SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG (R230) 2002 - 2011 (2003 US for SL55 and 2004 for the SL65)

SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: UK SL55's are arriving

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 11:01 AM
  #1  
Richard's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 16
From: Berkshire, UK
2004 SL55, 2015 A250d, 2016 GLC250d
UK SL55's are arriving

Hi

I was at greenoaks in bracknell today (which is the pdi centre for all of greenoaks branches (slough, ascot, maidenhead, bracknell).

Their first SL55 arrived (for a different branch, mine is first for Ascot).

It is silver with alpaca grey interior (light grey).

My initial comments :-
Beautiful, although Im glad that I have opted for the 5 spoke AMG wheels not the turbine ones (as they will be hard to clean)

The steering wheel is black (which looked a bit odd), and also the hood above the instrument cluster is black alcantara - which also looked odd with the light grey interior, and will look odd with my light grey alcantara roof lining.

Mines aparaently about 3 weeks away !!! (which makes sense given the non-standard roof lining delays it slightly)(nb, that roof lining is standard on US SL55s though)
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:25 PM
  #2  
Richard's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 16
From: Berkshire, UK
2004 SL55, 2015 A250d, 2016 GLC250d
I wasnt going to push my like r.e the digital camera, because it was there "secure vehicle yard" which they only let me in because I have a SL55 on order and Ive parted with a lot of cash in my team to them ...

I prefer contrast too, and thought it did look a little too light - as you know Ive gone for the dark blue exterior

I liked the aluminium trim, I wasnt sure I would , but I did.

If there is a grey wheel then they can refit it if mine turns up black. If the cluster cover is black, then designo or AMG will be retrimming one for me in the same material as the alcantara head lining :-)
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:57 PM
  #3  
Richard's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 16
From: Berkshire, UK
2004 SL55, 2015 A250d, 2016 GLC250d
Also, the car had Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Y rated tyres on it.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:36 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE