[{"id": 6121019, "authorName": "Viccms1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viccms1/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Viccms1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619454222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6121029, "authorName": "RailGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/railgun/", "bidAmount": 250000, "content": "$250,000 bid placed by RailGun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619454341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6121041, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated quickly.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1619454492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6121061, "authorName": "Drb9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this got real . . . .", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619454754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6121404, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have checked bank account, couch cushions, ash tray and under seats in all our cars and the super secret kitchen hiding place. I thought I was close. Not so much but I'll enjoy this auction!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1619458529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6121843, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone. We are delighted to be back on @bringatrailer with this stunning SLR Roadster. \r\n\r\nOver the next 12 days, I will be online on a regular basis to answer questions on this flawless example. \r\n\r\nThe SLR Roadster is located at our secure facility in Van Nuys and is available for inspection between 9am and 6pm, Monday through Friday. If you would like to chat with me directly, please use the 'Contact Seller' button.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619461177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6121851, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Viccms1 - Thank you for getting the ball rolling!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619461203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6121855, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Railgun - Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619461229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122147, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's funny how none of these cars have high miles, I just bought a 2100 mile white/brown one in February. I don't know why they all have low miles, the car drives tremendously, I've added 400 miles since lol", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1619462383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122487, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman Check out the cost of a brake job (roughly 10% of the current bidding) I\u2019ve heard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619463721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122502, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ntrepid no offense but you sound like all the other internet quarterbacks. I paid $373k out the door, you think the cost of service is gonna be a detriment? If I was worried about cost of things, I would maybe not buy a $400k car? Have you seen costs of running a private jet? I keep mine parked and drive my camry on trips now", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1619463836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122535, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman I would not consider myself a QB here. Only providing my thoughts. Also, at these prices, every mile counts against future resale value potentially (for those who do car speculation on future investment)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619463861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122567, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ntrepid says who? Gullwings with 100k miles are over $1m. Do you know how rare these are? I can tell you bc I discussed this with MB classic center who got me in touch with a rep at MB, the figures I got were a whopping 71 came to the US in 2009. \n\n71\n\nDo you realize this is one of the rarest mercedes ever built. They made something like 3000 300SL and yes over 2000 SLR's but in terms of roadsters, the number classic center gave me was sub 300 sent to the US. I forgot exactly maybe even 200 or so of the roadsters not counting the 722 variants. The SLR coupe they made quite a bit of, but not these roadsters. Also who cares if the price goes up or down, you own one of the rarest mercedes ever built and the only convertible ever built by mercedes and mclaren. I'd say that alone is pretty cool.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619464172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122607, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman I appreciate your perspective and I can tell you I am a long time MB owner of collectible MBs going back 29 years. A Gullwing with 100Kmi is worth a lot but, relatively speaking, one in the same condition (you can imagine) with half the mileage is worth a lot more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619464262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122698, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frankly, all classic cars could be worthless one day. Everyone is shifting towards EV's who knows if we even have gas stations in 25 years we might be making gasoline in our bathtubs the way they make moonshine today. It's all irrelevant to me, the car is a piece of art work. If you're worried about cost of brakes, you could buy it and just stare at it like a nice sculpture in your garage if that lowers the cost of ownership lord knows this thing is that good looking in person. The pictures really don't do the SLR justice I read lots of comments of how it looks like an SL or SLK from the era, those are asinine, if you ever get the chance to get up close to one of these in person you will know it looks nothing similar.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619464678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122864, "authorName": "litumup411", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litumup411/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are stunning cars. The kind of cars that will make some people buy tanker trucks to fuel them far beyond the electric car deadline. Can\u2019t imagine electrics will ever mainstream until you can charge them fully in 5-7 minutes. \r\nIf you buy one of these, you better not care about maintenance costs. Probably why Z8s outperform them consistently on the secondary market.