This was almost the new SL

[television]

The SL that did not make it

 

[carnut13]

Please disclose!

 

[dave.robbo]

What was?

 

[television]

Sorry I pushed the wrong button

 

[roofless]

that's better

 

[GseRacing]

Prefer the one we did get. looks like a billy bolt on front end mod

 

[100%Bitch]

I quite like the one we didn't get.

 

[Maybe One Day]

Looks a bit like the McLaren SLR

 

[television]

Looks a bit like the McLaren SLR

It must have been based on that,, Like 100% Bitch I quite like it blending in better with the roundness of the sides

 

[jubhi]

Yes it does look like the SLR.

The current 2008 facelifted SL, how long before we can expect a newer model? I will be possibly looking to change my car next year and have my eye on the current SL. But don't want to buy one if the shape will change in a couple of years....

 

[television]

Yes it does look like the SLR.

The current 2008 facelifted SL, how long before we can expect a newer model? I will be possibly looking to change my car next year and have my eye on the current SL. But don't want to buy one if the shape will change in a couple of years....

Its due in 2011-12

 

[jubhi]

Thanks Malcolm,

2011-12 is perfect.

 

[Maybe One Day]

I must admit the current SL looks very cool!

 

[jubhi]

Yeah, it looks very nice.... I sat in one at my local dealers on the weekend, driving position is great also.

 

[GseRacing]

I really like the new/facelift SL. my only encounter being the sl63 at brooklands and it looked, sounded and drove fantastically.

 

[stumpy]

I prefer the round headlight version myself. I find the styling on modern Mercs to be trying too hard, and I'm not sure if the bonnet bulges are necessary but either way it looks like the bonnet has been slammed too hard onto something underneath (like a dealer did to mine once!)

 

[carnut13]

I prefer the one that got away..its a softer look rather nearer the "old" R230

 

[100%Bitch]

I prefer the one that got away..its a softer look rather nearer the "old" R230

Even if it is a bit effeminate (according to Merc Enthusiast)?

 

[television]

I am thinking of just fitting the grill of the new one onto mine,,I must measure up

 

[GseRacing]

Even if it is a bit effeminate (according to Merc Enthusiast)?

I read that article, thought it was quite good. I can see why the more curvier version would be seen as more effeminate than a sharpe angeled aggresive looking car.