SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 09' SL Pics from Geneva Auto Show
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IMO the R230 was an instant classic the day it was introduced. The R129 wasn't (and still isn't) and the Pagode and Gullwing SLR are. You can agree or not since this is up for debate, but there is nothing laughable about labeling something modern as "classic".
Classic
Adjective
- exemplary of a particular style
- exhibiting timeless quality
Noun
- A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
- An artistic work of lasting worth (n/a, car != art)
- A major, long-standing sporting event (n/a)
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The term 'classic' (as you ought to know when trying to make jokes about it) refers to style and class, not technology, and furthermore hasn't necessarily anything to do with age (although that can help).
IMO the R230 was an instant classic the day it was introduced. The R129 wasn't (and still isn't) and the Pagode and Gullwing SLR are. You can agree or not since this is up for debate, but there is nothing laughable about labeling something modern as "classic".
Classic
Adjective
Noun
IMO the R230 was an instant classic the day it was introduced. The R129 wasn't (and still isn't) and the Pagode and Gullwing SLR are. You can agree or not since this is up for debate, but there is nothing laughable about labeling something modern as "classic".
Classic
Adjective
- exemplary of a particular style
- exhibiting timeless quality
Noun
- A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
- An artistic work of lasting worth (n/a, car != art)
- A major, long-standing sporting event (n/a)
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It's like the surgeon messed up on the face-lift. We've seen it plenty times.
Anyways, another pic I found.
I must admit, the front end is finally becoming somewhat appealing to me.
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After seeing these pics of the AMG in white. It's growing on me.
The red isn't bad either. I haven't even seen it in person yet so, I can't fully judge it.
The red isn't bad either. I haven't even seen it in person yet so, I can't fully judge it.
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I like it apart from the ugly gray side bits
White always looks good in the cali sun
White always looks good in the cali sun
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When it comes out if you ask the average person which is the new one and which is the old when parked side by side they won't know and if you ask them which one looks best they will say the old one. The new model is not a dsign improvement it is a gov't mandate. Just wondering do you think your E63 is a good looking car design?
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Even the steering wheel is like the SIX! I much rather prefer the "older" or current steering wheel than that one. Looks FUGLY not to mention cheap. I'd swap it out ASAP if I got it.
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When it comes out if you ask the average person which is the new one and which is the old when parked side by side they won't know and if you ask them which one looks best they will say the old one. The new model is not a dsign improvement it is a gov't mandate. Just wondering do you think your E63 is a good looking car design?
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Anyone else think the side vents on the non-amg look better than the ones on the amgs? I'm looking at the vents on the red and those look a bit more apart of the car then those grey things sticking on the side of the white ones.
Also, forgive my ignorance but what is the difference between a new model vs a face-lifted model?
Also, forgive my ignorance but what is the difference between a new model vs a face-lifted model?
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#50
I've noticed that the last few models (CL216 and this new facelifted R230) look a lot better in lighter colors (silver and white). They are putting in a lot of contrasting elements (rear diffuser and the front lip) which definitely stand out more juxtaposed to lighter colors.
I just wish they did more to the interior, but with all the changes under the hood and with the transmission, this car is looking to be a killer.
I just wish they did more to the interior, but with all the changes under the hood and with the transmission, this car is looking to be a killer.