Watching Discovery Channel, I took notice of a promo for an upcoming series about "beater" cars. Open casting call for people to enter their tired old cars in a competition for a chance to win $10,000 in upgrades. So I entered my '82 300SD. I thought "how could I loose", well I was sure wrong on that.

I filled out the online form on Sunday, come Monday, I have a call back!!! Holy cow! So I eagerly call the lady back and she asks me about my car, what I like about it, what I don't like about it, and tells me that they are really interested in entering my car (probably have around 7000 neons and cavaliers entered) At this point I'm grinning ear to ear!

She continues to tell me they are the same people who produce the series "Canada's Worst Driver". Five cars will enter, only one will win. The cars will be tested against each other for things such as acceleration, braking, handling etc. (well, I have already lost) The best of the worst wins. If you win, $10,000. If you loose, $1500...

Wait for it...

Wait for it...


...$1500 for your car and they destroy it on television. Ohhh. Um, no thanks!

I was so happy, only to be so let down.

She asked if I was willing to gamble my car, I said no. She was actually quite persistent. I still declined. I figured if someone else entered a '90s 5.0 Mustang, I have lost the acceleration. A civic will out handle me, If they test braking control on a wet surface, anything with ABS will win.

I was asked if I knew anyone else who would like to enter, so if anyone else does, PROPER TELEVISION :: CAR :: Apply Now!

if the link gets blocked out, PM me and I will send it to you.

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1982 300sd, new project car to restore

It doesn't matter if you know what you're doing, as long as you look like you know what you're doing.

I want to say I have seen a similar show before. It's a cool concept but I'm not going to risk crushing a perfectly good car.

Interesting.................now moving right along................

Anything to intertain the mind numbed general public with another type of reality show.

Adding a different flavor to the evening Pacifier.


This is just another sneeky way to get older cars off the road.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Seems like a cheap rusted out 400E could be a solid contender

I wonder how the final results are tallied...

1 point for each round?

times, g forces, stopping distance, fuel economy, offset via mileage, condition, etc...


who knows? if the results are based on scale, with mileage as the determining factor, a decent diesel could win. even over a high powered mustang. toss in age as a factor, and our 30+ year old turbo diesels could be outright unbeatable...

of course, what could the 10,000.00 upgrades possibly be? fresh paint? euro headlights? new tires/brakes? oh oh... neon underbody accents, and widescreen tv's in the back...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

A trip to the MB Classics Center would be at the top of the list, if given the choice.

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium (Sparky)
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It's a car not a science experiment! Open the throttle!

I doubt you would get much with $10k at the classic center.

Even if it's just an interior restoration, it's better than neon underbody accents, and widescreen tv's in the back.

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium (Sparky)
http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-us/193500.png

It's a car not a science experiment! Open the throttle!

Hmm, I've got a 97 E320 that:

Was sitting for 2 years with the back windows open ( bad regulators )

Has green algae growing on the outside ( black car )

Rust here and there.

Hood held down with a bungee strap.

Only problem is I doubt I could find another parts car exactly the same for $ 1,500 . ( The drive line is a exact match for my 97 SL 320 .)

Being the suspicious IT guy I had to check out the link. Straight to a sign up form that asks for more information than I am willing to give up. Google'd around and it looks legit but will be shot in the "GTA" which I am translating to Greater Toronto Area. Not worth the travel and time off.

edit:
Just noticed on the form... "...The series will shoot in Toronto ..."

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Scott - K3PSO
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1984 300D turbo ~203k miles
2008 FourWinds Hurricane 31' RV

Past
'85 300D turbo ~280k miles
'83 300D turbo ~300k miles
'05 Mini Cooper convertible
'96 BMW R1100-RT
'71 Honda CB175 - multi-winter project
'82 Honda CB450 NightHawk
'85 300D turbo ~328k miles
'75 BMW 2002
'66 Beetle

It's too bad that the folks from "Make It Right Productions", aren't doing a MOT style inspection and restoration show. That would be a better bet.

There are plenty of shows out there that would 'pimp' your ride, but how many do straightforward restoration-to-original, or even mild resto-custom without going totally off-the-rails?

I guess that I'm more of a fan of Wheeler Dealers than I am of West Coast Customs, but that's just my taste.

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium (Sparky)
http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-us/193500.png

It's a car not a science experiment! Open the throttle!

I agree 100%. I'd love to see a show like the one you suggested!

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

I wonder if I could talk my friend into entering his 300,000 mile SDL w/ a cracked cylinder head...

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.