FloridaE55

Hi,

Just checked the new online-configurator for the 2008 SL55 - no designo.
What do you guys think?

QQQ

maybe Designo comes as standard!

FloridaE55

So you seriously believe MB throws in a $7K option for free? In addition, the colors don't show up either...Right now, the configurator doesn't include ANY designo items..

QQQ

... and you think i am serious?

FloridaE55

Certainly not..

Murtaza

I've never really been impressed with Designo colours. It's alright but worth 7k? Nope...

xraes

The CL63 doesn't show designo options yet either, but my dealer assures me they're coming, maybe an option by the end of the month. Could be the same for the SL? And I disagree, I think Designo is worth every penny, wouldn't get one without it

FloridaE55

I thought about that, too. The CL is a new car so there is a reason for the delay, but the SL? Designo was already availble on the MY2007...but we'll see. It was just strange that they completed the configurator and simply left that out.

Designo IS a great feature (BTW, designo mocha black is my favorite.. ). Is it worth $7K? Who cares at a MSRP exceeding $150K?

Vik888

I am sure designo will be available. Its extra revenue and a decent amount of profit from what I've been told in the past.

Anyone notice however that the 08 SL build a car has a new color .. Majestic Black .. can't wait to see what that looks like. The configurator makes it look better than 040 Black!

FloridaE55

Seems Majestic Black is going to replace Obsidian Black Metallic. Let's see if it's a new color or just a new name since Obsidian was THE typical Black Metallic almost every major manufacturer offers (BMW calls it Black Sapphire Metallic). That's what makes MY-switches so interesting..

European

hi! I have SL55AMG 2007 wit designo classical red leather... Its my 4th merc, and I never took it without designo.

Designo is very important... it makes your stay in a car very comfortable.

Vik888

Honestly, I don't think Majestic is just Obsidian renamed .. here is why I think so:

If you go to mercedes-benz.de and configure a SL via the "Konfigurator" you'll see there is Black in the non-metallic section, and in the metallic there is:

Obsidianschwarz Metallic *AND* Chromitschwarz Metallic and I am fairly certain Chromitschwarz wasn't there when I ran that konfigurator on the 2007 and it must be the same as Majestic Black just named something else for the German market.

Anyway, the Majestic Black looks better than regular black via the MBUSA site's pathetic (relative to just about any other market's) "build a car" It looks even blacker and shiner. Sort of like 040 Black w/ Zaino

stsauer

I recently purchased a pre-owned 2004 Designo Expresso Edition SL 55. The striking combination of the Mocha Black paint and upgraded Sand Soft Nappa Leather was too hard to resist. Its a beautiful color combination-especially with the Natural Maple wood interior. Also like the Maple wood gear shift knob-same as used in the SL 600 and the Sand leather instrument cluster hood. I paid a premium for this model, but feel it is worth the extra cost. It is also pretty rare! Not many want to spend the extra $6850.-not as big a deal buying it pre-owned.
Maybe the demand is too low for them to continue offering it.

FloridaE55

I can imagine how beautiful this car must look.
Please post some pics of your SL - so far, I haven't seen any SL in designo Mocha Black (only in designo Graphite)...

Murtaza

Does designo upgrade the leather quality?

alroumi

Here is an example how mocha black looks like in sun light though I got to admit its hard to capture or notice it sometimes.

If you need pictures of the SLK dont hesitate to ask,

stsauer

Here are some dealer pics prior to me purchasing the vehicle. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the one! It is in great condition with almost every option including: Pano Roof, Keyless Go, Parktronic, Ventilated seats, Bi-Xenon Headlamps. Also included was a Rear Deck Spoiler, Sirius Radio(rare in 2004), Bronze Tinted Windows, and Built-In Passport SRX Radar Detector.
Very Happy with my new wheels!

alroumi

Very very nice, congrats hope you enjoy it in good health.

alroumi

Here is my second attempt,

Designo Mocha Black 55 AMG SLK

FloridaE55

Thanks for the pics, guys..

This IS really my favorite color-combo and is worth the extra $$.

alroumi

No prob's

European

A lot!!! The quality is much better!

AsianML

I think so!!

My favorite designo is Mocha Black on the W221 S-Class.

Blk04cobra1

Be patient...i think they're just waiting for the right time to release all the info on designo options...I know for a fact the SL65 will offer a Designo option