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

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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I just saw this spy photo of a new SL, in Edmunds Insideline.

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...-sl-class.html
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Interesting. Thanks for the link.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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good link...

It looks more as a evolution, than a revolution.
The roofline and gas access is at the same level. But yes the from looks flatter , like the SLS. My lease will be running out then, so who knows.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Take a look at the fog lights, I think those are LED's.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Looks like the hood seam will be visible from the side just like the new C and E-classes. I don't care for it, but it seems to be the way the company is going. Oh well.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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Looking alot more square, sort of like the 2009.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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Looks like the hood seam will be visible from the side just like the new C and E-classes. I don't care for it, but it seems to be the way the company is going. Oh well.
A lot of it has to do with new EU regulations, if I'm not mistaken.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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A lot of it has to do with new EU regulations, if I'm not mistaken.
You are probably right about that, but other companies have managed to comply with the regulations without resorting to this type of design.
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Guys it is years away yet. Let's wait and see.
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