Pulled the trigger on a new car gents......

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
edited August 2011 in The Clubhouse
And this one is definitely a gentleman's car. It is a fully loaded Mercedes Benz S550. Beautiful wood grain and black leather. It has moonroof, heated/AC in the seats. The seats also have the massage option for the driver. I will pick up the vehicle next week once it's plated and registered. Other than that, I have a nice set of 22's going on it and that's it. Car already has the electrochromatic glass, so not sure if I'll add tint. I'll post more pics next week or so after I get the wheels on. Wheels should take about 7 days to get to me.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Oh and by the way I did sell my BMW 745i. Great car just had some of the worst customer service with BMW. I'll never buy another BMW again. Going for this look but my wheels will be black/machined with stainless lip.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    Nice! Love the rims.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2011
    Nice score, man!

    I like the Benz driving feel; it reminds me of a tank on a cloud.

    Not to brag or anything, but I drive a '93 Geo Prism, so, yea, it's like that.:cool:
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011
    Wow that one sweet ride:biggrin:
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited August 2011
    Is that "B" stock? The steering wheel is on the wrong side :-). Nice Ride!
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited August 2011
    CCNJ wrote: »
    Is that "B" stock? The steering wheel is on the wrong side :-). Nice Ride!

    Zing!

    I love a Benzo, they use such great materials on the interior. Very nice.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2011
    WOW really nice, Congrats.
    Sorry about the service you got with the BMW. I'm sure it was the dealer and not BMW itself. I have had great service from my local BMW dealer. Hopefully the service you get (god forbid you need it) will be better.

    Dave
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    dave shepard wrote: »
    WOW really nice, Congrats.
    Sorry about the service you got with the BMW. I'm sure it was the dealer and not BMW itself. I have had great service from my local BMW dealer. Hopefully the service you get (god forbid you need it) will be better.

    Dave

    I think it was the dealer, but they sure did give me a bad vibe each and every time. Hopefully the S will be good to me with no major problems. I did buy 2 yr extended warranty though.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited August 2011
    I would have had a hard time parting with the 745i I love that car..

    Congrats on the new car...
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2011
    B-E-A-utiful!! Grats!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    That's a very nice ride...love the lines on that model. Enjoy!!
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited August 2011
    Congrats,beauty ride.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited August 2011
    Nice! The Benz is a thing of beauty...
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited August 2011
    Congrats!!

    Beautiful!!

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I would have had a hard time parting with the 745i I love that car..

    Congrats on the new car...

    Trust me it was hard when the time came for the new owner to pick it up. Loved the 7, it was roomy, fast, handled very well, the V8 in it was the sweet spot and tons of features to entertain those who like pressing buttons for days. I sold it to a good friend and after seeing it last week, I almost wanted it back. :biggrin:
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2011
    thats a NICE car......

    i have always had great service with BMW. the 745i is a SICK car too
    mole'
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited August 2011
    I'm amazed that folks will spend what a small house costs on a car. If folks would stop wasting money on these things then prices would come back to earth.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    jmwest1970 wrote: »
    I'm amazed that folks will spend what a small house costs on a car. If folks would stop wasting money on these things then prices would come back to earth.

    Really!!!! I make it so I'll spend it how I choose to do so. Come on man, don't ruin a good thread.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited August 2011
    They installed your steering wheel on the wrong side. I hope you got a discount for that :tongue:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    66chevyIISS wrote: »
    They installed your steering wheel on the wrong side. I hope you got a discount for that :tongue:

    1/2 off man. I wish........................
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I make it so I'll spend it how I choose to do so.

    That's a given; it doesn't mean that other people can't criticize your announcement in a public forum.


    Either way, I'm glad you got that sweet-**** Benz!:biggrin:

    I love driving nice cars. The best car I've ever driven was a BMW Z-8. That thing was bad. Sooo fast.:cool:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    That's a given; it doesn't mean that other people can't criticize your announcement in a public forum.


    Either way, I'm glad you got that sweet-**** Benz!:biggrin:

    I love driving nice cars. The best car I've ever driven was a BMW Z-8. That thing was bad. Sooo fast.:cool:

    True but you have give it up to Germany, a fine machine indeed.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    True but you have give it up to Germany, a fine machine indeed.

    Yea... I did... in the first reply to your post.:wink:

    And then I did again by saying that the best car I have ever driven was a Z-8, so what are you looking for, another attaboy? If so, you ain't gonna get it from me; you've had enough for the day.:smile:

    I'm a used car buyer. It's a bang-for-the-buck kind of thing.:cool:

    But seriously though, enjoy the ride!:biggrin:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Thanks bro.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited August 2011
    Nice ride bro, freaked me out alittle before I realized where your at,and have been, with that steering wheel. Didn't like the AMG version ?? Enjoy, the little pleasures we afford ourselves count. Curious though, hows the taxes over there on luxury cars ?
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited August 2011
    Ok, when you get a car that goes as fast as your internet then you can brag! Until then enjoy that beauty you just purchased. Oh and congrats! Yes spend your hard earned $ the way you want!!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2011
    Congrats on the new car - very nice indeed. Your money, spend it as you like. Some folks are probably jealous that they do not have the means to purchase luxury items. People question why I have stereo gear that costs 2, 3 4 times what they paid for their vehicle. Plain and simple, my cash!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2011
    I didn't realize Japan was right-hand drive.

    Sweet car, though I will admit I will never understand the obsession with rims. Almost always looks like a downgrade to me, but that's just personal taste :)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2011
    Sweet Ride, and think that Benz S550 would have a sweet spot also.


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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Sweet car, though I will admit I will never understand the obsession with rims. Almost always looks like a downgrade to me, but that's just personal taste :)

    I dunno man, I think the rims make the car look MUCH nicer.
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