So the SL55 went into my Indie for a looksy

[DSLiverpool]

I just wanted them to check it out and make sure all is as it should be, I asked for the tracking and glovebox to be looked at and the poor infra red door handle receiver.

Upon collection they said it was a lovely car and had been looked after underneath as well as the bits you see, all bits are fixed and to be honest Im thrilled with it.

The roof is a little noisy but im told the glass roofs are noisier but I will add some felt to certain parts to reduce knocks a little.

VISEOO fitted and after a few phonebook issues its now 100% (my iphone software was not the latest version)

I could do with hooking the iphone to Comand but for now will use the glovebox AUX input, not perfect but acceptable (the Bose is superb)

Detailer is booked for a clay and a polish / wax / seal next week

On another forum a youngish chap had just bought a Silver Sl55 with turbine alloys and was having a few issues with it, in his "just bought this" posting he mentioned he went to see the car I have and it was over his budget (later in his post he mentioned spending £15k on a tuning package) however I believe you buy a SL55 on mileage and condition or it will cost you, I paid a tad over £30k and I realise I could have got an 04 for as low as £22k but I didnt lol

 

[verytalldave]

That Punto looks nice...............


And....................


WHY are you parked in a disabled bay ? ? ? ? ?

 

[st4]

Parked in a disabled space, no blue badge...

tut tut

Only kidding, lovely looking motor, the wheels IMHO set it off

 

[DSLiverpool]

If you look in past posts all my cars are parked in our second disabled bay away from the front door, DST has 2 disabled spots and in the 6 tears we have been here only on two days have we been visited by a bluebadge holder so the chance of two blue badgers coming at the same time is unlikely BUT should it happen I will never again do it

 

[st4]

If you look in past posts all my cars are parked in our second disabled bay away from the front door, DST has 2 disabled spots and in the 6 tears we have been here only on two days have we been visited by a bluebadge holder so the chance of two blue badgers coming at the same time is unlikely BUT should it happen I will never again do it

Lol my old boss at my old work used to do it, and I thought it was funny

 

[Londonscottish]

Beautiful car. Love the rims. Much prefer them to the turbines.

 

[jpwilliams]

lovely car dave.who is your indy and what do you think of him?
regards
john

 

[C43AMG]

Stunning car Dave, and Fantastic Colour and Wheels, i would say that though. The only thing that's missing is Distronic.

 

[A140driver]

That looks very impressive. Lovely car.

 

[A210AMG]

Hello looks good...


Who do you use as an Indy?

 

[DSLiverpool]

Some of you may remember I got a R129 SL320 3 years ago, I bought it from a dealer who was selling it as a sell on car so no warranty but after a few days it was apparent it was not as it should be, I took it to a upmarket indie who didnt have a clue (gearbox / valve block ...) then reluctantly I took it to Roadrange Wirral as I was dreading the bill. When it went in they cleaned the fuel intakes and other stuff to no real avail and I drove it for a while but it wasnt right and Im a very fussy owner I like cars right. Anyway I had a word with Steve (or Rob) the service managers at RR Wirral who didnt see my car when it first came in - Rob (or Steve) said it was the MAF and if it wasnt I didnt have to pay for it - it was and the SL320 ran creamily afterwards (slow but creamily slow lol) - anyhoo RR Wirral shut and Rob and Steve set up as MB Wirral in Hoylake shortly after and they are doing well and deservedly so.

I knew taking the SL into them would get an honest appraisal and as they think its a good car then Im chuffed, I told them to report and do whatever it needed but the bill was small.

Right now I am looking forward to the weekend, maybe top off, Shakatak on the Bose and my best cap sleeve t shirt just covering my gut as I cruise the neon lit mean streets of West Kirby with the Mrs knitting away in the passenger seat.

 

[JonnyCJ]

Hi Dave - saw it down at Rob & Steve's this week and it does look mint ! They said it was in top notch condition - well done

All you need is a nice steering wheel, will see if I can find the details for the one I've got. The ebay Swedish ones won't fit a pre 06 car without heavy mods to the paddles.

 

[CLK CHAZ]

Top car Dave. Love the wheels. Think they would look better on my CLK sport cab tho.
Great purchase
Chaz

 

[Brabus SL]

Very Nice Car

I see you have good taste in cars (and colour) It looks great...enjoy!
Jazz Funk Shack Attack ... now there is a great UK band I have not heard of for some time, Great I love it!

 

[jonnyboy]

If yu're having roof noise issues have you seen Richard's recent post about roof lube?

 

[newboyuk]

Need to take my new pride & joy to them next week for a check over and check all is updated as should be - bought it in N Wales
Any idea what they might charge to run a full check?