A couple of cars from work. (Merc. content)

"EL_ULY" (uly) 12/03/2015 at 17:55 • Filed to: Around worklopnik

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Here is a E63 AMG-S that sucked in a little water. Waiting on a new engine.

Here is an SLR getting a service and a front brake job. Waiting on the $23,000 (a piece) front rotors to arrive from McLaren. They take a few weeks.

(Non Merc.) Last, a Volvo V70 that didn’t get the oil changes done in time was sold to a person. There is clear evidence that someone tried to clean up the sludge poorly.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 17:58

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Did...did i just read $23k a piece?????

HammerheadFistpunch > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 17:58

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Everytime I think “gee those SLR’s are nothing special” I remember my time crawling around in one and how every last little detail looked like a hand crafted CNC piece or laid up carbon section and I think...actually they are pretty cool.

EL_ULY > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 17:59

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front brake job is around $50k

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch 12/03/2015 at 18:01

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Insane amount of premium racecar engineering went into the SLR. Lexus LFA levels of engineering at a slightly higher price.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:01

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I didn’t know SLR’s used a fully loaded corolla as a brake rotor.

RallyWrench > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:02

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I want to pull those part numbers out of EPC and troll my local MB parts guy with them for fun. “Yeah, hey Bill, wanted to see if you had a set of rotors...”

HammerheadFistpunch > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:03

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My parents forum neighbor had one, and I really didn’t like them until I got a close up look at it and realized what an engineering marvel it was.

TheHondaBro > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:04

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Aaaaand I no longer want an SLR.

Just kidding, I still want one.

EL_ULY > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 12/03/2015 at 18:05

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lol :] The way they are made are beyond incredible and sort of justifies the price

jkm7680 > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:05

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Uhhhh

EL_ULY > RallyWrench 12/03/2015 at 18:05

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lol do it :]

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch 12/03/2015 at 18:07

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oh indeed. It was a good set of years when the world saw those automotive wonders like the Carrera GT, SLR, and LFA

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:08

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Do you guys accept organs?

EL_ULY > TheHondaBro 12/03/2015 at 18:08

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lol yup, They are absolutely bonkers to drive. INSANE power. Speedometer just rises and your insides explode!

EL_ULY > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 18:09

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I think so, I can ask the manager to be sure :]

EL_ULY > jkm7680 12/03/2015 at 18:09

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uhhh what?

TheHondaBro > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:10

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Sounds just like VTEC.

EL_ULY > TheHondaBro 12/03/2015 at 18:12

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exactly like VTEC :]

TheHondaBro > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 18:14

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TheHondaBro > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 18:15

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You know, if one of my kidneys did get me an SLR, I would legitimately sell it. No joke.

jkm7680 > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:15

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The random seat sideways on the floor.

Ike > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:16

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The hell am I looking at in the v70? Is that the oil pick up?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TheHondaBro 12/03/2015 at 18:16

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I dont think kidneys are worth 6 digits :[

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 18:20

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Yeah, carbon ceramics :/

EL_ULY > jkm7680 12/03/2015 at 18:21

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Sideways so nobody would decide to sit on it. Also, it’s hard to tell from the picture but it’s resting on a floor mat so it won’t get dirty

EL_ULY > Ike 12/03/2015 at 18:22

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a corner of the oil sump. The black thing is the level sensor

Ike > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:23

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Madness!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:25

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Well... I want to know how it sucked in water.

EL_ULY > Ike 12/03/2015 at 18:26

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a lot! At least I got a good Untitled Car Show to listen to on my million hour drive home :]

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/03/2015 at 18:27

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Rainy Texas day

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:29

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Did they just smack a giant puddle or what?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:31

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Gib SLR please. The era that car is from is my favorite from modern times. LFA, SLR,carrera GT, Enzo, ZR1, ughhhhhh just give them all to me ...

Ike > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:34

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See this is why you're the best !

