SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: designo havanna

Old Jun 24, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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designo havanna

Your thoughts on interior / exterior color?



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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Miki-SL500
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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That thing is butt fekin ugly.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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I think it depends on which hooker is driving it.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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I like the interior.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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Don't like both the interior/exterior colour for some reasons, I like the rims though
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by k3vkoh
Don't like both the interior/exterior colour for some reasons, I like the rims though
I dont get it , how come no one likes this combo ? I think it looks elegant and waaay better than any silver/black SL with gray/black interior ...

Maybe its just me .. i like my cars unique ... I had a designo chablis exterior / designo pastel yellow interior 05 SL500 which i crashed a couple of months ago
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Miki-SL500
I dont get it , how come no one likes this combo ? I think it looks elegant and waaay better than any silver/black SL with gray/black interior ...

Maybe its just me .. i like my cars unique ... I had a designo chablis exterior / designo pastel yellow interior 05 SL500 which i crashed a couple of months ago

i feel ya, i try and have my cars look unique, but this is just a little to risque, but the inside is nice.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Miki-SL500
I dont get it , how come no one likes this combo ? I think it looks elegant and waaay better than any silver/black SL with gray/black interior ...

Maybe its just me .. i like my cars unique ... I had a designo chablis exterior / designo pastel yellow interior 05 SL500 which i crashed a couple of months ago
Nevertheless its a unique combination, and a very nice car. Don't take my comment too seriously, its just me
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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I like the 50th anniversary (pewter) better.. it looks too brown/chocolate
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Outside looks like Sheeeet.. inside is kinda cool
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Miki-SL500
I dont get it , how come no one likes this combo ? I think it looks elegant and waaay better than any silver/black SL with gray/black interior ...

Maybe its just me .. i like my cars unique ... I had a designo chablis exterior / designo pastel yellow interior 05 SL500 which i crashed a couple of months ago
Crashes is very unique. Crashed SLs are very very rare. It's your car, get what you want.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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I believe they call the interior colour "Cognac". It's a nice colour. The exterior colour... leaves something to be desired.

Did anybody notice that virtually all BMWs in all colours look pretty good? The Mercedes, some colours don't look very good.

Looks like MB needs to higher a better colour designer.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Its funny, I am all for unique colors on some cars like Lambos and Ferraris but for some reason on SL's they just don't work for me. Even though they are the most common, I still think silver or black by far are the best colors for the car and judging by what is sold I guess most people buying feel this way as well. I don't know if it is just a lack of good color choices or the fact that the SL is more of a subdued sports car that make me feel this way. I love the Silver Arrow silver on my SL but if I get another Ferrari I would never consider silver. I guess its all personal preference.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Inside color ok, but I don't like it paired with that paint tone. It jsut doesn't work for me.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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why can't anyone just come out and be blunt with what we are all thinking.. it looks like sh*t on wheels.. not just metophorically.. but LITERALLY..
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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My first impression is that it is interesting but not well thought out.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Miki-SL500
I dont get it , how come no one likes this combo ? I think it looks elegant and waaay better than any silver/black SL with gray/black interior ...

Maybe its just me .. i like my cars unique ... I had a designo chablis exterior / designo pastel yellow interior 05 SL500 which i crashed a couple of months ago
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Beauty is in the eye............

Love the Interior.
Hate the exterior.
And the combination, just doesn't work.
IMHO
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Also available in the SL65

It looks a little better with a tan interior
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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It looks a little better with a tan interior
still.. it just doesn't work.. just a fugly color...
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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So MANY

So many better exterior colors to choose from than that one.

Hmmmm..... I don't think I ever saw that color on one anywhere!!!!!
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by seattlecarfreak
why can't anyone just come out and be blunt with what we are all thinking.. it looks like sh*t on wheels.. not just metophorically.. but LITERALLY..

Picking it up on 5th of August, will post more pics then, why dont you post a pic of your SL so we can compare ?
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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I think it looks uniquie and cool.
I wouldn't buy it (I'm a black car only kinda guy) but I wouldn't call it ugly at all.
However it's not beautiful but do what you want
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