So, I ordered a new beater - I'm not joking this time

[12secondv6]

So, I'm still recovering from the spinal fusion (per the doctor, my recovery time seems to be longer than 9 months) and my neck/ back can't handle the Trans Am anymore. :cry:

I've put maybe a couple hundred miles on it since September and don't forsee much driving in that car.

The hyundai elantra is approaching 150,000 miles - still runs strong but I want more out of a car as kids will be coming and we need uber safety

I need a car with soft suspension, big, safe, powerful, all wheel drive, and automatic

I've been looking at new cars and had narrowed it down to a Dodge Charger R/T AWD.

Well, yesterday at work they dropped the lease prices on the C-Class so I odered one.

So, I'm waiting for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-300 4-Matic
V6
228 HP
221 TQ
7 speed
0-60 in 7.1 seconds
Options:
Heated front seats
Sirius Sat Radio
Power drivers seat and steering column w/ memory
auto dimming mirror
compass in rearview mirror
rain sensing wipers
garage door opener
teleaid

Funny thing is, I don't know the color. I said I don't care what color. I did the same thing when I ordered the ML320 Bluetec

So, once the car arrives...... I will be looking to sell both the Trans Am and the Elantra :( I'm not happy about it but the accident was a major impact on my neck/ back and I need to be safe for a while.

[Frosty]

No C63? JUNK! :D

Congrats on the new purchase, sorry to hear you're still having issues. :(

[Tsar]

My gf's mother has that car, it's pretty nice - hope you enjoy it.

[sweetbmxrider]

sounds like a nice beater :)

[Teds89IROC]

sorry to hear about your troubles James, but good luck with the new car!

[shane27]

nice beater :shock:

[69BirdX]

mercededs are always nice. hope your back gets better

[bobb1589]

So, I'm still recovering from the spinal fusion (per the doctor, my recovery time seems to be longer than 9 months) and my neck/ back can't handle the Trans Am anymore. :cry:

I've put maybe a couple hundred miles on it since September and don't forsee much driving in that car.

The hyundai elantra is approaching 150,000 miles - still runs strong but I want more out of a car as kids will be coming and we need uber safety

I need a car with soft suspension, big, safe, powerful, all wheel drive, and automatic

I've been looking at new cars and had narrowed it down to a Dodge Charger R/T AWD.

Well, yesterday at work they dropped the lease prices on the C-Class so I odered one.

So, I'm waiting for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-300 4-Matic
V6
228 HP
221 TQ
7 speed
0-60 in 7.1 seconds
Options:
Heated front seats
Sirius Sat Radio
Power drivers seat and steering column w/ memory
auto dimming mirror
compass in rearview mirror
rain sensing wipers
garage door opener
teleaid

Funny thing is, I don't know the color. I said I don't care what color. I did the same thing when I ordered the ML320 Bluetec

So, once the car arrives...... I will be looking to sell both the Trans Am and the Elantra :( I'm not happy about it but the accident was a major impact on my neck/ back and I need to be safe for a while.

do you have some more info on the t/a?

[thunder]

oh man that sucks. but atleast the benz is a sweet ride

[jims69camaro]

So, I'm still recovering from the spinal fusion (per the doctor, my recovery time seems to be longer than 9 months) and my neck/ back can't handle the Trans Am anymore. :cry:

i feel for you. did he give you an approximate recovery time up front and now is saying it will be longer? if so, do what you are supposed to do. i know it sucks to do any kind of therapy while you are still having pain from the surgery, but if you don't follow the Dr's recommendations you might never heal completely. find your list of Dos and Don'ts and use it like a bible. memorize every single item and do or don't do it, without fail.

the first year following surgery is the most critical to pay attention to.

p.s. nice beater.

[CamaroGirlie]

Good luck with the back problem....ive had them for years my self....gotta love the percocets tho...and what do you mean you changed your mind from a charger r/t to a mercedes?????? come on, thats preposterous!!! Just kidding, im biased lol

[BigAls87Z28]

Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....

[ShitOnWheels]

i feel for you. did he give you an approximate recovery time up front and now is saying it will be longer? if so, do what you are supposed to do. i know it sucks to do any kind of therapy while you are still having pain from the surgery, but if you don't follow the Dr's recommendations you might never heal completely. find your list of Dos and Don'ts and use it like a bible. memorize every single item and do or don't do it, without fail.

the first year following surgery is the most critical to pay attention to.

p.s. nice beater.

I'll answer for him :) Yeah, the doctor did lengthen the expected recovery time. But the doctor did lift all restrictions, except he can't drag race and he can't go ATV riding. So basically all restrictions within reason. And two more weeks of therapy, and then he'll be on a home program. But the doctor is saying another 9 to 12 months from now...where before it was about 6 to 8 months from the surgery. Surgery itself was Dec 16.

And now we get to fight over which Mercedes we'll drive that day. lol.

