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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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MB officially unveils 2013 SL
The next generation SL has dropped! Check out our homepage story and let us know what you think of the latest icon.

https://mbworld.org/features/sl/mb_f..._mbdec11_1.php





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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Perfect. Linked to the past but in line with current technologies. Handsome, classy, cool.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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WTF! Looking at the headlights it reminds of this guy..03/08 SL left...New SL on the right...
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Perfect. Linked to the past but in line with current technologies. Handsome, classy, cool.
Agree, looks nice
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Agree, looks nice
Except the back. The latest models look more and more like lizzards
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Except the back. The latest models look more and more like lizzards
You must have strange looking lizards where you live!
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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I can't help but think that it's getting harder and harder to distinguish Mercedes from Chryslers, even after the split-up. smdh...
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V6 in the U.S.?
Any rumors the V6 SL will come to the U.S.?

My 2007 SL was the best car I ever owned and I would consider a new SL (my rep called me today) but a V6 is more than sufficient with gas prices on the rise.
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The front end is too bullnosed, the dash is just a series of pods, and the aggressive door panels don't match the other bland styling ques. It's a mismash of an SLS and an SLK... and a poor one at that... not feeling it. (and I'm not just saying it because I'm an R230 fanboy)
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This new version of the SL is a winner. Strong, powerful in appearance and technically advanced. A worthy successor to past SLs inside and out. Superb.
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It's another beautiful entry in the SL line up but as for front end exterior aesthetics, I think the last gen (facelifted) was and still is absolutely stunning. I will say this though, the new interior is gorgeous!
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