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619465646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6122945, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@litumup411 can you show me a comparable mile BMW Z8 that sold for more than a comparable mile SLR roadster. It looks like $245k is the priciest Z8 sold on here ever. Im just genuinely curious about your comment about the SLR roadster being consistently outperformed by the Z8. You may be thinking of SLR coupes but again they made many more of those than the model being listed here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619466117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123106, "authorName": "litumup411", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litumup411/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Z8 msrp 130,000, today 200+. \r\nAbsolute cost vs profitability, my comment was based on the latter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619466800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123336, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dont know why every person commenting here keeps mentioning maintenance costs. The car was $530k new. Was maintenance supposed to be cheap? It's a hypercar, are there any affordable to maintain hypercars out there? This car gets such a bad rap online its comical. It's like the F355 where every person online has a comment about maintenance. Im genuinely curious how many SLR owners out there have paid for a brake job, I've never seen one with 40k miles or anything, the carbon ceramics don't exactly need replacing often. Even the spark plugs i see lots of commentary on costs. When I just purchased mine in february I spoke with my service advisor who has handled my cars for many many years. He said there is 1 slr tech at the dealer, the car had 2100 miles and i asked him if we could change the spark plugs before I purchased it since they're so old, and the tech insisted it was not necessary at all. Sure some dealers may not be honest and tell you the car needs this or that whenever but my mercedes dealership was very upfront and replaced the door shocks for me, gave the car an oil change and that was it. The spark plugs even 13 years old did not need replacing no matter what the internet warned me of.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619468136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123345, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being that I\u2019ve never owned one of these I\u2019m only here for the comments. Looks like we\u2019re starting off with BMW Z8 vs Mercedes SLR...looking forward to where going from here. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619468207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123378, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman Excluding you, only 1 person (me) mentioned the maintenance. 12.5% of the commenters to date in my book never equals 100%", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619468422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123388, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ntrepid if you\u2019d read litumup did as well thats 2 people. Go read the few other slr auctions on here all the talk is of maintenance costs it\u2019s like you guys believe in internet folklore", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619468493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123400, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 I think that the maintenance cost comments come from commenters who can\u2019t possibly afford these cars. The same comments are repeated on SL550 auctions, cars selling for $75k. Just my $.02.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619468566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123411, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman You\u2019re right!. 2 out of 8 is *still* not everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619468627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123511, "authorName": "Tombo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tombo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all the Keyboard Warriors with such grave Maintence concerns, if you\u2019re owning these cars, you\u2019re not worrying about the cost to change wiper blades. You own them because, well, you can!! Find a new hobby, or a great paying job and buy one!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1619469284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123569, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to chime in and get pummeled but ... My brother had a new SLR coupe and I had a new Z8. About the only thing they have in common is four wheels and two seats. They are not even both 100 percent german! LOL And as far as what happened to the price after they were bought new, most new car buyers don't care. They don't keep them long enough. Its all the buyers thereafter that are trying to get a \"good deal\" or make a \"good investment\".", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1619469832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124134, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fuel mileage is terrible. Have you seen the price of Premium lately? I'm out. haha Put on a 47mm wristwatch and pretend you're Lewis Hamilton. As far as maintenance goes, get off your Butt and do it yourself. And if I had the coin for an SLR it would be a Drop top. GLTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619472689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124713, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a pleasant start to the auction. I love a good back and forth that goes on and on between a couple of stubborn old guys with time and money to burn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619478081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124735, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not even 40. How am I being stubborn? By pointing out that this is a rare hyper car and comparing its maintenance to a freaking mass produced z8 is comical? This car is made of carbon fiber and stickered at over half a million dollars in the midst of the great financial crisis. Nobody said it\u2019s maintenance was supposed to be on par with an Sl65 even which costs 1/3 of this when new. Bat is a great community but lots of whiners who don\u2019t own these cars. Here\u2019s a link to my Instagram I definitely do own one of these so how about we ask real owners questions instead of people pontificating on hypotheticals? https://www.instagram.com/p/COGXEUwJaBv/?igshid=qoxjfnqdvfx7", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619478453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124751, "authorName": "Sunline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own an LFA and an SLS. Basically all you have to do is have the oil changed every 2 years and a brake fluid flush. The carbon ceramic brakes discs will last 100K miles, so just pads. Unless tracked you\u2019re looking at 30K miles and these cars typically never get near that. So maintenance costs can be overblown. Parts prices if needed are definitely outrageous. LFA windshield cost me 9 grand.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619478816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125061, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c... a good back and forth that goes on and on between a couple of stubborn old guys with time..\u201d No one else in the conversation has 18,626 \ud83d\udc4d Lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619484338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125158, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have history, knowledge and some good stories about a model share..if you want to sit back and just look at cool cars then do it and enjoy. But if you want to bicker over silly stuff or talk about the investment aspect please spare the crowd. \r\nIf your interested is buying because you love cars just shut up ,get your wallet out and bid!