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Apr 19, 2009 6:54:45 AM

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Germany; Posts: 12682, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: Emperor

Re: Here is the new MB SLS.

Emperor:

WAY:

Guys, don't think of this as an imitation to it's 50s original. It will never be that. It's just a modern version of the old car with modern interpretation of the styling que. Just think of it as a 911 then.

Your absolutley right. The Z8 is a retro car as it gets. Everything about it derives from it's predeccessor and the same applies to the Doge Charger. Take a good look at the interior of the SLS because there is nothing in there that is vintage or retro except for the air con vents.

MB hardly ever does straight retro cars and we saw that in the SLR which carry very little resemblence with the Gullwing except for the doors and long boot. Though it can be said that the SLS will share a little bit more attributes with the gullwing, but it's by no means a retro car as the execution is very modern and cutting edge.

The Z8 might be retro, but to me it's the modern interpretation of the famous 507 and a it's a perfect interpretation if you ask me. There's nothing like the overdone side vents of a SLR in honour of a 300SL for example. And that's the difference between MB and BMW for example. Let's hope the SLS will not feature similar useless design quotations. Smiley

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Apr 19, 2009 6:06:52 PM

koko: Rennteam Pro; Loc: UAE , United Arab Emirates; Posts: 2753, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 3, 2004; Reply to: nberry

Re: Here is the new MB SLS.

SLS AMG may not be available in all Mercedes-Benz dealerships

Today we found out something else about the new SLS AMG Coupe, an interesting fact: it appears that the new vehicle will not be sold in all the Mercedes-Benz dealerships. These words came from Mr. Huub Dubbelman, a Mercedes-Benz spokesman from Nederland, in a recent interview with Autotelegraaf. According to Dubbelman, the new SLS AMG will be an exclusive sports car and due to this fact the manufacturer has to take a hard decision: either the car is offered in all dealerships or only few companies will be able to sell it. Regarding the debut of the car, this is still set for Frankfurt, while the deliveries will start from early 2010.

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Apr 19, 2009 9:17:50 PM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: koko

Re: Here is the new MB SLS.

During our interviews, we discussed this issue of distinguishing the car from the rest of the MB line-up. We talked about limited production, sell it separately from the regular model lines and make it a very unique and special to attract buyers that usually buy Ferrari, Lambo and AM. I did not get the impression they were after Porsche customers. Again, the price will start around $170,000 which may bring into play some TT customers.

They apparently recognize the importance of this marketing strategy. it will make the car that much more desirable.

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Apr 19, 2009 10:15:07 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: nberry

Re: Here is the new MB SLS.

nberry:

During our interviews, we discussed this issue of distinguishing the car from the rest of the MB line-up. We talked about limited production, sell it separately from the regular model lines and make it a very unique and special to attract buyers that usually buy Ferrari, Lambo and AM. I did not get the impression they were after Porsche customers. Again, the price will start around $170,000 which may bring into play some TT customers.

They apparently recognize the importance of this marketing strategy. it will make the car that much more desirable.

Just like the Maybach is more desirable? Smiley Smiley

fritz

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Apr 19, 2009 11:55:11 PM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: fritz

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Fritz, had they asked me, I would have told them to start over.

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Apr 21, 2009 10:38:22 AM

Avoe: Veteran; Loc: Vienna , Austria; Posts: 803, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 17, 2002; Reply to: nberry

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I think the Z8 ist one of the very few cars from those days, from which you can say for sure, that its going to keep a good value in future, and will be a desired collectors car on long view.

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Apr 22, 2009 10:50:40 AM

Jean: Veteran; Loc: Seoul , South Korea; Posts: 1033, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 14, 2002; Reply to: Avoe

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The interior looks really cramped just like the original SL. They purposely chose a small driver for the photo.

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