Hey Ben,

A little OT, but be careful what you show up driving when you go to do someone's tax return. A fancy car, even an old one, will draw comments. People don't want to think you are "doing better" than them.
Long time ago, I went to meet a prospective client and need a car so I borrowed a Datsun 300Z from a girl in the office. First thing the guy said was "Fancy Car" In the end, I never did business with him. My former partner used to raise eyebrows when he went to visit clients in a red 450slc.

I can sympathize with most of the comments in this thread and feel right at home. My 300CE cost me a small fortune this year. Easily what it's worth was sunk into it this year. Some dealer work, some indie work.
Got to drive in a new C350 and E350 for a couple of weeks each though. Nice cars.

it's fine line, isn't it?

the Volvo 240 wagon I had was perfect for the image.

a well kept w123 is even better. i think.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Nope, I've owned both cars for almost 3 years. The only reason why the Porsche had to go was demand from the "better" half but since then she is gone so I am looking for the next one I mean next Porsche 911

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"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"
Billy Connolly

If they have skirts or tires then they are T R O U B L E !!!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

FWIW, my friends 944 turbo was nicknamed sparky....



It had problems with fuel leaking. It eventually erupted in a magestic ball of flames.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.