Ask Unkie Trunkie IV
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07-30-2010 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bcs,Jul 30 2010, 09:48 AM
Coming from the BL...
Unkie...Why do old people like Clay Aiken so much?
Unkie...Why do old people like Clay Aiken so much?
07-30-2010 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Jul 30 2010, 01:26 PM
The reason I ask:
In my top gear magazine, they did an uber-saloon test that was for that reason. Business professionals to be seen (or not seen) in downtown London. They had a S63AMG, Jag XJ SuperSport L, BMW 760iL, A8L.
I priced out an S63 AMG... it's $150 FUCKING GRAND!! I then priced out a Masi QP GT-S fully optioned out how I'd like.. $143k. Why would you spend $150k on a Mercedes? At that price-point I wouldn't be buying a Merc. Masi's have way more status IMO
(even if it is .4 seconds slower).
Thoughts?
In my top gear magazine, they did an uber-saloon test that was for that reason. Business professionals to be seen (or not seen) in downtown London. They had a S63AMG, Jag XJ SuperSport L, BMW 760iL, A8L.
I priced out an S63 AMG... it's $150 FUCKING GRAND!! I then priced out a Masi QP GT-S fully optioned out how I'd like.. $143k. Why would you spend $150k on a Mercedes? At that price-point I wouldn't be buying a Merc. Masi's have way more status IMO
(even if it is .4 seconds slower).Thoughts?
The Masi is sweet ... saw a few down in WPB a couple weeks ago. Mercs were everywhere ... so the Masi stood out.
And a Ferrari motor to boot
07-30-2010 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tof,Jul 30 2010, 09:50 AM
Dear Unk,
I'm hungry and people here at work are insulting my shoes. I'm thinking about eating my shoes. What wine would you recommend?
I'm hungry and people here at work are insulting my shoes. I'm thinking about eating my shoes. What wine would you recommend?
http://www.grantburgewines.com.au/thewines/?wine=24
Also who do you like in the NL East this year?
07-30-2010 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandiscoot,Jul 30 2010, 10:10 AM
I told you not to give your mom my address And I refuse to do a 'docking station' with her ... so quit giving her ideas.
And I refuse to do a 'docking station' with her ... so quit giving her ideas.She caught me and Antonella doing the Monroe Transfer. . . for that, I'm sorry. . . sorta. . .
. . . I figure she'd wanna know why I have rubber sheets. . .
07-30-2010 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by senor_flojo,Jul 30 2010, 11:16 AM
do people actually care about what you have to say?
07-30-2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 8D_In_Trunk,Jul 30 2010, 02:35 PM
IIRC, the Merc, along with the other cars in that comparo, all have notably bigger rear seating areas.
The Maser, (once again, IIRC), runs to almost 5-series seating.
Also, note that the AMG is fully-loaded, where the Maser's price can still go higher (although, admittedly, not by much).
Now, honestly, you live in Fremont, you should know why you need to own a Mercedes. . . gold, with gold trim. . . or maybe red with gold trime. . . white works too. . . regardless, you KNOW why. . .
The Maser, (once again, IIRC), runs to almost 5-series seating.
Also, note that the AMG is fully-loaded, where the Maser's price can still go higher (although, admittedly, not by much).
Now, honestly, you live in Fremont, you should know why you need to own a Mercedes. . . gold, with gold trim. . . or maybe red with gold trime. . . white works too. . . regardless, you KNOW why. . .
And I fully loaded a QP with everything the Merc had, and it was $3k less
It's true. I've seen a few new S63's and even an S65 and never thought about them being $120+k
