My buddy had that car when it first came out, 1999 I believe. Then he went into a 2005 ZHP 330i which he has today. A 2005 car is going on 15 y.o. today. And it's actually more interesting than a lot of cars on the road. Again I have never paid the dealer more than $160 (that was for an alignment) on my 2007 335i which has a N54. I remember making this statement here and someone said they called BS. That's pretty sad, imho, to say it's BS (without any basis nor evidence) when someone is keeping it 100. lol as if we want to make false claims about BMW. And yes the ABS/DSC hydro failed, a $4,200 repair at the dealer, and I diy'd for < $500.
Could have been $249 but I needed some tools and software.

I think of that Billy Joel tune where someone is afraid of opening the door and hopes the sound in the hallway just passes. Seems like some regard German cars in that way, it's really scary to get one lol

edit p.s. I feel the same about the manual but I think other than a "real" sports car like a Vette or M2 or M3 or 992, I bet I cave in with the stick requirement, because it's beyond anybody's control....which is why I would never give up the 335. It's a blast to drive and no frills too I only have sport/premium/cold/comfort--no iDrive and it's a stick.

 

 

Well, yes, there are some in the D.C. area...still not a very large number. And, you have to remember that, because of this area's enormous affluence and diverse population, everything sells here, from the Smart-for-Two up to the most expensive Rolls-Royce. But I doubt that you will see many Maseratis in between the two coasts,

 

yea i doubt that maserati of bismarck is doing too much business lol

 

North Dakota is classic pickup country.

 

I do notice they all seem to have nice brakes (multi piston fixed calipers). I've got to start keeping my eyes to myself the gym posted there is a person peeping at brakes in the parking lot, inform the staff if you see him...

Brakes are like torque, nobody seems to care about those, as Apple play is the # 1 factor when buying a car today.

And all kidding aside, my friend saw a "fake" amg the cla. She texted me how much is one of these, $120k? I'd say folks who drive them would be very pleased.

 

This made me LOL.

 

yea the brakes are perfectly adequate, but i remember the pedal being very touchy and you get much of the braking force within like the first 1/4 pedal travel

i'm also used to my old mercedes and older lexus which each have a much more gradual luxury intended brake pedal progression

 

also all kidding aside, this is probably my favorite "fake" amg i've ever seen



what a beast of a machine the CLS050 AMG is

 

^^ is that a Geo Metro? The "050" naming convention is awesome and makes me feel 99% certain whoever did it is poking fun at their own car for the tiny engine size. Classic!

 

i think it's a geo metro but who cares... and i think they were definitely fully aware of what they were doing lol

 

this one i actually saw a few months ago and thought it was also pretty good haha

 

Try to find a certified 2014 E550 sedan. If you can't find a certified one, look at CarMax and get their Maxcare warranty.

 

This took me back to around 2000'ish. Back then, I could rent a car from the Phila. airport for $12.95/day. I was pissed when it went up to $14.95! I always reserved a subcompact and turned them down when they offered an upgrade for $x/day, cuz I'd always get a better car anyway. btw I would rent and pick my buddy up in Albany and we'd head up to Montréal.

One time the clerk says do you want to upgrade? Are you sure, no? Because I have this car and I will give it to you.

I called his bluff and away I went in a 3 cyl. Geo Metro! Dang those were some good times (here's where I say I'd trade all my tomorrows, for a single yesterday...)...

 

Somewhere in Boston, a S65 owner is missing some emblems!