Posted Sep 11th 2009 6:29PM
Dear Mercedes,
I WANT MY SLR STIRLING MOSS!
Sincerely,
Mr. Black & Friends.
for sure, the SLS can't hold a candle to anything, let alone the moss. That car is utterly remarkable and perfect.
September 12 2009 at 7:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's funny that a company with a reputation like Mercedes and a history to build upon (the '58 300SL gullwing) could POSSIBLY allow a car as bland as this new SMS to carry the three-pointed star. Park this thing next to the new Ferrari 458, the Ferrari California, even the current Mercedes SL and there's no comparison. The SMS is out right lacking in character. It's not even a reasonably good design. My '98 Honda Prelude looks better(!).
September 12 2009 at 4:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"My '98 Honda Prelude looks better(!)."
Nuh uh :-p
Seriously though, I'd argue that the 458 is an altogether different beast: different market, different performance purpose, etc. The only thing linking them is horsepower, and anything can produce 500+ horses nowadays...including your Prelude.
The only SL that touches this in terms of appeal is the Black Series, which (again) is meant for a different purpose. The Ferrari California is a miniature, softened 550 Maranello, i.e. it's design will soon lose its appeal.
..and it's S**L**S, not S**M***S, but that's just being nit-picky.
wait... look at where that door handle is... it's down around your knees! Old people beware this is not a car for you. how will they ever close the door unless they're motorized... are they motorized? I don't see old folks being able to reach the door
to close it once seated in that low bucket seat.
awesome website...
September 12 2009 at 1:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIs this car made with any wood? Because looking at it sure has created a lot of wood in my pants. They could build a few with what I'm sporting.
September 12 2009 at 10:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhile I like it, all in all, the back end reminds me of something...oh, wait! How about the back end of my '98 Acura CL? It even has that vertical crease down the middle!
September 11 2009 at 11:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMuch better looking, IMO, than the SLR was. The SLR looked like a big, iced-out SL55. This looks like nothing else on the road.
September 11 2009 at 10:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyUsually I tend to agree with most of the "ugly" comments, but not this time. This is one of the best-looking Benzes I've seen in a long time. I look forward to seeing it in person.
September 11 2009 at 9:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI know for a fact that this car flies on the Nurburgring! http://www.bandholz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mb_sls.gif
September 11 2009 at 9:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAC0,
You were right, we were playing on the site and it is awesome.
This car is hot, got to have it.
Can't wait to throw those gullwing doors up at the club.
