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texex91 · 4 January 2017, 09:56 AM

So I get a text early this morning from my MB dealer. I told him I didn't need anything. He said 'yes you do and trust me I'll give it to you'--well those are dangerous words. Today is the LAST official day on the books for dealers--man I love this time of year!!

I really didn't need anything with R8 and Escalade, but decided to let Escalade go and replace with this one...be back soon with pics.

Nothing too exciting but a much more 'elegant' ride to haul those groceries

(Yes, I'm sick, I know....)

DeeTee · 4 January 2017, 10:08 AM

Soon as the car runs out of gas, Paul pulls up to the dealership.....

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

Soon as the car runs out of gas, Paul pulls up to the dealership.....

LOL--very close...and not a hillbilly car Dee...

Working on Photobucket and tight.

droptopman · 4 January 2017, 10:09 AM

LOL, thank God it was not the R8 going away...

.brian. · 4 January 2017, 10:09 AM

I am going to guess GL63 AMG.

bdex75 · 4 January 2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

Soon as the car runs out of gas, Paul pulls up to the dealership.....

Healthier than using the ashtray as a gauge I guess??

And makes for lots of cool car pictures!!

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texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:13 AM

Na, no need for AMG, have R8.

This was just one of those too good a deal and works fine in replacement of SUV (well in my mind LOL)

Better pics tomorrow...sun was going down.

singe89 · 4 January 2017, 10:19 AM

Congrats! That's a perfect cruiser. Look forward to your review. I've lost track of all your cars...I'll be sure to check back next week for another incoming. haha

Laszlo · 4 January 2017, 10:21 AM

Gorgeous!!

Sperry · 4 January 2017, 10:23 AM

Beautiful automobile! I always loved the MB coupe with that single open side expanse! Like an "eyebrow window".

That is the super-loaded version? Extra extra hand-stitched leather interior?

Can you post the interior MB new car smell?

.brian. · 4 January 2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

This was just one of those too good a deal and works fine in replacement of SUV (well in my mind LOL)

Heck, it's as long as some SUV's!

Nice pickup, enjoy!

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Beautiful automobile! I always loved the MB coupe with that single open side expanse! Like an "eyebrow window".

That is the super-loaded version? Extra extra hand-stitched leather interior?

Can you post the interior MB new car smell?

I do like the fragrances

DeeTee · 4 January 2017, 10:36 AM

Don't go crazy with the perfume.
Super expensive to refill!

GradyPhilpott · 4 January 2017, 10:36 AM

Nice car--for a grocery-getter.

It's a very nice car.

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

Don't go crazy with the perfume.
Super expensive to refill!

Good gauge as when to trade her in

mjclark32 · 4 January 2017, 10:45 AM

Gorgeous, congrats and enjoy!

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Gorgeous, congrats and enjoy!

Thanks Clark

Sperry · 4 January 2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by .brian.

Heck, it's as long as some SUV's!

Yep, nearly as long as a standard cab/bed GMC Sierra. Same curb weight.
But 0-60mph in 4.5sec? ... The GMC 4.8L, not quite

Wow, MB heated armrests would be fantastic for Pennsylvania winters!

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Yep, nearly as long as a standard cab/bed GMC Sierra. Same curb weight.
But 0-60mph in 4.5sec? ... The GMC 4.8L, not quite

Wow, MB heated armrests would be fantastic for Pennsylvania winters!

Everything is heated! Just what I need in Texas

swils8610 · 4 January 2017, 10:56 AM

Wow!! That's gorgeous! Congrats!

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G8RDPM · 4 January 2017, 10:59 AM

My name is Paul an I have a serious car problem!

Still my car hero!

Manofsteelpt · 4 January 2017, 11:03 AM

Beautiful car there, congrats Paul!!! How does the black/black do in the Texas heat? My S interior is black, and even in Buffalo it gets crazy hot in the summer. My next S will have the porcelain white interior, that's HOT.

My only gripe would've been to hold out for the Burm 3d sound.

Sperry · 4 January 2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Everything is heated! Just what I need in Texas

Heated back seats too? Great for bringing a stack of pizzas to the Little League games!

December 27th 2015, I was one of the guys trying to get through the blizzard on I40 thru Texas

Pulled over for a spell. You'all have some fierce winds in that area!

TSP and the MN gov closed I-40 for a day and a night ... Amarillo Comfort Suites let me check in at 7:00am, eight hours early ... although the winds shut the water heaters off!

