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From: Orange County, CA
C230 Sedan - 6 spd.
Just joined
Still can't get the stupid grin off my face.
Hi everybody,
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself before I start asking dumb questions.
I just got my brand new c230 sedan delivered to my house in Orange County(CA) last Friday night. It's a beautiful 6 spd. manual, black with C2 and CD changer. I LOVE IT. I've been shopping/dreaming for this car for a while now. Still can't believe I own it. Sold my '93 Miata and traded in my '92 Pathfinder. Got a credit union loan for $20K at 3.9% and I was all set. I am one happy camper right now. I turn 28 this past Sunday, and I feel like it's somekind of midlife crisis... but man is it a good feeling to own this car. I worked really hard for this car. One thing I'm second guessing myself on is the fact that I didn't purchase the Lighting package.
Well, hope to make some of your acquaintances if you live in the area. This board seems like a great resource. Wish I found it before my purchase, but am glad I found it now.
Cheers!
-Thach
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age. If y'all don't mind kicking it with an old geezer, we should meet up sometimes. Nothing official, because I did read all 28 pages of an attempt at a meet. I work in Costa Mesa, so Huntington Beach would be a great place to meet. Just so we could put some faces to all these screen names.
Hi everybody,
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself before I start asking dumb questions.
I just got my brand new c230 sedan delivered to my house in Orange County(CA) last Friday night. It's a beautiful 6 spd. manual, black with C2 and CD changer. I LOVE IT. I've been shopping/dreaming for this car for a while now. Still can't believe I own it. Sold my '93 Miata and traded in my '92 Pathfinder. Got a credit union loan for $20K at 3.9% and I was all set. I am one happy camper right now. I turn 28 this past Sunday, and I feel like it's somekind of midlife crisis... but man is it a good feeling to own this car. I worked really hard for this car. One thing I'm second guessing myself on is the fact that I didn't purchase the Lighting package.
Well, hope to make some of your acquaintances if you live in the area. This board seems like a great resource. Wish I found it before my purchase, but am glad I found it now.
Cheers!
-Thach
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age. If y'all don't mind kicking it with an old geezer, we should meet up sometimes. Nothing official, because I did read all 28 pages of an attempt at a meet. I work in Costa Mesa, so Huntington Beach would be a great place to meet. Just so we could put some faces to all these screen names.
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Re: Just joined
Originally posted by neptunespeed
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age.
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age.
Welcome to the fold! Enjoy the new car. Parting with the Miata much have been hard, though.
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Originally posted by tommy
Welcome to the fold! Enjoy the new car. Parting with the Miata much have been hard, though.
Welcome to the fold! Enjoy the new car. Parting with the Miata much have been hard, though.
Thanks again.
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Re: Re: Just joined
Originally posted by tommy
It may appear that way, but you're still under the average here. The young'uns here are just generally more vocal, which is why you get that impression.
Welcome to the fold! Enjoy the new car. Parting with the Miata much have been hard, though.
It may appear that way, but you're still under the average here. The young'uns here are just generally more vocal, which is why you get that impression.
Welcome to the fold! Enjoy the new car. Parting with the Miata much have been hard, though.
welcome, neptunespeed, to the forum. don't forget to search for FAQs that are lying around somewhere.
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Re: Just joined
Originally posted by neptunespeed
Still can't get the stupid grin off my face.
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age. If y'all don't mind kicking it with an old geezer, we should meet up sometimes.
Still can't get the stupid grin off my face.
btw, You guys are all pretty young here, huh? Wish I had this car at your age. If y'all don't mind kicking it with an old geezer, we should meet up sometimes.
Welcome. You won't regret it and I DO hope you are driving your Benz when you are MY age.
Tim
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Re: Just joined
Originally posted by neptunespeed
Still can't get the stupid grin off my face.
. One thing I'm second guessing myself on is the fact that I didn't purchase the Lighting package.
Cheers!
-Thach
Still can't get the stupid grin off my face.
. One thing I'm second guessing myself on is the fact that I didn't purchase the Lighting package.
Cheers!
-Thach
Don't worry about that buddy, if you wish it the Euro pimp can make it happen
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I'm 28, and I just bought a coupe like TSberkeys (white, auto, pano roof). I love it so far, but I do wish I had the lighting package. maybe I'll retrofit it someday when I get a raise (it's $1500 just for the parts alone)...
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Re: Re: Re: Just joined
Originally posted by young
i hope to have a mid-life crisis soon... maybe several.
welcome, neptunespeed, to the forum. don't forget to search for FAQs that are lying around somewhere.
i hope to have a mid-life crisis soon... maybe several.
welcome, neptunespeed, to the forum. don't forget to search for FAQs that are lying around somewhere.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Just joined
Originally posted by Lynn
I'm having one now. I can't say I recommend it.
I'm having one now. I can't say I recommend it.
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What was I thinking? Welcome to the forum, neptunespeed. You've probably poked around by now and seen that there are lots of interesting forums (be careful with Off Topic while at work, though
). I'm relatively new myself, and really enjoy this place.
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From: Orange County, CA
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Originally posted by Blueice
welcome =)
welcome =)
Thanks all for the warm welcomes! Missing the Miata club less and less
-Thach
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Originally posted by jpb5151
Neptunespeed, nice pic.
How do you like driving it after a week? Did you make 1000 miles yet?
Neptunespeed, nice pic.
How do you like driving it after a week? Did you make 1000 miles yet?
-Thach
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Welcome aboard, great to have you here. I could almost use the pic you took of your car for my own - almost I can't wait to get mine, though it is still 2 months out 
Enjoy the car. I'd skip the C32 wheels and go with something aftermarket. Cost is about the same, plus they'll make your car stand out more!
I can't wait to get mine, though it is still 2 months out Enjoy the car. I'd skip the C32 wheels and go with something aftermarket. Cost is about the same, plus they'll make your car stand out more!
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I can't wait to get mine, though it is still 2 months out
I can't wait to get mine, though it is still 2 months out
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Getting an 03. Ordered it middle of April. Takes about 3 months to get here (12-14 weeks). Wish they could just fly it here :-)
Getting an 03. Ordered it middle of April. Takes about 3 months to get here (12-14 weeks). Wish they could just fly it here :-)
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Brabus w203
WELCOME....c230 is a good buy.... i think you will like this forum its pretty good....
you should come to the meet this satuday the 31st in northridge at 3 you will see some of the members..one of the first w203 meets and should be a good turn out... ill be there and if you feel like moding your car this is a good place to see some of the cars first hand.....
you should come to the meet this satuday the 31st in northridge at 3 you will see some of the members..one of the first w203 meets and should be a good turn out... ill be there and if you feel like moding your car this is a good place to see some of the cars first hand.....
