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05-10-2006, 03:28 PM
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i agree with the fact that there must be bigger combo on Porsche-BMW combo...
but i own a 996 C2 01
S320 01
and a 171 slk 200 kompressor...
as well as a honda civic type - r ....
i consider myshelf a p-fanatic though...
but i own a 996 C2 01
S320 01
and a 171 slk 200 kompressor...
as well as a honda civic type - r ....
i consider myshelf a p-fanatic though...
05-10-2006, 03:47 PM
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I like porsche-lexus combo because the lexus is luxury while the porsche is sport.
Who among us has a lexus or luxury car for family outings like mother's day?
Who among us has a lexus or luxury car for family outings like mother's day?
05-10-2006, 04:05 PM
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05-10-2006, 05:19 PM
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I've owned two AMG models - CLK55 ///AMG and an 00 E55 ///AMG - both of which were fast and comfortable - the CLK55 has nothing but headaches. Other than that they were ok, the problem was they didn't offer the fun I was lead to believe. Nothing is like a Porsche 996 - nothing !
05-10-2006, 06:03 PM
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For the G, Benzworld has no challengers. MBCA was great when I had my W113.
05-10-2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rayng
I like porsche-lexus combo because the lexus is luxury while the porsche is sport.
Who among us has a lexus or luxury car for family outings like mother's day?
Who among us has a lexus or luxury car for family outings like mother's day?
The SC was great. In 9 years of ownership, I had the following problems:
- retractable radio antennae bent, probably from the wind at driving speeds
- one liquid shock leaked, replaced under warranty
That's it!
I hope my E55 does as well...
05-10-2006, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete in DC
For the G, Benzworld has no challengers. MBCA was great when I had my W113.
05-11-2006, 12:09 AM
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I find all three have there place. That's why I have one of each. 1999 996 C2 - 2001 Mercedes SLK320 - 2003 BMW X5 4.6is. Although the Mercedes does seem kind of slow and soft compared to the other two, but at least the top comes off.
05-11-2006, 05:00 PM
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Attached is a pic of my CLK500. Went with a non-typical M.B. colour (ie. silver or black), so wouldn't look as conservative. Colour is ice blue with dark gray interior.
Mercedes, normally, makes good products. I was looking for a car with some grunt when I wasn't in the p-car, was still fun to drive, could go to dinner in, etc. The CLK is great for daily commuting (stop/go traffic), running around, visiting the outlaws (oops..inlaws
), etc. You can get 4 adults in the car, golf clubs, etc.
My wife loves the car. So far it's been reliable and a great to get around in.
Again though, it's a cruiser, not a sports car.
Mercedes, normally, makes good products. I was looking for a car with some grunt when I wasn't in the p-car, was still fun to drive, could go to dinner in, etc. The CLK is great for daily commuting (stop/go traffic), running around, visiting the outlaws (oops..inlaws
), etc. You can get 4 adults in the car, golf clubs, etc.My wife loves the car. So far it's been reliable and a great to get around in.
Again though, it's a cruiser, not a sports car.
05-11-2006, 05:29 PM
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Thanks. Bit of a unique colour, which makes it fun.
Didn't mean to make the picture that big. Talked to one of our I.T. guys since and he showed me how to make 'em smaller....which I'll do for next time, I'm a little new at this photo sizing stuff.
Didn't mean to make the picture that big. Talked to one of our I.T. guys since and he showed me how to make 'em smaller....which I'll do for next time, I'm a little new at this photo sizing stuff.
05-12-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe2000C4Cab
I have an E55 and my 911. Funny experience driving both... The E55 (supercharged v8 w/469hp) would handly my N/A 996 without a problem in the straight line - and hold my two kids in the back seat! However, my 996 handles fantastically and doesn't feel like a boat going around a clover leaf. Personally, I can't handle the BMW aura... Not all, but too many driven by cell phone toting idiots here in the Bay Area. Rant. DRIVE NOW, TALK LATER! Rant off.
