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[bpsorrel]

Congratulations! Wonderful car! I had the pleasure of riding in one in Berlin two years ago and even though I wasn't driving, the experience has stayed with me! Enjoy!!

 

[TheDeadPrussian]

'Think'?! you like AMG? Think?! Not jealous atall

Only 100 miles in and still running it in - so still a little too early to make a definitive call (I'm trying to be objective honestly ), but suffice to say I'm pretty convinced already.

I can't wait to drive it some more, I love the 'theatre' of the car already, it feels like an occasion when you drive it, I just want to get to know the driving dynamics a little better, but that will have to wait until I’ve run it in...

It's a great car and I am very lucky. Roll on the Le Mans Classic trip!

 

[The _Don]

Congrats very very nice.

 

[The _Don]

Most sls owners have managed a hefty discount upon purchse did you ?

 

[Truffs]

That is stunning, may aim is to be in one of those or the SLC at some point

 

[MOR8A]

Cracking car. Are you moving away from ''Surrey and Hampshire'' I'm just down the road in Sussex and I visit Chichester frequently (not far from MB of Portsmouth).....just thinking you may be able to come to a ''South Coast'' Meet?

 

[TheDeadPrussian]

Most sls owners have managed a hefty discount upon purchse did you ?

Yes, I have discussed it with other owners on a thread over on Pistonheads – so no big secret. I achieved about 22% or roughly £40K on a list price of £184K.

The car came from M-B UK new car ‘stock’ so a deal could be done - I’m not sure about new built-to-order cars – but I didn’t really investigate, as delivery times were into November and I wanted the car more quickly.

 

[TheDeadPrussian]

Cracking car. Are you moving away from ''Surrey and Hampshire'' I'm just down the road in Sussex and I visit Chichester frequently (not far from MB of Portsmouth).....just thinking you may be able to come to a ''South Coast'' Meet?

Just moved from Hampshire in to Surrey, but I'm still working in Hampshire.
I’m always up for a drive out and the South Coast is a lovely place! Just let me know when and where and I’ll try and get along.

 

[MOR8A]

Just moved from Hampshire in to Surrey, but I'm still working in Hampshire.
I’m always up for a drive out and the South Coast is a lovely place! Just let me know when and where and I’ll try and get along.

Excellent....I will try to get something arranged.....perhaps a meet at Goodwood circuit or a nice pub?

 

[BlackC55]

Welcome to the forum.

If you ever fancy popping by the workshop I would be forever gratefull!!
I drove an SLS up the Goodwood hill last week. It was the matt silver car.

 

[BlackC55]

I have the ideal pub we can meet up. Big car park. Good beer and food.

Google: The George Finchdean.

 

[TheDeadPrussian]

I have the ideal pub we can meet up. Big car park. Good beer and food.

Google: The George Finchdean.

Looks nice! Sounds like a plan is developing.

 

[BlackC55]

You have had MB's before havent you?

 

[TheDeadPrussian]

You have had MB's before havent you?

No never owned a M-B before (unless my Smart that I use for commuting counts). Been a serial Porsche owner with the occasional foray in to other makes - Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 etc...

I just felt I needed to try something ‘a little different’. A big V8 with loads of character seemed to fit the bill.

 

[robert.saunders]

Welcome indeed - amazing car

 

[MOR8A]

Another option with a large car park. Just off the A27 so very easy to find.

Worlds End Pub Restaurant in Patching Nr Worthing, West Sussex

and another view

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&safe=off&q=the+worlds+end+worthing&ie=UTF-8

Thoughts?

 

[MOR8A]

I have now started this:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/events/133531-south-coast-meet.html#post1504228