The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would - Page 359

Nick M3 · 03-27-2021, 10:49 AM

If you’re buying a random utility vehicle, I feel like a small pickup would the the thing that makes sense.

JST · 03-27-2021, 12:52 PM

Utility in my case means moving odd shaped objects and sometimes people, and very rarely things that are best thrown in a truck bed. A wagon makes a lot of sense, I just don’t want to drive one every day unless it’s something special (and thus expensive).

equ · 03-27-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Ok also maybe I’ve just got blue Mercedes on the brain, but...someone talk me out of this as an all around utility thing:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...wheel-drive-2/

Let me help you with that... The utility will be to your mechanic who will have a steady supply of work. For you, the car will bring some joy and a lot of time investment...

Josh (PA) · 03-27-2021, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Ok also maybe I’ve just got blue Mercedes on the brain, but...someone talk me out of this as an all around utility thing:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...wheel-drive-2/

Two days with ours and my back is in better shape then it has been in twenty years. We went for a drive last night Jat to sit in the seats, get a massage and listen to some music. It is significantly nicer than I expected.

equ · 03-27-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Two days with ours and my back is in better shape then it has been in twenty years. We went for a drive last night Jat to sit in the seats, get a massage and listen to some music. It is significantly nicer than I expected.

You officially have a great garage at this point, between the 991.2 and the E-classiness.

lip277 · 03-28-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Two days with ours and my back is in better shape then it has been in twenty years. We went for a drive last night Jat to sit in the seats, get a massage and listen to some music. It is significantly nicer than I expected.

I used to joke that when I arrived in California after driving down in the 300SD, I felt better than when I left Seattle. There is just something about that era of seat in a Mercedes that just 'works' for me. And - as I get older - I am actually SERIOUSLY considering moving back to that brand and era for my main car. I love the BMW's I have had (two E38's for those that have seen me through the years here) - but... while I do appreciate the seats in those cars - there is absolutely NO comparison with the Mercedes S class (W126 variety anyway - I can't talk to other flavors of Mercedes).

I have even thought about a W124 wagon also.

GO for it!!!!

JST · 04-01-2021, 11:15 PM

This is undoubtedly awesome, but I'm probably not the only one that on first glance is going to mistake it for a Boxster Spyder.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...1-speedster-5/

wdc330i · 04-02-2021, 06:53 AM

Not a fan of the side decals, but otherwise awesome.

There’s an Adverturine Green 911 coming to the dealer near me...

ZBB · 04-02-2021, 07:05 AM

Does that Speedster have the same top as the Boxster Spyder?

Josh (PA) · 04-02-2021, 07:17 AM

That's one of those "if there was a market for kidneys..." vars. I'd have a new scar and a Brewster green / heritage package speedster in the garage.

The top isn't as cumbersome as the old bolster spyders, but isn't nearly as nice as normal cabs

03-27-2021, 10:49 AM	#3581
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,456	If you’re buying a random utility vehicle, I feel like a small pickup would the the thing that makes sense. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

04-02-2021, 07:05 AM	#3589
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Does that Speedster have the same top as the Boxster Spyder? __________________ ZBB

04-02-2021, 07:17 AM	#3590
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	That's one of those "if there was a market for kidneys..." vars. I'd have a new scar and a Brewster green / heritage package speedster in the garage. The top isn't as cumbersome as the old bolster spyders, but isn't nearly as nice as normal cabs __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,282	Not a fan of the side decals, but otherwise awesome. There’s an Adverturine Green 911 coming to the dealer near me...