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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Adelaide's Southern Subs
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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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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Horrid.
Looks like it has a boner,
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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looks like a honda prelude mixed with an mx5
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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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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COUPE WHORE
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: were ever i pass out
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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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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Adelaide
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne
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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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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
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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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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane QLD
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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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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hazelbrook, NSW
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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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Join Date: Jan 2005
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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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Join Date: Feb 2005
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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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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Tom Price, WA
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Wow, I think it's quite sexy!
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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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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Join Date: Feb 2008
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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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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Coast
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looks good to me, i wont say no.
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Red is nice Mark.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brisvegas
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One in silver thanks, Love it.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gawler area SA
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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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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
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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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Long live the GT !
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Perth WA
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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! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrnIqC8LRds
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth W.A
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I like it, looks tough and modern IMHO.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kalgoorlie
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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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AWD Assassin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,170
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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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Extreme Machine
Join Date: Jan 2005
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very retro
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The Vengeful One
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Location: Tazzy
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Might not be the prettiest merc ever made, but it will sell like hot cakes and go like know bodys bussiness!, best merc there is i think is the SLR 722
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Don't mind it, don't love it.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
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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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Guess Who's Back?
Join Date: Feb 2008
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