SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2007 SL 55 now on MB USA website
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
It is the Berry AMG interior.
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You need to see the color on the car in person and in different types of lighting before you make a decision. Photos and images on the computer monitor are deceiving.
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Your Nav screen looks much bigger than the normal one! Is it an aftermarket one of some type? Also, I like that tirck mount for your remote!
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Berry Red is definitely brighter than the red in the picture. More like this:
Note how they look slightly different with different exposure and lighting?
Note how they look slightly different with different exposure and lighting?
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Originally Posted by SJRAMROD
Your Nav screen looks much bigger than the normal one! Is it an aftermarket one of some type? Also, I like that tirck mount for your remote!
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
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Originally Posted by phonetics
yes, pano roof is great.... what's not good about it? i have it in mine..
~ Ian
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From: Irvine, California
'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by JJIII55
Hey did you guys notice the additional power rating on the 2007? Also I am surprised that they are doing a SL55 instead of the SL63.
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Why surprised? That N/A 63 engine will be powering a C and a ML class - no way was MB going to drop that into it's flagship SL. Now a TT version (SL69) is certainly a possibility.
~ Ian
~ Ian
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Why surprised? That N/A 63 engine will be powering a C and a ML class - no way was MB going to drop that into it's flagship SL. Now a TT version (SL69) is certainly a possibility.
~ Ian
~ Ian
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by G Unit
Why not? The 63 in the other models will be detuned, the new CL and the S will feature the new 63 so why not the SL?
How much can you really de-tune a NA V-8? The ML63 makes 510HP - the new SL55 is already making 510 so unless they can add 30-40 ponies to the 6.3 for the SL what's the point?
Also, the only mentions that I've seen of the 6.3 finding its way into the SL are on these boards - meanwhile, car mags have mentioned two different turbo versions of the 6.3L under development for possible use in the SL. Add that MB has trademarked "SL69" but not "SL63" and I'd bet a good chunk of change that we'll never see that 6.3L in a SL in a NA form.
Now, if you mean as a replacement for the SL550 in the next generation car... well maybe as a SL630. But I don't see MB devaluing the AMG brand by using the 6.3L in anything but a AMG badged car.
~ Ian
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I'm still waiting, taking the wait-and-see approach to this question.
I am ordering a couple of new 2007 SL55's -- I am not waiting for a new-engined update.
My understanding currently is that they will drop the 6.3L V8 into various models, one at a time, and in an order which they either have - or haven't - determined.
I assume that both the SL and the SLK are towards the end of the timeline for the 6.3L change-out -- and I expect something other than the 6.3L engine that we currently know to end up getting put in the SL.....
But who really knows? Is there even anyone at MBZ who knows, at this point in time?
I am ordering a couple of new 2007 SL55's -- I am not waiting for a new-engined update.
My understanding currently is that they will drop the 6.3L V8 into various models, one at a time, and in an order which they either have - or haven't - determined.
I assume that both the SL and the SLK are towards the end of the timeline for the 6.3L change-out -- and I expect something other than the 6.3L engine that we currently know to end up getting put in the SL.....
But who really knows? Is there even anyone at MBZ who knows, at this point in time?
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Originally Posted by v8plus4
Yes, it is more than likely that someone at MBZ knows.
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The guy I use as my auto broker thinks the SL may get a turbo version of the new 6.2 hence the current engine staying on for another year, albeit with a new improved supercharger for MY07.
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Originally Posted by SJRAMROD
Your Nav screen looks much bigger than the normal one! Is it an aftermarket one of some type? Also, I like that tirck mount for your remote!
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
Can you explain what you have there? Very nice set up and I love all of the other interior mods and colors! Thanks.
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Still on your trip, while on probation? This should be fun....
Personal use: 3 for the USA residences, 1 for Europe, and 1 for the UAE -- if you really want to know.
That makes 5 in all - but in the conversation I posted "a couple" to be considerate.
Don't sell SL's in the businesses.
Personal use: 3 for the USA residences, 1 for Europe, and 1 for the UAE -- if you really want to know.
That makes 5 in all - but in the conversation I posted "a couple" to be considerate.
Don't sell SL's in the businesses.
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From: St George Utah
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Originally Posted by prsmith777
Here are some more pics of Berry Red.... I think Im going to go full black interior.
Black Floor mats would go a long way in toning it down.
For the last several years my interior has been black on all of my cars.
Time for a change.
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
Still on your trip, while on probation? This should be fun....
Personal use: 3 for the USA residences, 1 for Europe, and 1 for the UAE -- if you really want to know.
That makes 5 in all - but in the conversation I posted "a couple" to be considerate.
Don't sell SL's in the businesses.
Personal use: 3 for the USA residences, 1 for Europe, and 1 for the UAE -- if you really want to know.
That makes 5 in all - but in the conversation I posted "a couple" to be considerate.
Don't sell SL's in the businesses.
