Good bye GL, Hello SL

[Centurion]

Gorgeous. How are you liking it so far, miss your GL yet?

 

[Potential]

So much better looking then the FL model....... That car is pure sex NJ. Enjoy.

Mercedes Benz FTW

 

[bum-man]

Here is a shot while at a rest stop in Utah. More to come as well as the fantastic ride on the grades and curves in Colorado. It was unbelievable!

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Congrats on the SL. That will be a awesome drive! Just got back from Colorado myself a week ago. Denver to Redstone was an amazing drive the mountains there make the Appalachians look like knolls.

 

[Giannis]

It is awesome. Just awesome car Mr. Jack!

 

[NevadaJack]

I will post some more images tomorrow and also relate my experience on the curves and grades on Colorado mountain roads... it was a "hoot" for me

Here is one I shot just tonight with the top down...

 

[NevadaJack]

 

[SDNR]

Gorgeous!

 

[Gullwing]

Yes the path from LV to Denver is a nice trip, I am looking forward to a round trip in October Going to the USNA at Air Farce football game.


Is there a poll on your steet: what car you will have next?

It looks nice

 

[ree]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Many congratulations on your new ride and many happy miles!! I think, you will enjoy every single mile with your new car. Love it!!

 

[cawimmer430]

Man, I am soooooooooooo jealous now! The SL was always one of the most fun to drive MBs! Congrats!

Nice pictures! How about some HDR pictures in the desert?

 

[coolraoul]

It's just gorgeous... A splendid vehicle.

Only thing is, I don't really like the chrome on the handles. But colour, rims, all suits this wonderful car soo well... I think you won't sell this one until some long time!

 

[NevadaJack]

Yes the path from LV to Denver is a nice trip, I am looking forward to a round trip in October Going to the USNA at Air Farce football game.


Is there a poll on your steet: what car you will have next?

It looks nice

Thanks. I hope you will be routing for the middies...

Some absolutely beautiful scenery on that ride as you know. It seems the trip west from Denver has more views of the mountains for some reason. I just could not get enough of the curves and grades...)) No cops and no speed limit this trip, except for Utah.

I guess my neighbors think I am nuts... as do a lot of others...

 

[NevadaJack]

It's just gorgeous... A splendid vehicle.

Only thing is, I don't really like the chrome on the handles. But colour, rims, all suits this wonderful car soo well... I think you won't sell this one until some long time!

Thanks... I have the chrome handles guards to prevent the black color from showing scratches and smudges on the paintwork. I think the black wheel caps really help set off the rims.

 

[NevadaJack]

Man, I am soooooooooooo jealous now! The SL was always one of the most fun to drive MBs! Congrats!

Nice pictures! How about some HDR pictures in the desert?

Thanks wimmer! It is truly a fun car to drive. The ride back was the best I ever had on that 750 mile jaunt in one day. There are so many great stretches of curves and up and down grades at high elevations to play with. There is one called Glenrock Canyon and it is 13 miles of separated dual lane highway. The east and west roads are separated and at different levels and the scenery is spectacular with the Colorado river white rapids running next to the roadway.

I was lucky and hit the return trip when there was hardly another car on the road. Only saw a couple on the entire 13 miles. I felt like I was on that famous German test track testing a new MB model. 70-90 mph into 40 mph posted curve warnings and 5-6 percent down grades... left then right, blind very sharp curves. I had the gearing in 4th... I am not ready to use the paddles in this kind of situation. Just a thrilling 10 minutes or so...)))

I am sure the HDR's (with a tripod) will show up soon...

 

[coolraoul]

Thanks... I have the chrome handles guards to prevent the black color from showing scratches and smudges on the paintwork. I think the black wheel caps really help set off the rims.

Yeah I love the black cap, it's really a very nice touch! Very classy, and suiting the sporty design of the wheel very well too! ... A must-have imo!

You're a very lucky man with great taste... The SL is definitely one of the very best cars out there. Classy, sporty, beautiful, fun to drive, comfortable, easy to maintain, extremely reliable, splendid folding roof...

 

[Gullwing]

Thanks. I hope you will be routing for the middies...

Yes, my dad is USNA class of 1977

 

[NevadaJack]

Yes, my dad is USNA class of 1977

I retired in 1971 after 20, so a little ahead of your dad...

 

[Gullwing]

Last year he was forced out after 30.

 

[NevadaJack]

Three shot a day or so ago...

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[Merc1]

Wow Jack, it looks great. Congrats!!! Pre or post facelift the SL is Mercedes' best car.

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