SLS Drive
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You must've been even happier when you realized the interior was RED!!!
Don't get Michel started on the red interior! LOL.
BenzBoy
Grand Master
Yeah - kinda nice but where do you put the groceries and the dogs and the handyman stuff for the weekend?
Regards,
Brian
Regards,
Brian
300SDude
New Member
Yeah - kinda nice but where do you put the groceries and the dogs and the handyman stuff for the weekend?
Regards,
Brian
LOL.......fast food, a teacup dog and a roll of duct (gaffer) tape.......who needs more than a glovebox?
LOL, I happen to have a 3 lb. Teacup Yorkshire Terrier. ( I also have a Miniature Schnauzer).
Here is a pic of her and one of the Schnauzer puppies. Her name is Apisa (A piece a) Pie, since her Mom's name is Pie. (get it, A piece a Pie).
300SDude
OP
- Thread Starter
- #25
Yeah - kinda nice but where do you put the groceries and the dogs and the handyman stuff for the weekend?
Regards,
Brian
That is why you have an ML Professor....
BenzBoy
Grand Master
WGB
New Member
Pity you can't bring it over to Warm and Dry WA.
Very jealous.(Not about the weather though)
Bill
Very jealous.(Not about the weather though)
Bill
SEL_69L
Aristocrat
Actually I think Michel would have preferred to drive in 40 degree heat than on flooded roads....
Well, without further ado - the poses are the same, the cars are different, yet equally desirable........
....see what I mean....
I had really wanted to show the second picture with Michel at the helm of his 450SEL, but Photobucket, at the time, was somewhat un-cooperative. In the next, we have 'cheesy' grinning from ear to ear, and who could blame him...
The next is of yours truly, thoroughly exhausted from trying to clim into the cabin with 'gummy' knee and collapsed back.....
Okay, what else about this fabulous car ? Have a look.
Huge brakes front and rear, but a fairly austere interior......
Very, impressive under bonnet appearance as evidenced by this photo.
Well, quite a car, with blinding acceleration. Ride comfort was surprisingly good, and stability control on the wet roads imparted a feeling of sure footedness. My most sincere thanks to Michel for giving Parks and myself the opportunity for a rewarding experience. Regards Styria
....see what I mean....
I had really wanted to show the second picture with Michel at the helm of his 450SEL, but Photobucket, at the time, was somewhat un-cooperative. In the next, we have 'cheesy' grinning from ear to ear, and who could blame him...
The next is of yours truly, thoroughly exhausted from trying to clim into the cabin with 'gummy' knee and collapsed back.....
Okay, what else about this fabulous car ? Have a look.
Huge brakes front and rear, but a fairly austere interior......
Very, impressive under bonnet appearance as evidenced by this photo.
Well, quite a car, with blinding acceleration. Ride comfort was surprisingly good, and stability control on the wet roads imparted a feeling of sure footedness. My most sincere thanks to Michel for giving Parks and myself the opportunity for a rewarding experience. Regards Styria
Well, well, it looks like the guys had a new toy for a couple of days!!! I love the seats and the stitched leather across the dashboard! And so typical of us that there had to be an engine pic in there somewhere.... Did anyone get a pic of the steering wheel, or the boot? Does it have a spare tyre?
What did intrigue me was the door seal; it looks like it could allow water entry at the bottom? Seems like at least one of you needed to test out that theory..... Any leaks to report? If it's been raining and the door's opened, does it drip water onto you, or the interior of the car? Do you find an urge to park away from everyone else to allow for the doors to open (even though it probably isn't necessary)?
And what's with the blue car? Have MB decided to do away with doors alltogether now? Looks like they've really improved the A/C on this new one.... Will it be available on Australia, or only countries with low rainfall?? I'm not sure if I like the new 'weathered look' leather seats!!!! Could it be a new pursuit version with a washable rear cargo area for the dirty crooks? Or is it a prototype 'New Parents Vehicle' that's completely stain resistant? Motec should check out that one!! Or maybe the target market is apprentice tradesmen/women, posties, couriers, or nightclub taxi drivers (beaded seat covers optional)? The possibilities are endless....
I love the seats and the stitched leather across the dashboard! And so typical of us that there had to be an engine pic in there somewhere.... Did anyone get a pic of the steering wheel, or the boot? Does it have a spare tyre?What did intrigue me was the door seal; it looks like it could allow water entry at the bottom? Seems like at least one of you needed to test out that theory.....
