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aaronjb

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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #15 on: 24 July 2013, 14:44:53 »
If I was going to buy a Mercedes it would have to be one of these (at least if we're talking about cars within the realms of possibility; otherwise clearly it would be the SLS ;D):

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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #16 on: 24 July 2013, 14:49:25 »
Mercs of yesteryear had a reputation for being hewn from a solid piece of granite.

Today, I'd say they're no better than your average Vauxhall or Ford. :-\
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« Reply #17 on: 24 July 2013, 15:00:44 »
Massive brakes.

Black Estate version of the c63 would be nice. ;)

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« Reply #18 on: 24 July 2013, 15:11:24 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 July 2013, 15:00:44
Massive brakes.

Black Estate version of the c63 would be nice. ;)

Actually yeah, I'd take an Estate.. though I've only driven the Coupe I presume they handle more or less the same, and the Coupe is a complete hooligan of a car - a great deal of fun!
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« Reply #19 on: 24 July 2013, 15:14:03 »
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #20 on: 24 July 2013, 15:21:08 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:14:03
The last proper Mercedes...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-MERCEDES-BENZ-SEL-SERIES-S600-LIMOUSINE-4DR-AUTO-/370786235530?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item565494f48a

And my personal favourite...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-450-SEL-6-9-/200938933438?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec8e4ccbe [/url]
 8)


Rumour has it that James Hunt once owned one of these. :y
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« Reply #21 on: 24 July 2013, 15:27:01 »
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)
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« Reply #22 on: 24 July 2013, 15:28:48 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:27:01
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)


Impressive even today. :y
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #23 on: 25 July 2013, 00:25:39 »
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 24 July 2013, 14:49:25
Mercs of yesteryear had a reputation for being hewn from a solid piece of granite.

Today, I'd say they're no better than your average Vauxhall or Ford. :-\

I think I'd have to kind of agree.  ???  ???  ::)
My R Class is a brilliant drive .... but it's a lard arse 4x4 ...... but even though my Omega has more than 3 time the miles on the clock, that too is a good drive - in a different way. If I could drive the pair of them at the same time, I think the Omega would give the R Class a good run for it money. I know I'm comparing apples with oranges (ie diseasal with petrol), but there are times in the Merc I'm shouting at to 'come on .... move' especially when you really want it to get a move on ie joining a motorway.  :y
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #24 on: 25 July 2013, 00:26:57 »
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 24 July 2013, 15:28:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:27:01
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)


Impressive even today. :y

My R320 only has 370-odd lb/ft  :(  ::)
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #25 on: 25 July 2013, 00:29:44 »
Quote from: Andy B on 25 July 2013, 00:26:57
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 24 July 2013, 15:28:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:27:01
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)


Impressive even today. :y

My R320 only has 370-odd lb/ft  :(  ::)

Only 370 odd   :o the 3.2s only have around 214 or so  :o
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #26 on: 25 July 2013, 00:34:07 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2013, 00:29:44
Quote from: Andy B on 25 July 2013, 00:26:57
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 24 July 2013, 15:28:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:27:01
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)


Impressive even today. :y

My R320 only has 370-odd lb/ft  :(  ::)

Only 370 odd   :o the 3.2s only have around 214 or so  :o

Pretty good, the Jeep, 2.7 is only 295 lb/ft................. ::) ::)

Thinking about it, are you sure? Andy B?
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #27 on: 25 July 2013, 00:37:02 »
Quote from: Vamps on 25 July 2013, 00:34:07
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2013, 00:29:44
Quote from: Andy B on 25 July 2013, 00:26:57
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 24 July 2013, 15:28:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 July 2013, 15:27:01
Or three :y

Quite a formidable car in its day 8) Even now a good one will embarrass much newer machinery... which is nice :y

285bhp, 400lb/ft of torque, top out at 140 or so, but they do have the aerodynamics of a house brick ::)


Impressive even today. :y

My R320 only has 370-odd lb/ft  :(  ::)

Only 370 odd   :o the 3.2s only have around 214 or so  :o

Pretty good, the Jeep, 2.7 is only 295 lb/ft................. ::) ::)

Thinking about it, are you sure? Andy B?

Wonder how much the 2.2DTi Omega's have, Back in a sec going to look  ;D

EDIT: 2.2DTi around 206.5 lbs/ft not far off the 3.2 petrol.  :o
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #28 on: 25 July 2013, 01:09:51 »
Quote from: Vamps on 25 July 2013, 00:34:07
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Thinking about it, are you sure? Andy B?

Even after a a drink or 5 .... yes! Quite sure.  :y


http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/mercedes-benz/r-class/estate-2006/33419/

376lb/ft but only does 134 mph vs my Omega's 150mph  :y  :y  :y

and confusingly a R320 & R280 & E320 & probably others are all 3.0 litres  ;)
« Last Edit: 25 July 2013, 01:13:47 by Andy B »
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Re: About the only Mercedes i like.
« Reply #29 on: 25 July 2013, 08:48:59 »
Lime green and electric  :P :P
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