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

SL/R230: SL Facelift review

Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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SL Facelift review

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Looks nice to me. However, I prefer the old look.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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I think its starting to grow on me.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Give it time and I think we may all grow to appreciate the new look. Maybe a bit envious. Hmmm? We'll see...
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Yeah...not as bad as I was originally led to believe.

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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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The new SL maintains most of the 03 to 08 styling cues and body lines. The interior is virtualy unchanged. I would not feel inferior parked next to one of the new 09's. I'll bet most non SL owners won't even notice the difference.

I would consider getting one only if it were a good deal.
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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It doesnt look that bad in red or white but it looks ugly in that silver color.....I gotta say tho the back of the SL63 is nice and not that bad but that new front still has to grow on me.........
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Wow, the rear diffuser and spoiler is done in CF? That's very impressive. Scuderia, anyone?
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