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scs1

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338 posts

190 months

Thursday 28th June 2012
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I've had a C5 and a C6 and three years ago felt like a change. I ended up with an SL55 AMG. A great car but I never really bonded with it. Dare I say that it was a bit boring ,if 5.5litres of supercharged V8 can ever be described as boring. Another downside being the running costs. How about £800 for a set of plugs !! (16 at £50 each ) at the MB dealership.
Yesterday I said goodbye to the Merc and hello to a victory red Z06, Wow what a contrast. No fancy tiptronic ,just a clutch pedal and a conventional gear lever.
Mine has a Corsa exhaust. which I suspect could be a bit wearing on a long trip but who cares when you get that fantastic noise . I have been driving with the windows down looking for bridges and underpasses.
It can only get better!

G055 USA

4 posts

170 months

Thursday 28th June 2012
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Wellcome home Steve congratulations .

Adeyb

321 posts

152 months

Thursday 28th June 2012
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nice move!

Ive been to the mercedes dealership near me three times to buy a merc, could never bring myself to do it - just so f'ing boring!

K2MDL

2,673 posts

226 months

Friday 29th June 2012
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Hi Steve

I also had an SL-55AMG after the first year after they came out. Loved it to bits - too many bits in fact, it was the most unreliable car I have ever owned (after my first Griff that is)! Just loved the noise and looks though, silver with berry red interior.

Welcome back and I see you are in Surrey SO NO EXCUSES for not stopping by next Wednesday 4th of July at the Surrey CCCUK meet at Silvermere Golf Club. You don't have to be a member but nice if you are!


Bowler

907 posts

218 months

Friday 29th June 2012
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scs1

Original Poster:

338 posts

190 months

Friday 29th June 2012
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Fear not ,already rejoined CCC
Steve

K2MDL

2,673 posts

226 months

Friday 29th June 2012
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swerni said:
What time do you all meet?
In the summer months about 7:15/7:30 onwards, ditto Thames valley region. There is usually a big turnout of the cars in the main carpark.

Vet Guru

2,185 posts

247 months

Friday 29th June 2012
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Good choice of car