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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Name your 3 favorite things about the 129.
no comments please, just replies

1-endless speed
2-fender flares
3-sound from exghaust system.

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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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1-solidity
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3-open air motoring
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
1. The prestige..... of a true design classic
2. The attachment..... like looking after one of your kids
3. The joy..... when everything works!
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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1. LOOKS: Sexy as any Dame
2. SPEED: Faster than a speeding bullet
3. RELAIABILITY: You can count on her
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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1. awesome power
2. great build quality
3. so cool

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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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These are a few of my favorite things . . .
1. Overall drivability; that is: fast, solid, handles great, gobbles up miles in no time with little fatigue on the driver.

2. She is so beautiful it breaks my heart to just look at her and wish she were a woman.

3. TWO WORDS: freakin' BABE MAGNET.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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I jumped ahead to post my favorites before reading beyond the first two posts. I won't say convertible top because that is just too obvious.

1) Torque / great acceleration at any time
2) Classic / timeless beauty
3) Solid / safe feeling when cornering

Now it is back to the top of the thread to see what others think.
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1. Being 129 !!!
2. love it more than love my wife(shhhhh...)
3. the best toy I've ever had(look at my signature)
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
My Fourth Favorite Thing!
Is it cheating to put a fourth??

Convertible soft top AND a hard top. Best of both Worlds!!!
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Wow only 3?!?!?!?!?

1. Speed, perfromance, ride quality
2. Style, looks, aesthetics, appeal, class
3. Open Air

Well, I sort-of cheated on the 3, but just can't help myself. The best car I have ever owned. Just makes you feel great every time you get in it.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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I'll have another go if I may,even though I've already posted mine..
Cause I think of many more..

1-tunable car.
2-drives girls crazy,even my wife.
3-supercar at reasonable money.

There,I said it...
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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1)Smooth, Quiet unbelievable power :v
2)Luxrious Comfort
3)Hard top and soft top
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R129 500
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1. Perfromance, ride quality
2. Two Roofs (Soft top and Hard top)
3. Between all sports car, the star always shine (its a mercedes)
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