Jc buys an slk 55 amg

Originally Posted by Just_me Originally Posted by AL123 Originally Posted by Just_me He change his mind a lot . Last time he said he was buying a BMW M5 Yeh but how many did he and the TG team manage to break between them?? Not much of an everyday car if part of it explodes every day BMW has hardly more problems than Mercedes. Mercedes quality reputations is hardly on the top either. Maybe he should buy a Lexus if he wants something reliable. BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite.

well mechanically i havn't heard much bad, our own merc however had corrosion probs. But well it wouldn't inspire confidence to buy the car if you break the thing several times.

[dingo]

Originally Posted by Just_me BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite.

most "chickcars' don't have a 5.5L V8 with 355hp.

[twboy1999]

Originally Posted by dingo Originally Posted by Just_me BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite. most "chickcars' don't have a 5.5L V8 with 355hp.

most of the slk driver here in toronto are girls,, and i see them drivng the slk55amg also

[MIHALS]

Originally Posted by twboy1999 Originally Posted by dingo Originally Posted by Just_me BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite. most "chickcars' don't have a 5.5L V8 with 355hp. most of the slk driver here in toronto are girls,, and i see them drivng the slk55amg also

I've got the same feelings... I just think, that Jerremy took the wrong wheels... I can't even imagine him in his own SLK... it's too small for as such big guy as Jerremy is
anyway, why did he get rid of SL55///AMG? just because of that "everyday use car" GT? I wouldn't change it if it was mine for anything

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by AL123 Originally Posted by Just_me Originally Posted by AL123 Originally Posted by Just_me He change his mind a lot . Last time he said he was buying a BMW M5 Yeh but how many did he and the TG team manage to break between them?? Not much of an everyday car if part of it explodes every day BMW has hardly more problems than Mercedes. Mercedes quality reputations is hardly on the top either. Maybe he should buy a Lexus if he wants something reliable. BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite. well mechanically i havn't heard much bad, our own merc however had corrosion probs. But well it wouldn't inspire confidence to buy the car if you break the thing several times.

MB has a lot of electronical problems, so does BMW. Im one of the mods over at M5board.com and no owner have had any engine blows up, just electronical problems with the SMG which make the car dont want to start.
Its well-known that the preproduction cars/presscars had some issuses but the cars delievered to owners havent had any engine blow-ups. However, electronical problems will always exist but that goes for many other carbrands as well.
I know guys with AMG, and noone is having a troublefree AMG.
So I dont think the realibilty issue is a reason for TC not buying a M5, besides its not certain he will buy a SLK55 either since he change his mind a lot and talk a lot

CLS55 owner with problems
http://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116874

http://lemonmb.com/
http://www.troublebenz.com/
http://www.mercedesproblems.com/

[Erez]

Originally Posted by Just_me he said he was buying a BMW M5

the day JC will own a BMW would be the day i'll take the bus just for fun...
and a great day to all of us BMW nuts.. and Tiff!
JC always has something bad to say about german cars.. and seems he comes to a conclusion that the BMW cars are great.. but they are "not cool" or "ugly" (along with some flaming about chris bangle i'm sure he started that "Stop Chris Bangle Petition" ) and the all time fav.. "too german"

and still we all love him (I MISS TOP GEAR!!!)

[Shinigami]

Originally Posted by Just_me BTW SLK is a chickcar maybe JC is a transvestite.

And you drive what ?

I can accept someone saying that about the old SLK, as it had very feminine lines. But some people seem to think that just because the new model is also called the SLK, it must follow suite. Just because it's the smaller (by only a few cm's) then the SL, it immediately becomes the chick car.

Anyway... most of the conversations and comments I've heard from people (in real life or on forums), seem to show that their opinion of the new SLK is that the car is definitely masculine. Some even talk about the nose as being an almost phallic object.

Meh, I'm still smiling all the time while driving my car, it's been a hoot in the summer with the top down, and simply great in the rain (which my old car was much less so). I also like the definitely "feminine" MX5. But do I care? Nope, I also have a blast driving that car because it's a real drivers car.

Just my two cents

[styla21]

Originally Posted by Shinri_Shiogami Just because it's the smaller (by only a few cm's) then the SL, it immediately becomes the chick car.

I agree with you Shinri.. The new one isn't a chick car, especially the AMG. It's a top car... What i don't understand then is why there is two convertible cars, both w/ two seats, and same engine sizes, that only differentiate by a few centimeteres and a hundred thousand odd dollars.
What's the SL got on the SLK.. really. :idea:

[Erez]

well thats easy.. looks, luxury, pose, style.. and you dont see too many chicks with SL55 around.. the slk is very nice i like it a lot.. but its just a little bit sissy.. then again maybe it just me

[Shinigami]

Originally Posted by Just_me I know guys with AMG, and noone is having a troublefree AMG. So I dont think the realibilty issue is a reason for TC not buying a M5, besides its not certain he will buy a SLK55 either since he change his mind a lot and talk a lot CLS55 owner with problems http://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116874 http://lemonmb.com/ http://www.troublebenz.com/ http://www.mercedesproblems.com/

Well, being a BMW fan, you will only concentrate on the 'problems'. Funny really as I know a lot of AMG owners who have zero problems and I too have an AMG and after 1 year of ownership, it's still going as string as ever.

