Maybe I'll just pee on it next time.
And how can I take your advice about preventing swirl marks seriously? Look at your frickin license plate!!
Don't pee on it. The ph of urine is inconsistent and sometimes acidic. Can be very bad for the finish
1985 380SE. Bought by my dad for my mom when I was born. He doesn't normally keep cars that long, but I love the car and have upkept it myself since I was about 12.
That's original paint btw. Once that engine goes (hopefully after I graduate from here and after I graduate from law school God willing) I'll be putting in a euro 500 running straight pipes (245hp) fire ring the head gasket, run 12psi of boost with methanol water injection (445hp), put in some H&R springs, a fresh set of Bilsteins, and shod it with 18 inch lightweight BBS wheels.
Don't pee on it. The ph of urine is inconsistent and sometimes acidic. Can be very bad for the finish
1985 380SE. Bought by my dad for my mom when I was born. He doesn't normally keep cars that long, but I love the car and have upkept it myself since I was about 12.
That's original paint btw. Once that engine goes (hopefully after I graduate from here and after I graduate from law school God willing) I'll be putting in a euro 500 running straight pipes (245hp) fire ring the head gasket, run 12psi of boost with methanol water injection (445hp), put in some H&R springs, a fresh set of Bilsteins, and shod it with 18 inch lightweight BBS wheels.
Too bad I didn't know about this. I had a great running 5.0L V8 from my 1985 500SEL. I sold the whole car to a lady in AZ for $1500. Shipping was $1000 by itself
Too bad I didn't know about this. I had a great running 5.0L V8 from my 1985 500SEL. I sold the whole car to a lady in AZ for $1500. Shipping was $1000 by itself
Man, either that was in bum condition or you got a bum deal. In the DC area a nice condition 500SEL will get you $4-5k. But then, my plan is assuming a non-converted engine. Most euro models were converted on import. They still had the higher compression, but most of the other stuff was NA-ized.
Man, either that was in bum condition or you got a bum deal. In the DC area a nice condition 500SEL will get you $4-5k. But then, my plan is assuming a non-converted engine. Most euro models were converted on import. They still had the higher compression, but most of the other stuff was NA-ized.
It had bad hail damage. It could only be seen up close though. Also had some rust spots. Oh and 240,000mi on the engine. And 10mpg city 15mpg highway (main reason why I sold it)
Yeah I did.
Initial investment: $500
New back window: $200
Gas for 6 months: $1100
Sold for: $1500
Losing $300 in 6 months on a car including gas is pretty darn good.
Where'd you get a back window for $200? Mine is starting to delaminate, so I'll be looking that gun down the barrel soon, and what I find is closer to $650.
Richard
Where'd you get a back window for $200? Mine is starting to delaminate, so I'll be looking that gun down the barrel soon, and what I find is closer to $650.
Richard
Junk yard
I probably could have gotten one cheaper if i looked harder. Just remember you have the w126 model. Are there any good forums?
Junk yard
I probably could have gotten one cheaper if i looked harder. Just remember you have the w126 model. Are there any good forums?
Oh, when you said new back window I thought you meant new as in unused, not new as in replacement. Yeah I know I have a W126...and yeah there are some good forums (though the best is not so much a forum as an e-mail list: mbcoupes.com. ritter and easley has a good list too) and www.pgauto.com is the best benz junk yard out there....just that when I do it I want it to be new new. La de friggin da, I know.
Oh, when you said new back window I thought you meant new as in unused, not new as in replacement. Yeah I know I have a W126...and yeah there are some good forums (though the best is not so much a forum as an e-mail list: mbcoupes.com. ritter and easley has a good list too) and www.pgauto.com is the best benz junk yard out there....just that when I do it I want it to be new new. La de friggin da, I know.
Well I just need a replacement ASAP because the hail had shattered it.
Looking through some old stuff on the computer and I came accross one of my old bimmers.
You said you're 20 right? So you've had 4 years of license possession, yet you've had 2 bmw's (that I know of) and a benz. I understand why you got rid of the benz, but how can you go through these other cars so fast? Seriously, I don't know anybody else who's 20 who's had as many cars as you, and I know kids who crash em.
You said you're 20 right? So you've had 4 years of license possession, yet you've had 2 bmw's (that I know of) and a benz. I understand why you got rid of the benz, but how can you go through these other cars so fast? Seriously, I don't know anybody else who's 20 who's had as many cars as you, and I know kids who crash em.
lol its way worse than that.
I'm 19
I've had:
1987 BMW 325e (crashed)
1975 BMW 2002 (engine blew up)
1985 MB 500SEL (sold)
1986 BMW 325e (sold)
1986 BMW 325es (accident)
1989 BMW 325ix (current)
I understand why you got rid of the benz, but how can you go through these other cars so fast? Seriously, I don't know anybody else who's 20 who's had as many cars as you
lol its way worse than that.
I'm 19
Main Entry: over·achiev·er
Pronunciation: <TT>"O-v&-r&-'chE-v&r</TT>
Function: noun :one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age —over·achieveintransitive verb-achieved; -achiev·ing
I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
See I was hoping everyones flaming of you would have got this stuck in your head.
