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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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I've heard that the best thing for cleaning crusty chrome exhaust tips is cola, though I've never tried it.
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I've heard that the best thing for cleaning crusty chrome exhaust tips is cola, though I've never tried it.
thanks B, i will try that! quick and easy! wish me luck!
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Congratulations on the new acquisition. Now, you've got 3x the displacement, 2x the horsepower, and 2x the torque. Bon appetit.
thanks for the tip bro

and i am enjoying the power for sure. now all i need is that front lip and a valentine1!
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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Nice upgrade man, looks real sick, ive been drooling over one at the local dealership. I really like the grill on the c55, do they make an aftermarket like it? Do you think an OEM c55 grill would fit my 02 c240? Once again congrats on the new car

lol, yeah they are nice.
c55 grill is completely different. it uses the clk front, the car is sharper and longer than the regular C.

and thanks
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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nice upgrade, 55's are one of a kind now so your special hope to see you around mang
thanks!
how come you never make it out to the meets?
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Congrats!

Did you find it at a dealer?

Pretty slim pickin's on a C55 in the Lower Mainland?

Is it a 2005?
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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Congrats!

Did you find it at a dealer?

Pretty slim pickin's on a C55 in the Lower Mainland?

Is it a 2005?


thanks man.
nope, i got it privately. and yep, it's an 05.
great deal, i couldnt pass it up.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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thanks man.
nope, i got it privately. and yep, it's an 05.
great deal, i couldnt pass it up.
There is two @ MB Richmond, new '06 Diamond Black and a used '05 Obsidian Black with 18000KM for $62800
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There is two @ MB Richmond, new '06 Diamond Black and a used '05 Obsidian Black with 18000KM for $62800
i was going to buy the diamond black one - i think it's at boundary now tho.
i didnt know they had a black one too! but mine is a much much better deal :P
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I guess no one noticed the folded side mirrors?
- hard to see from the small pics i guess =P
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There is only about twenty C55s (2005-2006) in the Lower Mainland.
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There is only about twenty C55s (2005-2006) in the Lower Mainland.
do you own one of those?
a white one would be sweeeeeeet.
my buddy had one. light interior too (drool*)
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Damn, nice ride. Looking forward to the next meet!

Yeah, Dion was telling me about you vs. the dealer. Glad you found what you wanted in the end.
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do you own one of those?
a white one would be sweeeeeeet.
my buddy had one. light interior too (drool*)
I sure do, an '06 in classic AMG silver.
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I sure do, an '06 in classic AMG silver.
nice, where abouts do you live? i dont think i have seen a silver one around town before. btw - you wouldnt happen to know anyone who is looking for a c230 would ya? very cheap. i still need to sell mine
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nice, where abouts do you live? i dont think i have seen a silver one around town before. btw - you wouldnt happen to know anyone who is looking for a c230 would ya? very cheap. i still need to sell mine
I have seen another silver one in BBY. I'll have the word out on your 230. How much?
We should hook up & compare our 55s.
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you gotta get the AMG symbol off pronto. Dont want M3's and g35 lining up to kick your ***

why not? its a C55!
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