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/03/2015 at 18:44

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yup. Bye bye connecting rods :] And carpet

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:45

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How can that be “Merc Content” when I don’t see a single Grand Marquis, Sable, Topaz, Tracer, Lynx, Bobcat, Mariner, Montego, Monterrey, Monclair, Villager, Capri, Comet, Cougar, Cyclone, Colony Park, LN7 or Zephyr???

EL_ULY > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 12/03/2015 at 18:45

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That’s the one I forgot, the FXX. Pure, raw, carbon fiber beasts!!!!!!

EL_ULY > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/03/2015 at 18:48

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Dat Mystique!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 18:51

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Mystique doesn’t count since it’s just a knockoff of the Ford Contour!

:-)

EL_ULY > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/03/2015 at 18:53

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An ex GF of mine had one. I’ll just say, good thing it wasn’t an interference motor lol :]

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 19:01

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Is green?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 19:04

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That makes me sad

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 19:06

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I never had one of those fancy Mercury-Girlfriends.

Though there was one girl who drove a Mercedes CLK350 (I think) who was into me... but as nice as her car was, I found her to be exceptionally unattractive.

The car would have to be at least a CLS before I’d man-whore myself to someone exceptionally unattractive.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 19:33

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How did it sucks in water? Someone decide to try to clean the engine out with a hose?

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/03/2015 at 19:33

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I’m just impressed it had been driven enough to need a brake job

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > TheHondaBro 12/03/2015 at 19:34

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SLS brakes are cheaper :p

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/03/2015 at 19:37

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Oscar the grouch owns it

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > TheHondaBro 12/03/2015 at 19:43

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shop-teacher > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 19:47

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How is that even possible?

I don’t expect you to have the answer. You didn’t make $23k rotors.

I ... I.... I just can’t even wrap my mind around that. I tried to can, but I can't.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 12/03/2015 at 20:13

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It’s an amazing looking green if it is green.

EL_ULY > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 12/03/2015 at 21:18

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Lololololol!

EL_ULY > shop-teacher 12/03/2015 at 21:20

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When you find out the manufacturing process to make each one, it will justify the price a bit

EL_ULY > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 12/03/2015 at 21:20

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High water and owner maybe lol

shop-teacher > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 22:23

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I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt, because you’re you :)

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > EL_ULY 12/03/2015 at 23:52

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We just totaled out a ‘14 E350 a few weeks ago due to water. Heavy rains, deep puddles, high rpm’s and KABOOM!

How much for the engine? $75k?

Hey you guys better be careful, I can see you have some lifts that aren’t in compliance. They’re not autohaus blue!

pip bip - choose Corrour > EL_ULY 12/04/2015 at 00:24

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M-B USA don’t keep any on hand given there are a few in the US is silly.

wafflesnfalafel > EL_ULY 12/04/2015 at 00:52

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damn...

EL_ULY > wafflesnfalafel 12/04/2015 at 08:24

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indeed

EL_ULY > pip bip - choose Corrour 12/04/2015 at 08:25

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not any in my region at least. Other warehouses don’t share on exclusive items (item code pending)

EL_ULY > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/04/2015 at 08:33

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Our whole dealership is out of compliance and MB at least once a year tries to shut us down. Heck, Volvo, Lotus and Aston as well LOL! This dealer is family owned. Fun fact, this establishment were the original importers of MB, Volvo, SAAB, Lotus, and Aston to Texas. I mean, look at the building . It doesn’t meet the uniform floor plan of every other dealer. Somehow, the old man flies to Germany to meet with the board, and comes back smiling :] Commercial Vans? NOPE! Smart? NOPE! Uniform shop/tool boxes? NOPE! The owner is also a primo attorney and a billionaire. MB ain’t scare him :] We do have the special SLR lift tho and all the Maybach stuff

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > EL_ULY 12/04/2015 at 09:14

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Interesting. That building looks more like a factory or warehouse than high end dealer.

EL_ULY > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/04/2015 at 09:35

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our Volvo showroom looks straight out of the 70/80’s. Too many shades of yellow and brown.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > EL_ULY 12/04/2015 at 22:33

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Just put up some fake wood paneling and install some shag carpet!

EL_ULY > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/05/2015 at 00:54

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Best idea everrr!