So, what else do you drive?
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2017 GLS 550
My other vehicle which isn't currently in FL.
1982 VW Caddy AKA Rabbit Pickup
45hp 1.6L diesel
4+E - 5 speed transmission
rare options - A/C and Power steering
It is in VA right now getting a canadian spec 1.9L TD rated for 75 HP installed (feel the power!)
And runs on Veggie
I own a company that is currently shutdown doing Veggie Conversions. My 300D ran on veg and was going to buy a 1999 E300 TurboDiesel before I decided I wanted something a little more powerful.
Will post some pics later when I can find them of the sweet Caddy
1982 VW Caddy AKA Rabbit Pickup
45hp 1.6L diesel
4+E - 5 speed transmission
rare options - A/C and Power steering
It is in VA right now getting a canadian spec 1.9L TD rated for 75 HP installed (feel the power!)
And runs on Veggie
I own a company that is currently shutdown doing Veggie Conversions. My 300D ran on veg and was going to buy a 1999 E300 TurboDiesel before I decided I wanted something a little more powerful.
Will post some pics later when I can find them of the sweet Caddy
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C32amg, SL65amg, CRX Si turbo, Nissan Frontier, HD Sportster, Dinli quad, Bass Tracker V18
1989 CRX Si w/B16 Turbo
Drove it off the showroom floor 21 years ago!!! 
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2019 E63s AMG
1999 E36 M3 Conv - Daily Driver
2007 Nissan Quest 3.5SE - Wife's
1990 Ford F150 "Mater"
Oh and once I get a few minor chips fixed and the new amp for the stock radio in the C55K its going up on the for sale block to make room for a 2009 Nissan GTR
2007 Nissan Quest 3.5SE - Wife's
1990 Ford F150 "Mater"
Oh and once I get a few minor chips fixed and the new amp for the stock radio in the C55K its going up on the for sale block to make room for a 2009 Nissan GTR
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C32amg, SL65amg, CRX Si turbo, Nissan Frontier, HD Sportster, Dinli quad, Bass Tracker V18
1989 CRX Si w/B16 Turbo
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B16A1 - Forged internals, custom Full Race turbo setup, TEIN coilovers.
2,000lb vehicle weight + 275HP = Lots of fun!!
[/IMG]B16A1 - Forged internals, custom Full Race turbo setup, TEIN coilovers.
2,000lb vehicle weight + 275HP = Lots of fun!!
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From: taxachusetts
C32amg, SL65amg, CRX Si turbo, Nissan Frontier, HD Sportster, Dinli quad, Bass Tracker V18
1989 CRX Si w/B16 Turbo
There isn't exactly alot of room under the hood. That's why it's a custom turbo. It took alot of engineering to get everything in. Here is a couple of better pictures. Look hard you'll see it!!
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Current: C217 V12TT AMG Previously: C55 AMG, SL65 AMG
I guess I'm currently contemplating an 05-06 Mini Cooper S. Looks to be a cheap and fun car to drive (and mod lightly), and isn't "just another car". At the same time, I have seen a few 00-01 Porsche 911's for sale. They sure do look nice, just not sure if its practical....
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2006 C55 AMG White/Ash
It's one of the reasons a nice 1998 911 is $35k and a nice 1999 is $16k. The whole engine block is weak and a bit of a cheap design, the turbo cars have a different block and design and don't have issues. There is a company that makes a fix for the bearing and support, but it's about $3k installed. I would say a must vs. losing a whole engine.
This whole scenario is the reason there is a C55 in my garage today and not a used 911. I told my wife, I couldn't live with the thought that every time I got in my car I would have to wonder if today would be the day we just lost $15k because my engine blew up.
I would suspect that Ferry Porsche is still spinning in his grave at 10,000 rpm. He would have never allowed his name on such a substandard POS. It would have been corrected very early on if he were still alive.
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'05 C55 AMG
Setserock you have AMAZING taste in cars.
Oh and a picture of the passat ! (She's nowhere near done, just a pic after coilovers were installed. BBS RS's getting redone now as is interior)
Oh and a picture of the passat ! (She's nowhere near done, just a pic after coilovers were installed. BBS RS's getting redone now as is interior)
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Thanks phil for the info. I haven't really done much research on many of the cars yet, I'm just kicking the idea around. I did notice though that 911's and Boxsters (the other I was considering as well) do have the engine failure problem. Stinks for them!
I think I might go test drive some cars today. Any other recommendations?
I think I might go test drive some cars today. Any other recommendations?
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2006 C55 AMG White/Ash
There's not much that is in the $ range that's fun, well made, and new enough that it's not junk. I would go drive a Mini first and see what you think. If you really like it you'll know whether or not to keep looking.
There's lots of older stuff, but then you just start rebuilding everything and not driving.
There's lots of older stuff, but then you just start rebuilding everything and not driving.
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Yea, there isn't much in that range. There's so much more if you kick it up some, but what I'm really saving up for is a 99-02 Viper. Sooooooo no point in buying another $25k car if that's half of the way to the Viper. I do feel like I need a second car though, due to my long commute and just the feeling of having a second car.
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well i test drove some yesterday and wasnt really impressed. maybe its because the cars i drove were in poor shape, but the steering felt very heavy, and the car overall did not feel as nimble or sporty as i was expecting...
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From: Seneca, SC
2006 C55
1964 Impala SS w/LS2
1995 Taurus SHO w/350k miles (daily driver/beater)
1991 Ford F-350 w/98k miles
1966 Mustang coupe (my first car)
2006 C55 w/80k miles, Diamond Black
oh...and 1978 Ford 2600 tractor :-)
1995 Taurus SHO w/350k miles (daily driver/beater)
1991 Ford F-350 w/98k miles
1966 Mustang coupe (my first car)
2006 C55 w/80k miles, Diamond Black
oh...and 1978 Ford 2600 tractor :-)
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Clemson tiger.....beautiful F-350, and can't believe she has only 98k on her...classic...is it a 7.3 diesel, turbo??
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2006 C55
That is correct!
Its always interesting when you throw a movie quote out there and people just give you weird looks.
My C55 is my one and only (for now). I'm not sure what kind of car I will end up getting next, or when, but I've taken a liking to the MB.
Its always interesting when you throw a movie quote out there and people just give you weird looks.
My C55 is my one and only (for now). I'm not sure what kind of car I will end up getting next, or when, but I've taken a liking to the MB.