\r\nThese cars have a sexiness to them with the grand touring style and performance that surly competes with the Aston Superlegge or Ferrari 812..love it", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1619485813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125159, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 275000, "content": "$275,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619485836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6125181, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I actually initially commented bc I was hoping to learn more about these. It\u2019s hard to find any info anywhere. I posted on mbworld but the c199 forum is dead. My question if anyone has an answer is how many of these came with a custom paint? The mb rep I spoke with couldn\u2019t give me an answer but mine has a $15,000 paint on the sticker without a name. What is odd to me is almost every car I\u2019ve seen has a paint that was free, why would most owners paying $500k+ at the time opt for a free paint when custom options were available. Customizing a $500k car is cool and it\u2019s shocking to me most people spending this amount didn\u2019t opt for it at the time. Was just curious about the data points if available on paint color breakdowns on these roadsters? Most ive seen were black/silver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619486149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125217, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 - I've just given you a follow on IG...anyone with an SLR and an E63 Wagon in the driveway is a car guy in my book!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1619487173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125220, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nico2015 - Hello again and thanks for jumping in with a bid and some great comments!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619487239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125238, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening everyone...thanks for a fun first day with a good deal of 'banter' back and forth! \r\n\r\nWhen we acquired this gorgeous SLR Roadster, we knew that we had a great starting point with a blemish free, low mileage example. We wanted to go the extra mile and put a very rare supercar on the market that needed absolutely nothing...I think that Motor Cars LA is now a favorite of the SoCal store who did the recent reconditioning work as we said 'YES' to everything that was recommended by our Service Advisor!!! The next owner is going to get an extremely rare SLR Roadster that needs absolutely nothing doing to it before enjoying everything that this vehicle has to offer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619487691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6126399, "authorName": "andytrio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andytrio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 - Like the Wagon. We are like minded. I too love the SLR, but not yet within my means. Future classic - Ferrari 275 of modern times. Regarding the paint question, my E63 wagon was paint to sample and also just listed with a price on build sheet. But if you get the paint code off the VIN label inside the door (assume there is also one on and SLR) you may be able to decipher the paint color. My wagon is Monarch Blue and I have only seen it offered as PTS on S class of that era ('12-'13),", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619534497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6126488, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andytrio Jay Leno said the SLR is the most misunderstood car out there. Everyone wants to compare it to the Enzo and CGT bc of the era it came from, but its just not those. He said he can't even go into a gas station in his CGT bc it scrapes and his SLR is the one he puts the most miles on. Go watch the Jay Leno's garage on the SLR on YouTube. The reality is most of us have never even seen one of these person. I had only seen 1 before I bought mine, I happened to be at the dealer ordering another car and it had happened to come in on trade. I was blown away looking at it up close. I had indeed owned an R230 SL55 which many say this looks like, they are nothing alike in person. The hood of the SLR is so long, the bodywork is out of this world. How many cars have all those gills on the side of the car and the top of the hood. I actually wanted to get it PPF but the car is so intricate it really couldn't be done properly the shop owner told me.\r\n\r\nAgain as I mentioned below when I contacted MB classic center they put me in touch with MB the number I used to get in contact with someone was 1 800 367 6372 I asked them to give me some data on the car. They were the ones that gave me the 71 sent to the US figure for the 2009 roadster like this. They didn't have breakdowns by color overall but they could tell me from my vin that it was the only one made in that particular shade of white. Anyone could call that number and get more info on this, im sure there isn't more than a handful in this color combo, again around 200 or so even came to the US in roadster form, I think 700-800 of the coupes. So while misundersood and unappreciated now, the reality is a quick search online shows 3 for sale on ebay and im sure a few others in other avenues but its not like you're ever going to run into another in person. I've been going to various car events for years and I've never seen another SLR roadster. I guess it could be brakejobs are so expensive lol but I will stick with it being just such a rare car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619535756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6126530, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andytrio another thing thats frustrating is when all the misinformation is spread online it creates a bad rap for a car. Again, Im a younger owner, so yea I do research online and believe me there is almost nothing on the SLR out there its not like a ferrari,lambo,etc in terms of information available so when I brought up the $24k spark plug question to the service advisor and tech they both kinda laughed as that wasn't something either had really encountered in their time dealing with SLR's. And they do work on quite a few that come in from around the area as they're the only SLR facility in town and the region. Same with the brake issue, again the carbon ceramics are meant to last a long long time, if you track the car you still would get alot more use than most SLR's have seen. It's highly likely to me that 95%+ of SLR's out there are still on the original brakes. Sure some service advisors may tell you to change the spark plugs every few years, but think about your other cars, do you change spark plugs every 4 year or 2k miles? LOL, I don't think most people spending this kind of money care, but its nice to know the internet horror stories of SLR ownership are just that. As the seller stated he did everything simply bc he was selling the car but lots of it likely wasn't necessary. Seems like a straightforward, honest seller, great to see.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619536665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6130657, "authorName": "REALOLDSALT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realoldsalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had 3 of these love them only issues i have had were the door trim seals needed replacement Just crazy in a straight line !! also check the plastic trim on the top bucket if its cracked it can rip the top Mercedes sorted my first one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619565911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6130721, "authorName": "REALOLDSALT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realoldsalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Build numbers from the SLR Club Mag a few years ago '\r\n\r\n1262 SLR Coupes\r\n520 SLR Roadsters\r\n150 722 Coupes\r\n150 722 S Roadsters\r\n75 Sterling Moss \r\n\r\nTotal 2157 SLR", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619566791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6137250, "authorName": "OverheadValveJob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overheadvalvejob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bruce Wayne your daily driver is here and available with only 3k miles. Barely broken in. And I bet Bruce Wayne doesn't whine about the maintenance costs of the Batmobile. