My Father is a Mad Man

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 10/06/2017 at 06:27 • Filed to: None

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One thing my dad does is keep cars a long time. He’s had his ‘94 Z28 since ‘97, he had his ‘05 Chrysler 300 C until last year when it dropped a valve seat. So why is he texting me about selling his Camaro, selling his replacement ‘12 300 C, and selling his ‘83 Honda Goldwing and buying this?

2011 Mercedes SL550. Apparently this would be his only car...I’d imagine he would have to buy a winter beater, he’s not driving that to work after a Rhode Island snow storm.

Its a totally bonkers idea, but one that I support. I mean...red interior on a black Mercedes SL, you basically have to do it.

Stapleface > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 06:33

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Well, there’s certainly a lot worse ways to spend your money.

Although I have to say, I always thought the pre-facelift R230's were so much better looking.

Tapas > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 06:36

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Well, I don’t blame him :)

Do you think he would find this enticing?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mercedes-benz-sl55-amg-2/

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Stapleface 10/06/2017 at 06:38

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The funny part of this is that its a result of him driving my ‘93 Miata to work yesterday. He did that and decided he wanted a 2 seat convertible, and thats what he came up with.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Tapas 10/06/2017 at 06:41

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I think he’s probably going to want to be newer...and I know he wouldn’t like the red/black on that one. He’s weird, he loves a red interior but I don’t think he’s had a red car in 20 years...and that was a maroon ‘88 Pontiac 6000 STE, haha.

Stapleface > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 06:47

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Why not just get a Miata then? The Miata RF might fit the bill. A little slower than his Z28, but I’m sure he could still have plenty of fun in it.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 07:05

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Sounds pretty much like a midlife crisis to me.
Can’t blame him, I have had that for 5 years now, and I’m 30!

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 07:49

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I think I speak for many among oppo when I say, tell your dad:

Tapas > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 07:49

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Huh...that is weird.

But I hope he gets something dope :)

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/06/2017 at 07:55

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Accurate.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 10/06/2017 at 08:00

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Hahaha. If its midlife he’s doing pretty good, he’s 61. I just sent him a link to a C7 convertible, since I feel like he would actually like that better.

XJDano > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 08:05

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Out of all that I don’t understand getting rid of the motorcycle. It’s not like it takes up a whole car space (3/4 maybe).

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Stapleface 10/06/2017 at 08:44

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V8 Miata would be even better!

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 08:48

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If he’s okay with something a bit smaller, a Boxster (Spyder in a perfect world) or Z4 35is should work as well.

Or, more similar to the SL, a Maserati GranCabrio?

Thomas Donohue > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 08:52

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What about this? Only a year old, and he can probably pick it up for 50% off MSRP. Because depreciation.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-SL550-Mille-Miglia-417-Edition-/253176891200?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=2%252BfdGorZxAc3vRroVj0ndVz1DUQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Party-vi > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 08:53

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Don’t be the son that makes your 61yo dad buy a Corvette.

punkgoose17 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 09:17

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A Corvette is the wrong choice.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 09:30

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I like your dad.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 09:31

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That’s hilarious.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 10/06/2017 at 09:31

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This.

gawdzillla > Party-vi 10/06/2017 at 09:51

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the corvette is much easier / cheaper to maintain if you plan on keeping it for a long time ....

E90M3 > Party-vi 10/06/2017 at 09:55

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So, is a 135is an acceptable alternative? Asking for a friend...

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > punkgoose17 10/06/2017 at 10:09

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It’s the obvious choice, which makes it the wrong, but probably better choice. The Corvette probably waves as he passes the stranded Mercedes driver

Party-vi > E90M3 10/06/2017 at 10:29

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yis

Party-vi > gawdzillla 10/06/2017 at 10:30

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Not true. In fact I happen to know that an SL55 AMG driven 0 miles a year will cost the same in maintenance as a Corvette driven 0 miles a year.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Party-vi 10/06/2017 at 11:48

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He’s a Chevy guy, talked about C5s and C6s for the last X years...now they finally built a good Corvette and he’s like ‘eh, I’ll get a Mercedes’. He’s gonna do whatever he’s gonna do, really.

Party-vi > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 12:12

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Tell him to find a nice C4 ZR-1, because that LT5 engine is pretty sweet.

Meatcoma > Tapas 10/06/2017 at 12:14

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man those ugly headlights... ugh.

Tapas > Meatcoma 10/06/2017 at 13:43

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To be honest, I like these better than the two separate lights in the previous models.

Chariotoflove > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 15:53

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DO IT!

wafflesnfalafel > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/06/2017 at 22:42

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Goldwing hurts his back maybe? That drop top SL would be perfect - gobs of go, wind in the face, nice noise from the motor. If he’s got the cash, don’t let him wait until it’s too late. Beautiful car.