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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:41 AM
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Neglecting a W204

My apologize in advance for posting a link from a different MB forum but this must be seen:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w204...d-47700-a.html

Don't neglect your cars and learn how to do things right or pay someone to do it. Cars are not toys

A prime example:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=763645
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Old May 12, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Wow , poor car .
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Old May 12, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Thats very sad
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Oh, wow! That is a sad picture, indeed. I'm surprised the car got 100k+ on it in this shape. Why would anybody buy an expensive car, or any piece of equipment for that matter, and just ignore it like this?
Just tell the owner it is unfixable and to go buy a little scooter instead. Jeez!
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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Domm
My apologize in advance for posting a link from a different MB forum but this must be seen:


A prime example:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=763645


:r olf: sorry I can't help it but this guy was a moron
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Old May 12, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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I hope this guy took his friends son out behind the shop and beat some sense into him...
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Old May 12, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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I hope this guy took his friends son out behind the shop and beat some sense into him.................

....like this.... then so this is what he would end up looking like....

Last edited by MBRedux; May 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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wow, it's impressive that the engine didn't cease.
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poor car indeed. But what a vehicle the W204 is. 47k miles over service limit and it obviously still runs... made it to the shop lol.

If i was the guy, I would take my friend aside and tell him ..'look, you taught your son to drive... now teach him the necessity of following a service schedule'
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