C-Coupe cabriolet
04-09-2002, 04:25 PM
#26
Out Of Control!!
Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Revstiker, after these conversations, I think we should start a car company. You can do the number crunching and I'll take care of the marketing. Think we might have all the people we need for focus groups right here. (well, at least the male demographics)
Beth
Revstiker, after these conversations, I think we should start a car company. You can do the number crunching and I'll take care of the marketing. Think we might have all the people we need for focus groups right here. (well, at least the male demographics)
Beth
I spend my days now crunching numbers, trying to determine fashion trend, and whether or not that investment in new product will canibalize our current products, or be the next "latest and greatest" thing. I could always apply this knowledge to the car business! Lets see, what do we need to get started.... I've got a couple of million sitting around collecting dust {ya right}!
04-09-2002, 04:33 PM
#28
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by revstriker
Great idea!! Of course, I know nothing about the auto industry, but I could learn. I spend my days now crunching numbers, trying to determine fashion trend, and whether or not that investment in new product will canibalize our current products, or be the next "latest and greatest" thing. I could always apply this knowledge to the car business! Lets see, what do we need to get started.... I've got a couple of million sitting around collecting dust {ya right}!
Great idea!! Of course, I know nothing about the auto industry, but I could learn.
I spend my days now crunching numbers, trying to determine fashion trend, and whether or not that investment in new product will canibalize our current products, or be the next "latest and greatest" thing. I could always apply this knowledge to the car business! Lets see, what do we need to get started.... I've got a couple of million sitting around collecting dust {ya right}!
As for the millions, you know I know some VCs (opps lingo speak, Venture Capitalists) down the road in Silicon Valley.
But, I just realized we need to use fuel cells so I stop feeling guilty (and complaining about my horrible gas mileage)
04-09-2002, 04:46 PM
#30
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by tommy
If we could just get you to stop complaining about your seatbelts, that would be a good start.
If we could just get you to stop complaining about your seatbelts, that would be a good start.
But you know, now that I think of it, the red welts hit me right were your tattoo is, it would be a bummer to see red marks on that Ying-Yang. (Can we say revenge of the height comment?)
:p :p
:p :p
Last edited by galaxygrrl; 04-09-2002 at 04:52 PM.
04-09-2002, 04:56 PM
#31
Out Of Control!!
Originally posted by galaxygrrl
But you know, now that I think of it, the red welts hit me right were your tattoo is, it would be a bummer to see red marks on that Ying-Yang. (Can we say revenge of the height comment?)
But you know, now that I think of it, the red welts hit me right were your tattoo is, it would be a bummer to see red marks on that Ying-Yang. (Can we say revenge of the height comment?)
:p
04-09-2002, 05:00 PM
#32
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by revstriker
Should we even ask how galaxygrrl knows that Tommy has a tattoo?? Hmmmm.
:p
Should we even ask how galaxygrrl knows that Tommy has a tattoo?? Hmmmm.
:p
Please just enjoy the joke and let this drop.
Thanks
04-09-2002, 05:05 PM
#33
Out Of Control!!
I'd just like to hear your logic for how a seatbelt gives you welts on your gluteous maximus (sp?). 
:p
Beth, thanks for spilling the beans. You know, I didn't tell everyone here how flexible you were. You just can't be trusted!
:p Beth, thanks for spilling the beans. You know, I didn't tell everyone here how flexible you were. You just can't be trusted!
04-09-2002, 05:10 PM
#34
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Then stop picking on me! Dipsh*t.
Last edited by galaxygrrl; 04-09-2002 at 07:58 PM.
04-09-2002, 05:46 PM
#35
MBWorld Fanatic!
Convertibles are fun cars for fun people. You guys sound stressed like you work in an office or something. Right now as you speak there's someone out there going, should I get the CLK320 convertible or the BMW 330 convertible or the Audi A4 3.0 convertible. While there are a few people that would compare getting a CLK to C convertible most are really comparing cars in the same price range.
Now back to reality. For those that want a convertible. I checked and NCE will make one for $15k and will offer 25% off (about $11K) if we put a group buy together. This is for a power top. How many are in! This is probably equivalent to getting a Beemer Convertible but with a much higher degree of exclusivity. Odds are if your car is first it will be showcased in a magazine and appear in many forum posts to come.
Now back to reality. For those that want a convertible. I checked and NCE will make one for $15k and will offer 25% off (about $11K) if we put a group buy together. This is for a power top. How many are in! This is probably equivalent to getting a Beemer Convertible but with a much higher degree of exclusivity. Odds are if your car is first it will be showcased in a magazine and appear in many forum posts to come.
04-09-2002, 06:30 PM
#37
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally posted by viper
Oh yeah and you can kiss your warranty away in the process. Not a good tradeoff in my estimation.
Oh yeah and you can kiss your warranty away in the process. Not a good tradeoff in my estimation.
04-09-2002, 06:43 PM
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dexter, Michigan, USA
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230k
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Now back to reality. For those that want a convertible. I checked and NCE will make one for $15k and will offer 25% off (about $11K) if we put a group buy together. This is for a power top. How many are in!
Now back to reality. For those that want a convertible. I checked and NCE will make one for $15k and will offer 25% off (about $11K) if we put a group buy together. This is for a power top. How many are in!
must... not... do it. I.. already... HAVE.. a convertible... don't need... another...
Arg! I would really like to have a C230K Cabriolet!!!
