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#9 of 766 2003 SL Launch Version in Bay Area by macbest Mar 05, 2002 (4:27 pm)
They are marking up the special launch version between 10-15K in the San Franscisco Bay Area. Car is gorgeous, however. Base at around $87 with the big heavy ticket packages added to the launch version (designo at 10K!) and then a 10+K markup making the selling price $107K. And this is not even the SL55 with the supercharger! I'm surprised that MB, who in the past has allowed no sticker markup is allowing the gouge this time.   I agree with a previous post that the SLK32 is looking quite good about now, in a different sort of way.
#10 of 766 Found one dealer in S. Cal that is willing to by newblood Mar 06, 2002 (9:31 am)
release a launch edition for 5k over msrp.. It's ready now... but I am still need help deciding if i want the SLK32 or the 'base' SL500. Can some one help?
#11 of 766 toyotas1... by lovemyclk Mar 06, 2002 (2:08 pm)
Why troll here when your comments can actually impress others on a Toyota board? Design-wise, the C70 Coupe is a good styling exercise... especially for Volvo. But, it "ain't no Mercedes!"   When you get the opportunity to see the new CLK in an upcoming show and can experience the design in 3-D, then offer your thoughts...
#12 of 766 by imaram Mar 06, 2002 (2:34 pm)
Ya know, as a confirmed, long time Benz-o-phile, it really chaps my hide when a Benz-twit sticks his nose up in the air and spews something stupid like "it ain't no Mercedes."   The cars are good enough to stand on their own merits and handle the criticism without flinching. Maybe the owners should be as well.
#13 of 766 speaking of chapping hides... by lovemyclk Mar 06, 2002 (3:32 pm)
It is equally annoying when someone can't discern the difference between seriousness and jest. The little "it ain't no mercedes" quip is totally in jest, as so many supporters of other marques without much of a definable history slam MB at any turn. Sorry you took it personally the wrong way.   I'm the 1st to offer praise to any other marque for values they do well... including the Volvo C70, which our Toyota friend mentioned in a negative connotation relative to the new CLK. I even see the value and uniqueness of the new SC430. Heck of a vehicle, but more my wife's cup of tea than my own. Take a pill and relax...
#14 of 766 by imaram Mar 06, 2002 (3:48 pm)
Oh yeah, totally in jest. Great save...NOT. Good try, though.   "I even see the value and uniqueness of the new SC430."   You see a lot more than I; I only caught the "uniqueness". While I hardly think the C70 is trying in any way to be a Mercedes, or vice-versa, I can't say the same of the SC430. Now, if you'd said the SC "ain't no Mercedes," I'd just have to sit back and nod agreement in silence.   Oh, and I don't use pills. Bottle of Absolut in the freezer seems to work just fine. Matter of fact, I think I'll head that-a-way right now!
#15 of 766 2003 SL500 Launch Edition by jstyle Mar 06, 2002 (5:39 pm)
This afternoon I saw at my dealer the 2003 SL500 Lauch Edition. They parked it right next to a previous generation. Very nice redesign. I got a chance to sit in play with some of the controls and watch that amazing top. A very beautiful car. The color is a very unusual silver with a blackish interior. I like the wood inlaid steering wheel and the thin five spoke wheels. Only the color of the tail lights bother me. I wish they had much more of a jewel effect. It is a designo addition. Close to $10K over list. Plus the dealer mark up they are asking $110,000 for the car.
#16 of 766 by revdrluv Mar 06, 2002 (8:16 pm)
I think, as silly as they are, emoticons are the best solution to avoiding misunderstanding in online forums. Since we can't hear the tone of voice in your head it is a way of letting us know what you mean.   For Example...   You guys are #$%!** petty little bitches.   May seem like I am being an A-hole, but...   You guys are #$%!** petty little bitches. ;D hahahaha   is obviously a light hearted little jest... well maybe not.   You get the point anyway.
#17 of 766 Hey, lovemyclk.... by toyotas1 Mar 07, 2002 (5:23 am)
it doesn't take many pictures (or dimensions) to se that Mercedes is still mystified by the legendary design of the original SC400. The current CLK pales in comparison, and the new one is a stagger backwards.......and inaram...... no the SC430 may not be a Mercedes, it might be better.......
#18 of 766 Bwaaahahahahaha by v12power Mar 07, 2002 (6:07 am)
The CLK is one of the best looking cars on the road. Since when has MB taken styling cues from Toyota, er, Lexus? The LS is a total S-class rip off, the fools didn't even bother to copy the latest model, they copied a discontinued one. Imitation is the most serious form of flattery. MB remains, the standard of the world.   Now you think the SC430 is a better car than the '03 SL500? or was it the CLK430? Either way you have done nothing more than make yourself look foolish by suggesting that. the SC is a boutique car, very pretty (to some eyes), but connnot hope to compete against the SL500. The CLK is not a good comparison as it has real rear seats unlike the SC. Either way the MBs stomp the Toyota IMO.

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