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Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

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Old 09-26-02, 01:46 AM
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Unhappy Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

When a Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is next to your GS430 at a Red light what do you do? I find I do not take off as fast when the light turns. Sort of like a dog with his tail between his legs. When is Lexus going to come out with a more powerful GS 430?
Old 09-26-02, 01:59 AM
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That is sort of like when someone in a fixed up Accord comes up next to you and wants a piece of the action.. You know you will more than likely kick his a$$ but you only give him a taste.. For my 2 cents I would and have taken a run at E55, M5 and CL's even thou I know I will more than likely lose.. Just to see what they can do and or drive.. Harmless fun up to the speed limit on the street you are on then you tip your hat to your opponent on his ride and he will do the same..

Just my 2 cents!
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I have yet to meet a BMW or Benz, regardless of who tuned it, that I don't blow the doors off of. Once I get over 3 car lengths in front they usually don't come back
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heh.. i'd take it..

and its not always who going go faster.. its who goin have better oportunity on the road to go around other cars and be first on next street light

and then story repeats itself again and again.. till its your or his turn

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Default Re: Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

Originally posted by ceoart
When a Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is next to your GS430 at a Red light what do you do?
If I'm in a good mood, I will call him a TOW TRUCK!!!!
Old 09-26-02, 09:10 AM
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Leave him alone, you have some power but not in that league.BTW, as regards the Accord I have a "sleeper" Honda CRX that will remove the doors quite nicely from my

GS 400 and WOULD take that Merc. so be careful before you dog those Hondas . I don't think the GS series is for hotrodding in a practical sense anyway, which is not to say they are not alright or even fun to drive...
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I would try him!
Old 09-26-02, 02:24 PM
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Default Re: Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

Originally posted by ceoart
When a Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is next to your GS430 at a Red light what do you do?
I look over and admire their good taste in vehicles!
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Default Re: Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

Originally posted by ceoart
When a Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is next to your GS430 at a Red light what do you do?
Roll down my window, catch their eye and say "Pardon me, do you have any..." then I'd PUNCH IT while they are distracted or looking in their glove box .
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Default Re: Re: Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

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Roll down my window, catch their eye and say "Pardon me, do you have any..." then I'd PUNCH IT while they are distracted or looking in their glove box .
LOL, never thought of that one Dave It sounds like a sure way to get a jump on them.
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Default Re: Re: Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Next to you at a Red Light What do you do?

Originally posted by DaveGS4


Roll down my window, catch their eye and say "Pardon me, do you have any..." then I'd PUNCH IT while they are distracted or looking in their glove box .
ROFLMAO...

I'm gonna use that from now on!

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? wish to be independently wealthy?
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HA...

300hp vs 500HP *flush* there goes Lexus sales numbers
Old 09-26-02, 04:39 PM
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CLK55 dont have 500 HP maaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!
You need to get some get right.
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2003 AMG BENZ all come with OVER 500hp

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