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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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Just wanted to say HI! New here and plan on helping out as much as I can and read alot of what I can.

No, I do not own a Mercedes. If I did, I would not be here typing. I would be out driving! I am the biggest fan of MB. Collector of everything that I can get my hands on. I have the manuals, the keys, the eblems, the parts, but I lack the most important piece of all - the car.

My dream - Owning a MB S600 Fully Loaded. Black outside, cream/tan leather interior. Odds of ever getting this? 0. Just thinking about owning a car like that makes me depressed knowing I will probably never own an MB in my lifetime.

However, there is a plus to all this. My constant brain activity has come up with several improvments to the body and internal components. For example, a design that I have come up with (but have not tested), would increase side impact protection by 45%. There are a few others, but they are mostly internal adjustments.

I love MB. I sleep, eat and drink MB. If there was anything I could ever do to own one, I would be there in a heartbeat! So if anyone of you want to make a donation, please feel free!


22 - Live in Virginia - Computers/Technology/Engineering is what I do for a living.



I have the S Class key and manual sitting in front of me.. now.. I have to get the car!


Kris
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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why don't you start towards your dream slowly...you can start by buying a C sedan...they look like the S... and i'm 23... i wanted an S as well...but i can't afford it.. the C wil have to do for now....
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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nice aspiration

I want an S600 too! Well, actually I want an S63 but that may be a while. Fuzzo hit it on the head... start small and grow into it. I can guarantee that anyone can afford a benz today even if they have to go for the coupe. Its a great start though. I started with a small C myself but I really like it and will be with MB from now on.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 02:05 PM
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A C class.. hmm. That might work I just love the 600 so much. Makes my mouth water! I know the car I want runs 150,000.00 - How much do the C's start at ?
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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C32 AMG, C300 Sport
they start at 30k

so you can save yourself a few dollars. Use it for the gas.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

The C-Class starts at $25k with the C-Coupe.

And yes, the S600 is very nice.
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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I love the S600 too--especially the W140 coupes and W220's. Instead of buying more and more expensive brand-new Mercedes, you could also buy the newest and most powerful used S-Class you can afford--even if it's a W126 300SD for $5,000!

pristine W126 560SEL's--$10,000-25,000
W140 300SE's--under $25,000
nice W140 S500's--from $20,000 up to $40,000
W220 S430's--from $50,000

W140 600SEL's--excellent ones from $20,000 up
W140 S600's--ranging from $25,000-60,000
W220 S600's--lowest price: $90,000

See? There's an S-Class for every budget, and you can have a V12 car for the price of a new C-Class. If you want an S600 badly enough, I trust you will get it. In the meantime, entertain yourself with older, less pricey relatives of the new one!

Good luck
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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....or you can do what i am doing.... wait till i hit the lottery....

just kidding.... :p
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 04:33 AM
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Wow man...you sound just like me. (For reference sake, yes that IS a scary thought.)

Although I am 17 now, and still a senior in high school, my life dream is to own a fully loaded S600 Sport designo espresso. (And a CL600 as well, but that's a different story for another day.)

Why don't you email me sometime and let me know of your progress in this dream?
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 09:47 AM
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You live in Hawaii ? I live in Richmond, VA now but used to live in Hawaii. 7 Years to be exact Was kinda fun.
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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Re: New Guy on the Block

Originally posted by S600
Just wanted to say HI! New here and plan on helping out as much as I can and read alot of what I can.



I have the S Class key and manual sitting in front of me.. now.. I have to get the car!


Kris
Welcome to our humble commmunity! lol! :p :p

How did you get an S-Class key and a manual and not have the car??
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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Welcome to the community. S class is nice but I think Im too young to be in it. Go for a C class. Its nice. I love mine.
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Old Mar 11, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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What a Coincidence

S600, thats my dream too, same color combo and everthing. But I'm only 17 and have a long way to go. Oh well Good luck.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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At least your family already has three Mercedes and a BMW! My uninspired parents drive a 1999 Saturn, and I have a 1986 BMW 528e because that's all I can currently afford. Someday...

Good luck with your dream.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 08:05 PM
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good point

I feel very lucky to be able to drive those cars and am more than happy with what i have.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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I'm in Hawaii too!
Nice to see other HI people here!
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