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    • hecticH
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      Whilst we're on the subject of cars…

      I am sensible car owner (modern Seat diesel), I have to commute 25 miles each way.

      However, my colleague's father has a Merc for sale, like this: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C138452/ - but a petrol model.

      Since my dad died I have been hankering after a Merc (he used to run a late seventies 350 SEL), so for the sake of large chunk of sentimentality (and some retro charm) I am seriously considering getting this Mercedes.

      Does the collective think that it will be a time/money sink and a dreadful daily driver?

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      • SeulS
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        You a baller?.. Buy it.

        You not?.. Don't.

        I wouldn't wanna drive that thing 50 miles a day. Unless it's highway (and traffic free) only…

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        • hecticH
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          Yeah, you're probably right, I'm trying not to be sensible…

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          • ?
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            Dunno how it drives‚ but great lookin'…if that helps!

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            • hecticH
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              Yeah I love the looks, and it would tick the wabi-sabi box 🙂

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              • SeulS
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                Looks FABULOUS. Heart over mind, hands down. Looks like it's been preserved very well. What are the engine specs?..

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                • hecticH
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                  Its not the car in the link that was just to show the shape, the car in question has a v6 2.5 petrol. It is black though which is cool.

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                  • GilesG
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                    Damn, if I had a garage, i'd be up for that…G

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • hecticH
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                      Yes it was informative, thanks Simon. Two cars is viable but I'm sure I would then start to get some vague enviroguilt.

                      Its def a heart/head thing.

                      I'm going to take a look at the Merc next week so I will take some poics and share here.

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                      • hecticH
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                        that's actually a cool idea.

                        Check this site out: http://www.eaglegb.com/ - they will sell you a modernised version of a classic, epic money but it would be the perfect combo of old and new.

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                        • TripleterrorT
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                          That Merc, all be it in coupe form is my absolute dream car.
                          Uber cool as they say.
                          If it works for you, buy it, your dad would be proud.
                          I lost my mum 8 years ago and it's nice to have something that brings back good memories.

                          just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

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                          • ?
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                            Thank The Lord Krishna (Jesus, Mohammed, Allah, whatever…) that I'm not into cars. I have a Honda Insight (hybrid) -- year 2000 when it was first made, 90K miles -- and that's all I need ! I bought the car used 3 years ago, but I drive very little in The Bay Area. I live < 5 miles away from work, and I take BART to SF/Berkeley.

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                            • hecticH
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                              I like those Insights Shubz, Honda were really ahead of the curve, cool shape too.

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                              • hecticH
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                                @ Triple - OMG, the coupe is beautiful - I expect they command somewhat of a premium over the saloon..?

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                                  @hectic:

                                  I like those Insights Shubz, Honda were really ahead of the curve, cool shape too.

                                  A bit impractical – only a 2-seater. But it's just me and Mom (or my dog) most of the time -- so I don't need more than that. Plus, when we have group outings (with my sister's family or with colleagues for a lunch-out), nobody ever expects me to drive -- which is a BONUS !

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                                    LandoCal, wondering why you never post pics of yourself wearing your SuperBlack Straight cuts – the IH 9634 ? I'm certain you'd rock them well. Do you not wear those anymore ? Just wondering. I know that like me, you're on "Team SuperBlack". So why not ?

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                                    • TripleterrorT
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                                      Hectic, check this out.
                                      It's LHD so a RHD in the UK is going to cost more I would have thought.
                                      Black with red leather, Perfect !

                                      http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C73719/

                                      just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

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                                      • hecticH
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                                        Yeah, that is the shit - 35K though - bit rich for my blood!

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                                        • TripleterrorT
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                                          6 numbers Hectic, you never know  😉

                                          just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            Fuck me, those leather seats look brilliant on that Merc… Fabulous looking car as well, of course.

                                            As a forum/ community, we should all chip in to buy a Veyron, have Haraki-San put in denim seats, and take lots and lots of pics...

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