With only 6000 kilometers on our new SL, the Pirelli P-Zero tires are already showing serious signs of wear. They should easily last until I put her away for the winter, but out of curiosity, I asked the dealer how much new tires cost.

Well, 18" tires are pretty costly! $2600 for a set? I really have stepped into a new world. The last Michelins I bought for our Honda Accord were about $500 for ALL FOUR.

Some other things I have noticed visiting Mercedes dealers? They have lots of stuff other dealers don't have. I have never seen Toyota merchandise like this stuff. You could spend another car's worth on shopping!

The service department says "sir" lots.

An oil change on an SL costs more than my Camry is worth!

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My car: 2003 SL500 - Silver/Black, delivery July 11, 2002.

Me: Daniel McKeon, retired anthropologist/school teacher. Also silver on top...delivery November 13, 1939.

Other cars at our home:
1991 Toyota Camry - 350,000 kilometers, still a good car.
1994 Honda Accord - 150,000 kilometers, my wife's "Little Honda..."