[baddest434]

Funny thing is, I don't know the color. I said I don't care what color.

lol maybe you'll get the pink mary kay edition :lol:

hope your felling a little better james.

[red97z]

The new C-Class MB's are amazing cars with excellent quality. I was impressed with all of the features and engineering input when I test drove a 6speed C300. When he opened the hood, I thought the struts were broken because the hood opened nearly straight vertical. I just wish the C350 were in a 6speed manual. enjoy!

[NastyEllEssWon]

Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....




i think he was looking for something that wont snap you back in your seat when you floor it :rofl:

[12secondv6]

Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....

If it was all wheel drive I would consider it strongly.

It meets almost all my needs - HP, TQ, handling, etc.

We get ALOT of snow where I live and there are lots of hills and twisty roads - if I had a 400 HP car I would get dead..... and I don't want that.

[ShitOnWheels]

If it was all wheel drive I would consider it strongly.

It meets almost all my needs - HP, TQ, handling, etc.

We get ALOT of snow where I live and there are lots of hills and twisty roads - if I had a 400 HP car I would get dead..... and I don't want that.

Nor do I, thanks. lol

[BigAls87Z28]

If it was all wheel drive I would consider it strongly.

It meets almost all my needs - HP, TQ, handling, etc.

We get ALOT of snow where I live and there are lots of hills and twisty roads - if I had a 400 HP car I would get dead..... and I don't want that.

Good thing it has only 361hp....

[cdacda13]

Actually, RWD and West Milford don't get along that well. So AWD is nice to have an in the area.

[Frosty]

Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....

Good thing it has only 361hp....

Do you jerk off to GM's insignia every night or something? Seriously man...you need to go work for them or something, lol.

[BigAls87Z28]

It would be a joke. I think at this point, its expected from me.
When I suggest another car, people are amazed that I know cars outside of GM's stable.
Thoes people are stupid.

IMO, the C class is a good car, but Id be in a 3 series long before the C class.

[Savage_Messiah]

Sorry to hear about the further problems James... nice beater tho!

The new C-Class MB's are amazing cars with excellent quality. I was impressed with all of the features and engineering input when I test drove a 6speed C300. When he opened the hood, I thought the struts were broken because the hood opened nearly straight vertical. I just wish the C350 were in a 6speed manual. enjoy!

:lol: my 87 MB 190E opens vertically, and then some

It would be a joke. I think at this point, its expected from me.
When I suggest another car, people are amazed that I know cars outside of GM's stable.
Thoes people are stupid.

IMO, the C class is a good car, but Id be in a 3 series long before the C class.


Right now, people may be amazed. That is, those of us who don't know that you're almost as much of a closet BMW fanboy as you are an open GM fanboy :lol:

[BigAls87Z28]

Werd. I want a 335i coupe in the worst way. But for over a 10 grand more then a SS....not worth it.

[Squirrel]

James if you wanna unload the TA PM me

[jims69camaro]

I'll answer for him :) Yeah, the doctor did lengthen the expected recovery time. ...the doctor is saying another 9 to 12 months from now...where before it was about 6 to 8 months from the surgery. Surgery itself was Dec 16.

sorry to hear that. james is a slow healer, or were there complications? i am categorized as a "failed back surgery syndrome" patient, so i know a bit about the pain and the ways to control it. i have an electrical spinal stimulator implanted in my back. it's kind of like a TENS unit, but it's inside instead of outside. i have much more control over it, too.

hope you feel better, bro.

[bandit88]

I wish you luck on the new whip!

[ShitOnWheels]

sorry to hear that. james is a slow healer, or were there complications? i am categorized as a "failed back surgery syndrome" patient, so i know a bit about the pain and the ways to control it. i have an electrical spinal stimulator implanted in my back. it's kind of like a TENS unit, but it's inside instead of outside. i have much more control over it, too.

hope you feel better, bro.

We're not sure, actually. The surgery site itself is fine based on the Xrays. He's usually a very good healer, and has a high pain tolerance. But I think, having waited 3 months before having the surgery (not on purpose, but time it took to diagnose the issue, then find a competent doctor to do the surgery, then schedule it, took 3 months from the car accident) didn't help. So he had already lost a lot of mobility and strength. And having been in pain since June/July (from the stomach issues and hernia surgery), he's beat.

The doctor basically said that it may be partially because he's been on restrictions that he hasn't been using some of the muscles. And as they've been targeted in PT, he's regressed a bit. So he lifted most restrictions to hopefully start using those muscles again and hopefully he'll get better. But who knows.

[Frosty]

It would be a joke. I think at this point, its expected from me.


I know you were ;)

[12secondv6]

Thanks for the warm wishes.

As for the cars, I'll be taking pictures, getting a list together and posting this weekend.

[12secondv6]

Hi. Both cars (TA and Elantra) were posted for sale in the classified section.

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43172 - TA

http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43167 - Elantra