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by DerGolgo » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:48 am
Everything that works in favor of these exotic cars when they are on the showroom floor, the rakish looks, the exclusivity, the gargantuan power, the ginormous engine, the space-programmesque technology, the finest of bespoke components, all of that works against the car once it's driven off the lot and a prospective second owner will consider practicality, wether there's a garage able to service it near where he lives, the insurance costs, the fuel consumption, which of the many, many flashy features and unobtanium parts will break and how long it will take to get spares, nevermind what unholy sums those spares will cost.
Saying over here goes: A Merc depreciates 50% the moment you drive off the dealer's lot.
My father used to pimp around with a 1989 560 SEL. A set of tires had to be ordered weeks in advance and cost about as much as a hardware-store chinese fuck scooter. When the height-adjustable air suspension decided it didn't want to suspend anymore, the repair turned out to be more expensive than the remaining value of the car. Still managed to pass inspection, though, so he kept driving it.
In it's favor, the thing was built like a tank, probably saved his life on three occasions and the official Mercedes repair shop managed to fix it like it had never even been scratched every time (the electrics of the adjustable rear-seat had even them flumoxed, though).
First car I ever drove on my lonesome, and boy, I can sure understand the allure of a nice big merc.
If there were absolutely anything to be afraid of, don't you think I would have worn pants?
I said I have a big stick.
