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04-09-2009, 08:23 AM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
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So, I ordered a new beater - I'm not joking this time
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. 
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.
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04-09-2009, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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No C63? JUNK! 
Congrats on the new purchase, sorry to hear you're still having issues.
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04-09-2009, 08:37 AM
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MIR
Join Date: Jul 2005
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My gf's mother has that car, it's pretty nice - hope you enjoy it.
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04-09-2009, 09:04 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
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sounds like a nice beater 
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04-09-2009, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Haledon, NJ
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sorry to hear about your troubles James, but good luck with the new car!
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04-09-2009, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: west milford, nj
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nice beater 
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04-09-2009, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Haddon Twp NJ
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mercededs are always nice. hope your back gets better
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04-09-2009, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: hamilton nj / glassboro nj
Posts: 916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
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?
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04-09-2009, 12:28 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: metuchen, nj
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oh man that sucks. but atleast the benz is a sweet ride
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04-09-2009, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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. |
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.
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04-09-2009, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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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
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04-09-2009, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....
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04-09-2009, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jims69camaro
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.
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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.
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04-09-2009, 02:19 PM
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8 Second Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Funny thing is, I don't know the color. I said I don't care what color.
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lol maybe you'll get the pink mary kay edition
hope your felling a little better james.
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04-09-2009, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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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!
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04-09-2009, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....
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i think he was looking for something that wont snap you back in your seat when you floor it 
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04-09-2009, 05:34 PM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....
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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.
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04-09-2009, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
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.
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Nor do I, thanks. lol
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04-09-2009, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
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.
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Good thing it has only 361hp....
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04-09-2009, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: West Milford/Villanova
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Actually, RWD and West Milford don't get along that well. So AWD is nice to have an in the area.
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04-09-2009, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Should have picked up a G8 GT. Lame ass C class....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Good thing it has only 361hp....
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Do you jerk off to GM's insignia every night or something? Seriously man...you need to go work for them or something, lol.
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
Last edited by Frosty; 04-09-2009 at 10:15 PM.
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04-10-2009, 01:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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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.
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04-10-2009, 02:50 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Sorry to hear about the further problems James... nice beater tho!
Quote:
Originally Posted by 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!
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my 87 MB 190E opens vertically, and then some
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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04-10-2009, 02:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Werd. I want a 335i coupe in the worst way. But for over a 10 grand more then a SS....not worth it.
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04-10-2009, 03:57 AM
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James if you wanna unload the TA PM me
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