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Old 03-17-23 | 12:04 PM
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Haha

I hate imposter cars. On the W222 S Class facebook page I am on people post fake Maybachs all the time, and when they get called on it they EXPLODE. When you have an incredible car like an S Class already, why pretend its something its not?
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
that's how i've always felt about people up-badging their C300 with AMG logos, like aren't you just reminding yourself of what you don't have every time you drive the car? also the only people who actually know what AMG is are the same people who will be able to tell it's a fake lol, nobody else would even notice

now something like this i can appreciate, i did such a double-take when i walked past haha
Is that a Geo Metro?
Old 03-17-23 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
what do you mean it's not even rwd? it is an LS460, right?
It's an AWD, so it's missing about 30hp and is heavier plus no rear LSD among other things....AWD doesn't make sense on the 460 IMO since it removes power and handling and screws up the weight bias.
Old 03-17-23 | 12:31 PM
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Having had both a RWD and an AWD LS460, I preferred the RWD car, but I would have bought an AWD car again if thats what had been available and fit my needs.
Old 03-17-23 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Haha

I hate imposter cars. On the W222 S Class facebook page I am on people post fake Maybachs all the time, and when they get called on it they EXPLODE. When you have an incredible car like an S Class already, why pretend its something its not?
I hear this too, I would NEVER put an AMG badge on my Mercedes.

Putting Maybach badges on an already amazing car is realllly stupid.
Old 03-17-23 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
That is HILARIOUS because yesterday I was behind a brand new C300 that had a personalized plate “MCH2FUN”. They’re prerogative of course but there’s nothing fun about a 2.0t. If it were the 6 cylinder I would have taken it much more seriously.
have you driven a new c300? especially the coupe? great car.
Old 03-17-23 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
have you driven a new c300? especially the coupe? great car.
I'm sure it's great, minus the engine. It's fast and fun I'm sure but the sounds and feel probably leave lots to be desired.
Old 03-17-23 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
I hear this too, I would NEVER put an AMG badge on my Mercedes.

Putting Maybach badges on an already amazing car is realllly stupid.
Now if you have a base model A class I can see a Maybach badge being a good tongue in cheek joke!
Old 03-17-23 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Now if you have a base model A class I can see a Maybach badge being a good tongue in cheek joke!
Some brands sell the impostors in their own showrooms, right next to the real thing:



I do have to say, the literal garmin tablet that gets mounted to the dash right next to the a-pillar when you option navigation is a nice touch.
Old 03-17-23 | 02:11 PM
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I got a speeding ticket in the mail.

7.5 miles over the limit. (Or 12km)

$82



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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
I got a speeding ticket in the mail.

7.5 miles over the limit. (Or 12km)

$82
Dang, I hate to see that.
If they want to generate revenue, catch people speeding and EARN the money.

Camera tickets are a money making scam....
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
have you driven a new c300? especially the coupe? great car.
I like all the Mercede products.
Yeah, maybe like ya'll say, it must be the three pointed star. haha

Originally Posted by Striker223
Now if you have a base model A class I can see a Maybach badge being a good tongue in cheek joke!
Ok, ya'll don't laugh at me but I put RX350 badges on my RX330 and the late Gen 2 grill.
Took a few years off the car.
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Originally Posted by geko29
Some brands sell the impostors in their own showrooms, right next to the real thing:



I do have to say, the literal garmin tablet that gets mounted to the dash right next to the a-pillar when you option navigation is a nice touch.
I don't think tiny little toy cars like this will be a big seller here in the US until city life gets a little more squashed and tight, like metro areas in other countries.
Old 03-17-23 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by geko29
Some brands sell the impostors in their own showrooms, right next to the real thing:



I do have to say, the literal garmin tablet that gets mounted to the dash right next to the a-pillar when you option navigation is a nice touch.
Ha! I so want to get my hands on one of those but they are stupid rare, it was the strangest accessory a company has every offered IMO. Literally on the options list for one of the real cars
Old 03-17-23 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
I'm sure it's great, minus the engine. It's fast and fun I'm sure but the sounds and feel probably leave lots to be desired.
In the C Class the turbo 4 feels fine, same with the GLC...its really not until you put it in the E Class and GLE that it feels out of place.
Old 03-17-23 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
I got a speeding ticket in the mail.

7.5 miles over the limit. (Or 12km)

$82
Sorry to hear that. Was the ticket in Canada? Most places in the U.S. set the cameras for around 10-11 MPH over. Still, $82 is not that bad (I'll assume Canadian dollars), although in Virginia it is only $50 American dollars.
Old 03-17-23 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Sorry to hear that. Was the ticket in Canada? Most places in the U.S. set the cameras for around 10-11 MPH over. Still, $82 is not that bad (I'll assume Canadian dollars), although in Virginia it is only $50 American dollars.
yeah. Up here in Canada. Not far from me 10min. I am gonna drive slow and under the speed limit on that road and cause and backup and chaos



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