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Old Sep 4, 2001 | 04:23 PM
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So to make a long story short:

It was so bad that by 60 I couldn't tell you how many carlengths a head of me he was. But at the next light I told him I didn't think I could win, I just wanted to see him show his stuff. Its not everyday I get to go up against something like that in little ol' Golden Colorado.
Old Sep 4, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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They are really fast, even for how big they are. I think they run ~14.0 1/4 mi.
Old Sep 4, 2001 | 05:18 PM
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Oh well, what can you expect...S55 costs over 4x a Maxima when new (new vs new). I rode in one for the AMG "hot lap" event at a Mercedes driving event and it was a real blast...kicking the tail out in a big car like that results in LOTS of rubber smoke. Awesome.
Old Sep 4, 2001 | 07:15 PM
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Yeah, they are really fast. My cousin has an 01 S500 and he could smoke me if i started at a rollin 15mph and if he started from a stop.
Old Sep 4, 2001 | 10:26 PM
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It's O.K.

For the amount of money and power and engineering put into that car, I would hope so. No need to feel bad about it at least you didn't back down. I try to run with the MB-AMG's any chance I get just because I love the way they look when they're moving.
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 01:10 AM
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amg = stupid fast with a crater in the wallet

stillen = decently with just a big hole in the wallet
haha

dont feel bad also..his engine is twice as big as yours...
just do a distance drive...you'll win.

he gets less than 15mpg
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 02:03 AM
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Re: amg = stupid fast with a crater in the wallet

Originally posted by party_boy
stillen = decently with just a big hole in the wallet
haha

dont feel bad also..his engine is twice as big as yours...
just do a distance drive...you'll win.

he gets less than 15mpg
HAHAHAHAH
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 11:47 AM
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I never expected to win, and I dont feel bad at all, but they are sweet. They look great, and can really back up there looks.,
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 01:25 PM
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Nice pic

Originally posted by Canuck
I never expected to win, and I dont feel bad at all, but they are sweet. They look great, and can really back up there looks.,
That pic looks real nice? Where you get the chrome handles from? They are not stock right? It is just real nice looking on there so I was curious.

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Old Sep 5, 2001 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Nice pic

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That pic looks real nice? Where you get the chrome handles from? They are not stock right? It is just real nice looking on there so I was curious.

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The chrome handles, dorr trim, and grill come standard on the GXE and the GLE
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 05:05 PM
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so what you lose some and you win some. I'm sure it felt good to mess with him for a moment just a moment.
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 08:25 PM
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ooooh
I drove that car.... ohh my gawd, that is a SICK car. It's amazingly quiet and gains speed effortlessly. However for that price, it BETTER drive the way it does.
Old Sep 5, 2001 | 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
ooooh
I drove that car.... ohh my gawd, that is a SICK car. It's amazingly quiet and gains speed effortlessly. However for that price, it BETTER drive the way it does.
how much are they?? what's the max HP??
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