What did u drive before u bought a Benz?
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From: Sunny South Florida
1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible
before the Volvo..
USS TUNNY (SSN 682), Nuclear powered Sturgeon Class attack submarine, United States Navy... This things drives like a dream!! Trust me!!
(All data is UNCLASSIFIED, and may be had from any Jane's Fighting Ships). I, of course, cannot verify/deny the data.
Displacement, tons
3640 standard, 4640 dived
Dimensions, feet (meters)
302.1 X 31.7 X 26
Main Machinery
1 pressurized, water cooled reactor (Westinghouse S5W), 2 steam turbines; 15000 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots
20+ surfaced, 30+ dived
Complement
13/14 officers, 116/126 enlisted men
Diving Depth
1320 feet (400 meters)
USS TUNNY (SSN 682), Nuclear powered Sturgeon Class attack submarine, United States Navy... This things drives like a dream!! Trust me!!
(All data is UNCLASSIFIED, and may be had from any Jane's Fighting Ships). I, of course, cannot verify/deny the data.
Displacement, tons
3640 standard, 4640 dived
Dimensions, feet (meters)
302.1 X 31.7 X 26
Main Machinery
1 pressurized, water cooled reactor (Westinghouse S5W), 2 steam turbines; 15000 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots
20+ surfaced, 30+ dived
Complement
13/14 officers, 116/126 enlisted men
Diving Depth
1320 feet (400 meters)
Last edited by Mr. Xristo; Jan 23, 2002 at 02:10 PM.
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From: S. Florida
'01 E55 AMG - Brilliant Silver (very rare)/ Charcoal, K2a
Originally posted by SL55AMG
before the Volvo..
USS TUNNY (SSN 682), Nuclear powered Sturgeon Class attack submarine, United States Navy... This things drives like a dream!! Trust me!!
before the Volvo..
USS TUNNY (SSN 682), Nuclear powered Sturgeon Class attack submarine, United States Navy... This things drives like a dream!! Trust me!!
(you did answer the question ... very well done).Faster underwater than above ... I guess that makes sense for a submarine.
Was the pic taken off-shore of Hong Kong?
Big change in backgrounds from the pic of the Volvo to the SLK ... its nice to live where others vacation ... isn't it!
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From: Sunny South Florida
1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Originally posted by Drew
LOL (you did answer the question ... very well done).
Faster underwater than above ... I guess that makes sense for a submarine.
Was the pic taken off-shore of Hong Kong?
Big change in backgrounds from the pic of the Volvo to the SLK ... its nice to live where others vacation ... isn't it!
LOL
(you did answer the question ... very well done).Faster underwater than above ... I guess that makes sense for a submarine.
Was the pic taken off-shore of Hong Kong?
Big change in backgrounds from the pic of the Volvo to the SLK ... its nice to live where others vacation ... isn't it!
the photo was taken in Pearl Harbor Hawaii, where I was stationed. You can see Diamond Head mountain in the top right of the photo..
The volvo was owned when I lived in the D.C. area, brrrrrr.... and the Benz, and Jag were/are owned in sunny south Florida
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'02 CLK 55 cabrio (sold), '03 C32 (sold), '04 R32 (sold), '04 911/X-51 (keeper)
Prior to my CLK55, I owned a 2000 C4 Millennium coupe, and prior to that, a '94 911 turbo. Daily drivers have included (in recent years) an Audi allroad (current commuter car), a '98 Audi A8 and a '95.5 Audi S6 avant. Through the years, have owned assorted Vettes, VWs, Acuras, Mazdas and a Saab 900 Turbo. Nothing Italian...yet.
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From: U.S.A
CLK320, Carrera S
Past
1997 C280
1992 Porsche 944
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1987 E190 2.6
1986 Volvo 240
1983 WV Rabbit GTI the original pocket rocket.
1990 Ford Mustang
In the UK I owned a number older cars:
A ford Cortina MK2 (Had the engine taken from a mighty 1.3 litres to 1.6 liters! That was a lot in the UK at the time)
MG Midget (I did not drive this car I wore it!)
In the future I am looking to get rid of the Tahoe in about a year and will probably buy a small Audi so that I have a car with 4WD.
A CLK500 looks like a good idea in 2 - 3 years.
1997 C280
1992 Porsche 944
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1987 E190 2.6
1986 Volvo 240
1983 WV Rabbit GTI the original pocket rocket.
1990 Ford Mustang
In the UK I owned a number older cars:
A ford Cortina MK2 (Had the engine taken from a mighty 1.3 litres to 1.6 liters! That was a lot in the UK at the time)
MG Midget (I did not drive this car I wore it!)
In the future I am looking to get rid of the Tahoe in about a year and will probably buy a small Audi so that I have a car with 4WD.
A CLK500 looks like a good idea in 2 - 3 years.
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Before the 01 430 Coupe:
1999 E430 Sport
1996 Corvette Collector's Edition w/LT4
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo (sitting in garage)
1993 Porsche 911 RS
1989 Porsche Speedster (sitting in garage)
1979 Porsche 930 (sitting in garage)
1973 Porsche 911 RS (sitting in garage)
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Regards,
Clay Fulmer
1999 E430 Sport
1996 Corvette Collector's Edition w/LT4
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo (sitting in garage)
1993 Porsche 911 RS
1989 Porsche Speedster (sitting in garage)
1979 Porsche 930 (sitting in garage)
1973 Porsche 911 RS (sitting in garage)
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Regards,
Clay Fulmer
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From: vancouver
I had a benz C220 model before my CLk320.
all other cars i driven are family cars, MB S320, Suzuki Grand Viatara, Chrysler van ( dont know model, it's a van ^_^).
All other cars that we had in the family prior to 1994, i cant' remember anymore
btw, people who used to own a M3, why did you guys switched to a CLK instead of M3???
THANKS
all other cars i driven are family cars, MB S320, Suzuki Grand Viatara, Chrysler van ( dont know model, it's a van ^_^).
All other cars that we had in the family prior to 1994, i cant' remember anymore
btw, people who used to own a M3, why did you guys switched to a CLK instead of M3???
THANKS
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W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
I switched because my M3 had almost 90K on it and was falling apart. I drove it 50 miles a day slammed (not good), and in the Texas heat, the interior didn't fare too well. It was kinda beat up. Everything felt kind of loose.
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From: Florida
2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
2002 MB CLK 55
2002 Acura RSX-S
2001 MB SL 500
2001 Corvette
2001 Acura GSR
1997 Honda Del Sol
1994 Honda Del Sol
1991 Corvette
1987 Toyota Supra
1986 Toyota Celica
1982 Ford Fiesta
1978 Ford Fiesta
1974 BMW 2002
1972 BMW 1600
1970 BMW 2002
1969 BMW CS
1965 VW Beetle
1960 VW Beetle
1956 Plymouth w/ Push-button transmission!
...and many others while overseas incl. Jeeps.
2002 Acura RSX-S
2001 MB SL 500
2001 Corvette
2001 Acura GSR
1997 Honda Del Sol
1994 Honda Del Sol
1991 Corvette
1987 Toyota Supra
1986 Toyota Celica
1982 Ford Fiesta
1978 Ford Fiesta
1974 BMW 2002
1972 BMW 1600
1970 BMW 2002
1969 BMW CS
1965 VW Beetle
1960 VW Beetle
1956 Plymouth w/ Push-button transmission!
...and many others while overseas incl. Jeeps.
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