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Old Jul 4, 2025 | 07:25 AM
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Old Jul 4, 2025 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Considering the weight of an S-class that's exceptional MPG, how does the car math compare to hand calc? I found my 12s to under-report by .5 mpg for some odd reason
I haven’t ever calculated it by hand, I will one of these days. I’ve gotten 29 or so.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

😎 Only thing I would change are the wheels.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
😎 Only thing I would change are the wheels.
definite agreement
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 11:47 AM
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I think those wheels are okay, I've seen better but they look decent.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
I think those wheels are okay, I've seen better but they look decent.



Just black it out!!
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex



Just black it out!!
Yeah, that's much better. I used to not be crazy about black rims but I do quite like them now.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
😎 Only thing I would change are the wheels. …



Just black it out!!
Changing the wheels can’t change how fugly it is.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Changing the wheels can’t change how fugly it is.
An acquired taste. 😆
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
It Finally Happened: Nissan VC-Turbo Engine Prompts Massive Recall




Couldn't come at a worse time for Nissan. 443,000+ vehicles affected. Every mechanic I watch on YouTube warned about this engine when it debuted. Should have just stuck the old trusty VQ V6 in there.
Absolutely zero surprise there.

That said it's now time to find a car that has one for cheap to abuse the free engine.....
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Changing the wheels can’t change how fugly it is.
It's a V12 AWD Ferrari with space for bags.....perfect IMO lol!
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Yeah I’m going to try and hit it on the way back. We’ll see how nutty it is on Sunday!

Let us know what you think of it. The new Buc-ee's is getting some good comments in the press here for its clean restrooms, well-paid/well-treated employees (at least better than those of a lot of other companies), and the fact that they don't allow big semi-trucks to come in and sit there idling, which fills the air with diesel soot. The food that they serve, though, is (apparanty) not the healthiest stuff on the planet.......I say "apparantly", because I am only going by hearsay-comments from others, not my own experience.

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^^^^^^^
That reminds me a lot of the old BMW M-coupe. A friend of mine had one.


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Old Jul 4, 2025 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall



^^^^^^^
That reminds me a lot of the old BMW M-coupe. A friend of mine had one.
I love it.
Hood is Loooong.
But, if it has a V12, all is forgiven.
Old Jul 4, 2025 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
I love it.
Hood is Loooong.
But, if it has a V12, all is forgiven.
gonna go look be right back



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