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

SL/R230: Brilliant Silver versus Diamond Silver and Pewter??

Old Mar 13, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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Brilliant Silver versus Diamond Silver and Pewter??

Has anyone actually seen the new Diamond silver or the new Pewter (dark silver) colors? Any opinions ....which silver looks best??? I'm thinking Ash interior and one of these 3 exterior colors. Your thoughts would be appreciated!
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:04 AM
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Re: Brilliant Silver versus Diamond Silver and Pewter??

Originally posted by RootN4U
Has anyone actually seen the new Diamond silver or the new Pewter (dark silver) colors? Any opinions ....which silver looks best??? I'm thinking Ash interior and one of these 3 exterior colors. Your thoughts would be appreciated!
I have the SL500/SL55 brochure, and it has the color chips in it. I will photog it for ya..

The pewter color is actually really nice!!
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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Pewter??? Build Your Own does not show a Pewter Color?
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by jco-amg
Pewter??? Build Your Own does not show a Pewter Color?
I will give you the exact name of the color, and a photo tonight. I left the brochure at home under my pillow
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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if you look at the brochure it says....

Pewter is delayed availablity please see your dealer....so that might explain it not being on the SL build your own as of now
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Diamond Silver

I have a 2003 SL500 Sport in Diamond silver if you want pictures please email me brian@vecmar.com
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