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Deleted user 31 May 2016 15:47:09

Alastair wrote:
I had a 1987 420 SL which was pretty lush.
I now have a 2013 E250 convertible, which might not look so classic, but is considerably nicer to drive due to all the added electronic loveliness.... It's a bit of a balance really.

I guess I am a chav with money...

Sorry Al, didn't intend to offend

It's really the most recent models I was referring to, and mostly the limo's and SUV's; coupes are still quite nice and I wouldn't mind any of them.

Form over substance (the CLA looks like it can only hold kids in the back with that lower back roof) and LEDs and that flashy stuff I don't think fits the brand very well. They try to ape Audi & co's "angry look" and it's a shame they're going down this route.

But then I'm driving a 2008 CLK soon-to-be banger so I would say that wouldn't I!

Alastair 31 May 2016 15:50:18 24,828 posts
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Don't worry, I'm not offended.

I know lots of people hate Audi/BMW/Merc drivers. Thing is though, there are plenty of shit and/or aggressive drivers in other car brands, but no one seems to feel the need to moan about them.
And the thing is, they are very nice cars, just tainted by the twatty rep image.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 15:55:58

Al, did yours come with those beaded seat covers

Alastair 31 May 2016 15:57:17 24,828 posts
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No, it's not a minicab.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:03:10

Alastair wrote:
Don't worry, I'm not offended.
I know lots of people hate Audi/BMW/Merc drivers. Thing is though, there are plenty of shit and/or aggressive drivers in other car brands, but no one seems to feel the need to moan about them.
And the thing is, they are very nice cars, just tainted by the twatty rep image.

That is true, I think premium cars get noticed more because a) they're premium and b) there's so many of them out there (fleet, leases etc.).

Had an M5 flash his headlights at me for not moving over and crash into the lorry I was overtaking - this was in France yesterday, in bad weather, and me more or less observing the speed limit (French speeding tickets aren't cheap) and thought "c*nt" but not "BMW driver c*nt". Similarly the day before that an Audi (S4) was tailgating me so close that I didn't see most of his bonnet. I in turn was held up by someone in front of me so there was no need for that.

My car looks sporty but definitely doesn't drive it (handles like a bus actually) - it's really more of a cruiser so my driving style changed accordingly, and this seems to wind up a lot of people by the looks of things.

Edited by SYS64738 at 16:03:45 31-05-2016

Alastair 31 May 2016 16:05:22 24,828 posts
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I try to slow down for tailgaters.
Wouldn't work in the rain of course, but I also go for the windscreen washers trick. Done to great effect once when being tailgated by a guy in a convertible (roof down). He didn't seem very happy, but he did back off a bit.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:06:32

Vulgar. I think that's the word I was looking for. Current Mercs look utterly vulgar. After looking at them for a bit, suddenly BMW's and Audis started to look elegant and classy in comparison. Mercs aren't supposed to look vulgar.

wrinkly 31 May 2016 16:07:47 3,721 posts
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Mercs have always looked like a pimps car.

elstoof 31 May 2016 16:08:17 28,126 posts
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How do you keep a box of tissues to stay still on the dashboard of your minicab

Alastair 31 May 2016 16:08:22 24,828 posts
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I quite like the grille on the new C class.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:16:05

I usually slow down or let the brake lights light up but depending who is behind you will only cause them to pull more risky maneuvers (or in the case of the Audi, cause an accident). Windscreen washers is my preferred option although most people seem immune to that unfortunately. Oil dispensers a la Goldfinger would be very useful!

Alastair 31 May 2016 16:18:02 24,828 posts
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Or a flashing sign that says 'Back off Tossface!'

Salaman 31 May 2016 16:20:43 24,162 posts
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nickthegun wrote:
The ugliest car is, obviously, the BMW 2 series tourer, BMWs answer to the Honda Jazz.

CORRECT!

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:26:12

Nah, all Mercs are uglier than the 2-series tourer. Ugliest BMW imo is the 5-series Gran Turismo.

elstoof 31 May 2016 16:29:39 28,126 posts
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O RLY

smoothpete 31 May 2016 16:32:22 37,743 posts
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X6 is the fugliest Beemer by miles

Alastair 31 May 2016 16:34:31 24,828 posts
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Things I have learnt from this thread:
DrStrangelove doesn't like current Mercs

jimnastics 31 May 2016 16:37:42 1,893 posts
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My wife has a 2 Series Actve Tourer, in all fairness I think it actually has a nice front profile, as long as you go for Luxury or (M)Sport trim. The back and side profiles, however, are exceptionally bland. But it's certainly not the ugliest car around

Alastair 31 May 2016 16:39:54 24,828 posts
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Looks a bit like a Ford Focus with Beemer headlights and grille...

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:40:47

Still don't really understand what the USP of the X6 (or the Merc equivalent) is, other than being a c*ck extender.

It can't do offroad, is too small inside for an SUV, and wants but fails to be a sleek coupe.

What it does do well though is it says a lot more about its driver than other cars.

elstoof 31 May 2016 16:40:51 28,126 posts
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I think that's what it's supposed to look like.

smoothpete 31 May 2016 16:43:52 37,743 posts
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Only 2 seats in the back too.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:45:39

smoothpete wrote:
Only 2 seats in the back too.

Wow really? I didn't know that. Pathetic for a car of that size.

elstoof 31 May 2016 16:46:21 28,126 posts
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Latest X6 is a 5 seater.

Deleted user 31 May 2016 16:53:46

elstoof wrote:
O RLY

I think that's much better than this monstrosity. Seriously, it looks like as if it was shot through a fish eye lens. But it actually looks like that.

Someone mentioned the X6, that's obviously woeful too.

Edited by DrStrangelove at 16:55:14 31-05-2016

Deleted user 1 June 2016 09:28:38

The 5GT back looks as though the belt line is way too high, which is apt as I've only seen them in golf club car parks on weekdays driven by old men

Armoured_Bear 1 Jun 2016 09:31:12 31,234 posts
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@PES_Fanboy

What do you like in the A3/Golf segment?

elstoof 1 Jun 2016 09:32:59 28,126 posts
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What are you doing in golf club car parks on a weekday with old men?

the_milkybar_kid 1 Jun 2016 09:37:24 8,474 posts
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Seeing these quite regularly lately. Fucking dog ugly cars.

Deleted user 1 June 2016 09:40:06

Armoured_Bear wrote:
@PES_Fanboy

What do you like in the A3/Golf segment?

I3 or eGolf

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