Going on vacation next week. I thought it would be cool to buy something automotive related over there that I can't get here. Any ideas as to what to get and where to go to get it?

I will definitely get a frame for my front euro license plate. It is just screwed on right now. I assume I could get that at "EuroPepboys" or whatever it is they have there.

I might bring back a container of some brand of motor oil that they don't sell here. I use it as decoration in my office.

what else? any other tips?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Emergency traingle, Euro headlights

good idea on the triangle.

the headlights might be too bulky. if i get a screaming deal though, I might considering just shipping it home.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

string back driving gloves.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

If you get over to the Netherlands bring us back a "Stretch". The poor boy's getting frustrated and needs some comic relief. I figure I'll show him what I consider my rust "problems" and he'll laugh for a week.

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― Brian P. Cleary, You Oughta Know By Now

a buzz from Amsterdam.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

Interesting botanical specimens. Seeds.

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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

Contact Miguel, Delibes, on the forum. He just started a business importing G wagons to the US from Europe.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I have a spare euro black plastic license plate frame I'll be glad to send you. (no charge). It has no slogans. Let me know if you'd like it.

I'd go to any Auto Parts store in Germany, and pick up a few packages of the colored florescent "breakdown" warning vests to wear, they are required equipment in German cars now - cool and practical. In fact if you grab some, I'd like to buy a couple from you... I think they only cost $5 or $10 in euro equivalent.

I was in Germany driving, on vacation, just a year ago, is how I know this.

Bon voyage!

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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)

I'm not sure I understand. Are you asking him to bring back some seeds or go sowing his seed?

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Bring me back something from HERE.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Errr, I don't think Ben is considering DRIVING back. I mean, I know the G-wagons are supposed to be multi-terrain but....

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“Whatever story you're telling, it will be more interesting if, at the end you add, "and then everything burst into flames.”
― Brian P. Cleary, You Oughta Know By Now

How's heroin girl?

My family brought back two signs from London last Summer that still draw a chuckle. Nothing to do with Benzes, but sign #1 is the great Churchill saying "Keep calm and carry on" and sign #2 is from the numerous tube rides (subway to we Yanks) that said "Mind the gap"........in reference to the space between the train and the platform. Have a good trip. P.S. How about bringing back a pick of some Euro Benzes for the forum.

I contacted Miguel. He said he does not know anyone in Madrid who can act as a guide. I think his family lives somewhere else.

I'll take plenty of pictures of cool cars I see there. We are renting a minivan with a manual transmission. Should be fun.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo