SL/R230: Interior Wood Mis Match
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Interior Wood Mis Match
Why is it that most SL500/600's have mismatching wood on the interior. The color is the same for the door, shifter, center console, and wheels, but the steering wheel appears to be a slightly darker shade. This was most present on the 2003 models, but it is still very visible (at least to me) till today.
Can anyone elaborate.
A example, its not as obvious here.
Can anyone elaborate.
A example, its not as obvious here.
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It is like that on most charcoal interiors. The steering wheel is also darker than the other woods in my 2004 SL500. I wonder if the steering wheel is darker on the 2005 and 2006 models.
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I have also noticed that on the darker wood, the steering wheel is darker than the rest of the other wood.
While it does happen, it too would bug me. I would ask your dealer to change it out.
While it does happen, it too would bug me. I would ask your dealer to change it out.
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I know the purpose of the picture was to illustrate the wheel wood vs console wood etc but the color combo of the interior is just, well....yuck!
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
He just wanted to be different. Not my cup off tea. It reminds me of the post that someone mention we were dual and boring because most of the SLs are sliver and black.
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much darker
Originally Posted by tiggerfink
It is like that on most charcoal interiors. The steering wheel is also darker than the other woods in my 2004 SL500. I wonder if the steering wheel is darker on the 2005 and 2006 models.
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Originally Posted by mantylar
I have an 04 SL 600 with charcoal interior. My steering wheel is also much darker. I've never pursued getting it changed out, but I still notice the difference.
