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#159 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [vcheng] by jrosasmc Jan 14, 2009 (7:31 am)
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. Replies to this message: corvette (Jan 14, 2009 7:32 am) fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:10 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2009 8:13 am)
#160 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [jrosasmc] by corvette Jan 14, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: jrosasmc (Jan 14, 2009 7:31 am) Like they said on Top Gear, "does that include a new Golf?"
#161 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [vcheng] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 14, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: vcheng (Jan 14, 2009 5:34 am) The Rolls of that era is a stagecoach compared to a Mercedes 600. If I remember correctly, when the 600 came out, Sterling Moss drove one off the showroom floor to some famous race track and actually broke lap records for sedan class--LOL!   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!
#162 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [vcheng] by fintail Jan 14, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: vcheng (Jan 14, 2009 5:34 am) I have a co-worker who gets those on ipod and shares them with me (as I am too cheap to pay for the high cable package)....I will have to catch that one. I assume this is an old RR SC or early Shadow vs a M100 600.   Either of those cars can cause havoc for even a relatively well to do person. Replies to this message: texases (Jan 14, 2009 8:23 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2009 8:39 am) fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:51 am) corvette (Jan 14, 2009 9:59 am)
#163 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [jrosasmc] by fintail Jan 14, 2009 (8:10 am)
Replying to: jrosasmc (Jan 14, 2009 7:31 am) The fun thing on those 600s is that you know the suspension is going to fail...you don't know when or how badly, but it is a guarantee, and it will be painful no matter what. Engine work is also astronomical. Lots of those cars are rough today because of the massive costs, which you don't get back when you re-sell. The conventional cars cost nothing in comparison, and you could buy that pristine old diesel for the cost of minor work on a high end car. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2009 8:13 am)
#164 of 411 Re: . [andre1969] by fintail Jan 14, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 14, 2009 5:29 am) Maybe it was intentional, it is a design from deep in the days of the DCX merger. That nice 300 would be a better longterm bet, no doubt. The old car carries it off a little better, being more upright. The non parallelity (?) of the rear pillars is somehow distracting on the newer car.
#165 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 14, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:10 am) An old Rolls will beat you up just as badly, if not worse, so you might as well choose the car that can at least run, stop and handle on modern roads.   If you can't pay $1200 for a distributor cap or $8000 for a brake job, then don't go there.
#166 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [fintail] by texases Jan 14, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:07 am) Here's part one of the MB/RR faceoff: Top Gear Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2009 8:39 am) fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:51 am)
#167 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [fintail] by jrosasmc Jan 14, 2009 (8:36 am)
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. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 14, 2009 8:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 14, 2009 8:57 am)
#168 of 411 Re: The last episode of Top Gear ... [texases] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 14, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: texases (Jan 14, 2009 8:23 am) Most amusing. Right now you can buy a decent RR Corniche coupe for around $25,000 but a decent 600 will cost you closer to 2X that.   I'm surprised the 600 didn't handle better but then it is a pretty heavy car.   I must prefer the interior of the Rolls however. The 600 is that typically German austere, hard, cold interior.

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