tazzieman Posted 15May, 2017 Report Share Posted 15May, 2017 But we can run faster, and with greater alacrity.We can always have fun with polonium lattes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2017 What is it with old Benzes? I can see one in my future. SWMBO might think otherwise.My house has a 'no old benzes' rule threatened/applied. Not sure why. I think the ladies can detect the sickness forming. They are cheap to buy and you could easily fill a yard with them. Those photos - looks like blackmans bay. About the only location in Hobart i would know by photo if I am correct. Russ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15May, 2017 Report Share Posted 15May, 2017 Those photos - looks like blackmans bay. About the only location in Hobart i would know by photo if I am correct.One beach north...Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 16May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 Oh and i hope you gave the guy who decapitated the celica a good dressing down for crimes against automotive creations. tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 Oh and i hope you gave the guy who decapitated the celica a good dressing down for crimes against automotive creations.My gaze was automatically averted. How that gets an engineering seal of approval I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 What race circuit is the sticker on the boot? Sedansenring.It runs anti-clockwise just like the car's custodian. Airhead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANBOYPP Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 I have an AMG GLE63s Coupe (love/hate kind of car). It replaced an X6 Pretty quick, one of the best exhaust notes I've heard on a car, ever. It can easily be tuned for more power and doesn't handle too bad for its size. IMO MB have the best options/features when compared to other manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 (edited) I have an AMG GLE63s Coupe (love/hate kind of car). It replaced an X6 Why? Edited 16May, 2017 by KGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 16May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 Mark my words, future Australian hooligans will be driving old AMGs. They are about to become the only high performance rear wheel drive sedans available. They even have a car doing the 'supercars' circuit (no v8 please -politically incorrect)the distance between a top hsv and bottom amg is not far.Dont believe me? Look at any country deprived of jap performance cars and you'll find hooligans in old e30s everywhere. But BMW has been chasing the Eco crowd while AMG has been fitting big wheels and loud exhausts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 Mark my words, future Australian hooligans will be driving old AMGs. They are about to become the only high performance rear wheel drive sedans available. They even have a car doing the 'supercars' circuit (no v8 please -politically incorrect)the distance between a top hsv and bottom amg is not far.Dont believe me? Look at any country deprived of jap performance cars and you'll find hooligans in old e30s everywhere. But BMW has been chasing the Eco crowd while AMG has been fitting big wheels and loud exhausts.Yes I can already picture the slammed e63's with blacked out windows and chrome 21 inch wheels doing laps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANBOYPP Posted 16May, 2017 Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 Why?As in why replace X6 with the GLE? For a change I guess. Mark my words, future Australian hooligans will be driving old AMGs. They are about to become the only high performance rear wheel drive sedans available. They even have a car doing the 'supercars' circuit (no v8 please -politically incorrect)the distance between a top hsv and bottom amg is not far.Dont believe me? Look at any country deprived of jap performance cars and you'll find hooligans in old e30s everywhere. But BMW has been chasing the Eco crowd while AMG has been fitting big wheels and loud exhausts.Agreed.Lot of A45/CLA45 doing the rounds already. Plenty of C63s. They're fun, affordable cars and still much better than Fords/Holdens (even in low end MB spec). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 23May, 2017 Report Share Posted 23May, 2017 (edited) Mark my words, future Australian hooligans will be driving old AMGs. They are about to become the only high performance rear wheel drive sedans available. They even have a car doing the 'supercars' circuit (no v8 please -politically incorrect)the distance between a top hsv and bottom amg is not far.Dont believe me? Look at any country deprived of jap performance cars and you'll find hooligans in old e30s everywhere. But BMW has been chasing the Eco crowd while AMG has been fitting big wheels and loud exhausts.I am not sure for how much longer..... just back from a month long visit to USA and Canada where virtually all new Benzes are 4matics (awd), only a matter of time until it is the standard format for MBs.....Or US muscle cars..... drove a Dodge Callenger (sorry wrong thread