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This is a discussion on Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL? within the SL-Class forums, part of the Mercedes-Benz category; Based on looks only . Not taking engines or any new features into consideration . Which one do you like ...

View Poll Results: Which one pleases you more aesthetically?
New facelifted SL looks better. 40 40.82%
Current one looks better. 58 59.18%
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:38 PM   #1
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Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

Based on looks only. Not taking engines or any new features into consideration. Which one do you like more?










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Old 01-22-2008, 04:41 PM   #2
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

Unquestionably the Pre-FL.
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:43 PM   #3
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

The new one.

The old one looks too cute. The grille is too small and it was about time they changed those lights.
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:49 PM   #4
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

the "new" just look horrible. old might look unmodern but prefacelift still look better.
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

The pre fl is stunning no doubt but i have to see the new one in real to vote,can't vote now!
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

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The new one.

The old one looks too cute. The grille is too small and it was about time they changed those lights.
Agree. And it looks too much like a CLK.
I think the FL is really awesome. Making it even better, and you'll see it will grow on you.
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

As well ask this: Actual Hepburn



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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

I love the current SL most!! It's just this design, that will be ever modern! One of these cars, like the Arnage T!!
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Re: Facelifted or Pre-Facelifted Mercedes SL?

Wohoo Audrey, I love Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The SL has been a highly popular car because it is THE dream car, it has a star on the grill, is a convertible and is ahead turner. Naturally the preface lifted is after 5 years no longer a head turner. Therefore I would unquestionably want to drive the face lifted this year. In with the new out with the old. It's time to move on.
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Wohoo Audrey, I love Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The SL has been a highly popular car because it is THE dream car, it has a star on the grill, is a convertible and is ahead turner. Naturally the preface lifted is after 5 years no longer a head turner. Therefore I would unquestionably want to drive the face lifted this year. In with the new out with the old. It's time to move on.
Haha me too, love that movie and Roman Holiday.

As for SL, yeah the face lifted SL will look new for now, but 10 or 20 years down the line, which do you think will look better? My money is on the original.
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