"the sl63 has everything, i just wished it looked a little bit better...."

It's growing on me...

Second that...

Lighter, better brakes, better suspension, killer gearbox, and finally and engine that makes more HP AND more TQ then the 55k engine.

I have my doubts that the Twim turbo V8 engine will be as fun and sound as good as the 55k engine, but as mentioned in the video, just software upgrades are going to make this car a monster. 750hp? I believe it.

I'm definitely warming up to the car also...only thing that holds me back from LOVING it...the headlights...they're HUGE...

Great driving... & agree exellent improvements barring the bugg-eyed exterior, total failure on that end...

They always do and MB seems to know it. How does that W212 look to you these days? I remember lamenting with the W211 guys a few years ago about how it looked like crap. I like it now. I can't imagine the R129 guys ever thought the R230 looked like crap though.

^^ This.

The R129 was my first love. Same with the E36 M3 (1995-1999 BMW M3).

When the R230 came out, I was floored. It was absolutely gorgeous! When the E46 3 series came out (1999-2006 BMW 3 series), I loved it!

Now though, when a previous generation is replaced (new 3 series, new SL, etc) most of the time, it doesn't look as good to me. Auto styling is becoming more and more bold but less athletic and sexy.

The R129 is a 31 year old 5"6" natural blonde with green eyes that runs 2 miles a day on the treadmill.

The R230 is a 26 year old tan brunette with blue eyes and natural tight curves who is a former college track and field star and JUST missed qualifying for the Olympics

The R231 is a 37 year old bleached blonde who already has had botox, a facelift, and a fake D or E size boob job. She's in decent shape, but she never leaves the house without heels and 2 pounds of makeup. She may be fun to take for a spin, but she lacks the sexual and intellectual appeal of the R129 or R230. You'd never see Ms. R129 or Ms. R230 on a pole. R231 you'd expect to see on the pole.

The R129: The wife you still love.



The R230: The hottest thing on the block.


The R231: The **** that you'd love to pound after 4 beers.

Lukas, you are one funny dude..