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411 messages, Last post on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 13, 2009 1:02 pm) 
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2009 3:14 pm)
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Replying to: oregonboy (Jan 13, 2009 4:53 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2009 3:14 pm) With the early COMAND system and airmatic, it could try to double that amount in lifetime repairs 
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 13, 2009 6:08 pm) Sorta like this... 
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... had two classics, a Rolls Royce and a Mercedes 600, go against each other. It was a hilarious segment, with the Rolls failing to break 100 mph, and the last service cost of the Mercedes being 15000 GBP (yes, thats fifteen thousand British Pounds). Great cars, but the ownership experience would not be very enjoyable unless one had really deep pockets. |
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And, as of today, 15,000 GBP equals $21,860 in U.S. dollars. I couldn't imagine one year's worth of running costs for a big 600. If I wanted an early '70s Mercedes, I would've bought a 240D with a 4-speed and be done with it. I'm sure that would be up Fintail's alley too. 
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Replying to: jrosasmc (Jan 14, 2009 7:31 am) |
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Replying to: vcheng (Jan 14, 2009 5:34 am) If ever the term "resting on its laurels" applied to a car company, it applied to Rolls Royce, which rested for a good 50 years merely on previous reputation. That's what gorgeous leather and wood can do for you!
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Replying to: vcheng (Jan 14, 2009 5:34 am) Either of those cars can cause havoc for even a relatively well to do person. |
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