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Why do you REALLY drive a Benz ?
We own a body shop and I went to pick up a customers Benz that was wrecked and drove it in. This was in the mid eighties, and the car was a big sedan,,, an S class not an E. Driving this wrecked car the few miles into the shop, I realized that even being wrecked, this car drove better than any car I had ever driven. Once we started tearing it apart, {this was the first major job we had ever done on a Benz} I became aware of the engineering that had gone into the panels and structure of the car. They still amaze me on every one we do. At that time I swore I would own a Benz one day. We,,, my wife and I,,, now own three, and I just love these cars. I consider myself very lucky to be able to experience the thrill of owning and driving a Benz.
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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K 07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K 02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K 05 F150 Silver 44K |
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I beleive you were in the W126 S-class that was the S of the eightties. Its the car thats in my signature.
Its a great car alright!!
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Yes, nothing drives like a Benz.I bought the Turtle to drive while I restored my old Mustang,when I replaced the upper control arms and saw the way these cars are put together I had an easy decision to make.Now if I can just find someone to buy my Mustang I can start shopping for a diesel G-wagen
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The ride. Nothing rides like one. Nothing.
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Because I couldn't find any more Peugeots
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5 speed '91 190E 2.6 320,000 mi. (new car, fast, smooth as silk six, couldn't find any more Peugeots) 5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.5l Turbo Diesel 266,000 mi. (old car, fast for a diesel, had 2 others) 5 speed '01 Jetta V6 (new wifes car, pretty quick) 5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.2l Turbo Gas 197,000 mi. (wifes car, faster, sadly gone just short of 200k ) 5 speed '83 Yamaha 750 Maxim 14,000 mi. (fastest) 0 speed 4' x 8' 1800 lb Harbor Freight utility trailer (only as fast as what's pulling it) |
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I was looking for a new ride. I really liked my 92 Q45 (now the wife's) but I often have to park on the street and in my nieghborhood parking is at a premium. The extra size of the Q is nice until you have to street park it. So I started searching for a smaller size Q alternative (J30 I didn't consider an alternative, don't like the styling and it lacks the Q's refinement). That is what led me to the W124 400e. Much easier to park than the Q, yet room for my two year old daughter in the back. I also have to say that I considered MBZs after seeing how many people had such high mileage and were still going. I'm hoping that years from now I will be one of those high milage people!
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I was checking out a 300TE for my brother-in-law, pre-purchase; what struck me, oddly enough, was the engineering that went into the fuel pump design. It's suspended by compliant rubber hangers, and even had a protective plate bolted to the underside to guard against errant debris strikes. Wow...for a fuel pump.
Within 2 weeks I had a 300TE, and a year later a 500E. I will not own another brand. Period (racecars excepted)
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"If God had meant for us to walk, why did he give us feet that fit car pedals?" Sir Sterling Moss Michael 2014 E63S Estate 2006 SLK55 1995 E500 1986 Porsche 944 turbo |
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I started driving them years ago because one of my friends has a MBZ repair shop.........it is the the most inexpensive car to maintain for me!
Plus all the other perks!
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Because I think its better looking than most other cars on the road.
Craftsmanship Engineering Image Reliability driveability road feel you name it, mercedes is the pinnacle of it. you just can't beat a benz, period. Alon
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I hate SUV's.
I hate Mini-Vans. I love Sports Cars. I need to carry people and stuff. I love engineering excellence. I want fuel efficiency and resonable curb weight. Do the math! A car capable of carrying four people and luggage that handles well and is built to last without being over 3500lbs and can break the US30mpg barrier? Can you think of a better fit than the C230? Not me.
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I like the quality and reliability of the Mercedes. I own a 1994 E320 station wagon - the second one I have owned - and it has been pretty much bulletproof in terms of reliability. It just makes me feel good to drive it.
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I have a Mercedes because it burns #2 fuel oil and doesn't have an aluminum cylinder head or a timing chain (otherwise, I'd probably be driving a VW). I will admit that, since having gotten the car, I've come to really appreciate the amount of work and thoughtfulness that went into the 123 design. This car is probably the easiest-to-work-on vehicle I've ever owned. I have no intention of getting rid of this car anytime soon, and unless I hold onto this car for the rest of my life I'll probably always have a diesel Benz somewhere.
I just wish I could get cloth seats...
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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver 1991 Ford F-350, work in progress 1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D Spark-free since 1999 |
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I have one (I mean, three ) because I tend to keep cars for many years (see first car, VW on my sig).
My Dad had two. A 1959 190E that he bought new and kept for 14 years and sold for $1100!! It still had the original paint and looked great! Then he later bought a 1971 280SE...he STILL has that one! So I can attest to their durability and longevity...I know few other 10-yr old models other than MB that hold up and look as nice as my old W124. And as previously stated...nothing like the RIDE! That said, I took a ride in a 2003 C240 and was not impressed...felt like an Accord...
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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle 2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car 2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver 2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car |
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After spending many fun years driving Jettas and Golfs, I wanted a more classic, luxury european car that would be old enough to afford, easy-enough to work on and not break the bank as a daily driver.
....hmmm, I wonder how I ended up with a W115 240D? Couldn't believe that 25+ year old car had better brakes and suspension than my 20-year newer VW. The ease (and surprising affordability) of maintenace impressed me further. Driving the later models was not only impressive, but downright astonishing with the perfect blend (to me) of safety, performance, longevity, etc, etc, etc.... I can say with confidence there will always be an MB in the driveway. Regards, - Ryan
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'95 E420 - 'Shadowfax' 138kmi. '92 Volvo 740Turbo Bard 193kmi '74 240D - 'Ol' Green' 4spd Manual 104kmi. (sold ) '77 300D - 'Red' 223kmi (sold) '75 240D - 'Bianca the Blue Bomber' (sold) |
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Ditto just most everything that has been said.
My dad was an engineer, and taught me at a very early age how things SHOULD be built, and so far a Benz is the closest I've found that meets that criteria. They aren't perfect by far, but a close second place to whatever is!
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past MB rides: '68 220D '68 220D(another one) '67 230 '84 SD Current rides: '06 Lexus RX330 '93 Ford F-250 '96 Corvette '99 Polaris 700 RMK sled 2011 Polaris Assault '86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper) |
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