Took the plunge: 05 SL600 Designo

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Jun 26, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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Just wanted to say thanks to all of those who counseled me on my desire to acquire a new SL600.

After waiting for a black/tan and working with three dealers (and a couple of very understanding people on this board), I found (quite by accident) an 05 SL600 Graphite Gray SL600 with black Nappa, panorama roof, etc. Since I had never seen this color before, I jumped on it.

The car came home with us today...it is spectacular and is everything you've said it would be. Thanks again to those who've counseled us...

I can't wait till break in is over and I can get on it. Stay tuned for Wald body kit, Renntech tuning, HRE wheels and a MagnaFlow exhaust.
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Congratuations
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Congrats. Please post pics of the new ride when you get a chance. I haven't seen that Designo package so I'd love to see the photos.

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Just wanted to say thanks to all of those who counseled me on my desire to acquire a new SL600.

After waiting for a black/tan and working with three dealers (and a couple of very understanding people on this board), I found (quite by accident) an 05 SL600 Graphite Gray SL600 with black Nappa, panorama roof, etc. Since I had never seen this color before, I jumped on it.

The car came home with us today...it is spectacular and is everything you've said it would be. Thanks again to those who've counseled us...

I can't wait till break in is over and I can get on it. Stay tuned for Wald body kit, Renntech tuning, HRE wheels and a MagnaFlow exhaust.
Thats the color I wanted at first. But never could find that color in 1K mile radius from my home, so I got pewter.
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Wouldn't have ever found it...
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Thats the color I wanted at first. But never could find that color in 1K mile radius from my home, so I got pewter.
You would have been looking for a long time. Graphite is not a US color.
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that is the hottest color, enjoy!!!
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You would have been looking for a long time. Graphite is not a US color.
Is Graphite gray the same color as 041 designo Graphite metallic paint? 041 designo Graphite metallic looks Graphite gray to me.
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Is Graphite gray the same color as 041 designo Graphite metallic paint? 041 designo Graphite metallic looks Graphite gray to me.
I stand corrected. Sorry, I was thinking about the interior color Graphite which is a slightly darker shade overseas than our Charcoal. You are speaking about the exterior color Graphite and are 100% correct.

Sorry, I got confused. Seems to be happening more and more. This age thing.
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Congrats on the new ride. Having a Designo is way cool since you dont see to many on the road..
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Let's see some pictures of your new ride.
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Sweet color.. I like that combo.
All you need are some 20" HREs now..
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