One can just as well find forums and websites dedicated to BMW's having problems, because they too experience them.

A completely troublefree car or marque doesn't exist. With over 10,000 pieces per car, and increasingly complex electronics, this is expected. Possibly with increased awareness, the companies will pay more attention to the problems that exist, and improve their techniques in order to get rid of them. I think it's just a question of time. At least in MB's case, most of the problems seem to be related to electronics rather then engine (in which case the problem would be considered dangerous). The cars do start and drive, but the electronic aids are becoming so complex that I don't think even the manufacturers know how to fix them.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Shinri_Shiogami Originally Posted by Just_me I know guys with AMG, and noone is having a troublefree AMG. So I dont think the realibilty issue is a reason for TC not buying a M5, besides its not certain he will buy a SLK55 either since he change his mind a lot and talk a lot CLS55 owner with problems http://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116874 http://lemonmb.com/ http://www.troublebenz.com/ http://www.mercedesproblems.com/ Well, being a BMW fan, you will only concentrate on the 'problems'. Funny really as I know a lot of AMG owners who have zero problems and I too have an AMG and after 1 year of ownership, it's still going as string as ever. One can just as well find forums and websites dedicated to BMW's having problems, because they too experience them. A completely troublefree car or marque doesn't exist. With over 10,000 pieces per car, and increasingly complex electronics, this is expected. Possibly with increased awareness, the companies will pay more attention to the problems that exist, and improve their techniques in order to get rid of them. I think it's just a question of time. At least in MB's case, most of the problems seem to be related to electronics rather then engine (in which case the problem would be considered dangerous). The cars do start and drive, but the electronic aids are becoming so complex that I don't think even the manufacturers know how to fix them.

Im not saying BMW is troublefree either, Im just showing that Mercedes isnt that perfect that some people might think so dont give me that lame child excuse of me being a BMW fan. I know BMW isnt perfect either but feel free to show me where I said so. Its great that you have no problems with your Mb but that doesnt apply all Mb owner.

Shinri, dont take it personal when someone complain on a Mercedes.

BTW ausi TT and Z4 is a hairdressers car

[Shinigami]

Originally Posted by styla21 Originally Posted by Shinri_Shiogami Just because it's the smaller (by only a few cm's) then the SL, it immediately becomes the chick car. I agree with you Shinri.. The new one isn't a chick car, especially the AMG. It's a top car... What i don't understand then is why there is two convertible cars, both w/ two seats, and same engine sizes, that only differentiate by a few centimeteres and a hundred thousand odd dollars. What's the SL got on the SLK.. really. :idea:

The SLK is a much lighter car (by half a ton). A lot of this is due to them being 'simpler'. Less gadgets and electronics.

The SL for example has a roof structure which can be raised when the boot is opened. In the SLK, as a cost cutting effort, it stays fixed.

In the SL, you get full leather interior, in the SLK this is an option where most of the dash is replaced by a spongier rubbery material.

The SL also comes with the supercharged or turbo charged engines, while the SLK is just naturally aspirated (being lighter, it would kill the SL in performance if it had the same engine).

There's a lot of small things that differentiate the two. Go visit an MB dealer and take home the options booklets for each car (they should be free, they are over here). You'll quickly see that the SL comes with a lot of things one might not necessarily need.

[Shinigami]

Originally Posted by Just_me Its like Im going to accuse you on some things casue you own a Mercedes but I guess this is a common behavior from a Mb owner.

Common behaviour from an MB owner? I'm sorry, but this sounds like you're trying to insult me, and I could very well say the same thing about BMW owners because they do exactly the same thing.

The two camps of owners have always fought between each other for their favorite marque. I honestly don't care because I think both marques make cars that derive passion from their owners. Electrical problems or not, I'd still rather drive an MB or BMW everyday, then any other car. I just have a preference for the MB styling, and I consider your comment rude and misinformed.

If you took my comment of "BMW fan" in the wrong light, then I excuse myself. But being a mod on the M5 forums, you can hardly be anything else

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Shinri_Shiogami Originally Posted by Just_me Its like Im going to accuse you on some things casue you own a Mercedes but I guess this is a common behavior from a Mb owner. Common behaviour from an MB owner? I'm sorry, but this sounds like you're trying to insult me, and I could very well say the same thing about BMW owners because they do exactly the same thing. [

Im sorry you saw this but I edited it, but to late I guess. I think you take it to personal, please dont do it cause its a Mercedes, just a car and not a person. Im not insulting you more than you do to me.

you said it like this "
Well, being a BMW fan, you will only concentrate on the 'problems'" so I see it is you trying to insult me, stop starting things if you take it personal.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Shinri_Shiogami If you took my comment of "BMW fan" in the wrong light, then I excuse myself. But being a mod on the M5 forums, you can hardly be anything else

unlike other people I dont see BMW as a God. I know they arent perfect and I havent said so either. I know BMW has problems so does Mercedes. they all have their weakness and strenghts. just because Im a mod at M5board.com dont mean I hate everything else. Im not a young fan-boy if thats what you think.