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Old Jul 8, 2025 | 05:45 PM
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That car is literally indestructible!
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
That’s where boost enters the chat.
Yeah and it's works amazing on bigger engines!
Old Jul 8, 2025 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
That’s where boost a screaming 4 cylinder loudly and obnoxiously enters the chat.

Old Jul 8, 2025 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
That car is literally indestructible!
for sure…we’re gonna hear very shortly about how how simple and well made they were back in the day. before electronic components, or something along those lines.just wait.

wondering if the diesel engine clatter, if the sound is proprietary to Mercedes

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Old Jul 8, 2025 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
for sure…we’re gonna hear very shortly about how how simple and well made they were back in the day. before electronic components, or something along those lines.just wait.

wondering if the diesel engine clatter, if the sound is proprietary to Mercedes
Oh they clatter all right!
Old Jul 8, 2025 | 07:21 PM
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The slowest car ever but will run a million miles no problem. Amazing car.

I never was a fan of the styling however. Frankly, it’s ugly.
Old Jul 8, 2025 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Not surprised. Says the guy who once infamously posted he would’ve chosen the LC500 hybrid over the V8 LC if he could find one at the time.

Turn in your man card.
Old Jul 8, 2025 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
The slowest car ever but will run a million miles no problem. Amazing car.

I never was a fan of the styling however. Frankly, it’s ugly.
No way, classic styling! 😁

I like it.
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
Turn in your man card.
says the guy who's driven an old prius for years.
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
What brand of tire originally came with the car?

https://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2001-sl500/

They came with Michelins.
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Carfan94
@AJT123 should keep it real…get OEM tires…or at least the OEM brand
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
@AJT123 should keep it real…get OEM tires…or at least the OEM brand
Plan to. My friend has those Michelins on his 911.

I can’t wait for new tires honestly, it’s riding rough (for an SL) below 100mph and needs a balance.
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
says the guy who's driven an old prius for years.
Ouch. Haha
Speaking of man card.

Hybrid= no
Gas over 200 hp= yes
Ev= I don't know yet, maybe, still thinking on it. 😁🫸🫷

Heck I don't know. Lol 🍿 🌭 🍟 🍕
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
Not surprised. Says the guy who once infamously posted he would’ve chosen the LC500 hybrid over the V8 LC if he could find one at the time.

Turn in your man card.
you're right though about the first point that i must have lost my mind when i mentioned that. i just figured it would be quieter and has insane fuel range.
but you're quite right. hybrids suck and i would hate it.
Old Jul 9, 2025 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
you're right though about the first point that i must have lost my mind when i mentioned that. i just figured it would be quieter and has insane fuel range.
but you're quite right. hybrids suck and i would hate it.
Hybrids don't suck, but a hybrid in that particular car would suck.



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