While test driving the 2005 SL the salesman mentioned that a new model would be out in January and would be a 2007. Has anyone heard anything about this? If true, why get an '05?

 

The SL-class will soon receive a face-lift, 2007 model year sounds right, as we'll see an all-new S-class this fall.
The new looks also comes with new DOHC engines (replaces current SOHC), displacements will be bumped up to get the power needed to compete with BMW

 

Does anyone have any idea when this facelift will occur?