SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Difference between 2005/06 and 07/08 SL55?
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SL55 AMG & BMW F10
Difference between 2005/06 and 07/08 SL55?
What are the difference between 2005/06 and 07/08 SL55?
For sure front bumper; what about suspension, tranny, nav software etc?
Thanks.
For sure front bumper; what about suspension, tranny, nav software etc?
Thanks.
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From: Paris.
E320
steering wheel has paddles Vs buttons
Interior is Black and not Charcoal (For those with black leather)
Knob is different.
17+ Hp (Euro version)
Carbon Fiber trim available for the interior
Interior is Black and not Charcoal (For those with black leather)
Knob is different.
17+ Hp (Euro version)
Carbon Fiber trim available for the interior
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From: Sweden
2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
I can only speak for the 65.
But apart from the brakes, I guess it mostly goes for the 55 also. Probably even the 350 and 500 for that matter.
Here are my thoughts;
- The front brakes are improved (??), with 2 pistons less, from 8 to 6 pistons (strange).
- The grill got 3 slots instead of previous 4.
- The steering wheel got paddles instead of buttons for gear changing.
- Front fog lights got the chromed rings.
- Rear lights got the black mid section more greyisch.
- Roof switch is in silver instead of the previous black one.
- I think that electric boot came available as option.
(- I've heard that the very expensive trouble with the ABC-clogging is now eliminated.)
But apart from the brakes, I guess it mostly goes for the 55 also. Probably even the 350 and 500 for that matter.
Here are my thoughts;
- The front brakes are improved (??), with 2 pistons less, from 8 to 6 pistons (strange).
- The grill got 3 slots instead of previous 4.
- The steering wheel got paddles instead of buttons for gear changing.
- Front fog lights got the chromed rings.
- Rear lights got the black mid section more greyisch.
- Roof switch is in silver instead of the previous black one.
- I think that electric boot came available as option.
(- I've heard that the very expensive trouble with the ABC-clogging is now eliminated.)
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From: Phoenix AZ
2005 C55 AMG - 2018 340i - 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold
In addition to everything mentioned above, some members who have owned both 2003-2006 SL's and 2007+ SL's claim that the 2007+ cars are less problematic and just drive better.
I've yet to get behind the wheel of a 2007+ so I cannot say.
I've yet to get behind the wheel of a 2007+ so I cannot say.
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From: Smartville
2008 SL55, 2008 CLK 550 (toast), 2006 V-Star
Hey guys. I'm upping this thread because I recently picked up a 2008 SL55, and I'm a little confused as to what can and can't be done performance-wise with my vehicle vs. the pre-facelift models. I've already figured out that the 2008 has the upgraded throttle body, but when I go to look at certain sites for upgrades, the vehicle lists often exclude the 2008. Is it because there were a bunch of upgrades for the facelift, or are parts just not compatible?
