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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Facelifted SL

Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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I agree SL55 and SL550's kinda clash....and a SL63 is just too close to a 65.....I guess people who know...know...while the rest dont matter.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Yes, that's all I'm making out as well.

~ Ian

PS: Looks like we pretty much have the same garage full of MB's!

But i like your garage Better Ian with your E55 and the SL55
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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my 996 is for sale.. $39,000.. 1,100 miles on new engine/new tranny/new flywheel/new clutch/new starter/new radiator/new coolant box/etc with 1 year warranty.. (aren't i good at sales?)

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or maybe its the 750ft or trq

Dood i want 1 too! If i find a nice 996 later this year for a good price im so IN gt700 family!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Lightbulb 220 S-Class was from 2000 to 2006 model

The 220 body S-Class lasted here in the States from the 2000 Model Year until the 2006 model year, so the current S-Class will most likely follow the same path .... 6 years. So therefore it should last from 2003 model year to 2009. Then we get completely all-new SL class ....
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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well the previous s-class (that shared the same body as the previous sl class) lasted 7 years.. the previous sl class was 13.. so i who really knows.. they don't change the sl style as often.. atleast from past history..

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The 220 body S-Class lasted here in the States from the 2000 Model Year until the 2006 model year, so the current S-Class will most likely follow the same path .... 6 years. So therefore it should last from 2003 model year to 2009. Then we get completely all-new SL class ....
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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what is the difference in the taillights?

sorry, the pics are small
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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white, like the clks instead of all red.. i actually like em.. the all red/orange is blah.. amg is the same though
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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here are Details on the SL facelift.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 04:44 AM
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Not too much difference - that's what I was afraid of.... I like it!
i am so happy the facelift does not change much, so now my car will look new for another 6 - 7 years. i think i am still gonna keep this car when the next gen comes out, i dun think there is much they can do to the design anymore. look at the new S, not much difference from previous model.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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I am going to be looking at the new interior and the availability of the 030 Performance Pkg as the big potential desirable changes, myself.
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