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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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I am new to both this forum and the community of Benz owners, so I thought I would introduce myself and say hello. I purchased my first Mercedes Baby just last night, though I have been lurking this forum for awhile while I made the decision to buy.

I ended up with a white, 2003 C240 from a local dealership. I saw it online, fell in love and scheduled the test drive. I looked at some other cars but couldn't stop thinking about it. My girlfriend and I decided we are young and able to afford it, so we bought it just last night after about a week and a half of negotiation. I have about 50 miles under my belt, and I am beyond in love with this car.

Thanks for listening to me, and hopefully I will stick around for awhile.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the board!

Make sure you learn how to use the search!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Congrats! Any mod in your mind ?? :p
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

And be careful about drexappeal. Listen to him. Otherwise he might bring you popcorn and drinks while he makes you sit down in his THX video room to watch the world famous MBWorld movie.

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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hey, i didn't get popcorn & drinks (btw, what kind of drinks )
when i saw the MBWorld movie.....
ripoff, scam, shaft !!!

anyway, SavageC, welcome to MBWorld.
For a 2003 C240, there's quite a bit of info already posted, so as stated above,
please make sure you've exhausted all the search options, and then many of us will step up and be glad to help !

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
hey, i didn't get popcorn & drinks (btw, what kind of drinks )
when i saw the MBWorld movie.....
ripoff, scam, shaft !!!
I always wondered why the cold popcorn and the warm Bitburger was returned as undeliverable.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I always wondered why the cold popcorn and the warm Bitburger was returned as undeliverable.


warm anything can always be chilled again,
and cold anything can always be nuked !

keep the popcorn.... send the Bitburger !
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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hey welcome!!!

what movie lol im lost!

anyhow post up some pics!!! theres nothing nicer than a white benz!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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hey welcome!!!

what movie lol im lost!

anyhow post up some pics!!! theres nothing nicer than a white benz!
Ask and you shall receive:

LINK: POSTING AND YOU
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Thank you, one and all for your welcome.

As for the search function, I have learned from the idiocy of others, on other forums, that nothing pisses the regulars off more then three things. Trolling, not reading the responses you are given fully before assuming your question was ignored, and having to read the same topic countless times from countless teams.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SavageC
Thank you, one and all for your welcome.

As for the search function, I have learned from the idiocy of others, on other forums, that nothing pisses the regulars off more then three things. Trolling, not reading the responses you are given fully before assuming your question was ignored, and having to read the same topic countless times from countless teams.
I like this guy (assuming you're a guy by the "girlfriend" comment, but I guess that could go either way nowadays)!

Welcome to the forums. If your interested in Non MB chatter, check out the Off Topic forum. Also, check out the Detailing forum for GREAT tips on keeping her (your car ) beautiful.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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hey hey welcome!!! thinking of any future mods? cant wait to see pics!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SavageC
As for the search function, I have learned from the idiocy of others, on other forums, that nothing pisses the regulars off more then three things. Trolling, not reading the responses you are given fully before assuming your question was ignored, and having to read the same topic countless times from countless teams.
That's what I like to hear. I think you'll fit in just fine over here.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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I'll have to find the digital camera battery charger before I can get pics, we just moved and can barely keep track of the cat, let alone important things.

As for mods, my girlfriend insists we make the first payment before I go 'tricking it out' as she says. I want some deep dish rims, tinted windows, xenons and the light up door sills for sure. Beyond that I have given no thought.

And yes, Rev, I am a male. 26 and from Minnesota, should you wonder at all.

Thanks for the welcome, all.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SavageC
Thank you, one and all for your welcome.

As for the search function, I have learned from the idiocy of others, on other forums, that nothing pisses the regulars off more then three things. Trolling, not reading the responses you are given fully before assuming your question was ignored, and having to read the same topic countless times from countless teams.
You're off to a good start.... Congrats and welcome! There are a lot of knowledgable members on here. You'll be learning a lot from them.
So, your girlfriend AND you bought this car, huh? Hopefully, it's not going to be one of those, what hers is hers and what's yours is hers. There must be some wedding bells in the near future to be investing in a car purchase together.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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Congrats on the new ride...just make sure you dont get involed in one of them C230 vs C240 topics...lol
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
So, your girlfriend AND you bought this car, huh? Hopefully, it's not going to be one of those, what hers is hers and what's yours is hers. There must be some wedding bells in the near future to be investing in a car purchase together.
Yeah, we both purchased it, pay for it and have our name on the loan. We did the same thing with an '03 Mustang 'vert and an '04 Expedition Eddie Bauer. Strangely enough, marriage did end up being a part of the conversation we had about buying the benz. She knows we'll end up married, I just like to tease her about it.
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