*REAL LIFE* Mercedes Benz SLR mclaren ($400,000 Car)

[Z32redondo]

The Mercedes Benz Dealership in Downtown Columbus has one in their showroom. We went there to buy my mom a new mercedes and I found myself drooling over the supercar in the showroom. I took pics with my cameraphone they will be up later on tonight. And the pictures DO NOT do the car the justice it deserves.

http://i2.tinypic.com/v3hus6.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/v3hvcw.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/v3hvl0.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/v3hx09.jpg

I was like :eek: then :jerkit: then :D

[Hulud]

cool

[Speedm0(\)key]

mercedes is gay

[TheSnail]

I used stock parts from a benz as performance parts for my Nissan before.

[Speedm0(\)key]

I used stock parts from a benz as performance parts for my Nissan before.


which makes you uber-gay

[TheSnail]

Well shit, those stock parts made the sentra pin the 1.5bar boost gauge, by 2800rpm. Looks like nissan cant handle stock benz parts.

[Ruiner]

It still falls short of the Carrera GT. :) Also, you CANNOT register it in Georgia. I bet nobody knew that. :)

[Kevykev]

Styling doesn't appeal to me one bit.

Seems as if the styling dept. added as much vents as possible so it would be classified as a "super car."

[carrascopa]

they can call it whatever the fuk they want.. super car.. super duper car .. whatever.. If you pay $400,000.00 for one i sure as hell would give some label of that nature

[Buford®]

It still falls short of the Carrera GT. :) Also, you CANNOT register it in Georgia. I bet nobody knew that. :)

Why's that?

[MongolPup]

Yeah we drove by there once and I was like !!!! and everyone in the car turned, including the driver, which entailed an illegal lane change lol.

[Z32redondo]

$488,000 pushes 617 whp stock, 0-60 in 3.8 not sure of the top speed but speedometer goes to 220

[MongolPup]

Ruiner if you ever catch me in real life remind me to show you my picture and tell my story regarding a carrera GT.

[man]

I want a Carrera Gt.

[Ruiner]

$488,000 pushes 617 whp stock, 0-60 in 3.8 not sure of the top speed but speedometer goes to 220

Actually, 617hp to the engine, not to the wheels. Big difference there. :)

[deffro]

Why can't it be registered in GA?

[burnout1990]

^^^what i want to know.

[CopyRight]

for some reason it cannot be registered in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, or Wisconsin....

that's all it says....so there's no explanation for it that I can see.

[Z32redondo]

Actually, 617hp to the engine, not to the wheels. Big difference there. :)

Just what I read on some website

[Ruiner]

Why's that?

Supposidly you cannot register in GA because the exhaust exits in front of the cockpit. I am trying to find the GA code on it, but you get the idea. There is supposidly 6 states that this affects: Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin

[Ruiner]

Why can't it be registered in GA?

Because the exhaust exits in front of the cockpit.

[Ruiner]

for some reason it cannot be registered in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, or Wisconsin....

that's all it says....so there's no explanation for it that I can see.

The exhaust location...

[CopyRight]

Georgia Code 40-8-71

a) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system, in good working order and in constant operation, meeting the following specifications:
(1) The exhaust system shall include the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold to and including the muffler or mufflers and tail pipes;
(2) The use of flexible pipe shall be prohibited except on diesel tractors or according to manufacturers´ original specifications;
(3) The exhaust emission point shall extend beyond the rear or outside of the passenger compartment. The trunk shall be considered as part of the passenger compartment;
(4) The exhaust system and its elements shall be securely fastened, including the consideration of missing or broken hangers; and
(5) There shall be no part of the exhaust system passing through the passenger compartment or any exposed stack so located that any individual entering or leaving the vehicle may be burned.
(b) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any muffler which causes excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke or any muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device for use on a motor vehicle or for any person to use, to sell, or to offer for sale any motor vehicle equipped with any such muffler, muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.


I guess it falls under #3

[Ruiner]

Georgia Code 40-8-71

a) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system, in good working order and in constant operation, meeting the following specifications:
(1) The exhaust system shall include the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold to and including the muffler or mufflers and tail pipes;
(2) The use of flexible pipe shall be prohibited except on diesel tractors or according to manufacturers´ original specifications;
(3) The exhaust emission point shall extend beyond the rear or outside of the passenger compartment. The trunk shall be considered as part of the passenger compartment;
(4) The exhaust system and its elements shall be securely fastened, including the consideration of missing or broken hangers; and
(5) There shall be no part of the exhaust system passing through the passenger compartment or any exposed stack so located that any individual entering or leaving the vehicle may be burned.
(b) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any muffler which causes excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke or any muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device for use on a motor vehicle or for any person to use, to sell, or to offer for sale any motor vehicle equipped with any such muffler, muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.


