SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Real pics of the new SL63 AMG
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Wow, to me, the new 09 SL63 looks the same drunk or sober.
I fear its fouled-up looks are probably not going to grow on me.
Almost looks like they stopped random drug testing of the automotive design team
I fear its fouled-up looks are probably not going to grow on me.
Almost looks like they stopped random drug testing of the automotive design team
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How can anyone refer to this as ugly? The 55 is beginning to look outdated, especially head on. An ugly girl? No chance. In black I would guess it looks brilliant.
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It is just a face lift with a new Engine and a kool F1 gearbox
Turn up the volume and check out the exhaust and gear blips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yojj2BarqgY
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Turn up the volume and check out the exhaust and gear blips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yojj2BarqgY
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Thanks for that, sounds good.
Daft question, but is it still an automatic?
I'm still not convinced about the 'facelift' v new model, the new C class had the same kind of changes at the front etc and this was the new model, how come when the SL gets the same kind of changes its called a 'facelift'?
Daft question, but is it still an automatic?
I'm still not convinced about the 'facelift' v new model, the new C class had the same kind of changes at the front etc and this was the new model, how come when the SL gets the same kind of changes its called a 'facelift'?
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The new C Class is all new frame from ground up the the 2009 SL63 is still the R230 with all new engine and F1 Gearbox a first for AMG and MB
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anyway, i like this front end a lot, it looks like it wants to beat the ***** out of something. especially the lights... the old ones looked like they came off a w203.
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the ratio was worse in the w204 forum before the car came out, and if this is even half as much as a 'failure' as that car turned out to be, then mercedes will be very happy. most of the naysayers in that case were people secretly sad that their cars were being usurped by something newer, i think...
anyway, i like this front end a lot, it looks like it wants to beat the ***** out of something. especially the lights... the old ones looked like they came off a w203.
anyway, i like this front end a lot, it looks like it wants to beat the ***** out of something. especially the lights... the old ones looked like they came off a w203.
. What is that old saying don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see. I read your post but I saw the pictures.
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Something on 4 wheels..
Before anybody starts complaining, here's my advice: Never judge a car before seeing it in person.
I don't know why - but that seems to be true especially on MB and BMW - they always look better in person..
I don't know why - but that seems to be true especially on MB and BMW - they always look better in person..
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Of course, I'm not saying that I eventually like everything after a few years.
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This is just a facelift, not a new model. IMO, the changes are actually fairly minor except for the front, the sides and the rear are pretty much unchanged. The only thing that is different are the bumpers, headlights, hood, some interior changes, and a few other minor things. The new model should come out in 2011-2012.
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Great logic, guess this means we are all going to love the new 2009 SL even though the pictures show a ugly frontend. Hope you are right but based on the picture . What is that old saying don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see. I read your post but I saw the pictures.
. What is that old saying don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see. I read your post but I saw the pictures.either way, this car will sell. like it or not, people who buy $150,000 cars don't like to be seen in the old model. The current SL is pretty, but it's not a classic (yet?), so as soon as leases are up, why would they not move to the new shape?
but yes, de gustibus non est disputandum, and it's definitely not an easy car to look at! i am partial to how the grill is reminiscent of the old SEC coupes, i really like that..
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I bet it would be pretty easy, but very expensive. Hood, headlights, grille and front fascia. Oh, and the side gills. I'm guessing several thousand dollars. Worth every penny in my opinion not to have to look at the abomination that the SL has become.
I've seen lots of comments from others here that say the new design will grow on them. I'm pretty sure it will not grow on me. To this day when I see the trunk lid and the headlights of the 7-series as it was introduced several years back, I still ask myself, "What were they thinking at BMW?" I hope the 6th generation restores the dignity of the SL.
