DaveW68

This thread has been very tame compared to some of the non-sense that I've seen around here.


I'm glad you didn't intervene where it got very comedic in other threads. There have definitely been some classics.


To keep this on topic....I've got an S600 that will blow the doors off any stock S550. And I don't give a crap if anybody notices or not.

$100 GUY

$100 GUY

Yeah, OP, welcome to the club.


I get noticed when I am not in a car too.

hyperion667

oh yeah???
well you have 4 extra........things in you car that the 550 doesn't

Mike5215

The best way to get your car noticed is to bolt a baby carrier onto the roof and put a realistic looking baby doll in it. Then drive around parking lots like you don't realize your kid is on your roof. LOTS of attention. Even works for cars other than the S Class.

marthyh

Especcially when I am covered in dirt because of digging in the gardens then loading a bunch of 2x4's in the cabin at the DIY center(.max length 2.5m diagonal)

And yes I am very meticulous about the interiour etc. and will cover everything with blankets before to do heavy duty stuff like this.
The car had seen its fair share of moving stuff either on trailer or inside the cabin and still looks like new inside and out.

Then back in suit to haul people..which is less conspicuous.

Bamzilla

I'm a car guy. I love to drive. I bought my W221 for the driving experience. I tinted the windows to 20% just so no one could see me.

WHPH28

Went to the car wash today because I didn't feel like washing it since it was a little cool out and they hand wash it and they do a good job on my car since I've been there a few times. A guy pulls up in a clk. He looks at my car and ask the guy cleaning it, does that say s600....the guys says yes and points to me so he walks over to me and says wow, I never even heard of an S600 do you mind if I look inside. I told him sure, so he is all kinds of impressed lol. I was just grinning to myself inside. He said What is that a '13? I said no, that car is 8 going on 9 years old and again, he didn't believe me. There's nothing like a clean, well cared for W221.

People are always fascinated by the mercedes burlwood mugs in the front and rear. I get a kick out of it.

Mike5215

Yeah, I want your car, mugs optional. It's my favorite car on the forum. Seriously if you ever decide to sell it PM me.

DaveW68

Mike has taken a liking to extra badges and somebody else's customization. The second coming must be near.

WHPH28

^ lol.

Thanks Mike, appreciate it....I think I'll be keeping this car for a longggg time though.

Mike5215

All I'd do to that car would be to put my audio system in it and add this to the trunk. You know, to class it up:

DaveW68

WPWH....I hope you saw that great badge idea.

Mike5215

NOOOO! I'll do it myself, otherwise each letter won't be 10 degrees off axis from the one next to it.

WHPH28

hyperion667

Nuru

So how about a pic of those mugs?

WHPH28

Old pics...rear from 550...Front from 600.

Nuru

Thanks, these are OEM version or aftermarkets? The reason I ask is that I hear that the ones on Amazon have an issue with the logos washing off after a few washes?

DaveW68

OEM mugs? I have a feeling that they're all made in China.

WHPH28

Amazon. I don't use them...just for aesthetics. There is generally no eating or drinking allowed in my car.

Nuru

Ok I got it.

Mike5215

My dealer has those. You can even get low, low 2.9% APR financing on them, or a 24 month Sign-and-Gulp lease.

Nuru

Well when I venture down to one of our local big box home improvement centers, and I need to bring back 6 foot 4x4's or 2x4's, I just unplug the fridge, move it out of he way or remove it and sit it in the garage, and run the posts/boards through the hole where the fridge goes. Pretty handy when I take the Benz to one of those stores.

mrbobby

That's better than strapping them to the roof - so gauche.