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Beautiful car there, congrats Paul!!! How does the black/black do in the Texas heat? My S interior is black, and even in Buffalo it gets crazy hot in the summer. My next S will have the porcelain white interior, that's HOT.

My only gripe would've been to hold out for the Burm 3d sound.

Every car I've owned has been black/black. Ceramic tint handles all of those issues without having to worry about getting white interior dirty. I hear you on 3D, but this won't be in stable for 90 days, so 'regular' Burmeister is pretty damn solid if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Heated back seats too?

Yep--back seats actually are heated as well

Have to keep the hotties warm

Star Ferry · 4 January 2017, 11:30 AM

Amazing. MB's ultimate daily driver

Abdullah71601 · 4 January 2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Good gauge as when to trade her in

Beautiful car. Congrats!

Wouldn't a better replacement gauge for you be the MB water in the console? When the bottle is empty, trade her in.

texex91 · 4 January 2017, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Amazing. MB's ultimate daily driver

Thanks Steve. I think it will make a great quasi daily. Silent inside until you turn on Burmester and oh man that sound is amazing.

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Beautiful car. Congrats!

Wouldn't a better replacement gauge for you be the MB water in the console? When the bottle is empty, trade her in.

You know it's interesting, I thought that was a cool touch. They put a water and a cool SS coffee mug in it...sounds silly, but the small touches I do appreciate. Driving home I was like that was nice...

GB-man · 4 January 2017, 12:10 PM

Gorgeous car Paul.

nick c · 4 January 2017, 12:13 PM

Great choice Paul congratulations

datejust24 · 4 January 2017, 12:14 PM

How about a front end shot of that beauty?

4 January 2017, 09:56 AM	#1
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	**INCOMING TOY - Last of the Year or First of 2017...Perfect Grocery Getter So I get a text early this morning from my MB dealer. I told him I didn't need anything. He said 'yes you do and trust me I'll give it to you'--well those are dangerous words. Today is the LAST official day on the books for dealers--man I love this time of year!! I really didn't need anything with R8 and Escalade, but decided to let Escalade go and replace with this one...be back soon with pics. Nothing too exciting but a much more 'elegant' ride to haul those groceries (Yes, I'm sick, I know....)

4 January 2017, 10:21 AM	#9
Laszlo 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,866	Gorgeous!! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

4 January 2017, 10:36 AM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,470	Nice car--for a grocery-getter. It's a very nice car. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 January 2017, 10:45 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Gorgeous, congrats and enjoy! __________________

4 January 2017, 10:08 AM	#2
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Soon as the car runs out of gas, Paul pulls up to the dealership.....

4 January 2017, 10:09 AM	#4
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,663	LOL, thank God it was not the R8 going away...

4 January 2017, 10:09 AM	#5
.brian. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Bad things happen Watch: in Philadelphia Posts: 495	I am going to guess GL63 AMG.

4 January 2017, 10:13 AM	#7
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Na, no need for AMG, have R8. This was just one of those too good a deal and works fine in replacement of SUV (well in my mind LOL) Better pics tomorrow...sun was going down.

4 January 2017, 10:19 AM	#8
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,750	Congrats! That's a perfect cruiser. Look forward to your review. I've lost track of all your cars...I'll be sure to check back next week for another incoming. haha

4 January 2017, 10:23 AM	#10
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Beautiful automobile! I always loved the MB coupe with that single open side expanse! Like an "eyebrow window". That is the super-loaded version? Extra extra hand-stitched leather interior? Can you post the interior MB new car smell?

4 January 2017, 10:56 AM	#20
swils8610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,241	Wow!! That's gorgeous! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 January 2017, 10:59 AM	#21
G8RDPM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	My name is Paul an I have a serious car problem! Still my car hero!

4 January 2017, 11:03 AM	#22
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Beautiful car there, congrats Paul!!! How does the black/black do in the Texas heat? My S interior is black, and even in Buffalo it gets crazy hot in the summer. My next S will have the porcelain white interior, that's HOT. My only gripe would've been to hold out for the Burm 3d sound.

4 January 2017, 11:30 AM	#25
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,924	Amazing. MB's ultimate daily driver

4 January 2017, 12:10 PM	#28
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,478	Gorgeous car Paul.

4 January 2017, 12:13 PM	#29
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great choice Paul congratulations

4 January 2017, 12:14 PM	#30
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	How about a front end shot of that beauty?

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