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411 messages, Last post on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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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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Replying to: jrosasmc (Jan 14, 2009 7:31 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 14, 2009 5:29 am) |
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:10 am) If you can't pay $1200 for a distributor cap or $8000 for a brake job, then don't go there. |
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:07 am)
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So, fintail, if I wanted to acquire, say, a '76 240D that was in really good condition with decent mileage and very few needs how much do you think that would set me back? A former middle school teacher I know used to own a '73 220D and a '77 Cadillac Eldorado. I was allowed to drive both on a visit to his place once. Even though the 220 was extremely slow by modern standards, it blew away the much-bigger Cadillac in terms of steering, handling and braking- it was that much better. I thought the Benz was a sports car, compared to that Eldorado. Then again, my '96 Volvo 850 would run rings around both cars.
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