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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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James in no way represents the views of E55 owners- please do not hold his remarks against us!

Also, James if you are really going to try to be a pimp at the party please get with these guys first
Who said anything about being a pimp? If anyone is being a pimp that would be you and your white sauce...
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Eric & James,
I can't help my dislike of the back end of the CL65. Different strokes for different folks? This one is 30k less than the SL65. Even at the good price, it's still crazy paying that much for a car.
True that.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Eric & James,
I can't help my dislike of the back end of the CL65. Different strokes for different folks? This one is 30k less than the SL65. Even at the good price, it's still crazy paying that much for a car.
I work in the business and can tell you that MBZ V12 engine cars drop in value faster than anything. My MBZ dealers super low ball all trades on V12 engines. Make sure you steal it unless money is no object. In regards to the CL backend, I can see your point. What about a CLS55?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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I work in the business and can tell you that MBZ V12 engine cars drop in value faster than anything. My MBZ dealers super low ball all trades on V12 engines. Make sure you steal it unless money is no object. In regards to the CL backend, I can see your point. What about a CLS55?
I think all MBZ drop value fast. Crazy since they rob you when you buy them! The most I have been offered for my car is 28k at a dealer. I would need to come up with 6k to pay it off. Hmmm...a CLS55? I haven't seen one that I know of. Will look into that one. Vic, do you work for a dealer?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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I think all MBZ drop value fast. Crazy since they rob you when you buy them! The most I have been offered for my car is 28k at a dealer. I would need to come up with 6k to pay it off. Hmmm...a CLS55? I haven't seen one that I know of. Will look into that one. Vic, do you work for a dealer?
No I work for a bank but I have contacts at most dealerships. Go to the CLS55 forum here and check out the pics---sweet rides.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BENZGal
I think all MBZ drop value fast. Crazy since they rob you when you buy them! The most I have been offered for my car is 28k at a dealer. I would need to come up with 6k to pay it off. Hmmm...a CLS55? I haven't seen one that I know of. Will look into that one. Vic, do you work for a dealer?
Vic has many jobs :v
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Vic has many jobs :v
Sun lets not talk about side jobs... or you may have to:

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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I'm just your average asian guy tryin to go to school and make an honest living
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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LOL @ VIC in this entire thread.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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James whats your infatuation with my suspension? Do you really think it sucks cause your 4wd three inch rear gap definitely needs to be at a monster truck rally :p

Oh yeah, caravaning is cool- Stevenson Ranch again next to Chili's???

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic55
James in no way represents the views of E55 owners- please do not hold his remarks against us! Also, James if you are really going to try to be a pimp at the party please get with these guys first

LOL!!!!!! They will love you long time.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Hmmm...a CLS55? I haven't seen one that I know of. Will look into that one. Vic, do you work for a dealer?
Make sure you sit in the back seat (what little there is of one) of this car before you buy Angela. It is tiny and I'm only 5'2!
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Who said anything about being a pimp? If anyone is being a pimp that would be you and your white sauce...
LOL
This is actually one of the few bottled sauces I like!!! It doesn't taste chemically, bottled and weird, just pretty good

Mix it with a little marinara and its a very edible pink sauce

Thanks for the pic - YUM!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady Wolf
Make sure you sit in the back seat (what little there is of one) of this car before you buy Angela. It is tiny and I'm only 5'2!
I'm 5'10 but I didn't find anything wrong with the back seat.

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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This is actually one of the few bottled sauces I like!!! It doesn't taste chemically, bottled and weird, just pretty good
Mix it with a little marinara and its a very edible pink sauce
Thanks for the pic - YUM!!!
Alfredo and marinara? Interesting. Never tried that one before. But i'm sure it's good. Hey what's this i hear about HP laying off 15,000 emps?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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You guys are so funny. LMAO about this thread.
Lisa,

Eric,
No one is buying me the car. I have two good paying jobs and I am buying it myself. I put myself thru college and can wipe my own a$$. You don't need a sugar momma or poppa, you just need a better job.
i thought u said u had a hot b-friend that bought you a m5. i guess i read that wrong. dam dsylexia.

Originally Posted by BENZGal
Eric & James,
I can't help my dislike of the back end of the CL65. Different strokes for different folks? This one is 30k less than the SL65. Even at the good price, it's still crazy paying that much for a car.
if they reshaped it like erik estrada's rear end would that help???

i for 1 dont like the cls but then again it isnt my 80k+ that is being spent.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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I put myself thru college and can wipe my own a$$.

You don't need a sugar momma or poppa, you just need a better job.
Classics - You tell um!!
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic55
James in no way represents the views of E55 owners- please do not hold his remarks against us! Also, James if you are really going to try to be a pimp at the party please get with these guys first



I didnt know AUDI drivers were invited????



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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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I got a message that I was blacklisted from the meet.. is this true Angela?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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[QUOTE=AMG_Eric]i thought u said u had a hot b-friend that bought you a m5. i guess i read that wrong. dam dsylexia.

I do have the hottest guy on the planet, and he did kick me down his used M5. I have my own money and bought my own house & E55. I have been robbed by all the gold diggers in the past, but this time my guy has more sugar then me. I do well as a Bank V.P. and another side job that I have. This new car is coming from all of my hard work. Huh Lisa? We know how to get it done! I would like to know how some of you youngins have 80k cars?

Sorry Vic....didn't like the CLS. What bank do you work for?

I love the queer eye pic. LMAO.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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I would like to know how some of you youngins have 80k cars?
K19's she's referring to you mang! :p
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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I got a message that I was blacklisted from the meet.. is this true Angela?[/QUOTE]

I hope you are kidding! You know you are invited! In fact, I will make sure you get a bed if you decide to stay over.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Let's just say I have a good job and another good side job ...well leave it at that. Oh it helped that I didn't spend anything when I was a kid, I saved everything...I was stingy back when I was young
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