What was your experience with the X5? Like electrical gremlins?

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1982 240D 4spd, 327,000mi

That's your prerogative, though I fail to see what the X5 has to do with an E36 M3.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Electrical yes, along with some motor and design issues. Mine, and most others, shred axle boots on a regular basis, and the rear wheels wear unevenly, which can't be corrected. I also had a leak in the intake which caused the car to start drinking coolant, along with various electrical issues.

It just left me with a bad feeling for the whole brand. I understand it shares little with the M3, which do seem to last a while and withstand abuse.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

That is one way BMW gets their cars to handle so nicely.. they cheat... lotsa negative camber

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Hmmmm, that is my leader in the club house. The Scarlet A{MG}

I'm sure Chad could do something with this in an AMG flavor.

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Yes, but still a lot of radar used here in Ontario. I think - not 100% sure - that with lasers, the officer has a narrow focus and must hit your car directly, whereas radar offers a wider beam, easier to target.

The Valentine One, installed stealthily, is the way to go, IMO, if you own an AMG. That and a track pass for your local racetrack.

I saw a 2004-2007 E55 the other day. He was behind me, and driving normally. The road opened ahead to three lanes (each way) and he gently pulled out and passed a car or two to get in front. Once the light changed and the road ahead was fully open (and clear), he opened it up. I haven't seen a car disappear from view that quickly in a long time. The last thing I saw was his brake lights, on for quiet a while...

@Tyler - I find naming cars is best if either a name jumps out immediately, or you wait and a name will present itself at the proper time. Either way, that is a beautiful AMG!

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Yeah, LIDAR apparently isn't cheap-- I live in California and i've only seen Highway Patrol use LIDAR. And you're right. It is point-to-point narrow beam, rather than spread.

First time I discovered factory installed radar detection was in my Uncle's 90s-era Saab. That put a grin on my face!!

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1982 240D 4spd, 327,000mi

Congrats! Very nice car! Have a blast with it!

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2003 Mercedes Benz SLK230
2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5
2015 Chrysler 200S

Past: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300SD

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2279948870349575932&ei=JNlgS9uSOJa6lQfg1e2qCA&q=S55+AMG&hl=en#

Chris, just to wet your appetite for that blown V8.

When you get yours, you are going to HAVE to let Brabus or Kleeman make it a bit more special. I'm pretty sure they can find another 200 or so hp to help you get over those hills when the AC is on.

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2006 CL500
2009 C300 4matic
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Sweet ride! I almost had my hands on a black C43 my neighbor was selling. Being at school, I didn't know he was selling it until it was sold

One of these days I think I'll end up with a 129 SL500, 500E or something like this

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Dale

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...MG_2277sig.jpg

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo -155k
2000 E430 - 103k
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel 4x4 - 11k
2014 VW Passat TDI SE - 7k Bro's Diesel
2006 E320 CDI - 128k Pop's Benz

Pre-glow - A moment of silence in honor of Rudolph Diesel

The Duke

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

The first name for one of your cars that just doesn't seem to fit for me.
Alas, poor Scarlet.
Now, why on earth "The Duke"??????

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

This is "The Duke".....not your car.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Agreed

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I guess the really important point is you get the joy of ownership regardless of nomenclature, but then again, a well fit car name has it's place in this world, and on this forum.
OK, now a call to action for Chad. We need the Scarlet Letter, "AMG" style please!!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John