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This is a little off topic, but have any of you seen the films on www.bmwfilms.com? I was really impressed and really like the newest #4 film called "Star" which has an M5. I am actually planning on selling my 97 Lexus GS and getting a 2002 M5, it has been on order for over a year and I decided instead of getting a late 2001, I will go for 2002(I am about number 3 for the 2002 model). Take a look at the films and post what you think of them. I thought they were all good except for the #3 which in my opinion is boring.
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Also the suspension might be lowered a bit giving it a more aggressive look. Whatever they've done the S55 looks GREAT.
S55: http://www.velocityjrnl.com/cgi-bin/wi.cgi?i=2267 Sport: http://www.velocityjrnl.com/cgi-bin/wi.cgi?i=2790
CLK 55
Very nice blue interior.
I have the door sills on my E430 and they look great. Too bad that they are available only on first two doors in E-class. The ones installed on my car are Blue car and they look great with Brilliant Silver.
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I just took the delivery of my E430 on Friday, so I have not seen any scratches on the plastic film yet. So no experience with that yet.
I suggest MB designs something better to mount the plate. After all the car costs more than $90K!
If your state requires the front plate. INSIST that they use the bracket. It will look much better. That is definatly wrong.
I never have the dealer install the front plate, purely aesthetics reasons, but illegal. I suggest checking in the spare tire compartment, that is where I found my fathers on his 95 S500. It may be in there. Either way have the dealer do it, it is supposed to be part of the preinspection before they give you the car.
Robert
There are major internal mechanical differences, of course: engine, brakes, oil cooler, etc. And the S55 comes more fully equipped, as well.
Every few weeks, I wipe them with Tuff Stuff to keep them looking clean. The plastic film is unscratched.
Jack
My dealer told me that the parts department does not have any part number for the rear door sills on E430. That is why I had it on front 2 doors.
I do really like the illuminated door sills so as you mentioned in your message that you dealer said that it is available for rear 2 doors as well on E430. Could you please provide me the part numbers for rear illuminated door sills.
Thanks.
Jack
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Here's the link:
http://www.turtlewax.com/
I always use a feather brush to blow/brush off dust and dubris after rain. Then I use the famous california car brush from California Car Covers, http://www.calcarcover.com/
After the brushing, in a light and quick manner, I would use the spray wax. The whole act takes under 10 minutes every weekend.
Still drives my wife crazy, though!
I'm in the market for my '1st' personal luxury convertable; as such - I've narrowed my marque to the SL series by MB.
I'm interested in one of the model years between 1990 and 2002, (as I understand they're basically all the same in style, with subtle changes in the content as the years progressed).
I have the opportunity to purchase a 97 SL500, Black/Black, 9000 actual miles (a former company lease car, that was literally used in a North Dallas Church); the Panorama roof, CD changer, built-in phone (analogue though), and chrome wheels. She's a beauty - looks showroom new.
My questions -
= are there any years of the SL to avoid due to systemic problems? (i.e. brake, engine, or electical issues)
= Are there any owners of 97 SL 500's - how do you like your car? What's the gas economy like (as if it really matters,... hee hee)
= With only 9K on the 4 year old car; I plan to drive 10-12K a year; what sort of annual service $$ could I expect to budget for? (the car is Starmark Certified, and I plan to get a 3 year extension on the warrenty)
= In general - just looking to get some feedback on the 97 SL500 - or if there is indeed a more preferred model year -- what year is it; and why do you prefer that year?
= I haven't purchased the vehicle yet - gonna go test drive it again this afternoon; but the current "asking" price is $51K. Edmunds suggests the car should go for $46-49K, (even with a premium credit for the low mileage); would $49-50K seem reasonable for this vehicle?
Thanks in advance for your insight and invites -- looking forward to joingin the ranks of MB Convertable owners!
Phil
Neil
$50K is probably high but still reasonable for this car, considering the under 10K mileage, and the Starmarking. People buy odomoters, as they say, and super clean low mileage cars are just worth more ultimately. I would completely forget what Edmunds and other consumer publications say. Check around and see what the going prices are at other M-B dealers in your area. The market is what it is.
You'll get about 17 to 18 MPG in mixed city and highway driving, maybe dropping down to 16 MPG if you get on it quite a bit. On long highway trips that'll go up to 22 MPG or so.
Annual service expenses (brakes, oil, minor tune ups, wiper -- there's only one! -- etc, but not including unexpected major repairs) are a bit hard to estimate. $1000 per year would usually more than cover it on average, I'd say, except in years wher you buy tires or have a major service done such as the 60K. Of course, a major repair such as replacing a catalytic converter or AC compressor done at a factory authorized dealership could blow the budget wide open. But don't be afraid to go to a trusted private garage for minor stuff, and even major repairs to save money. Benz's are a mechanic's delight and are usually very easy to work on unless you get a V12, where there just isn't enough room to maneouver in the engine bay because of the sheer bulk of the motor.
Good luck.
It sounds like a fabulous car. I wouldn't wait too long or someone else will grab it.
Otherwise, I think the SL class is the next best thing to an Aston Martin coupe.
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Fortunately, my Lexus constantly smells the outside air and switches automatically to recirculate when a diesel is in front of me!
Finaly.I do think they are wonderful-one would bring any motorist a lot of pleasure.But have you considered a 6 cylinder gas?
I am curious as to why the interior of your car is getting so dirty in just a few months and am wondering what you are carrying in the car and who the passengers are and what they are wearing that is causing this problem. I haven't experienced this with other cars with very light interior colored leather seats.
I have a Designo Silver car on order and maybe I should think twice if this is a major maintenance problem.