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619657133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6137328, "authorName": "Jerruno93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerruno93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 that\u2019s you on Instagram? I\u2019m Automaniacs. I saw your white SLR and it fueled by search again. Been looking for a coupe but after seeing yours I think the roadster is the way to go. Anyone worrying about maintenance on these cars doesn\u2019t know much about them. Between the bullet proof transmission and motor, there isn\u2019t anything to worry about, and the brakes will outlast everyone unless it\u2019s on track. As to your question regarding the custom paint, it\u2019s much more prevalent in roadsters than coupes. The roadsters also had a much larger color selection.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619658567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6137535, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My two simple rules regarding supercars\r\n\r\n1) If you require a loan to make the purchase you do not need it!\r\n2) If maintenance or insurance cost are factors you do not need it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619662231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6137567, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look I dont know what maintenance costs, but it really wasn't something that crossed my mind as a detriment when i bought it. Im sure its not cheap, manny khosbin has a video on youtube where he discusses maintenance costs for his 5\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekNz6zW-xQw\n\nHe doesn't say anything crazy $5k for service A and $8k for service B. I dont think running costs should hold anyone back from purchasing one. The car is that good looking in person. Look there's lots of $350k cars out there every weekend driving around. I see Aventadors,F8's, 812's all over the place. You will definitely be the only person with an SLR roadster if you buy this. That alone is worth the price of admission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619662987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6138594, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like a nice car. It's the first convertible I've seen with gull-wing doors. It's got a great engine and it's top quality all around. Although the original gull-wing had a manual transmission, tartan seats and a 6.3 litre. It's fast, but I'm not sure that it's fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619703975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6139155, "authorName": "RailGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/railgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brakes on these cars should last at least 30k miles unless you track the car a lot, with that said, factory OEM rotors are $110k for a set of 4 at list price, that's a fact and very easy to verify, just call a Benz dealer with this VIN and they will tell you. I do know of one person that did front rotors, pads and sensors for a discounted cost of $47,600.00.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619710818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6139585, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have this great tech and when I first got an exotic I'd ask him all these questions about this or that I had read online. I read this cost $30k or that cost $50k and he'd say, does that include flying it in its own jet to Italy? I've had a few exotics in my life and I can honestly say I've never once paid anywhere near $47,600 for anything related to maintenance. God bless your friend, bc without guys like that the internet wouldn't have stories.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619716102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6149206, "authorName": "SButler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbutler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just had the chance to see this beautiful beast in person, along with the latest service receipts. It's basically a time capsule new car. Along with the ultra low mileage, I don't think you'll find one better. Fantastic.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619823692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6153033, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think you guys are right, not only are these cars crazy expensive to maintain but lousy investments!! Run!! I just need a summer beater. Haha", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619911649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6156200, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can trust @RailGun. Here is a link to the OEM front rotor (discounted to $24K cost *per* side):\n\nhttps://www.mboemparts.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-disc-brake-rotor-1994200472?c=Zz1icmFrZSZzPWRydW1zLWFuZC1yb3RvcnMmbD0xJm49U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHMmYT1tZXJjZWRlcy1iZW56Jm89c2xyLW1jbGFyZW4meT0yMDA5JnQ9YmFzZSZlPTUtNWwtdjgtZ2Fz\n\nRear rotors are NLA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619988155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6156261, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "who cares? I was looking over some old SLR auctions on BAT and railgun was in the comments whining about maintenance costs on the same exact issue. \n\nMy point is, who cares? You guys crack me up, are you worried about having to change brakes on a car with 3000 miles? Carbon ceramic brakes at that? You realize they were designed to basically last forever right. This car is a convertible, nobody is tracking a convertible. The type of guy who owns this probably has race cars for track day. This is a boulevard cruiser for someone with more money than he knows what to do with, not a penny pincher worried about saving a few sheckles on every maintenance issue. \n\nWhat's next, you guys gonna complain private jet charters are $10k/hr for a mediocre mid size like a citation X when you could fly coach for $99? You guys are too funny, if maintenance costs are too high for you, the new corvette is great, costs nothing to maintain and is faster than this, you should consider one. You should see what a battery cost to change on a mclaren p1, manny khosbin said its around $100k........\n\nEven weirder railgun BID ON THIS CAR, all that complaining and yet he bid $250k. It's almost like he wants to make this car less appealing to other buyers or something......", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619989196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6156386, "authorName": "RailGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/railgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 So you need to be an owner of a vehicle to make any comments on it Dan? I'm sorry you are getting an education on the potential maintenance and repair costs of your vehicle that you don't want to hear but these are the facts. Maybe you should have done a little homework before you pulled the trigger on your SLR and you wouldn't be so shocked to hear these things. You admitted in one of your many rants that \"Look I dont know what maintenance costs\" but you try and tell everyone that they are wrong when they post anything about maintenance. Apparently you don't care about money, but some people take that into account when purchasing an exotic, and comparing this to flying in a private jet vs coach makes no sense like most of your comments on this auction. No one is saying they are bad cars, but when you say, who cares or what's the big deal about 5 or 6 figure maintenance or repair costs, you just sound like a fool. Enjoy you car and just hope you don't have a spark plug go bad because that's an engine out repair,,,,but who cares,,no big deal right!