SL/R232: best pics yet of R232?
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Thanks for sharing. You would thought they would get rid of that fake vent on the side for a SL 43 since the V8 had it for the V8 badge (which makes sense as the GT 4 door too had it and before that the C/E 63 models had a nice indent for it). Guess they didn't do that...
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Thanks for sharing. You would thought they would get rid of that fake vent on the side for a SL 43 since the V8 had it for the V8 badge (which makes sense as the GT 4 door too had it and before that the C/E 63 models had a nice indent for it). Guess they didn't do that...
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True, great point and I guess since they do have that biturbo badge there, that vent is "justified" but it doesn't make any sense to put it on the SL 43 that doesn't have any badges there at all.
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Exactly, they had such design on the W206 C300de or was it the C300e but I am wondering if there is a technical limitation to implement it on this vehicle due to various components?
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Besides badge and e-port no other design things that differntiate? Is that the same for the AMG GT 63S E-Performance 4-doors (order books for that one open tomorrow, some special wheels, exterior colours, etc.).
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What is the actual color called on the interior
Some look pure white to a dirty cream. Previous threads have stated they were not making what I would call a white interior?
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Some look pure white to a dirty cream. Previous threads have stated they were not making what I would call a white interior?
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Thx JS. What a shame. I really am so on the fence. Dealer here pushing me for around June delivery if place a deposit now and if he says June add a few months to that, perhaps more. I have always liked seeing the car beforehand and just cannot seem to commit but waited now for so long, so why not a bit longer! Was going to purchase the C8 and just gone off it as I really don't like it as much as my C7. Most hate the back, I love the rear but not so much the front, its just too angular and hard core for me..love curves. Wife wants a Bentley so at the end of the day, what I save with around 100K for the Vette plus another perhaps 145K for the new SL plus my car, I'm nearly there(as if) so it's now also a serious consideration.
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Thx JS. What a shame. I really am so on the fence. Dealer here pushing me for around June delivery if place a deposit now and if he says June add a few months to that, perhaps more. I have always liked seeing the car beforehand and just cannot seem to commit but waited now for so long, so why not a bit longer! Was going to purchase the C8 and just gone off it as I really don't like it as much as my C7. Most hate the back, I love the rear but not so much the front, its just too angular and hard core for me.love curves. Wife wants a Bentley so at the end of the day, what I save with around 100K for the Vette plus another perhaps 145K for the new SL plus my car, I'm nearly there(as if) so it's now also a serious consideration.
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Thx JS. What a shame. I really am so on the fence. Dealer here pushing me for around June delivery if place a deposit now and if he says June add a few months to that, perhaps more. I have always liked seeing the car beforehand and just cannot seem to commit but waited now for so long, so why not a bit longer! Was going to purchase the C8 and just gone off it as I really don't like it as much as my C7. Most hate the back, I love the rear but not so much the front, its just too angular and hard core for me..love curves. Wife wants a Bentley so at the end of the day, what I save with around 100K for the Vette plus another perhaps 145K for the new SL plus my car, I'm nearly there(as if) so it's now also a serious consideration.
. The new SL is a true gentleman's [smaller] GT and the C8 is a pure sports car. The Bentley is in another league like the S580/63 coupes, a very large luxo GT, but with plenty of grunt. I am toying with the new SL to replace my M850 and my neighbor has a new Aston vantage vert that I am quite fond of, and there's a new vantage V12 coming which only complicates things. I think the new Sl will be far more fun to drive than the Bentely. Another stunner is the new LC5000 vert, just gorgeous. We are all very blessed to be contemplating these kinds of decisions.Last edited by RJC; Feb 23, 2022 at 01:14 AM.
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I really like the Bentley CGT, but I find the convertible just doesn’t work design wise. The coupe however is gorgeous and looks great, and I love the fact that there’s no B-pillar.
The LC500 vert is gorgeous, and I love the engine and interior of that car, just hate the infotainment. I also think the 10-Speed could be a bit quicker, but its a great GT.
I loved the last Vantage and DB9, but find the new Vantage especially to be very ugly, it lost the elegance of the old model and added a large grill which doesn’t work in my opinion. I also preferred the old V8 and V12. Also AM quality has gone down hill, I’d take the Lexus and Bentley over one.
The LC500 vert is gorgeous, and I love the engine and interior of that car, just hate the infotainment. I also think the 10-Speed could be a bit quicker, but its a great GT.
I loved the last Vantage and DB9, but find the new Vantage especially to be very ugly, it lost the elegance of the old model and added a large grill which doesn’t work in my opinion. I also preferred the old V8 and V12. Also AM quality has gone down hill, I’d take the Lexus and Bentley over one.
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I really like the Bentley CGT, but I find the convertible just doesn’t work design wise. The coupe however is gorgeous and looks great, and I love the fact that there’s no B-pillar.
The LC500 vert is gorgeous, and I love the engine and interior of that car, just hate the infotainment. I also think the 10-Speed could be a bit quicker, but its a great GT.
I loved the last Vantage and DB9, but find the new Vantage especially to be very ugly, it lost the elegance of the old model and added a large grill which doesn’t work in my opinion. I also preferred the old V8 and V12. Also AM quality has gone down hill, I’d take the Lexus and Bentley over one.
The LC500 vert is gorgeous, and I love the engine and interior of that car, just hate the infotainment. I also think the 10-Speed could be a bit quicker, but its a great GT.
I loved the last Vantage and DB9, but find the new Vantage especially to be very ugly, it lost the elegance of the old model and added a large grill which doesn’t work in my opinion. I also preferred the old V8 and V12. Also AM quality has gone down hill, I’d take the Lexus and Bentley over one.
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I have yet to see any good photos of a black SL yet, its mainly been in the back of shots or covered by other vehicles. It appears the majority of press cars were either Sun Yellow, Patagonia Red, Hyper Blue, Alpine Grey, Monza Grey, or Cirrus Silver. Very few shots out there of Moonlight White and Selenite Grey, and especially none of Starling Blue or Obsidian Black.
Many cars in Obsidian black, looks great, but the cars looks much smaller then in the lighter colours, like (normal and matt=magno) white. With night package, without, all wheel variants, etc.
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Did see ALL colours in real life in the factory recently (no pictures allowed....). Was interesting to see, also with the different interior trims. No Crytal Silver available I am afraid...... and not planned on short term. Also no Emerald Green planned.
Many cars in Obsidian black, looks great, but the cars looks much smaller then in the lighter colours, like (normal and matt=magno) white. With night package, without, all wheel variants, etc.
Many cars in Obsidian black, looks great, but the cars looks much smaller then in the lighter colours, like (normal and matt=magno) white. With night package, without, all wheel variants, etc.
