"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
07/10/2016 at 09:12 • Filed to: None
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
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Pick your poison:
1. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , 97K miles - $18.5K
2. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , 92K miles - $18.9K
3. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , 80K miles - $15.8K
Interesting how the Audi and BMW models hold their value a little better than the Mercedes overall. The Mercedes also seems to be the most plentiful. There are about 100 used S600s for sale on AutoTrader, vs. about 50 760Lis and only 30 A8L W12s.
Tripper
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:22 |
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DD Merc
Track BMW
Burn *while pouring one out* Audi
E90M3
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:23 |
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Damn, all of those are really tempting. I wonder how much running costs would be
yamahog
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:23 |
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Can I just literally pick poison
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:24 |
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I’ll wait a few more years for that Audi to drop a little more.
Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:28 |
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Leadbull
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:28 |
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They're all a bit to drug dealer-y for my tastes, but I'd have to go with the BMW.
Honeybunchesofgoats
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:30 |
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4.
1994 XJ12
, 40,000 miles - $6,900
Then negotiate $600 off and use the remainder on this 1990 XJS V12 , 51,800 - $13,700
Land_Yacht_225
> E90M3
07/10/2016 at 09:38 |
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Astronomical...ask me how I know.
smobgirl
> Leadbull
07/10/2016 at 09:38 |
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My neighborhood would be a lot more interesting if that's what our drug dealers drove! Lots of questionable Escalades around here.
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Land_Yacht_225
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:42 |
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The Mercedes was generally considered the better car back in the day. More new features never seen in a car before, better performance figures from the twin turbo V12. The W engine was considered too weird and the 7er was still suffering from the electical legacy of the pre-facelift, which was actually worse than the pre-facelift W220 legacy for electrical issues.
Hence, of the very few people capable of dropping $150,000 pre-crash money on a 12 cylinder barge, most bought the Mercedes. There are more of them out there for irresponsible owners to own for 6 months then kick back out onto the market after the first breakdown.
fhrblig
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 09:52 |
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The 7 is pug ugly, so it’s out. I don’t really care for Audis that much, but the W12 is interesting. I’ve always liked V12 Benzes, so that’s the one. Black w/ black leather, please.
Khalbali
> Honeybunchesofgoats
07/10/2016 at 10:04 |
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This person gets it.
Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 10:12 |
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10000% the Mercedes. Buddy of mine has an S600 V12 biturbo and it’s a hell of a car.
Dave the car guy , still here
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 10:18 |
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If I had to choose it would be the Audi. We’ve had 4 other of the breed in the family and I’ve worked on them for 20+ yrs. I have a natural ability to figure out the Teutonic reasoning behind most any assembly and have tackled 4 cam timing belt jobs, engine swaps and hunting electrical demons without any fear. It might be a challenge fitting it into my garage but I could handle it.
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Leadbull
> smobgirl
07/10/2016 at 10:18 |
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If by “questionable” you mean “riding on Walmart rims”, then I certainly know what you're talking about.
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smobgirl
> Leadbull
07/10/2016 at 10:30 |
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Also losing 2+ quarts of oil nightly and smoking profusely when they run...yeah, those. There’s one particular driveway I’d LOVE to photograph for you guys but I dont think its safe.
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Leadbull
> smobgirl
07/10/2016 at 10:39 |
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Just wear a helmet, you'll be fine!
Amoore100
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 11:19 |
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I’m going to have my cake and eat it, too.
Twelve cylinders. 5.0 litres. Toyota reliability. $17,886. What could go wrong?
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E90M3
> Land_Yacht_225
07/10/2016 at 11:24 |
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That's what I figured. Although my out of warranty M3 hasn't been too bad, yet.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 11:31 |
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I will take the Audi hands down. And it will take all my money over time.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 12:15 |
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If the budget is $20k none of those are realistically affordable
V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Jagvar
07/10/2016 at 12:18 |
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I’ve already made my decision and you couldn’t pay me to get rid of my S600. As Landyacht once said “its intoxicating”. That being said, while I don’t know much about the Audi, I can say with reasonable conviction that the S will be cheaper to run compares to the 760. The E65 7 series is just a shitshow.
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V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> E90M3
07/10/2016 at 12:20 |
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Really quite a lot. A bare minimum would be about $4,000 a year on repairs alone, though I came closer to $6,000 last year.
BMetal1
> yamahog
07/10/2016 at 18:29 |
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That, at least, keeps it simple.
ciscokidinsf
> Dave the car guy , still here
08/08/2016 at 00:05 |
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I need to take my car to you then - Phaeton, but you better have the special tools and shit
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Dave the car guy , still here
> ciscokidinsf
08/08/2016 at 10:06 |
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bah, you don’t always need special tools. Half the guys who do Audi 2.7 and 2.8 don’t even know there are timing marks on top of the bearing caps and cams if the valve covers are removed. I may be a parts guy but I’ve wrenched on my own cars since I was 15. Got my first car (Fiat) before my license.