Funny story...
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2003 E500
Funny story...
Yesterday morning on my way to work I'm trudging down the local state hwy (2 lanes each way divided) heading to work. I was using the TouchShift.. but was really easing the gear (shifting at about 3000 or so).
Anyways.. at some point there's this "boy racer type" in a Chevy S10 pickup. It was dropped, loud as hades exhaust, etc.. and was pulled along side me but couldn't pass since someone was in front of him... I add some throttle and move up so he can make a lane change and pass. We does and then pulls along side me and seems to be toying with me. I pay little attention.. and keep driving along. At the next stop light.. he decides it's drag race time (LOL!!!). He pulls off like he stole something.. and I smirk... ok.. So I now I'm shifting at like 4000 or so.. and quickly make short work of him. After passing him.. I return to my leisurely drive... well, he wasn't done.. he comes barreling up.. and passes me and seems to be totally happy and laughing. Meanwhile blocking my left lane where I needed to go to turn to work.
He obviously doesn't follow cars.. and doesn't know the LOVE that is beneath my hood. I decide.. Ok, enough is enough. I pull the shifter towards me for the "optimum" torque gear.. and get after it. Well, I blew past him like he was in reverse.. and I began to see him disappear in my rearview mirror.... and then slowed down (from 110mph. WOW this v8 HAUL! ;-).. and entered my left lane to turn into work.
He finally caught up (I was at a stop light, reviewing my Palm's schedule for the day).. and he INCHES past me staring at my car.. in amazement...
Only if all Mondays started like this.. =)
Peter
PS: remind me to tell you guys about the time I ran into a Saleen Mustang =)
Anyways.. at some point there's this "boy racer type" in a Chevy S10 pickup. It was dropped, loud as hades exhaust, etc.. and was pulled along side me but couldn't pass since someone was in front of him... I add some throttle and move up so he can make a lane change and pass. We does and then pulls along side me and seems to be toying with me. I pay little attention.. and keep driving along. At the next stop light.. he decides it's drag race time (LOL!!!). He pulls off like he stole something.. and I smirk... ok.. So I now I'm shifting at like 4000 or so.. and quickly make short work of him. After passing him.. I return to my leisurely drive... well, he wasn't done.. he comes barreling up.. and passes me and seems to be totally happy and laughing. Meanwhile blocking my left lane where I needed to go to turn to work.
He obviously doesn't follow cars.. and doesn't know the LOVE that is beneath my hood. I decide.. Ok, enough is enough. I pull the shifter towards me for the "optimum" torque gear.. and get after it. Well, I blew past him like he was in reverse.. and I began to see him disappear in my rearview mirror.... and then slowed down (from 110mph. WOW this v8 HAUL! ;-).. and entered my left lane to turn into work.
He finally caught up (I was at a stop light, reviewing my Palm's schedule for the day).. and he INCHES past me staring at my car.. in amazement...
Only if all Mondays started like this.. =)
Peter
PS: remind me to tell you guys about the time I ran into a Saleen Mustang =)
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Haha... that's a good one
Just don't tell him you had the A/C on, too! 
I'm amazed at the quiet, effortless torque provided by the stock 8 cylinder. I can only imagine what it's like to mash the pedal in the E55 AMG.
I'm amazed at the quiet, effortless torque provided by the stock 8 cylinder. I can only imagine what it's like to mash the pedal in the E55 AMG.
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you showed him what your car can really do..oh well, good "kill"
he was young so he learned
see...i already know not to mess with a 500 whenever i ll get my first car.lol
I ll mess around once i do get my own benz:p
he was young so he learned
see...i already know not to mess with a 500 whenever i ll get my first car.lol
I ll mess around once i do get my own benz
:p
