get made fun of? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

raymr · #16 07-18-2007, 03:03 PM

You are driving one of the safest cars on the road. You could run right over those tin cans that they drive, but why risk scratching your bumper?

To the Lexus owner: If its just a Toyota underneath, then he spent $10K too much!

A264172 · #17 07-18-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Benz

Here's how:

1. Garage. Lack of one ruined the paint and interior on my once-show VW in less than a year from the Texas sun!

2. Wife and I work at the same place, so only one car is really out of the garage at any time. During the week, this is usually the W124, but the others see some weekday duties...today I took the W208 to work.

3. Only one car gets out in the rain...EVER! That way I only have to wash one dirty vehicle. Sometimes this is not possible, but usually I can pull this off. W124 is easiest to wash, so I try not to take the other vehicles out in bad weather.

4. Vehicles that are kept clean are easier to keep clean later. I can wash and dry any of the vehicles in 20-30 minutes.

5. Daughter was trained early on what she can and can't do in a car. I relaxed the rules a bit after I got a bit crustier. Hard to be maintain strict cleanliness rules when your daughter and teammates pile in after a particularly grueling (and muddy) soccer match! The trick there is to get floor mats that can handle the crud, and don't let the dirt linger in the vehicle for very long...much harder to remove later...especially on a black vehicle!

Now you tell me... Doah!

John Doe · #18 07-18-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Benz

Here's how:

1. Garage. Lack of one ruined the paint and interior on my once-show VW in less than a year from the Texas sun!

2. Wife and I work at the same place, so only one car is really out of the garage at any time. During the week, this is usually the W124, but the others see some weekday duties...today I took the W208 to work.

3. Only one car gets out in the rain...EVER! That way I only have to wash one dirty vehicle. Sometimes this is not possible, but usually I can pull this off. W124 is easiest to wash, so I try not to take the other vehicles out in bad weather.

4. Vehicles that are kept clean are easier to keep clean later. I can wash and dry any of the vehicles in 20-30 minutes.

5. Daughter was trained early on what she can and can't do in a car. I relaxed the rules a bit after I got a bit crustier. Hard to be maintain strict cleanliness rules when your daughter and teammates pile in after a particularly grueling (and muddy) soccer match! The trick there is to get floor mats that can handle the crud, and don't let the dirt linger in the vehicle for very long...much harder to remove later...especially on a black vehicle!

Took a lot of words to say "OCD"

(I'm just jealous)

btw, I am going to put up a jungle gym at my new house this weekend similar to yours as I was inspired by the picture in your backyard. I got a kit from "Sammy the Slinger."

John Doe · #19 07-18-2007, 04:22 PM

I almost forgot--What kind of proud Texan allows/cares people cracking on his vehicle, anyway. I thought you were kind of a ******* there anywaytif you didn't ride a horse?

E150GT · #20 07-18-2007, 04:37 PM

It's not that I care too much, more I was just wondering if I was alone in this. As for horses, I can't sneak one up to the seventh floor very easily, so the next best thing is to drive a truck. A big one. I don't have one of those either. So I guess my van will suffice. IF I ever get the tranny replaced.

#21 07-18-2007, 04:45 PM

Money is better invested in an APPRECIATING asset than a DEPRECIATING asset. Besides credit card debt, a brand-new car might be the worst personal finance decision one can make.

Hell, money is better sitting in the bank or stuffed in a mattress than invested in a depreciating asset like a new car!

Myself, I am smitten with the new S Class, and I cannot wait to buy one in about ten years with 100K miles!!!!

diametricalbenz · #22 07-18-2007, 04:47 PM

Your boss couldn't fix the Lexus himself even if he wanted to and tell him to compare how his car holds up after 21 years. Then mention how much all the antiquated electronics will cost to replace then!

E150GT · #23 07-18-2007, 04:52 PM

He won't ever know because if the car has a problem he will just trade it in.

cjlipps · #24 07-18-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by E150GT

I think it's funny because the guys at work wil talk mess all day about my car, but they don't touch one om my co-workers who has a 1997 neon with ridiculous chrome rims, fake hood scoop, and a rebuilt motor that cost 2000 dollars. it looks ridiculous.

Two comments for you:

1) They hoot on you and not him because they secretly envy your common sense approach to transportation and secretly pity his poor taste. Either that or the Neon driver has latent axe-murderer tendencies.
2) Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Let the goons talk. Drive what you like and respect others' right to do the same.

Larry Delor · #25 07-18-2007, 05:33 PM

Every few weeks, it is my turn to drive in our carpool. That, is when I get poked at - 3 guys, A/C is on, I step on the accellerator, and a grandma on her walker beats me the first 5 or 10 feet. The next 20 feet, the kid on the bike turns to see if I am "racing" him or not. The next 30 feet after that, the moped has nearly made it to the next light. About 100 feet after that, I get passed by the guy behind me. About 1/2 minute later, I pass him, because the car finally finds its balls.
So, yeah, they make fun of me.... "Man, can this thing go any slower?" "Are we there...I mean, to the next block yet?" etc etc.

My usual reply is "How many cars do you know of, that are 24 years old and still run?" or "If you had 230some thousand miles, you wouldn't be fast either".

The Swede · #26 07-18-2007, 06:10 PM

Buy an S65 and all will be good.

John Doe · #27 07-18-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

Buy an S65 and all will be good.

Around heeya, you would get busted on for being a rapper if you did that

How's the diesel project going, btw? I had the chance to buy a yellow '78 a while back and passed. Should have gotten it.....

The Swede · #28 07-18-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

Around heeya, you would get busted on for being a rapper if you did that

How's the diesel project going, btw? I had the chance to buy a yellow '78 a while back and passed. Should have gotten it.....

How about a '79 diesel wagon?

John Doe · #29 07-18-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

How about a '79 diesel wagon?

That's what I am talking about--I had a neighbor who sold one. I even posted the listing here, but he sold it to a local guy. I could have had it for a song.

Orkrist2 · #30 07-18-2007, 07:42 PM

I don't really get messed with, I have I think once in the last 2 years, but it was playful, not biting. I have made fun of others though, who are too stubborn to realize their car is killing their financial health and may possibly be a deathtrap on the road, but they are so fearful of a car payment it makes them irrational. When its time its time, but you don't sound like that type anyway.