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619990762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6156416, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@railgun the real joke is the fact you think someone who owns an SLR cares what anything costs.\n\n\"people take that into account when purchasing an exotic\"\n\nLOL this isn't a hobby with saving money in mind, maybe for you but $530,000 hypercar which adjusted for inflation is like $800k today and saving money never go in the same sentence in my book.\n\nI can't believe you're in here calling me a fool in regards to being laissez faire about running costs on a $400k toy. I think you're batting a little out of your league maybe by even contemplating a car like this and even being remotely concerned to what it costs to run it. You ever hear a private jet owner complain about the costs? Neither the SLR nor a jet are things you purchase with any semblance of rationale related to money in mind.\n\nO and insurance is $7k a year with hagerty for 1k miles add that to your list of concerns. I got it down to $5200 with a mercedes club of america discount + a $20k deductible but if you want a lower one you're looking at around $600/mo in insurance for this thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619992191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6157145, "authorName": "Nuvolari612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuvolari612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice SLR. My .02 all car guys are the same more than different. Boat and Jet guys are rarely car guys - regardless one who spends earns and they didn't get there by not caring about what things cost on day one two and three. SLR or any other exotic - msrp reflects running cost not what it is worth years later.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620008534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6157384, "authorName": "JCK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spark plugs replacement is no longer an engine service. Most mechanics who work on SLR's have workarounds.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620018180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6157403, "authorName": "JCK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I was editing the typo in my comment below, the editing function timed out. So here's what I meant to say:\r\n\r\nSpark plugs replacements are no longer an engine out service. Most mechanics who work on SLR's have workarounds.\r\n\r\nI own 2 SLR's and contrary to what I've read online, my maintenance costs have been minimal as these cars are bullet-proof.\r\n\r\nAlthough parts costs as described by RailGun may be real, they really become theoretical exercises as very few owners will ever have to replace the ceramic rotors or the $75,000 hood.\r\n\r\nSo yes, both RailGun and dantheman4 are correct", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1620019018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6157662, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jck moreover to add to your point, my new '21 e63s wagon has carbon ceramics that are significantly larger than those on the SLR and they were like a $9500 option or something. So even if rotors ever did need to be changed Im sure there's alot of options out there vs whatever prices people are posting online. I saw someone mention it has the same rotors as a ZR1 vette somewhere. Whatever it is, carbon ceramics go a long time. I wouldn't spec them on my daily driver wagon if they didn't. This car has 3k miles and even if it saw 3k miles a year from here wouldn't need brakes even in a decade. \r\n\r\nHow long have you owned yours? Have you changed the spark plugs? As for your workaround to the spark plugs, is it something an indy does for you or a mercedes dealer would do? I've seen varying comments online about the spark plugs, some say every 4 years, some say every 2 years I dont know the answer but I know I've had countless mercedes and go to one of the biggest dealerships in america. My service advisor has been there forever and I spoke with him and the 1 tech who works on the SLR's and they insisted that although mine had 2200 miles and 12 years on the spark plugs it was beyond unnecessary to change them before I bought the car.\r\n\r\nManny Khosbin has some youtube vids on ownership costs of his fleet of 5 and he said $5k service A and $8k service B, has that been give or take your experience?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620046391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6159018, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears this SLR is not only drawing attention from the BaT crowd, but from dealers currently with SLR s in their inventories. We have been told from a few that they are non negotiable on prices until they c the results on this car. This strategy could turn out to be a interesting one for both buyers and sellers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620063433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6160400, "authorName": "JCK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 I've had my '05 SLR for almost 4 years and my '06 SLR for just over a year. My mechanic at an independent service facility who is factory trained on SLR's has not recommended any service other than fluid changes based on time as I don't drive them much. My expenses have been limited to new batteries and fluid changes.\n\nI know Manny spends thousands on services A and B at a Mercedes dealership. My philosophy is once cars are out of warranty, services at dealerships are for the rich guys(and gals). I get my cars serviced at qualified independent facilities.\n\nHere's a link from the MBWorld forum that describes the procedure for replacing spark plugs without removing the engine:\n\nhttps://mbworld.org/forums/slr-mclaren-c199/627467-changing-spark-plugs-mercedes-slr-mclaren-easy-way.html", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620070922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6160839, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jck nice to see another owner like you post on mbworld I posted there twice on the c199 forum there isn\u2019t much action there. Sounds like you have a great tech wherever. I have a great tech for other cars but he\u2019s never worked on an slr and I\u2019ve read some commentary online about there being a special lift for the car that I assume your guy has? Who knows there are so many \u201ctales\u201d online and almost no owners on the forums but I guess that\u2019s expected when so few even exist with a decent bit of mileage on them. It\u2019s a misunderstood car for sure, nice of you to share a positive ownership experience with it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620073353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6176964, "authorName": "Usp357", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usp357/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a simple guy with a simple budget who normally enjoys reading comments on interesting auctions. This time, eh, not so much...