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

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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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I am about to order a 500sl and cannot decide on an exterior color. Please post pictures of Aegean Blue and opinions. I like the stone/chestnut interior, pano roof,and sport package.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Don't have any pics of Aegean Blue, but from what I've seen, that color does not look as good in person as it does in photos. Looks kind of bland and never really looks clean. Black is the way to go.

But I am kind of second guessing on the Stone interior. After realizing just how much dirt accumualates on the exterior, I was thinking about how much dirt would get into the interior. Showroom wise, Stone is the most attractive, but I am unsure of how practical it is. IMO. I guess this is why Charcoal is the interior of choice.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 01:09 AM
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Just like internet_mafia, i don't have pictures of Aegean Blue, but i have seen quite a few in person and in pics. The car doesn't look as fantastic. However my mindset is compared to black which I have and white which my very close friend has. Black is simply classic and when kept in good care, the best IMO.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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No pics either - but dont like it. Looks more a grey than a blue and a drab grey at that.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Is that the same as Topaz Blue?

Saw topaz at the Frankfurt lauch with the cream int and it looked great under the lights/in the brochure. In the flesh though it is a bit flat.

Jezza Clarksons SL55 is that colour isn't it (and it never looked that good IMO - well obviously it looks good, but compared to other colours).

Or is aegean something else???
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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Yes Aegean Blue and Topaz are the same colour, code 946. Clarkson's car is this colour.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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However my mindset is compared to black which I have and white which my very close friend has.
Geeee i wonder who is that close friend coughano0ojcough, well if u wanna get a sl either get it in black which my very close friend has, and white which i have, heres a look at what a white sl would look like
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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IMO, white is not the color that does the SL justice. Black makes the SL look very sporty and aggressive. White borders on the boring.
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Here's black

Sorry for the choppy view, if you want more pics please ask and i'd be more then happy to share!
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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i want a black sl too how much for a 500?
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