08-21-2015, 06:22 PM
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Very cool story.
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Originally Posted by Dlirium
well, maybe...if it was a 98 with 140k miles, yeah - you killed it
A 2004 S with 60k miles, HE stole it...
Either way, congrats and enjoy the new car!
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As I recall he has a 1999 base in the 90,000 mile range.
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08-21-2015, 07:37 PM
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Congrats and good luck with your health.
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08-22-2015, 05:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Very cool story.
As I recall he has a 1999 base in the 90,000 mile range.
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1999 with 69,000.The SLK is a 2004 with 71,000.
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08-22-2015, 05:56 PM
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Why downgrade to a Mercedes? Why not just go with a Tip Boxster?
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08-22-2015, 07:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giller
Why downgrade to a Mercedes? Why not just go with a Tip Boxster?
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My thoughts exactly. Plenty of Tips to choose from.
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08-24-2015, 04:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giller
Why downgrade to a Mercedes? Why not just go with a Tip Boxster?
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Yes, 1st gen SLK does not drive anything like a Boxster, better ride comfort though. Manual trans is terrible!
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08-24-2015, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1rooster
1999 with 69,000.The SLK is a 2004 with 71,000.
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Yeah - fantastic deal!
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