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Old 08-26-2009, 07:07 PM
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My Mercedes Tech Buddy Let Me Down Today

Called my close personal friend and ultimate Mercedes Tech Johnhef today to arrange a tune up for my Jaguar XJS12. He said to stick a rag in the gas tank and light it. I'm still very upset and can't stop crying.

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Old 08-26-2009, 07:08 PM
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Called my close personal friend and ultimate Mercedes Tech today to arrange a tune up for my Jaguar XJS12. He said to stick a rag in the gas tank and light it. I'm still very upset and can't stop crying.
The truth always hurt.
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:14 PM
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Man, you have a bad day! Mechanic and Wife against you, not good.
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:23 PM
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Isn't that how everyone tunes one of those???
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:27 PM
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I'm surprised he didn't suggest shoehorning a V8 AMG in there
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:35 PM
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Wipe those teary eyes: http://www.johnscars.com
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:51 PM
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Wipe those teary eyes: http://www.johnscars.com
I don't do no 'merican parts in my car!
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:58 PM
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He gave you sound advice! I told my grandmother to trade hers in for cash for clunkers.
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Old 08-26-2009, 11:08 PM
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Sounds like it may be some good advice.
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Old 08-26-2009, 11:09 PM
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How far is the closest 250ft drop?
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ya know, up until some electrical issues...
we absolutely love our Hess & Eisenhardt....
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Old 08-27-2009, 01:46 AM
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Old 08-27-2009, 06:01 AM
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I always heard those Jags were hot.
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oh come on folks, at least once in their life, everybody needs to own a V12. And I almost bought an XJS on that very idea. Just now I want an MB V12.
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:07 AM
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Man, my mechanic always offered to light my car on fire too. I would never let him do it unless he was inside!

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