An accident is a sink hole swallowing your SUV. An accident is a tree falling on your car. People use accident tooo freely.
Sliding on black ice and loosing control is poor skill. It's nothing to be ashamed of (and it is something to be made fun of). It is something that is just a poor skill that can be improved on.
My first car was destroyed because I didn't have the skills to operate a full size cargo van that was FR with no weight in the back, on wet roads, with no ABS. It was my fault cause of a skill I lacked and it is a mistake that will never happen again. I made sure of that with practice.
My second and last crash wasn't an accident, it was a lack of mental fortitude to be behind the wheel of the person who caused it. I was driving through a parking lot and some kid came flying out between two parked vans and couldn't see anything on either side. He was doing at least 10mph and didn't have time to react to anything. It was his fault for not paying attention to what was going on around him. I saw him to late to avoid getting hit but had the skill to stay in control and position the car (that I had only had for 24 hours ) so that instead of him pushing the drivers door into my lap he took out my rear quarter. If I had had a faster car I could have gotten out of his way completly but with a 4 cylinder lebaron.......
Micah Weber: We don't really just post pictures of cars in this thread. Its more of a discussion thread. If you do post pictures, thats great. Just tell us the story behind them.
Micah Weber: We don't really just post pictures of cars in this thread. Its more of a discussion thread. If you do post pictures, thats great. Just tell us the story behind them.
ok 2nd pic, check the filename and ull know the story
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Are you running a 50 shot of nawzzz and a turbonator??
ok give it up. im not the kind of honda owner u are thinking of.
1985 380SE. Bought by my dad for my mom when I was born. He doesn't normally keep cars that long, but I love the car and have upkept it myself since I was about 12.
That's original paint btw. Once that engine goes (hopefully after I graduate from here and after I graduate from law school God willing) I'll be putting in a euro 500 running straight pipes (245hp) fire ring the head gasket, run 12psi of boost with methanol water injection (445hp), put in some H&R springs, a fresh set of Bilsteins, and shod it with 18 inch lightweight BBS wheels.
Understatement of the decade. You got good money for that vehicle
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Initial investment: $500
New back window: $200
Gas for 6 months: $1100
Sold for: $1500
Losing $300 in 6 months on a car including gas is pretty darn good.
Where'd you get a back window for $200? Mine is starting to delaminate, so I'll be looking that gun down the barrel soon, and what I find is closer to $650.
Richard
I probably could have gotten one cheaper if i looked harder. Just remember you have the w126 model. Are there any good forums?
Oh, when you said new back window I thought you meant new as in unused, not new as in replacement. Yeah I know I have a W126...and yeah there are some good forums (though the best is not so much a forum as an e-mail list: mbcoupes.com. ritter and easley has a good list too) and www.pgauto.com is the best benz junk yard out there....just that when I do it I want it to be new new. La de friggin da, I know.
notice the height difference between this and my friend Ed's car.
You said you're 20 right? So you've had 4 years of license possession, yet you've had 2 bmw's (that I know of) and a benz. I understand why you got rid of the benz, but how can you go through these other cars so fast? Seriously, I don't know anybody else who's 20 who's had as many cars as you, and I know kids who crash em.
I'm 19
I've had:
1987 BMW 325e (crashed)
1975 BMW 2002 (engine blew up)
1985 MB 500SEL (sold)
1986 BMW 325e (sold)
1986 BMW 325es (accident)
1989 BMW 325ix (current)
Wait, I thought you said you never crashed...but it would make sense since you've been getting your chops busted about your driving.
So...you BMWCCA?
Main Entry: over·achiev·er
Pronunciation: <TT>"O-v&-r&-'chE-v&r</TT>
Function: noun
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age —over·achieve intransitive verb -achieved; -achiev·ing
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I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
Edward Steichen
First crash was my bad but the second one was an accident and wasn't my fault.
BMWCCA FTW!
I'll fix the confusion for you...
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See I was hoping everyones flaming of you would have got this stuck in your head.
An accident is a sink hole swallowing your SUV. An accident is a tree falling on your car. People use accident tooo freely.
Sliding on black ice and loosing control is poor skill. It's nothing to be ashamed of (and it is something to be made fun of). It is something that is just a poor skill that can be improved on.
My first car was destroyed because I didn't have the skills to operate a full size cargo van that was FR with no weight in the back, on wet roads, with no ABS. It was my fault cause of a skill I lacked and it is a mistake that will never happen again. I made sure of that with practice.
My second and last crash wasn't an accident, it was a lack of mental fortitude to be behind the wheel of the person who caused it. I was driving through a parking lot and some kid came flying out between two parked vans and couldn't see anything on either side. He was doing at least 10mph and didn't have time to react to anything. It was his fault for not paying attention to what was going on around him. I saw him to late to avoid getting hit but had the skill to stay in control and position the car (that I had only had for 24 hours
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ok 2nd pic, check the filename and ull know the story