SL/R232: best pics yet of R232?
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I have not really been following the new car. Is the body styling shown here the ONLY version, or will there be a less aggressive, more luxury based version as well?
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It's the only version right now, in 55 and 63 trim. What trims will come after remain to be seen. Other versions including hybrids were mentioned so maybe they will be visually differentiated.
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I noticed it as well. The manually installed wind screen is also seen in one of the 86 press release pics on the red car.
Have you guys noticed how much smaller the trunk capacity is in the 232? 8.5 cubic feet with the top up vs 13.5 in the 231.
All what matters for the daily driver has been taken away, including the amazing ABC. What a shame covered up by the BS marketing campaign.
Have you guys noticed how much smaller the trunk capacity is in the 232? 8.5 cubic feet with the top up vs 13.5 in the 231.
All what matters for the daily driver has been taken away, including the amazing ABC. What a shame covered up by the BS marketing campaign.
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Interesting there is not a piece of wood to be found in the new SL. Not as standard trim or an option feature. Once again, I know I'm old school but I have loved the wood in each of the (7) mercedes I've owned in my lifetime. Hate to see it go...
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That is actually my only worry of how the SL performs as a top down car (in terms of wind buffeting). I dislike these clumsy manual screens that cover the rears seats and make them less usable for throwing bags in the rear, etc. If you pull the screen you have more wind coming into the cabin...
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Originally Posted by Streamliner
The Porsche 911 Cabriolet has a fully automatic wind screen that is virtually invisible when stowed. I guess it was too much trouble for MB to offer a similar unit.
sophisticated roadster on the planet and the driver has to get out and manually install a windscreen. Clumsy for sure. Not an elegant solution and to think they had this on previous models.
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I noticed it as well. The manually installed wind screen is also seen in one of the 86 press release pics on the red car.
Have you guys noticed how much smaller the trunk capacity is in the 232? 8.5 cubic feet with the top up vs 13.5 in the 231.
All what matters for the daily driver has been taken away, including the amazing ABC. What a shame covered up by the BS marketing campaign.
Have you guys noticed how much smaller the trunk capacity is in the 232? 8.5 cubic feet with the top up vs 13.5 in the 231.
All what matters for the daily driver has been taken away, including the amazing ABC. What a shame covered up by the BS marketing campaign.
Any one know if golf clubs will fit in the trunk with the top down? This was one of the deal breakers for me on the GTC. They barely fit in my R231 but this is a must have for me. Throwing your clubs in the front seat is NOT an option.
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
Any one know if golf clubs will fit in the trunk with the top down? This was one of the deal breakers for me on the GTC. They barely fit in my R231 but this is a must have for me. Throwing your clubs in the front seat is NOT an option.
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No non-metallic black or red paint at this time.
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Agreed on the large touchscreen. However the wood thing is highly subjective, and potentially even generational? I personally find wood, especially glossy wood like the picture to be garish and only reminds me of my grandmothers furniture. Although I would have liked to have seen some of the open pore matte wood finishes that Benz has in this car, as those are quite appealing.
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Agreed on the large touchscreen. However the wood thing is highly subjective, and potentially even generational? I personally find wood, especially glossy wood like the picture to be garish and only reminds me of my grandmothers furniture. Although I would have liked to have seen some of the open pore matte wood finishes that Benz has in this car, as those are quite appealing.
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Agreed, and honestly to each their own, they should still provide the option for those who want it, rather than eliminating it all together. It's a regional thing for me, here in AZ that steering wheel would erase the skin from my fingertips in the summer.
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Wow, side by side, the older interior looks much classier. The R231 had better paint colors, too. However, the SL55 performance line has absolutely everything I'd want it to have, without the AMG seats which are a bit uncomfortable. This is really going neck-and-neck with the 911 C4 and C4S roadster.
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