Do you ever just stop and admire the lines? - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mike-81-240d · #31 10-02-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rcounts

But then I had never seen a coupe until I started shopping for one either. I still haven't seen another diesel one on the road yet, and have only seen 3 gasser W123 coupes in the last year and a half.

Dunno exactly what it is about them, but the proportions just seem so right...

I take it you don't drive through Medina, Bellevue, or Kirkland?
My car is driving around Kirkland almost every day, and there are two more Silver blue 4dr's in Kirkland alone. My friends is all over the place especially Bellevue and Medina. He has a 1984 300CD Silver blue metallic with Euros and a euro plate on the front that says "Bio Benz", it has 75K

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Brandon_SLC · #32 10-02-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-81-240d

I take it you don't drive through Medina, Bellevue, or Kirkland?
My car is driving around Kirkland almost every day, and there are two more Silver blue 4dr's in Kirkland alone. My friends is all over the place especially Bellevue and Medina. He has a 1984 300CD Silver blue metallic with Euros and a euro plate on the front that says "Bio Benz", it has 75K

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I grew up in Bellevue and Hunts Point. It was the MB capitol of the NW. Lots of diesels, and a surprising number of SLs.

The cheap skates in Medina, Hunts point, etc. (The Balkans) keep them forever, as well.

mike-81-240d · #33 10-02-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon_SLC

I grew up in Bellevue and Hunts Point. It was the MB capitol of the NW. Lots of diesels, and a surprising number of SLs.

The cheap skates in Medina, Hunts point, etc. (The Balkans) keep them forever, as well.

Wow small world I grew up on yarrow point, and my uncle lives on hunts point.

We moved to kirkland 5 years ago.

MBeige · #34 10-02-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by snookwhaler

That "overlook" shot sums it up..... It does not get any better than that.

Except the one cruising down the highway!

I'm torn.....

It's too bad that shot overlooking the San Gabriel mountains is a bit blurry. There were lots of strong winds that day, camera was shaky. That's why I use the image in my signature instead.

gatorblue92 · #35 10-02-2009, 09:41 PM

ahh yes i always stare at my car... even other w123's i see around... nothing finer

Brandon_SLC · #36 10-02-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-81-240d

Wow small world I grew up on yarrow point, and my uncle lives on hunts point.

We moved to Kirkland 5 years ago.

Yarrow Point and Clyde Hill count as Balkans too. If I were to go back I'd probably choose to live in Kirkland. Or a Mountaintop airy in So. Bellevue. I love the view from there. The Balkans have gotten too snooty for me.

In the 80s it was rare to pull up to a signal or 5 way stop or something, without seeing at least one other 5 cylinder Diesel Mercedes somewhere.

Brandon_SLC · #37 10-02-2009, 09:53 PM

Admiring glances over your shoulder isn't weird, it just mean you're a car nut.

Oh wait, nut might be synonymous with weird.

rcounts · #38 10-02-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-81-240d

I take it you don't drive through Medina, Bellevue, or Kirkland?
My car is driving around Kirkland almost every day, and there are two more Silver blue 4dr's in Kirkland alone. My friends is all over the place especially Bellevue and Medina. He has a 1984 300CD Silver blue metallic with Euros and a euro plate on the front that says "Bio Benz", it has 75K

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You're right, I don't make it to the east side much these days, but I think you must've misunderstood me. I do see a few sedans around. What I have NOT seen on the road yet is another diesel coupe.

TOPGUN · #39 10-02-2009, 10:02 PM

I always give it look back check. It is a black on black 560 SEL. If the suspension is perfect it has a slight rake. Classic lines. Old or new, Mercedes has a "presence".

alphadeltaromeo · #40 10-02-2009, 10:05 PM

Mhmm...the 124 has a great shape too...love the back end of it.

JEBalles · #41 10-02-2009, 10:05 PM

Always, I'll look out the kitchen window at it sitting in the drive way. Looks best at dusk.

MBeige · #42 10-02-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN

I always give it look back check. It is a black on black 560 SEL. If the suspension is perfect it has a slight rake. Classic lines. Old or new, Mercedes has a "presence".

I also look at the rake when I look back...

85 DSEL · #43 10-02-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 71inka02

I also, before going to bed, when checking and locking up the house will open the door to the garage and briefly flip the light on and take a "good night" look -

Oh my

I thought I was THE ONLY ONE that does this!

Dobroman · #44 10-02-2009, 10:44 PM

I can't wait to get out of the car and look at it, and I'm finding excuses to go somewhere just to drive it. But I need to do something about these painted wheels

mike-81-240d · #45 10-02-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobroman

I can't wait to get out of the car and look at it, and I'm finding excuses to go somewhere just to drive it. But I need to do something about these painted wheels

O My is that Krylon, or Plasti Dip?

I think painted hubbies, and old bbs meshies are your best choices!