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Old 07-07-05, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KVA
That's why I would only buy an AMG...
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Keith,

I agree - AMG engines and trannys are overbuilt. So I guess your C32 has been treating you well? That's good to hear.

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Old 07-07-05, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rheiy
Consider yourself lucky. My brother's 03 F150 had to get a new engine after 3K miles
Sorry to hear that about your brother's 2003 F-150. The 2004 though was a complete redesign with different engine. It just won AutoWeek's best truck (again) and it's still the highest selling vehicle of any kind in the U.S.
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Old 07-07-05, 11:43 PM
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On my comment regarding the C Class, my girlfriend's sister in law and their family have always had Benzes. They just think that the C Class doesn't classify as a true "Benz".. Their bottom limit in defining Benzes are E classes. This is coming from a family that has had every type of high end Benz imaginable (SL 600 - the 2 door kind, S600 V12 Brabus), and they're real snooty about it too. It's actually quite a collection and the AMGs are AWESOME cars. The one I really like is the Brabus V12, you don't see them anywhere. She bought the ML cause she has 2 kids and has become quite a "soccer mom". Well, I converted one of them (my girlfriend) to Lexus so I guess I'm doing my job. We're like the oddballs in that family - they accepted me once when I had an S600 (but later got rid of due to many electrical problems).
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Old 07-08-05, 02:34 PM
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props to you for turning around and helping the guy out.
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Old 07-08-05, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 98LexusGS
On my comment regarding the C Class, my girlfriend's sister in law and their family have always had Benzes. They just think that the C Class doesn't classify as a true "Benz".. Their bottom limit in defining Benzes are E classes. This is coming from a family that has had every type of high end Benz imaginable (SL 600 - the 2 door kind, S600 V12 Brabus), and they're real snooty about it too. It's actually quite a collection and the AMGs are AWESOME cars. The one I really like is the Brabus V12, you don't see them anywhere. She bought the ML cause she has 2 kids and has become quite a "soccer mom". Well, I converted one of them (my girlfriend) to Lexus so I guess I'm doing my job. We're like the oddballs in that family - they accepted me once when I had an S600 (but later got rid of due to many electrical problems).
I think that snooty nature also has something to do with the American "bigger is better" mentality when it comes to vehicles especially. I can't imagine us having some of the smaller lux-brand vehicle offering here like they do in the U.K., for example. Streets are tighter over there and space from what I understand is at a premium. Give us another 100 years...at the current rate of urban sprawl, we will be embracing those little cars.
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Old 07-08-05, 03:26 PM
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Glad to hear that ou were nice to him and it's quite a relief I just talked my entire family out of a CLS, although they are sooo good looking. Me being 6'3", I couldn't even to begin to dream about fitting in the back seat. For looks and performance from the AMG though, I think the CLS is one excellent choice.

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Old 07-12-05, 09:36 PM
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wow that sux man.... i guess he didn't follow the right break in procedure and rev the engine too hard when the car is so new? very sad..... probably he has to pay premium too..... sigh....

but it's very nice of you man
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