The New E55 - pictures!
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The E55 front looks to froggish, and the rear too 'narrow' in comparison to the front. The current generation E55 is a perfect sleeper.
I'll stick with the SL55, thank you.
--Dan
I'll stick with the SL55, thank you.
--Dan
Last edited by bobafett; Oct 2, 2002 at 02:30 PM.
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
they do i dont see them in the pics.
they do i dont see them in the pics.
Yeah, neither do i. Are you sure they are actual paddle shifters??? Or are they just buttons on the steering wheel. I hope they are paddles behind the steering wheel, that would be great.
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The new SL500/SL55 have the paddles behind the steering wheel, and NO, it is not a sequential shifter. It is basically the touchshift/speed**** found in current mercedes, but relocated on the steering column.
Its just for looks, but basically useless.
Its just for looks, but basically useless.
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Originally posted by jl88
The new SL500/SL55 have the paddles behind the steering wheel, and NO, it is not a sequential shifter. It is basically the touchshift/speed**** found in current mercedes, but relocated on the steering column.
Its just for looks, but basically useless.
The new SL500/SL55 have the paddles behind the steering wheel, and NO, it is not a sequential shifter. It is basically the touchshift/speed**** found in current mercedes, but relocated on the steering column.
Its just for looks, but basically useless.
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They are not paddles - it's big buttons on the backside of the steering wheel itself.
I think the confusion is that most people think of the Ferrari / Aston / F1 style paddles as paddles, and what the SL55 / E55 have are 'buttons' more than paddles.
But in the 'left side' interior shot, you can see the grey button in contrast to the black column.
--Dan
I think the confusion is that most people think of the Ferrari / Aston / F1 style paddles as paddles, and what the SL55 / E55 have are 'buttons' more than paddles.
But in the 'left side' interior shot, you can see the grey button in contrast to the black column.
--Dan
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Originally posted by bobafett
They are not paddles - it's big buttons on the backside of the steering wheel itself.
I think the confusion is that most people think of the Ferrari / Aston / F1 style paddles as paddles, and what the SL55 / E55 have are 'buttons' more than paddles.
But in the 'left side' interior shot, you can see the grey button in contrast to the black column.
--Dan
They are not paddles - it's big buttons on the backside of the steering wheel itself.
I think the confusion is that most people think of the Ferrari / Aston / F1 style paddles as paddles, and what the SL55 / E55 have are 'buttons' more than paddles.
But in the 'left side' interior shot, you can see the grey button in contrast to the black column.
--Dan
Hey Dan, did you get the email I sent you about Hong Kong??
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Sorlo,
If I missed it I am very sorry. My inbox fills faster than I can reply, although it must have been a while ago. Do you mind resending it? Thanks so much. (and much thanks ot everyone else who has helped answer my myriad questions).
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If I missed it I am very sorry. My inbox fills faster than I can reply, although it must have been a while ago. Do you mind resending it? Thanks so much. (and much thanks ot everyone else who has helped answer my myriad questions).
--Dan
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Originally posted by bobafett
Sorlo,
If I missed it I am very sorry. My inbox fills faster than I can reply, although it must have been a while ago. Do you mind resending it? Thanks so much. (and much thanks ot everyone else who has helped answer my myriad questions).
--Dan
Sorlo,
If I missed it I am very sorry. My inbox fills faster than I can reply, although it must have been a while ago. Do you mind resending it? Thanks so much. (and much thanks ot everyone else who has helped answer my myriad questions).
--Dan
no problem, i will send it to you asap
