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    Image of something_unique_and_descriptive something_unique_and_descriptive
    01:53 PM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    Boy, these guys are going to have to run CLEAN if they want to avoid People's Curse... though it sounds like that may be their goal... just make sure the drivetrain isn't damaged.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    01:03 PM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    Even has the OEM Becker head unit!

    Quick! Someone make a mix tape!

    When I was shopping for a new-to-me beater Benz, I was lured by a couple of S-class sedans, with the V-12, selling for less than $5K. More than I wanted to spend, but c'mon...it's a freakin' 12 cylinder S-class!

    After little research I found, and talking to the "owners", um, while I like exotic sedans, V-12 power, high-end luxury, and all that, I also don't like to walk because the last few previous owners were complete and total idiots.

    The fuel tanks on these are between the rear wheel wells, and are nearly untouchable in accidents. However, did they have to run a fuel cell, anyway?
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    Image of Senor Dos y Do Senor Dos y Do
    01:30 PM

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: You can run the stock fuel tank on pretty much any car in LeMons. They receive a lot less scrutiny than fuel cells. Even P71 Crown Vics can run the stock tank and there's a well-documented history of the explosive power of one of those if/when it gets rear-ended at a high speed differential.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    01:38 PM

    @Senor Dos y Do:

    Got it. I guess because I've been ogling the homebrew monsters...the Z600 is something I'll never forget, I figured a cell was required.
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    Image of skitter skitter
    12:17 PM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    I don't want any troublemakers mentioning that this has the original Zonda engine.
    Makes it sound fast, doesn't it?
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    Image of something_unique_and_descriptive something_unique_and_descriptive
    01:44 PM

    @skitter: I thought the Zonda used a custom AMG unit.
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    Image of skitter skitter
    02:00 PM

    @something_unique_and_descripti...: Most Zondas use the 7.3L AMG unit, but the original C12 used the 6.0L M120 the later engines are based on. The original C12S used a 7.0L AMG variant. The C12S 7.3, GR, Monza and Cinque all run the 7.3, but the Zonda R actually runs the 6.0L V12 originally used in the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR.

    To think, yesterday I felt lacking in my knowledge of obscure Italian cars.
    Though I did have to double check on the Cinque.
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    Edited by skitter at 11/21/09 2:00 PM skitter was starred skitter was unstarred
    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    12:06 PM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    These guys better be hoping that there's still enough residue of the Bolivian marching powder in the intakes to get their hustle going.
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    Image of LTDScott LTDScott
    12:04 PM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    I hope they were forced to remove that airbag.

    I have a feeling we may be seeing this thing hanging from the back of a piece of heavy equipment around noon tomorrow.
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    11:58 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    Dang. Where the hell do you guys make these crazy connections?

    Not only that, but Sweetie wants nothing to do with the $2700 Eagle. So I'm SOL.
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    Image of HoonThatFerrari HoonThatFerrari
    11:00 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    Impressive... could be the most comfortable LeMons racer ever - set the climate control, punch up your favorite New Age CD while you're driving so you can get all Zen-like, and cross your fingers that it doesn't get voted into the People's Curse.
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    Edited by HoonThatFerrari at 11/21/09 11:03 AM HoonThatFerrari was starred HoonThatFerrari was unstarred
    Image of Novaload Novaload
    09:09 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    These guys may seem lucky--they may BE lucky--but Paraguay = bad juju. 31 presidents in a 50 year period, a 30 year dictatorship, constant bloodshed, unsuccessful and near constant wars, serious human rights violations--of course, all that could add up to the perfect Lemons vibe.
    One never knows.
    Then again, look at that engine--easily worth a little bad karma. Maybe even a lot.
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    Image of Jeb_Hoge Jeb_Hoge
    08:55 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    I love the stance of the guy in the background of pic 8. You can tell he's not exactly impressed.
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    08:34 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    From Wikipedia:

    LeMons Super Depreciation, often shortened to LSD, is a the phenomenon of formerly very expensive, and unaffordable vehicles being able to enter the LeMons 24 hours series, which is an endurance series with a price limit for the car of $500 each.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    08:21 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    So the car couldn't outrun the narcs, but they're hoping to outrun the competition? I question their judgment. But it does seems like a pretty posh spot to watch the race go by.
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    Image of Uncle Bo Uncle Bo
    08:12 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!

     
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    Image of Uncle Bo Uncle Bo
    08:11 AM

    In reply to Adventures In Depreciation: 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Gets Zero Penalty Laps At The Arse Freeze!
    "Paraguayan diplomat"?

    He doesn't look very Paraguayan to me, more like a Stalingrad taxi driver. Seems happy, though.

    [cache.gawker.com]
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    Edited by Uncle Bo at 11/21/09 8:11 AM Uncle Bo was starred Uncle Bo was unstarred
    Image of weatherman weatherman
    09:09 AM

    @Uncle Bo: it's the drugs.
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    Image of Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. . Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
    11/17/09

    In reply to Mercedes-Benz's Silver Arrows
    I'm just afraid that Brawn won't be as good under direct Mercedes leadership. Hopefully Button will stay and they'll lure another great driver for the other spot. At least they've got the brain of brawn to lead them. #silverarrows
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    Image of Maxichamp Maxichamp
    11/17/09

    @Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .: Button signed with McLaren yesterday. #silverarrows
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    Image of cityag cityag
    11/17/09

    @Maxichamp: No Multi-diffuser=No championship. After the rest of the teams went to the multi-diff, Brawn was just "good" #silverarrows
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    Image of Maxichamp Maxichamp
    11/17/09

    @cityag: Agreed. Why did Button win the championship? 33% 2x diffuser, 33% strong Merc engine, 33% was slightly better driver than Rubens, 1% raw talent. #silverarrows
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    Image of brandegee brandegee
    11/17/09

    In reply to Mercedes-Benz's Silver Arrows
    Great list, but no SSK/L? M-B ran these regularly 1931-1934 at major races, even winning Nurburgring in 1931. #silverarrows
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