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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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in the local paper, complete w/ pics of the carnage. just shows how tough these cars are...
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/s...rash-1.1413641
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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wow interior still looks perfect haha
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3 flips in a convertible, he is very fortunate to still have a boy at all. NASTY crash, incredible outcome. The guy is sore...
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Well, they are driving a mercedes...the ce w124 is a tank..
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85 euro w124 300d non turbo black on black......coming soon hx35 turbo intercooler
Wow makes me feel safer in my wagon. Imagine if they were driving a smart car or prius.
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epowers, have you seen the monster truck slamming S124 driverside door? That inspires confidence as well, if not do a search here for "bbc youtube mercedes" (its a 4 part series where they tear up an s124 to test it's legendary toughness)
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I personally can vouche for the W124 being a safe car - Mine old 300E was totaled before I got my E420.
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