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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Question Does liking an R-class make me less of a male?

I am a single male. When I first learn how to drive I drove a Seven passengers vehicle like a minivan. So when I first doing my research with the price point and everything it leads me to the R-class so does liking an R-class make me less of a male? Because R-class seen to attract to the female population then to the male population so does liking an R-class make me less of a male?
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Spend less time worrying about what others think. You'll realize how much a waste of time that is when you get older.

Buy what suits your needs and finances. If a 6/7 passenger luxo-people hauler suits a single male, so be it...

That said, I wouldn't be caught driving a VW Beetle. Someday I should follow my own advice...
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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The answer to your question is NO. The more appropriate question is:

What purposes do I need this car for?

Make your choice from there....
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Yes, unless it's an R63.


j/k. Everyone says the CLK is a chick's car, too. I never saw it.

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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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My friend uses to drive a mpv van, he would call it a multi player vehicle on the way to the clubs. Dont worry what others think, just cause its not an escalade or tahoe doesnt mean you cant drive it.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Like every Mercedes model, the R is autobahn ready.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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don't worry what others think. I love my R-class and I have a few suvs, trucks, Porsche's. Again, I love my r-class, and not afraid.

Do some performance upgrades, cosmetic upgrades... etc
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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R already got rid of the sliding rear doors. What else do you expect? Scissor doors?!
Hey definitely get a R63 if you could find one.
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Originally Posted by ZeroFreedom
I am a single male. When I first learn how to drive I drove a Seven passengers vehicle like a minivan. So when I first doing my research with the price point and everything it leads me to the R-class so does liking an R-class make me less of a male? Because R-class seen to attract to the female population then to the male population so does liking an R-class make me less of a male?
If this is what you call a female car:








then call me Mrs. Doubtfire... lol

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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeroFreedom
I am a single male. When I first learn how to drive I drove a Seven passengers vehicle like a minivan. So when I first doing my research with the price point and everything it leads me to the R-class so does liking an R-class make me less of a male? Because R-class seen to attract to the female population then to the male population so does liking an R-class make me less of a male?

Yes, you are gay and you are just now figuring it out!!

Just kidding. The R is the sleeper Mercedes. Enjoy it, I love mine, err, I mean I love my wife's R.
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