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Old Jun 26, 2025 | 02:49 PM
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That's hilarious.

Well, some good things have happened here business wise, so there will be an LC500 convertible in the driveway within a year or two. It'll be used, there's no reason on Earth to buy a $100,000 Lexus new unless you just have to have a new car, which I completely understand...... but we don't need it. They've come down to the 70s, they had one at the dealer with 11k for $78k and the dealer is a ripoff.

Hoping to score a red/beige top/interior, or triple black.


That will make 5 automobiles/trucks that we have. Haha.. It'll be a minute, y'all know how I am with buying cars.

Will be interesting to see which car I like more, that or SL.

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Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
thanks. so when you say 'with power washer' do you apply this with a cloth/sponge from this huge container, let it sit, then power wash off?



thanks. appears to be about 4x the price of bayeaux's 3d recommendation.
Rinse with electric pressure washer, apply the bug remover spray mix, let it penetrate for a couple of minutes, rinse off with pressure washer. Rarely do I have to use microfiber towel. Our vehicles are PPF so maybe that helps.




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That's hilarious.

Well, some good things have happened here business wise, so there will be an LC500 convertible in the driveway within a year or two. It'll be used, there's no reason on Earth to buy a $100,000 Lexus new unless you just have to have a new car, which I completely understand...... but we don't need it. They've come down to the 70s, they had one at the dealer with 11k for $78k and the dealer is a ripoff.

Hoping to score a red/beige top/interior, or triple black.



That will make 5 automobiles/trucks that we have. Haha.. It'll be a minute, y'all know how I am with buying cars.

Will be interesting to see which car I like more, that or SL.

Can’t wait until you bring it home.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:05 PM
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Very cool!

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W221.. impressive.


Owner has had some repairs but nothing crazy.
Thats not a 221, thats a 222. The 221 does not have that instrument cluster, thats a pre refresh 14-17 222. The 222 chassis is very reliable...

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thanks. so when you say 'with power washer' do you apply this with a cloth/sponge from this huge container, let it sit, then power wash off?
You spray it on, let it dwell and then power wash it off. In a wash process I would spray that, let it sit for 5 minutes, then foam the whole car and spray off.

thanks. appears to be about 4x the price of bayeaux's 3d recommendation.
I've not used that 3D product but I have heard its very good. I would use it without hesitation. But you need a spray bottle with a trigger etc.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
Can’t wait until you bring it home.
Me neither, lmao. My broker buddy with a business will find one within a year or two and we'll buy it. We bought the LX from him.

Whew.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Very cool!

Thats not a 221, thats a 222. The 221 does not have that instrument cluster, thats a pre refresh 14-17 222. The 222 chassis is very reliable...

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Ah, that's right. I'm off my game with the Benz codes today. But in any case 300k out of a car that complex is very impressive.

Also, I've been all over the place today and saw tons of S-Classes like yours, one even your color. They own it-- saw no other real luxury sedans.

S-Class will never die off, ever.
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Hopefully not!
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Very cool!



Thats not a 221, thats a 222. The 221 does not have that instrument cluster, thats a pre refresh 14-17 222. The 222 chassis is very reliable...



You spray it on, let it dwell and then power wash it off. In a wash process I would spray that, let it sit for 5 minutes, then foam the whole car and spray off.



I've not used that 3D product but I have heard its very good. I would use it without hesitation. But you need a spray bottle with a trigger etc.
I knew you would catch that as well haha!
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Ah, that's right. I'm off my game with the Benz codes today. But in any case 300k out of a car that complex is very impressive.

Also, I've been all over the place today and saw tons of S-Classes like yours, one even your color. They own it-- saw no other real luxury sedans.

S-Class will never die off, ever.
We keep telling you post 2010 German flagships are not bad at all to own! (except BMW)
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 03:48 PM
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They're really not. Not sure how well the 223s will fare given just how much tech they have, but a 222 is a solid long term keeper.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 04:11 PM
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I had an opportunity to buy a black W222 with 37k for 40 grand flat and this was a over a year ago. It already had classy aftermarket rims, it was my friend's Mom's. I'm not up at night about not buying it but damn, black S560. Whew.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 05:08 PM
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My issue with black is they look like livery cars, otherwise I love them in black,
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
My issue with black is they look like livery cars, otherwise I love them in black,
An interesting comment, considering that your own S-Class is probably comfortable enough, at least in front, to serve as a livery-limo....although, to be honest, I have not seen many, if any, limo-firms that use S-Classes. Maybe the back seats aren't spacious enough to serve as a true limo with a chauffeur.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
An interesting comment, considering that your own S-Class is probably comfortable enough, at least in front, to serve as a livery-limo....although, to be honest, I have not seen many, if any, limo-firms that use S-Classes. Maybe the back seats aren't spacious enough to serve as a true limo with a chauffeur.
Oh for sure, I've got the power rear seats etc. Tons of limo firms use S Classes, very common.
Old Jun 26, 2025 | 06:16 PM
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Do you see tons of livery black S-Classes? Around DC?

That is an interesting take, though I get it.

Nothing could deter me from a black S-Class. WITHOUT QUESTION it would be black.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
My issue with black is they look like livery cars, otherwise I love them in black,
They look really good in black though, a two tone would separate one from livery fleet status as well.



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