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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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On Christmas... Mercedes gave me a gift.

On Christmas of 2006, I got my life back.


Hit a tree doing about 60... Lost control because it was wet and the road was crap. Instead of flying off a cliff the Mercedes bounced off the tree and into a ditch by the side of the road. Just in case you cant see, the B-pillar is totally bent in, as is the roof and front.

I love Mercedes
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ramenbuoy
...Lost control because it was wet and the road was crap...
****CORRECTION****

This line should read:

...Lost control because I lack experience and have no clue how to operate a motor vehicle under adverse weather and road conditions....


Really glad you car saved your hide, they're engineered to do just that. Just make sure you are aware of where the blame belongs.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Yes Ramenbuoy, thankfully, you were in a car that was engineered so well it helped save your life!
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ramenbuoy
On Christmas of 2006, I got my life back.


Hit a tree doing about 60... Lost control because I'm a crappy driver and a wagon is not a sports car. Instead of flying off a cliff the Mercedes bounced off the tree and into a ditch by the side of the road. Just in case you cant see, the B-pillar is totally bent in, as is the roof and front.

I love Mercedes
Fixed it for you. Glad you survived.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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ouch.. your benz was badly hurt...
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