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#135 of 766 Color by shoes Apr 13, 2002 (11:50 pm)
My SL500 is Tectite Grey with the Stone interior, which is that light color you refer to. The Euro floor mats are almost white, which makes them very impractical but very beautiful.
#137 of 766 Lexus vs Mercedes by thor8 Apr 18, 2002 (1:24 pm)
Way back I was reading a Toyota fan saying the object of the game is to sell more cars and in that area Lexus has beat Mercedes.   The fact is that ANYBODY will sell more vehicles than Mercedes in any class and it only proves just that. The SL600 is around the corner and it will cost close to 140,000$ and the AMG versions even more, the interesting thing would be to see if a Lexus will sell for for 140,000$, noway Jose.   What Lexus people fail to understand is that there is a point were the affluent is also interested in "exclusivity and prestige", more gadgets and gizmos become irrelevant, they are far removed from the Chevy vs Ford mentality, they are also removed from this "value" argument. People who buy the high end cars, have an idea of what they want and how much it will cost, they don't have to ask, is a completely different segment from those that are milling around the lot and the 900$ from one model to the other makes the difference wether they can buy or not.   Mercedes will raise the ante even further with the Maybach and again all discussions will be academic, more likely a Maybach purchaser will pick up the phone and order one, his biggest dilemma may be the colors and delivey date.   Toyota fans also tend to think as if they invented technology, I guess that is why Toyota research & development Gmbh, is located in Germany and also the formula one project is located in Germany and raided Porsche, Mercedes, BMW to design and build the car.
#138 of 766 Floor mats, etc. by w210 Apr 19, 2002 (12:03 am)
Shoes - I know what you mean about the light color floor mats, I have custom made taupe floor mats (the color matches the darker taupe on the dash) for practicality.
#139 of 766 Lexus SC430 vs. SL500 by w210 Apr 19, 2002 (12:10 am)
While I have yet to test drive the SC430, the lack of roll on the SL500 simply blows my mind away. It's unbelievable how much more stable it is at its limited compared to other MBs or BMWs (except perhaps the 745i which is pretty good in this respect).   The second generation ABC is a major leap for MB, this new technology is seriously impressive, miles ahead of the heavy and clumsy systems on the first generation Q45. I don't think I would order another MB without the ABC.
#140 of 766 w210 by benznut Apr 19, 2002 (7:26 pm)
I do not believe that the ABC in the Sl is second generation. It may simply me geared in a more sportive manner to go with the character of the car. Althoug I may be wrong, there isn't yet a second generation ABC. It is true, the effect in the SL is unreal.
#141 of 766 benznut - ABC by w210 Apr 20, 2002 (12:27 am)
I believe you are correct, the Airmatic Dual Control suspension, the first Mercedes that tinkers both damper and spring settings on the move will not be available until the W211.   However, as I said before, the lack of roll is simply amazing.
#142 of 766 by merc1 Apr 20, 2002 (1:41 am)
Guys when are the new engines coming??   M
#143 of 766 SL500 by w210 Apr 29, 2002 (1:34 am)
Took the car out top down for an extensive drive, totally amazed it has less body roll than the E55 AMG..
#144 of 766 w210 by habitat1 May 01, 2002 (4:21 am)
I would have hoped a two seat roadster would have less body roll than a nearly two ton sedan, but then again, I forgot the SL500 weighs OVER two tons!   Seriously, I was wondering how you would compare it to other roadsters like a Boxster S, or even other sport convertibles like the M3 or CLK430/55. I have been offered a test drive, but I don't want to wear out my welcome, since they gave me a C32 to try out for a day last fall and there is no chance I would ever seriously consider buying an SL (unless they stick a 6-speed in the SL55, and I win the lottery).

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