Any leaks to report? If it's been raining and the door's opened, does it drip water onto you, or the interior of the car? Do you find an urge to park away from everyone else to allow for the doors to open (even though it probably isn't necessary)?And what's with the blue car? Have MB decided to do away with doors alltogether now? Looks like they've really improved the A/C on this new one.... Will it be available on Australia, or only countries with low rainfall?? I'm not sure if I like the new 'weathered look' leather seats!!!! Could it be a new pursuit version with a washable rear cargo area for the dirty crooks? Or is it a prototype 'New Parents Vehicle' that's completely stain resistant? Motec should check out that one!! Or maybe the target market is apprentice tradesmen/women, posties, couriers, or nightclub taxi drivers (beaded seat covers optional)? The possibilities are endless....
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Tony66_au
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Well, well, it looks like the guys had a new toy for a couple of days!!!
What did intrigue me was the door seal; it looks like it could allow water entry at the bottom? Seems like at least one of you needed to test out that theory.....
And what's with the blue car? Have MB decided to do away with doors alltogether now? Looks like they've really improved the A/C on this new one.... Will it be available on Australia, or only countries with low rainfall?? I'm not sure if I like the new 'weathered look' leather seats!!!! Could it be a new pursuit version with a washable rear cargo area for the dirty crooks? Or is it a prototype 'New Parents Vehicle' that's completely stain resistant? Motec should check out that one!! Or maybe the target market is apprentice tradesmen/women, posties, couriers, or nightclub taxi drivers (beaded seat covers optional)? The possibilities are endless....
Its for the new Aussie remake of Fantasy Island.........
Da plane Da plane!
Tony66_au
New Member
On the SLS?
WOW.........
But id rather the newest item on the AMG "Black" list, and yes even with the huge spoiler on the boot.
WOW.........
But id rather the newest item on the AMG "Black" list, and yes even with the huge spoiler on the boot.
Well, without further ado - the poses are the same, the cars are different, yet equally desirable........
....see what I mean....
I had really wanted to show the second picture with Michel at the helm of his 450SEL, but Photobucket, at the time, was somewhat un-cooperative. In the next, we have 'cheesy' grinning from ear to ear, and who could blame him...
The next is of yours truly, thoroughly exhausted from trying to clim into the cabin with 'gummy' knee and collapsed back.....
Okay, what else about this fabulous car ? Have a look.
Huge brakes front and rear, but a fairly austere interior......
Very, impressive under bonnet appearance as evidenced by this photo.
Well, quite a car, with blinding acceleration. Ride comfort was surprisingly good, and stability control on the wet roads imparted a feeling of sure footedness. My most sincere thanks to Michel for giving Parks and myself the opportunity for a rewarding experience. Regards Styria
Top photos Styria thanks for posting those.
Bluey W116 has no doors is that for better aerodynamics go faster is it Michel? LOL.
SLS looks beautiful will have to take one for a test drive!
300SDude
New Member
Dude your dogs are just the cutest and I bet all the girls go completely gaga over them! Take them in an SLS (or W116) and your chances would be way better than average!
The baby, Apisa, HATES the car with a passion. She can't get into my coat pocket any farther when we take her somewhere. (Which isn't very often). The Schnauzers, all love the car AND the water/snow.
300SDude
300SDude
New Member
OMG I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous of you guys even being able to sit in it, much less DRIVE it!
The "infotainment" system and A/C look like a nightmare......Be spending the afternoon trying to decipher how the hell to get the radio to turn on, lol. Does the sat nav person drive you nuts?
A totally beautiful car.......I would love to have one. (Or 2......lol).
thanks for sharing such a close-up experience with it.
300SDude
The "infotainment" system and A/C look like a nightmare......Be spending the afternoon trying to decipher how the hell to get the radio to turn on, lol. Does the sat nav person drive you nuts?
A totally beautiful car.......I would love to have one. (Or 2......lol).
thanks for sharing such a close-up experience with it.
300SDude
Same here would not mind a drive in the SLS as well please preferably when it's not raining though?
Cheers.
OP
- Thread Starter
- #40
Guys!
This test drive took this humble motoring journalist more than six months of organizing... (pleading, begging, cajoling, threatening, you name it!)
The chances of a re-run are almost NIL
This test drive took this humble motoring journalist more than six months of organizing... (pleading, begging, cajoling, threatening, you name it!)
The chances of a re-run are almost NIL
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