'twait for pictures

Hi MIHALS, Thanks for understanding my predicament. It's nice to be able to have all those cars but what good is it if you don't drive them. I've driven the SL550 several times already and it's a pleasure to drive. Smooth, laid out interior and absolutely fantastic color combination. Sirius satellite radio and navigation and all kinds of other trick stuff. Thanks for the good luck wishes. Mags

TNT · 10-15-2006, 11:44 PM

yeah but with all those cars how do you drive them all

must be a tough choice in the morning

Oh we should hang out when you are in the Pittsburg area. maybe go see a Steelers game.

ae86_16v · 10-16-2006, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by TT

While in Europe it will still be called SL500, it will be rebadged SL550 in the USA, and well it's basically the new SL500, not the AMG one

In the US they also got a new 5.4L engine as well.

Congrats on your new purchases. Can't wait for the new pictures Mags.

davide · 10-16-2006, 04:37 AM

From an overload of Italian cars, ze German step in and take over

I agree, sad to see the lambos go, but they really are cars to be driven, it's sad just to see them sit around...
And it's always fun to swap now and then!

pictures, pictures, pictures!

Mattk · 10-16-2006, 09:41 AM

Please don't hate my ass for selling them!

I am of the belief that cars should be driven and not kept garaged. And by driven, really driven on highways and the like. If you don't drive them, no point keeping them and having them depreciate needlessly.

The Mercedes is a good addition. I like the shape of the SL and it seems like a great car to drive on a day-to-day basis.

Erez · 10-16-2006, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by magwheel

Erez, my fellow MOT, Yeah... it was a bummer to see the Lambos go :faint: but so far the SL550 is really an enjoyment to drive. It''s so nice to have a car I can take out all the time... even if it might rain that day without freaking out over it. The S550 should be here Tuesday or Wednesday and it will be a riot driving that machine with all its gadgets. It has the Night View Assist which allows you to see 500 feet up the road at night via infrared

, Distronic Plus Cruise Control which keeps you a certain distance behind the car ahead of you and it also has the AMG Sport Package which is the wheels and tires and some lower spoilers plus some other goodies!

I was going to take pictures of the 3 Porsches together today but the sun is so low, I'm getting too many shadows to provide a good picture. I'll figure something out and hopefully get the pictures online soon. Magwheel :hello:

well, like you said, if you dont use them, there is no point to keep them, that would be a waste for both you and them

as for the S, just make sure all the systems are on be for you put your faith in them, as we all remember what happend when benz showed it for the first time..

and hell, as a daily supercar, the 997 Turbo is just fine 8)
and the CGT for some nice weekends

and the F430, shit.. i guess the lambos lose is not so big now that i think about it..

anywho.. i'm sure you would be more then pleased with the mercs, cause i personally never saw an SL\S owner complain about it..

waiting for all the pics with crossed fingers for nice weather

TopGearNL · 10-16-2006, 03:51 PM

Sad but understandable why the Lambos had to go.

Glad your still having fun with your new toys!

Raw South · 10-21-2006, 08:05 PM

Hey all,

I’ve just spent a few good hours glued to this thread. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
Magwheel, your collection never ceases to amaze. Although I’m very sad to see the lambo’s go (I’m a HUGE murcie fan), you now have a perfect blend of luxury and performance. Congratulations.

Your friend,

Josh

callen · 10-23-2006, 03:18 PM

great first post josh, and no suprise you found this topic so interesting, magwheel is a stand up guy and is more than willing to share his knowledge, passion and obsession with all of us!

TNT · 10-23-2006, 04:09 PM

yeah Magwheel is the man!!!! i wonder what the next toy will be?

magwheel · 10-26-2006, 12:01 PM

Well..... I picked up the Mercedes S550 on Tuesday. Jeez.... what a car! 8) I got lucky and found one in Iridiium Silver with all the gadgets I was hoping to get. Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, Panorama Roof, the AMG Sport Package and lots of other stuff.

Had her out last night and was able to use the Night View Assist. :black: Ummmm, I think the jury is still out on this one. Ohh.... yeah, it shows everything in front of you and like they say, even farther ahead than your low beams BUT..... you have to look down where the speedometer is to see the road ahead. It's kind of tough to look down to see the screen when you have this learned 'bad habit' of keeping your eyes on the road so you don't crash the car or run over anything! :crazyeyes: The view is excellent except it's hard to keep watching the screen because of where it's at. I've heard that the Heads-Up System display is easier to watch because it's on the windshield area but it isn't anywhere near as clear as view as the Night View Assist System.

Now the Distronic Plus is something else! You set it and it drives the car for you (speed wise that is). If you come upon another car in front of you, it slows you down automatically! Then it speeds up if he does or if you go to pass, it resumes to your preset speed.

The Panorama Roof really sets the car off from the outside. The car being silver and the roof glass all black, the color combination is absolutely stunning. Add in the AMG Sport Package with its wheels and tires, the front mesh grille and rear lower spoiler and the rocker panel accents, it makes the car the cat's ass!

I'm going to try and post some pics of the SL550 and the S500 together this afternoon or evening. I looked outside and there's this thing in the sky that's real bright and shiny.... I think they call it the SUN..... :faint: so it should be a nice afternoon to take some decent pictures.

As the TERMINATOR once said..... "I'll Be Back"! :snipersmile: Magwheel

saadie · 10-26-2006, 01:35 PM

me wants pics

goes to the corner and cries :cry:

TopGearNL · 10-26-2006, 04:07 PM

Certainly, can't wait for the pics. Amazing cars you keep buying!

ViperASR · 10-26-2006, 04:17 PM

I wish I had that kind of money...