encounter with S550...
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03' Carlsson SL55 (585HP)
encounter with S550...
during the drive to my friends house in irvine last nite, i encountered a white S550 passing me at high speed. This was at Jamboree exit off of the 5fwy. he made a left on Walnut Ave. so I proceed to follow and check out the car from diff angle, the car looks good... especially when rolling...
sadly, i was in my E320 instead of 55... and did not stand a chance with that car...
ended up behind him at the red, lights turned green and he punched it... not much growl from the engine, but i can hear some engine whine as he redline first gear. the car seems to lag a bit off the line but it pulled away 2-3 cars and continues to pull once it picked up speed... (i know that doesn't say much against a E320) but it was silky smooth accel.
the car was brand new, and obviously taking care of this car was not his first priority as he scraped the front fender when turning at high speed into a dip at the intersection. i figure he probably works at one of the dealers... and was just having some fun with a demo.
sadly, i was in my E320 instead of 55... and did not stand a chance with that car...
ended up behind him at the red, lights turned green and he punched it... not much growl from the engine, but i can hear some engine whine as he redline first gear. the car seems to lag a bit off the line but it pulled away 2-3 cars and continues to pull once it picked up speed... (i know that doesn't say much against a E320) but it was silky smooth accel.
the car was brand new, and obviously taking care of this car was not his first priority as he scraped the front fender when turning at high speed into a dip at the intersection. i figure he probably works at one of the dealers... and was just having some fun with a demo.
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From: West Michigan
2007 E63
Originally Posted by blktaln
during the drive to my friends house in irvine last nite, i encountered a white S550 passing me at high speed. This was at Jamboree exit off of the 5fwy. he made a left on Walnut Ave. so I proceed to follow and check out the car from diff angle, the car looks good... especially when rolling...
sadly, i was in my E320 instead of 55... and did not stand a chance with that car...
ended up behind him at the red, lights turned green and he punched it... not much growl from the engine, but i can hear some engine whine as he redline first gear. the car seems to lag a bit off the line but it pulled away 2-3 cars and continues to pull once it picked up speed... (i know that doesn't say much against a E320) but it was silky smooth accel.
the car was brand new, and obviously taking care of this car was not his first priority as he scraped the front fender when turning at high speed into a dip at the intersection. i figure he probably works at one of the dealers... and was just having some fun with a demo.
sadly, i was in my E320 instead of 55... and did not stand a chance with that car...
ended up behind him at the red, lights turned green and he punched it... not much growl from the engine, but i can hear some engine whine as he redline first gear. the car seems to lag a bit off the line but it pulled away 2-3 cars and continues to pull once it picked up speed... (i know that doesn't say much against a E320) but it was silky smooth accel.
the car was brand new, and obviously taking care of this car was not his first priority as he scraped the front fender when turning at high speed into a dip at the intersection. i figure he probably works at one of the dealers... and was just having some fun with a demo.
I hate it when people destroy brand new cars. If you're going to take it out for a joy ride, at least know how to drive it.
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Originally Posted by AsianML
Nice.
I hate it when people destroy brand new cars. If you're going to take it out for a joy ride, at least know how to drive it.
I hate it when people destroy brand new cars. If you're going to take it out for a joy ride, at least know how to drive it.
Nothing wrong with driving a new car.