but sort of on topic ) - loud and very proud of it's big Hemi engine and rear wheel drive! Edited 23May, 2017 by ANF can't spell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 24May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2017 I am not sure for how much longer..... just back from a month long visit to USA and Canada where virtually all new Benzes are 4matics (awd), only a matter of time until it is the standard format for MBs.....Or US muscle cars..... drove a Dodge Callenger (sorry wrong thread but sort of on topic ) - loud and very proud of it's big Hemi engine and rear wheel drive!challengers and mustangs are a given, but are two door. A lot of guys need to cart children as part of car spec and the niche of 4 door hooligan car was filled by fpv/hsv very uniquely. Dodge has the charger in the USA but I've never seen one converted. I suppose there is the 300c but it won't handle like an AMG. Plus AMG has entry level cars upwards. Auto is not a big deal, most hsv sales are auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 24May, 2017 Report Share Posted 24May, 2017 challengers and mustangs are a given, but are two door. A lot of guys need to cart children as part of car spec and the niche of 4 door hooligan car was filled by fpv/hsv very uniquely. Dodge has the charger in the USA but I've never seen one converted. I suppose there is the 300c but it won't handle like an AMG. Plus AMG has entry level cars upwards. Auto is not a big deal, most hsv sales are auto.We hired 2 Chrysler 300s while we were over there, one 300 S and one 300 C. The C was AWD, which I don't think you can get here? and the S was a more "sporty" one with spoilers and low profile tyres. Both V6 but not overly grunty. True not up to MB quality or driving experience let alone AMG (the hypo one may be better?), but after over a week with these cars they quite impressed me Not going to rush out and buy one but still very nice cars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 3June, 2017 Report Share Posted 3June, 2017 You blokes talkin' about Benz's all the time.We've finally succumbed.And absolutely love it every extra kilometre we do. tazzieman, Cars And Coffee Byron Bay, Mike-S and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 3June, 2017 Report Share Posted 3June, 2017 My '66 250S auto got a pit pass this week and today went on its first proper drive for many years . Just over a year ago it arrived needing a fair amount of TLC.Drives beautifully , really smooth and quiet (Dynamat all over the floor and behind rear seat helps)Drives differently from my '67 manual version. 2 flavours , both nice. They are great solid cars these Benzes."Needs" a repaint , but not urgent - & I'm going to have fun with this car , not make it concours. Very cool car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 28June, 2017 Report Share Posted 28June, 2017 Yes Please!! https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mercedes-Benz-CLK63-2008/SSE-AD-4563335/?Cr=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 28June, 2017 Report Share Posted 28June, 2017 Clarkson? ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 29June, 2017 Report Share Posted 29June, 2017 https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/UF76CS9EP5ZF442N/0-100 in 7s in a 70s saloon weighing 2 tonnes. becoming very collectable in the UK. Favoured by F1 drivers back in the day. The Ronin car etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 29June, 2017 Report Share Posted 29June, 2017 https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/UF76CS9EP5ZF442N/0-100 in 7s in a 70s saloon weighing 2 tonnes. becoming very collectable in the UK. Favoured by F1 drivers back in the day. The Ronin car etc. looks a well kept example and seriously doubt it will go for the money they are quoting on Shannons as that's a $30k car any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 29June, 2017 Report Share Posted 29June, 2017 +1 what he said..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 29June, 2017 Report Share Posted 29June, 2017 G63 6X6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8July, 2017 Report Share Posted 8July, 2017 Can never get enough of the Gullwing ; a good overview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 9July, 2017 Report Share Posted 9July, 2017 My house has a 'no old benzes' rule threatened/applied. Not sure why. I think the ladies can detect the sickness forming. They are cheap to buy and you could easily fill a yard with them. Those photos - looks like blackmans bay. About the only location in Hobart i would know by photo if I am correct.there's a '69 250CE in my street taunting me, but i know if i buy it I couldn't stop at one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 9July, 2017 Report Share Posted 9July, 2017 Shannons Melb auction next week has a 1979 6.9 450SEL Bit tired in spots but what a hotrod.https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/UF76CS9EP5ZF442N/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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