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jeremy 08-07-2004 07:43 PM

does our every day driving dish out the same abuse as A taxi service
 
just wondering if our every day normal driving is any where near the same as A taxi company I have an 82 240d which I know they used for quite awhile, anyways any info would be great. BTW did they beef up their cars for taxi service or are they factory stock? thanks

whunter 08-07-2004 08:08 PM

Re: does our every day driving dish out the same abuse as A taxi service
 
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Originally posted by jeremy
just wondering if our every day normal driving is any where near the same as A taxi company I have an 82 240d which I know they used for quite awhile, anyways any info would be great. BTW did they beef up their cars for taxi service or are they factory stock? thanks
Hmmm?
Well, I was a cab driver for a year in the mid seventies.
Yes, mine gets driven like a taxi.
As far as I know, the taxis are normal production cars.
Some drivers do modify them for comfort and durability.

Tirebiter 08-07-2004 09:42 PM

For many years Mercedes were used as Taxis by independant drivers in Central and South America. They were valued for their dependability and by being dedicated as a Taxi, the normal 300% duty on a new car was avoided.

I had the pleasure of being in one when the driver rolled it over on the mountain road outside of San Jose, Costa Rica. :eek:


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