I guess it falls under #3

...and there ya go. Yeah, I had just found it when I clicked back on the thread to add it. Nice.

[nightracer]

I'd take a CGT over an SLR anyday. Porsche > Benz. http://forums.importatlanta.com/image.php?u=799&dateline=1140722809

[burnout1990]

Georgia Code 40-8-71

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any muffler which causes excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke or any muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device for use on a motor vehicle or for any person to use, to sell, or to offer for sale any motor vehicle equipped with any such muffler, muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Is this real? If so there's countless people breaking that law like crazy! :slap:

[R3RUN]

damn theres a law about that? whoops.... oh and mongol columbus is like 2hrs from here, we were somewhere on the northside of atlanta.

[Z32redondo]

I'd take a CGT over an SLR anyday. Porsche > Benz. http://forums.importatlanta.com/image.php?u=799&dateline=1140722809

:werd:

[TheSnail]

I wonder how much they would charge you if you went up and dropkicked it's side view mirror off? What do yall think, $500?

[Seymour222]

I wonder how much they would charge you if you went up and dropkicked it's side view mirror off? What do yall think, $500?


Hellz yea. Also...throw a cup of "vagina slime" onto the front seat to top it off.

[TheSnail]

lol. I won the haters ball last year, so since I cant afford the car, I can afford the side view mirror.

[man]

...and there ya go. Yeah, I had just found it when I clicked back on the thread to add it. Nice.
wait, it says trunk is considered part of the passenger compartment. How do SRT-10s pass?

[wes_297]

the srt-10, roush mustang, or any car modified to have side exhaust should be illegal in that case

[Ruiner]

wait, it says trunk is considered part of the passenger compartment. How do SRT-10s pass?

Perhaps they overlook the "trunk" aspect? I think that they are mainly concerned with the location in relation to the cockpit.

[ALVIN]

im pretty sure that if it came stock with and exhaust somewhere other than exiting the ass end then it would be legal...

[GTScoob]

I saw one of those at a Benz dealership in Brussels. It was the nicest dealership I've ever seen. They had the SLR McLaren in the showroom, then in the room nextdoor there was the stretch version of the Maybach, and downstairs they had one of each model Benz that they sold in Europe.

Pictures truly dont do the Mclaren or the Maybach justice and seeing them both under the same room blew my mind.

[collins]

there's one up in buford. he actually came in my work last week. not sure where it was registered, but shit looked hot!

[SixSquared]

Sorry, but if I had half a million to spend on a car, it would NOT be spent on a Benz that is, in my opinion, fugly. The rear end is hot, but then you go around the the front and it looks like a clusterfuck of four different designer's ideas all mashed together. If I was gonna look at spending a half mil on a car, I'd look into the prancing horse... God bless the prancing horse. ;)

2006 F430.. same price as benz, but with so much more class, and better looks, too!

http://images.intellichoice.com/images/AutoShows/Big/112_05gen_ferrari_f430_z.jpg

[Ruiner]

im pretty sure that if it came stock with and exhaust somewhere other than exiting the ass end then it would be legal...

huh? :confused:

[Ruiner]

Sorry, but if I had half a million to spend on a car, it would NOT be spent on a Benz that is, in my opinion, fugly. The rear end is hot, but then you go around the the front and it looks like a clusterfuck of four different designer's ideas all mashed together. If I was gonna look at spending a half mil on a car, I'd look into the prancing horse... God bless the prancing horse. ;)

2006 F430.. same price as benz, but with so much more class, and better looks, too!

http://images.intellichoice.com/images/AutoShows/Big/112_05gen_ferrari_f430_z.jpg

The MSRP for an '06 F430 is anywhere from $170-220k depending on coupe vs convertible. :confused: The SLR is more than 2x the price of Ferrari F430...

[tony]

My thing is, besides the body being made of Carbon Fiber, about 10hp, and the novelty of the SLR how does Mercedes really justify the $200,000 price increase over the SL65 which is actually a better looking car to me.. I know there are other differences between the two but I dont see a $200,000 difference. I guess once you get into that price range it doesn't matter either way, personally I would take a Carrera GT over the SLR.

The pictures look cool though and thanks for posting them

[thinkfast®]

I'd take a CLS AMG all day long, whats the fuckin problem

[collins]

i LOVE my slr!!! konica minolta ftw mofo's!!! damn i really need a wide body, err i mean wide angle lense for it...

[TheSnail]

I wonder if anyone bought a SLR and rolled the fenders with a bat?