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SL/R230: New Designo Graphite SL600

Old Oct 30, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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New Designo Graphite SL600

From time to time I expressed my frustration in waiting 6 months to get my 2007 SL600 with the designo graphite option. It finally came in and I am very pleased with the color and performance of the car. Too bad Chicago is quickly heading into winter so I wont be able to enjoy the car with the top down for a few months!
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Absolutely beautiful and stunning! Any pics of the interior?

I saw an S600 recently in Designo Graphite and complimented the woman on her car. I love the Designo paints, its always exciting to see one in person.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Nice ....but i have to see interior.....i hear it has a greenish tint.....do tell.............................
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Very nice! love the color.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Congratulations on your new car!!!!! Love the color!
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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congrats on the car, love the color


meegle- thats one beautiful home you have , mind I ask how much it run you
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I will try to get some pictures of the interior later today, but being Halloween I may not get them until tomorrow. The interior leather is black with no greenish tint. If anything it is closer to charcoal. The designo option does not allow the shift paddles on the steering wheel, the only negative I found with the option. I appreciate those on the forum who recommended I look at the graphite option last February as an alternative to black/black and silver/ash colors on my last two SL's. Thanks!
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Here are some pictures of the designo interior as requested. Sorry my photography skills are not very good and I took the pictures in the garage under poor lighting. The pictures do show the interior to be a cross between black and charcoal. No greenish tint at all. Thanks to all for the nice comments on my car!
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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I love that color. I was trying to track that color down as well with no luck but didnt want to wait as you did but it sure did pay off on your end. Great pick and color!! Congrats
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