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slickcontractor replied

30 July 2009, 15:56
Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post

For a fiver you could get a dictionary containing the words "of" and "off"

good one
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Lockhouse replied

30 July 2009, 15:51
I'd love one - I was looking at the 55 CL AMG and might get one next year.
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Mich the Tester replied

30 July 2009, 15:49
Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post

It'll cost you a fortune to run

He can´t run; he's only got one leg.
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DiscoStu replied

30 July 2009, 15:48
It'll cost you a fortune to run and won't make your penis any larger.

HTH
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Mich the Tester replied

30 July 2009, 15:46
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I've only got one leg you bastard.

That's probably a good thing considering the space in your new motor.
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DimPrawn replied

30 July 2009, 15:45
Originally posted by chris79 View Post

That is one hell of a car for the price, I'd be in there with both feet if I were in the market for that kind of car!

I've only got one leg you bastard.
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

30 July 2009, 15:44
Originally posted by slickcontractor View Post

yes sorry sl55. I was a bit quick on the trigger . My only cost so far has been the tyres and as off yet i have not experienced any mechanical nasties. I dont do high mileage either but If you can afford it go for it. You only live once. My next stop is the audi R8

For a fiver you could get a dictionary containing the words "of" and "off"
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

30 July 2009, 15:40
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Please insult me and put me off.

Very few things would give me greater pleasure, but unfortunately, I'd like one of those watch for rust (seriously) on those.
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chris79 replied

30 July 2009, 15:30
That is one hell of a car for the price, I'd be in there with both feet if I were in the market for that kind of car!
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slickcontractor replied

30 July 2009, 15:28
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I assume you mean a 55?

Good man!

Any frightening running costs (beyond fuel and tyres) or mechanical nasties to watch out for?

yes sorry sl55. I was a bit quick on the trigger . My only cost so far has been the tyres and as off yet i have not experienced any mechanical nasties. I dont do high mileage either but If you can afford it go for it. You only live once. My next stop is the audi R8
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DimPrawn replied

30 July 2009, 15:22
Originally posted by Amiga500 View Post

I don't think it would suit you to be honest, it would be like wrapping a turd up in a silk napkin and parading it around a room.

That's a fair point.
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Amiga500 replied

30 July 2009, 15:21
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I can get one for about £30K ish on an 03 or 04 plate.

E.g.

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1148160.htm

Is this madness?

Have always had a soft spot for one since Clarkson drove one round the track and I heard that fantastic 5.5 litre supercharged V8. 500bhp luxury for £30K.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25xIK...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkEG0W1Kgxw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ-MP...eature=related

Please insult me and put me off.

I don't think it would suit you to be honest, it would be like wrapping a turd up in a silk napkin and parading it around a room.
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DaveB replied

30 July 2009, 14:19
30k? Just get 3 of these instead and you wont have to worry about driving
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DimPrawn replied

30 July 2009, 14:18
Originally posted by slickcontractor View Post

i have one and it is one hell off a car. I got a good deal last yr for an 04 plate for 27k and 22000 miles on the clock from some rich folks that never drove it and wanted a quick sale. Still spanking new and one hell off a car.

I assume you mean a 55?

Good man!

Any frightening running costs (beyond fuel and tyres) or mechanical nasties to watch out for?
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slickcontractor replied

30 July 2009, 14:16
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Thought about it, even thought about the even weedier SL 350, but it's got to be the SL 55 I'm afraid. Okay it's about £10K more expensive, but 500bhp and the sound!

SL 500 is too soft. I'm not that old yet.

i have one and it is one hell off a car. I got a good deal last yr for an 04 plate for 27k and 22000 miles on the clock from some rich folks that never drove it and wanted a quick sale. Still spanking new and one hell off a car.
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