Aaaaaaaaaand I'm BANKRUPT!

"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator) 03/23/2016 at 11:51 • Filed to: None

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My mechanic sent me pictures.

New Tandem ABC pump, $1,700.

Some new hydraulic lines they apparently needed to order from Germany, copious amounts of labor I’m sure, and “while we were in there, we say it needed 3 idler pulleys and the belt tensioner, and another hose” but at least they won’t charge any more labor for that. Oh, that’s right, also getting to the pump constituted the second evacuation and recharge of the A/C system in less than 7 days.

Total damage: $5,572.00

I don’t know how I am going to manage to keep this thing...

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 11:55

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5500 bucks is a whole running decent car.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/23/2016 at 11:56

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It’s 3.5 Paseos!

Blondude > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 11:57

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 11:57

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Your ABC pump cost as much as my first pickup

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 03/23/2016 at 11:58

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or one ALH mk4 TDI.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 11:59

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I had no idea you had an S600. Do you have any pics of this beast?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:00

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Oof. I wish I could help man. At least it’s all in one place for the most part. Do you have a backup car to use so you could just put the S600 away for some time ?

Land_Yacht_225 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/23/2016 at 12:01

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The sky is also blue, and grass is green.

EL_ULY > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:02

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Did you want us to help you find something in your local Craigslist?

Flavien Vidal > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:05

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Used good confition ABC pumps for your car go for 500$... You should have never let them order brand new parts from the delearship... it’s a receipe for getting fucked.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2002-MERCE…

Land_Yacht_225 > Flavien Vidal 03/23/2016 at 12:08

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That pump is for a 2002, which is a completely different engine. But you are right. I found this part about a day too late.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-B…

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/23/2016 at 12:15

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We have a fourth car...but it’s a 1975 MG Midget...and it currently will not hold coolant.

Land_Yacht_225 > EL_ULY 03/23/2016 at 12:17

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If and when the time comes, and I’m still desperately grasping straws to hold onto that if, I will need everybody’s help to find a DeVille DHS with a black carriage roof, over black, over black leather with a moonroof, ventilated seats, and the navigation system. But I’m not quite there yet.

Land_Yacht_225 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 03/23/2016 at 12:19

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Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:20

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Is there any meaning to the license plate?

Ash78, voting early and often > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 03/23/2016 at 12:26

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Maybe his donor parts car is called Marie Antoinette. So far, he's only needed a head.

Land_Yacht_225 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 03/23/2016 at 12:26

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Yes, it’s a joke. The word Bourgeois missing an E because 8 letter maximum.

It uses the meaning in the word in the modern vernacular, and the play Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Essentially it’s simply calling out myself for being an average middle middle class schmuck who has bought an aristocrats ex-car. A loser driving a rich man’s car which he cannot afford to maintain, in order to maintain a false image. It’s a pejorative; self deprecating humor.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:27

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Hmmm... Jalop or die ?

blacktruck18 > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:32

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That sucks, that license plate is awesome though.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/23/2016 at 12:32

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I have worked hard for years to ensure our garage is filled with unreliable garbage. Not that it’s hard.

My dad, huge Allroad 2.7 TT fan.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:42

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Wow. Got me beat.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 12:52

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After seeing one of your other comments I went hunting and I found this locally so tempting.

2004 Escalade with 150,000kms (93,750 miles) for $8500 bucks. I’d show up with $7500 bucks and try to make it happen.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 13:03

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I can't star this enough !

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 13:05

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^ Well there’s your problem!^

Chasaboo > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 13:05

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It’s stories like yours that keep me from buying a cheap German car and driving my Honda Fit.

That's gonna leave a mark! > Land_Yacht_225 03/23/2016 at 15:32

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You are supposed to put finger over the license plate in the picture. I learned that on Craigslist :)

I feel your pain from here.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge 03/23/2016 at 17:08

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What’s the problem? My S600 works great(for now) ! Have you ever driven a S600 per chance? Believe me, the repair bills are worth it.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Chasaboo 03/23/2016 at 17:10

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Just do it and keep your fit around as a backup. When my S600 broke down, I had my ‘98 accord to drive around in until it was fixed .

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/24/2016 at 08:36

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lol No I haven’t driven one yet. I’ve wanted to get a used AMG S-Class for a while, but the repair bills are too rich for my blood... But then again, I can never get my GM cars running perfectly either. haha

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge 03/24/2016 at 08:47

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Lol. I definitely get where you’re coming from, since I bought my S600 in June, I’ve spent $3800 fixing it. The trouble is that is have big problems trying to daily drive anything other than a V12 S class. It's definitely spoiled me.

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/24/2016 at 08:52

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Haha I feel the same way about my old ‘96 Impala SS... Some cars just have a ‘personality’ you can’t find anywhere else.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge 03/24/2016 at 09:25

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Cool ! I love the last gen caprice/Impala SS. Definitely on my bucket list of cars to own.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/24/2016 at 12:46

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Just $3,800? You bought a better one than i did. I’m at...lets see...$3,100 for the suspension rebuild, $575 for brakes, $640 for the alarm module, $300 for the A/C recharge, now $5,500 on the hydraulics.

And my $1,200 warranty covered $600 of the original suspension work and might cover the idler pulleys and belt tensioner.

But yeah. I honestly cannot see going back to something less than an S-Class. It’s just too damn good. I NEED MY RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, I’VE FORGOTTEN HOW TO USE NORMAL CRUISE CONTROL!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 03/24/2016 at 14:15

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I don't have distronic. How well does it work ? How much did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking ?

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/24/2016 at 14:23

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It works in clear weather, if it’s raining your SOL without any standard function failsafe.

I paid $9,995 for mine.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 03/24/2016 at 14:43

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That seems... Interesting. I paid 17,000 for mine so you’re still a ways behind me in terms of spending. I bought the best one I could find and it turns out I’m like the fifth or sixth owner. Only 85,000 miles though.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Land_Yacht_225 03/25/2016 at 01:20

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Ouch. Wish there was something I could do to help. On the plus side, once you get through this pretty much every common item will have been taken care of, except for maybe ignition coils (I don’t know if yours have been done or not). Just trying to think positive thoughts :)

I live your license plate btw

Land_Yacht_225 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/25/2016 at 15:29

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Well, either I won’t own the car long enough to see the coils fail or if I can manage to stick it out, I know I can get a coil rebuilt by RMT for like $750. I researched THAT before I bought the car.