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The Detroit videos will be hitting Straightline at a steady pace from here on out. First up, a sneak peek at the latest SL550 from Mercedes-Benz.
Check out the video after the jump to see more of James Riswick's Jazz Hands and why he likes kicking this car in the butt.
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sniperruff says:
10:50 AM, 01/ 9/12
Caption Contest: KEEP YOUR MONKEY PAWS OFF MY MERCEDES!
revn says:
10:55 AM, 01/ 9/12
Yay, we get the silly captions again! Let's see how many comments we get about jriz's attire choices this time. :p
blackdynamite1 says:
11:42 AM, 01/ 9/12
They really screwed the pooch on this one
The current one is so sweet!
Now they slap this monkey grille on every model.
What a waste.......
BD
ctpaul says:
11:58 AM, 01/ 9/12
since when do you have Jimmie Neutron on staff?
upshift11 says:
02:32 PM, 01/ 9/12
Agree with "blackdynamite1". The current version's styling is superb! They just would have needed to freshen the interior, use aluminum as they have done in this new model, and upgrade the powertrain. Instead, we get a really dated center console with lots of cheesy little buttons. Why on earth is there still a number dialer in the center!? Hello? Bluetooth/ VR controls anyone?
Also, have a look at the ornamentation on the hood -inspired by cuisinart? I get the retro thing, but this just looks like a needless affectation; it detracts from the long, elegant hood. Of course, you could always grate your aged parmesan here if the need should arise.
upshift11 says:
02:34 PM, 01/ 9/12
Agree with "blackdynamite1". The current version's styling is superb! They just would have needed to freshen the interior, use aluminum as they have done in this new model, and upgrade the powertrain. Instead, we get a really dated center console with lots of cheesy little buttons. Why on earth is there still a number dialer in the center!? Hello? Bluetooth/ VR controls anyone?
Also, have a look at the ornamentation on the hood -inspired by Cuisinart? I get the retro thing, but this just looks like a needless affectation; it detracts from the long, elegant hood. Of course, you could always grate your aged parmesan here if the need should arise. Also, as has been mentioned, the snout is just gross; would be more fitting on one of Mercedes' diesel trucks.
roar02ram says:
04:09 PM, 01/ 9/12
@revn - I actually clicked on this story just to comment on jriz's attire...MUCH IMPROVED! Keep up the good work, or tip your stylist!
ne1butu2 says:
06:53 PM, 01/ 9/12
The exterior style of this car is a jumbled mess. Do love the interior tho.
jgcl2005 says:
09:25 AM, 01/10/12
Why did they make all the still frames for James' videos so odd?
bigmik1021 says:
09:49 AM, 01/10/12
Riswick, you are the best!