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1620311138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6177525, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@usp357 so you prefer the auctions where people who don\u2019t own the machines make false statements vs the auctions like this where 2 different owners tell the rest of the potential bids the internet stories are mostly internet fables of issues you will never encounter? If people took advice on how expensive hypothetical things could get like that nobody would get married....ever", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1620317941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6177598, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We unfortunately encounter this on a daily basis where facts, information , and past history are thought of as unnecessary evils and should not be use for solid decision making. Instead decisions are based off of emotions, unverifiable facts, and false rumors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620318683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6177903, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still not sure how a quoted part price is a false statement. Also note that while MB techs at independent shops may have figured out a way to alternatively service a car, a dealership adheres to the procedure as laid out by the manufacturer for a number of valid reasons.\n\nI really do abhor conversations today where someone asks a question, an answer is provided, the answer is rebufffed by the question originator, answer is reinforced by verifiable data, and the response is \u201cWho cares? People are not interested.\u201d Recommendation to people inclined to not want to have questions answered here, ask them out loud or write them on a sheet of paper and promptly throw it away versus wasting our time in a discourse you clearly do not want.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620321958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6177923, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well this car only saw 250 miles each year...it\u2019s going to be interesting to see how much each mile driven has cost the owner when the auction is over. Anyone care to take a guess. Based on a generous 13 mpg and a small 2500 $ per year annual service ? \r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620322052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6178011, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Removing an engine to simply replace spark plugs really irks me. I think I\u2019ll stop buying new Mercedes cars and make a point of buying only low mileage pre 1990 Benzes. Where is that great engineering now ? I swear, Mercedes seems bent on bankruptcy with nebulous engineering like this. Our fathers Mercedes cars never needed the darned engine removed to change spark plugs. What has happened to this once world leading marque ? I may have bought my last Mercedes. I don\u2019t even mind the rather expensive service schedule...but I don\u2019t like how much time my perfectly fine Mercedes cars spend being serviced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620323121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6178064, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ntrepid it\u2019s not about the quoted price it\u2019s about how dense some of you are repeatedly mentioning the cost of brake replacement on a car that\u2019s seen 200 miles a year since it was born. Even if the new owner added 2000 miles a year it would not need new carbon ceramic brakes for a very very long time. How often do you change brakes on your daily driver? The other owner even said you guys were mentioning complete hypotheticals. How many slr roadsters are for sale now? Have any had a brake change? No bc not 1 of them has even over 10k miles. I don\u2019t get why it\u2019s such a point of contention for you or rail gun? If a veyron was for auction would you also be ranting about costs associated with hypothetical services? Rail gun even bid on this car so why even mention his concern over costs? Bat is great when owners like jck give ownership costs not when non owners mention things they\u2019ve heard or read with zero actual experience.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1620323736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6179500, "authorName": "litumup411", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/litumup411/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4....still spinning!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620330824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6181437, "authorName": "Cameleon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameleon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 120,000km on my 2013 Sl AMG 63 with the original carbon ceramic brakes. I just had the car serviced & inspected throughout. The brakes are at 80% . Hardly worn. The car has never been tracked. I doubt this one will ever be either! I was told that carbon ceramic brakes squeal a lot. Not in my experience. A little bit now & then but not disturbing. I would worry more about Seals &belts & other rubber parts that need periodic changing from drying out from lack of use!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1620341138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6181470, "authorName": "Cameleon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameleon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dagwood this is not a mercedes design. It's a McLaren. They would rather send a team to do the services to make sure they are done properly. \r\nAll SuPer cars of this level have difficult maintenance issues. Ferrari , Lamborghini, Bugatti's.. they are not made fir those who need to worry about $20-30k scheduled services\r\nIt cost 1/2 million new. What's 20k in that percentage compared to the cost of maintaining your older Benz or even a Toyota. Let's get real here & Realize the purpose of making this car & the intended clientele", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620341507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6181655, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys are funny. Take the car for what it is and drive it..there are not many perfect cars. This model I\u2019ve never owned but always looked so cool..never had any problems with AMG products..I will drive it until the fun wears off then sell and drive something else. \nValues on these are not going backwards. \nI\u2019m a car lover not a fanatic..when you look to hard for the imperfections it starts to take the fun out of driving. Isn\u2019t that the whole point. \nDrove a NSX home tonight. Surrounded by Civics all the way, true Honda lovers. Haha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620344862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6181657, "authorName": "Gtojohn3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtojohn3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the seller explain a Kevlar top please? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620344910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6181659, "authorName": "FeWolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fewolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i know this is not specific to this car, but here goes:\r\n\r\ni recently bought a Ferrari on BaT and i was very nervous about sending the funds to the seller , as he was nervous about sending the title to me,\r\n\r\nQuestion,, How do you folks feel about paying a modest fee of $100 to $200 for the money and title to be filtered thru a bonded middleman to make the exchange ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620344974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6182023, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gtojohn3 - The convertible top is made from Kevlar...longer lasting and stronger than a conventional fabric roof.