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Old 10/19/2005, 02:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I never would have thought I'd ever own a car of this make.

I introduce to you, my new 1997...























I've put about 200 miles on it since then.

Yeah, it's a 5-speed automatic but I got over that in the first day. I thought the "Sport Package" is just some fancy-shmancy package by Mercedes-Benz which just meant carbon fiber trim, AMG wheels, gray leather panels and seats but I didn't know it also meant a sport-tuned suspension (AMG shocks, springs, anti-sway bars, etc.). I love cornering with this car. Almost zero body roll.

Love everything about this car. My very own silver "Silver Arrow".
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Old 10/19/2005, 03:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Very nice. Congrats on the new ride.
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Old 10/19/2005, 03:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
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it seems like the old school box look. i really like that. These new cars to me have too much curves and what not. nice ride man. Im not a fan of Benz, but in a BMW world, id take a e36 over the e46 anyday.
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Old 10/19/2005, 03:22 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Very nice. How much?
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Old 10/19/2005, 03:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
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That thing is in beautiful shape (and low mileage) for a '97! Need to polish that hood ornament though
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Old 10/19/2005, 03:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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needs a wing to make it look faster


nice car, very nice car.
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Old 10/19/2005, 04:34 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Congrats! I like it.

Mileage is reasonable for a '97 car. I'm soon approaching that number on my shitbox.
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Old 10/19/2005, 05:21 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Nice man - Glad you got rid of the 3G
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Old 10/19/2005, 05:34 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 10/19/2005, 06:10 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Nice car. Keep the miles low and the warranty intact. I just took mine in to get the front air dam fixed (wife ran over a concrete parking stop) and it is not cheap.
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Old 10/19/2005, 08:43 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 10/19/2005, 09:05 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Thats a nice MackRaDee's you got there. Take good care of it. Congrats.


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Old 10/19/2005, 09:10 PM   #13 (permalink)
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you need some stickers man.

jp, very nice
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Old 10/19/2005, 11:37 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Thanks.

It's a great car and I love it. Driving experience is just really something else. It is a superior vehicle to the Eclipse, in all aspects, even "sports car" aspects. Handling is fantastic. Turning circle is very small. Very stable, maneouverable, responsive, and precise. Feels quicker/faster than the EGT, specially when passing at freeway speeds, which is what it's designed for, the Autobahn experience, I guess.

I feel very lucky to have found this car in really good condition specially considering it's age (almost 9 years old). And got a really good deal on it, $10k while its book value is at $13+k (Sport Pkg. makes a huge diff.). It was cared for and barely used. It's finally found a home with me.
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Old 10/19/2005, 11:42 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Old 10/19/2005, 11:43 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Nice car. Keep the miles low and the warranty intact. I just took mine in to get the front air dam fixed (wife ran over a concrete parking stop) and it is not cheap.
Ouch. And yes, I find myself questioning what I've gotten myself into--nothing for this car is cheap.

I have no warranty. Got it from a private seller. And about the miles, I can't help it. It's a blast to drive though.
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Old 10/19/2005, 11:44 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Nice man - Glad you got rid of the 3G
The Eclipse GT is still with me at the moment. I'm currently restoring it to stock. Luckily it's all bolt-on performance upgrades and I should be done with it in a week. Then I'm gonna sell it, most likely to Carmax as I don't feel like exerting the effort (and hassle) in a private sell. If I get at least $6k for it, that'll be fine.
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Old 10/19/2005, 11:45 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Mcdermott and Independence Pkwy.

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Old 10/20/2005, 03:12 AM   #19 (permalink)
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