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Old 10-09-2009, 01:54 AM   #1
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Old 10-09-2009, 02:29 AM   #2
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I loved the original gullwing truly one of THEE most beutiful cars ever and i cant help but feel that they've danced on its grave with this one
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Old 10-09-2009, 04:29 AM   #3
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Horrid.

Looks like it has a boner,
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Old 10-09-2009, 06:20 AM   #4
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looks like a honda prelude mixed with an mx5
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Old 10-09-2009, 07:29 AM   #5
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hmmm. The grill and bonnet are good, its just the headlights and surrounds dont seem right. The rear end is not exactly inspiring either...the silver one in the last pics looks good on that angle though.
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Old 10-09-2009, 07:57 AM   #6
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im going to swim against the crowed and i like it and wouldnt mind it in my shed : )
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:06 AM   #7
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im going to swim against the crowed and i like it and wouldnt mind it in my shed : )

Yea right...

vik...As long as it only has two doors... : : :
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:11 AM   #8
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im going to swim against the crowed and i like it and wouldnt mind it in my shed : )
I actually dont mind it.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:13 AM   #9
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Actualy remins me of the BMW Z8 limited release car with the old E39 5ltr V8 M5 engine!

Dont like it. SL mercedes a more attractive car imho
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:16 AM   #10
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Headlights remind me of the GTR, the rear reminds of the Lexes convertible. To me it looks like a rebodied SLR Mclaren.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:20 AM   #11
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Needs better light treatment, then I think, it would look ace.

But yes, the original '55 300SL was (is) incredibly beautiful, and a tough act to follow.
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Old 10-09-2009, 09:02 AM   #12
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I actually like the look of the SLS, if i had the money i would like it in my carport!
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Old 10-09-2009, 09:19 AM   #13
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IMO....i love it. I have never been a huge fan of the slr but this appeals to me. I just look at it as a new merc coupe rather than think have they captured the essense of the old gull. I'd have one in black or silver like the first pic.
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Old 10-09-2009, 09:28 AM   #14
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SOrry if iwas spending in that bracket, I think my $$ would go elsewhere based on those looks.
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Old 10-09-2009, 09:44 AM   #15
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Wow, I think it's quite sexy!
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Old 10-09-2009, 11:16 AM   #16
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Hmmm, the concept is a great and it would be an awesome drive... but it looks like a cheap-*** skyrine GTR from the front...
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:02 PM   #17
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I love it, especially in the silver, it's such a clean and sleek look.
It doesn't need tacky wings, stickers or anything like that. Well done Mercedes.
I'll add that one to the long list of dream cars.
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:22 PM   #18
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looks good to me, i wont say no.
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Old 10-09-2009, 03:11 PM   #19
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One in silver thanks, Love it.
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Old 10-09-2009, 03:25 PM   #20
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Not sure if I like it or not. Suppose I cannot afford to like it enough to own one.

Sorta looks like an MX5 and a Viper got it on in the shed one night!
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Old 10-09-2009, 05:23 PM   #21
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The front looks quite attractive but the rear just does'nt do it for me, it looks like the rear end of a Lexus sc430.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:10 PM   #22
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I like it, looks tough and modern IMHO.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:20 PM   #23
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With almost no design cues taken from the original "gullwing" except for the grille and doors, my guess is the exhaust note alone will be enough to shift these off the showroom floors.

Personally, it's good...but not great!

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Old 10-09-2009, 08:26 PM   #24
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That v8 would be enough to sell me one. I'm in love with the silver one in those pics too, it looks great!
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:41 PM   #25
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very retro
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:41 PM   #26
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Love the front and side treatments.......

Rear looks like a mish mash of BMW and Hyundai.....with Exhaust stolen from left over TOYOTA TRD AURION spares.

If i had the cash, I'd make sure I always reverse parked it in the garage so I could only see the front.
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Old 10-09-2009, 08:44 PM   #27
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Don't mind it, don't love it.
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:40 AM   #28
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Looks good to me, wanna see it in the flesh but I think they have done a good job.
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Old 11-09-2009, 03:23 PM   #29
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:54 PM   #30
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Well, it sure looks happy in that pic.
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