:p
04-09-2002, 07:51 PM
#39
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by Spyke
Shuddup already! Dang, I haven't even gotten my car yet and already you're filling my brain with these evil little thoughts.
must... not... do it. I.. already... HAVE.. a convertible... don't need... another...
Arg! I would really like to have a C230K Cabriolet!!!
:p
Shuddup already! Dang, I haven't even gotten my car yet and already you're filling my brain with these evil little thoughts.
must... not... do it. I.. already... HAVE.. a convertible... don't need... another...
Arg! I would really like to have a C230K Cabriolet!!!
:p
04-09-2002, 09:23 PM
#41
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: ft ladi
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'02 c230 coupe
Starting to feel like I should have never started this thread!
However, Buell, I'm in. I can do it in early july. Don't mind the drive now that I have XM radio- the groove 64 is the sh*t
However, Buell, I'm in. I can do it in early july. Don't mind the drive now that I have XM radio- the groove 64 is the sh*t
04-09-2002, 09:32 PM
#42
Using MB's build your own page I equipped a coupe as closely as possible to a CLK320 Cabriolet. After adding the $15000 cost of conversion to the coupe price, the CLK320 is about $3000 more expensive. Considering that the CLK is designed and built as a cabriolet and has the 3.2 liter V-6 and a bunch of standard equipment not available on the coupe, converting the coupe is not a wise choice unless cost is no object. If I really wanted a Mercedes cabrolet, I would trade the coupe for a CLK..
04-09-2002, 10:46 PM
#43
MBWorld Fanatic!
That's one way to look at it. I own my C230, I paid 25,595 for it. I would have to sell it and buy a 51K CLK320 plus tax and stuff. So if we get some people together for 11K then the car costs me 36,595 vs 51K + tax/lic 5K + deprecition on my car 5K . So for me I'm saving about 14k by convertiblizing and having a unique car. Besides, have you sat in the back of a CLK, not very comfortable compared the C-Coupe.
04-09-2002, 10:58 PM
#44
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
That's one way to look at it. I own my C230, I paid 25,595 for it. I would have to sell it and buy a 51K CLK320 plus tax and stuff. So if we get some people together for 11K then the car costs me 36,595 vs 51K + tax/lic 5K + deprecition on my car 5K . So for me I'm saving about 14k by convertiblizing and having a unique car. Besides, have you sat in the back of a CLK, not very comfortable compared the C-Coupe.
That's one way to look at it. I own my C230, I paid 25,595 for it. I would have to sell it and buy a 51K CLK320 plus tax and stuff. So if we get some people together for 11K then the car costs me 36,595 vs 51K + tax/lic 5K + deprecition on my car 5K . So for me I'm saving about 14k by convertiblizing and having a unique car. Besides, have you sat in the back of a CLK, not very comfortable compared the C-Coupe.
04-10-2002, 10:46 AM
#46
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by Rick
wow.....5 pages in 24 hours...thats got to be some kind of record!
wow.....5 pages in 24 hours...thats got to be some kind of record!
04-10-2002, 03:44 PM
#47
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Naw just Buellwinkle's fantasy pictures.
Naw just Buellwinkle's fantasy pictures.
http://www.newportconvertible.com./
BTW, I'm not the one that wanted the pictures posted again! I was trying to be helpful and now I get attacked for doing so.
04-10-2002, 04:49 PM
#48
Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
W203 coupe Kompresor
i actually like the panarama roof!!! that's y i got it...
but if i was to have a topless i would get the SLK... i just love the foldable hardtop..... I hat the cloth.... most ppl don't treat those really well in the summer.....
but if i was to have a topless i would get the SLK... i just love the foldable hardtop..... I hat the cloth.... most ppl don't treat those really well in the summer.....
04-10-2002, 05:10 PM
#49
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 c240 4matic wagon
Originally posted by Rick
Any redneck with a chainsaw can convert your C Coupe to a convertible.....all it will cost you is the Panarama roof you paid for so dearly....and a six pack pf Schmidts(Tell 'em it's BAVARIAN style...they'll think it's IMPORTED)
Any redneck with a chainsaw can convert your C Coupe to a convertible.....all it will cost you is the Panarama roof you paid for so dearly....and a six pack pf Schmidts(Tell 'em it's BAVARIAN style...they'll think it's IMPORTED)
(and I've been to St. Pauli a few times as a youngster
)
04-10-2002, 05:14 PM
#50
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 c240 4matic wagon
Originally posted by Rick
hmmmm....
We could take leftover Ilmor/Mercedes engines, add some Renntech tweaks, Bilstien suspension mods and Brembo brakes...apply these to a base CLK chassis (current model...excess stock)with a slick monocoque penned by one of the many engineers here.... I'll design a carbon fiber body shell with a lower CD than a C5 'vette...and we'll make it a ragtop so Buellwikie wont post dream car pics!
Maybe we can call it a C-111?
Wait...MB already built this car!
hmmmm....
We could take leftover Ilmor/Mercedes engines, add some Renntech tweaks, Bilstien suspension mods and Brembo brakes...apply these to a base CLK chassis (current model...excess stock)with a slick monocoque penned by one of the many engineers here.... I'll design a carbon fiber body shell with a lower CD than a C5 'vette...and we'll make it a ragtop so Buellwikie wont post dream car pics!
Maybe we can call it a C-111?
Wait...MB already built this car!