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620351792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6182622, "authorName": "Groundcontrol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groundcontrol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fabulous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620386693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6182816, "authorName": "Gapstar92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gapstar92/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve had my SLR for over 12 years and it has never given me any issues and the maintenance costs aren\u2019t as crazy as I\u2019m reading. It runs like a freight train and still stands out in a crowd. If you are lucky enough to own one you won\u2019t regret it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1620392075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183125, "authorName": "RailGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/railgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gapstar92 Have you ever changed the spark plugs in 12 years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620396158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183362, "authorName": "Ibuyfordgt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibuyfordgt/", "bidAmount": 276000, "content": "$276,000 bid placed by Ibuyfordgt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620399400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6183387, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sir this is not a Ford GT.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620399796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183440, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought this would be an interesting auction to follow, given the uniqueness of this car and the generally very knowledgeable community, but it's not been. Seems like lots of anger out there around this car...honestly don't know why. This is clearly a unique vehicle. Personally, I don't care for it at all - I have seen it in person, and I don't think it's attractive at all (eye of the beholder)...but it is interesting...weird that that dialogue is not...and bidding crickets...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620400550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183449, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@del_slow - but it's more affordable...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620400637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183464, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mukluk this is very true.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620400813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183468, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@del_slow - ...unless of course you need to maintain it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620400857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183537, "authorName": "Gnx1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnx1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car isn\u2019t a huge maintenance beast like many are saying ,heck I\u2019d feel better about this than some Of the C class Benz cars ...what a babe Of a car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620401772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183554, "authorName": "besheer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/besheer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we really talking about someone buying a $300k car but not being able to afford maintainance?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620401989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183600, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stuart_MCLA - is this the same car listed out of Houston 5 years ago with 3,200 miles - high bid $325K? https://www.classic.com/a/mecum-houston-2016-V4MzKnZ/lots/2009-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-roadster-pgBOjPW/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620402556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183647, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so I guess @Ibuyfordgt also is IbuySLR too.. haha..\r\ngood luck.. nice car but not past my number for me.. I'm out Boys..enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620403165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183704, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nico2015 we are glad u are out we noticed you have interest in a Bronco we will be listing two which you can use your resource for they are wicked cool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620404050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183776, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mukluk - Looks like it Sir!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620405135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183783, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ibuyfordgt - Thanks for the bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620405236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183903, "authorName": "MillerMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millermustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a bad car to start the Friday auctions off! I've always liked the turbine wheels and nice to see one not in silver. Beautiful car, but most cars on here are. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620406694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6183992, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mukluk Yep. VINs match", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620407678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184041, "authorName": "h0useb0at", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h0useb0at/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today's black Benz X McLaren over yesterday's black Lambo!? Love both... different emotions... but gun to my head I choose this. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620408183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184107, "authorName": "MDCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This repetitive (for every SLR listed on BaT) talk\u00a0about brake rotor and caliper costs is nuts.\u00a0 Are they expensive? Yes. Are there work-arounds? Maybe. But, these are not normal wear and tear maintenance items like engine oil and air filters.\u00a0 The only ways those parts would have to be replaced is if the SLR was tracked, in which case the owner knowingly assumed the risk, or there was an accident, in which case an insurance company would have the pleasure of writing the check.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\nI don't know, maybe others are more far thinking than I am, but I've never thought about what the roof on a house I was considering buying would cost to replace in\u00a030 years, or repaving the driveway.\u00a0 My $0.02 as an SLR owner is SLR calipers and rotors are in that same class.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\nI've had my 2008 SLR McLaren Saks Fifth Avenue Edition Roadster for six years.\u00a0 My Service Advisor, who handles SLRs, Maybachs, and AMGs at one of the largest Mercedes dealers in the country and sees 2-3 SLRs a year, told me he has never had to tell an\u00a0owner that those parts needed replacing.\u00a0\u00a0", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1620408778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184234, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should be getting interesting here soon... hopefully.