Originally Posted by t walgamuth (Post 1837624)

Although Mercedes sounds more like a spanish name you see it from time to time still as ladies names.

Tom W

Originally Posted by OldPokey (Post 1838798)

"It's my sister Violet, the one with the Mercedes..."
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth (Post 1837624)

Actually Mercedes was originally Karl Benz's Daughter. Or one of those early fellows.

Although Mercedes sounds more like a spanish name you see it from time to time still as ladies names. There is a lady who goes to our church with it as her name but she insists on it being pronounced with the first sylabel (SP?) emphasised.

Tom W

Originally Posted by Chad300tdt (Post 1838349)

That must have been an interesting pre-purchase inspection. How low were you able to get them to go on the price.:D

Originally Posted by G-Benz (Post 1838499)

If I had kept the white 95 500SL and referred to it as "Whitey"...I'm sure it would have illicited some surprised looks!! :afro:

Originally Posted by Trakehner (Post 1838812)

Doesn't she also have a pony or room for a swimming pool?

Originally Posted by E150GT (Post 1839103)

Actually Mercedes was the name of Emil Jennilek?'s daughter. He was the first DMG dealer. I just hate it when my bro calls my car the "Cedes" pronounced SADIES

Originally Posted by RichC (Post 1839526)

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Bucket residence, lady of the house speaking.

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RichC

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Originally Posted by Whiskeydan (Post 1839593)

Mind the pedestrian Richard.

Originally Posted by Jordan G (Post 1839870)

Ohhh, British humor, now I get it.....took me awhile.

Originally Posted by Bio300TDTdriver (Post 1839952)

I never thought British humor was funny. I guess I still don't. Can someone explain it so I can give it another chance? I went to a comedy club when I was in London once, luckily they sold beer.