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620409895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184247, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MDCarGuy amen. It's like \"hold up - this requires premium fuel? I'm out.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620409990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184249, "authorName": "doghouse1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doghouse1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At over a 1/4 million dollars why is it still at $1K increments? Shouldn't it be $5-10K?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1620410011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184250, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the current prices, I'm good", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184256, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys...final couple of minutes. This is a stunning example from the last year of North American production and after the $17k spent on it a few weeks ago, in absolutely flawless cosmetic and mechanical condition...ready to rock, just in time for the Summer!!! Have fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184259, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well @doghouse1958 there has only been 4 bids. That's why I am hoping to see some action.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184270, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MDCarGuy - I think this community is pretty good at talking about the most interesting aspects of a car. It speaks volumes that the most interesting things to talk about for this car seem to $100K+ brake jobs and engine out spark plug replacement. You can't deny the uniqueness of these facts...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184277, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 280000, "content": "$280,000 bid placed by IkeinCO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6184286, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IkeinCO - Thanks for the bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184302, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has a bad rep and it shouldn\u2019t. These will be legendary one day and I don\u2019t say that bc I own one. You just look at numbers on these produced vs something like a 300sl roadster. They made just a few hundred of these vs thousands of those. Just bc the market doesn\u2019t appreciate these today doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t one day. The f40 was a $350k car 15 years ago. Most of The guys who grew up dreaming of this still haven\u2019t made their money yet", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1620410354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184303, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 281000, "content": "$281,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6184305, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @DoubleR", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184314, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 285000, "content": "$285,000 bid placed by IkeinCO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6184316, "authorName": "Stuart_MCLA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_mcla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @IkeinCO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184317, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprisingly it looks like you get a lot of service at the Benz dealer for $17k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184321, "authorName": "MDCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mukluk, how many of the \"brake parts are crazy\" commenters have ever actually driven an SLR? If they have they would definitely have something more interesting to write about than parts costs.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1620410513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184324, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 286000, "content": "$286,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6184328, "authorName": "IkeinCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikeinco/", "bidAmount": 290000, "content": "$290,000 bid placed by IkeinCO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6184330, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is making me tired the 1k bids", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184333, "authorName": "dantheman4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dantheman4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@del_slow why don\u2019t you throw in the knockout punch then?", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1620410597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184338, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok give me 50 years", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184341, "authorName": "JMack77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmack77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Feels like we'll be here a while at this rate. I love this car though so I don't mind... \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184346, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dantheman4 - why don't you get a mate for yours?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184353, "authorName": "hudson1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hudson1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nico2015 should buy it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1620410679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184355, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/7/21 at $290,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410682, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6184357, "authorName": "robichas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robichas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think of how many Del Sols you could buy with this kind of money @del_slow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184361, "authorName": "del_slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too damn many", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184364, "authorName": "JMack77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmack77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise there. Feels like we were miles away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184367, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess it's rather fun to watch rich guys flail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620410744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184373, "authorName": "Mukluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mukluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JMack77 - don't worry - it will probably be available again in 5 years with 3,200 miles on it...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1620410773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184375, "authorName": "robichas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robichas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised the bidding didn't go any higher. I agree these will appreciate greatly and people will hate themselves for not buying one \"when they were affordable\"!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1620410783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6184381, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stuart_MCLA - Thanks for listing this one with us. For being the high bidder, we will send you @Ik