Daddy is going Bye-Bye

5439cc · 08-05-2003, 07:46 PM

Well, my fellow ///AMG admirers, it has been 16 months since I bought my ///AMG and now the time has come for me to move on, I really enjoyed the experience that I had with the ///AMG. It is and always will be one of my favorite cars. But like all enthusiast, I yearn for a different experience. I spend many of days/night reviewing performance stats, newsgroups, real world problems and accomplishments. Well the time is here for me to bow and exit stage right. I have have chosen to go back to my roots, my first real experience of true sport car/cruiser was a Porsche, A marvel of technical achievements, driving dynamics and finally grace bar none. The reasoning behind my choice were based on the following criteria:

Handling
Braking
Transmission
Fun Factor
Track Factor
Beauty

I found the 996 C4 is a perfect compromise of all listed above. In all decisions there is compromise. One has to take into account such as important matters as: Usability, Functionality. I live in northern New Jersey on the north face of Mt. Fern, winter is a ***** here, snow is your constant companion, 5 months a year. With that said AWD solution was very important. No more nights thinking about driving the ///AMG is the snow again, I've seen my life flash too many dam times already... Anyway I had four Porsches in the past (944 Turbo 86 - 88 993-RS - 986 -00 - 986S 01). With A 911/996 the experience is so different in comparison to the ///AMG. Remember My Brothers, it all relative.

Best of luck to you all, ///AMG BLESS - - - - I take my leave now.......

P.S. I attached a picture of next experience.

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JamE55 · 08-05-2003, 08:12 PM

Congrats! So did you buy or lease? How much out the door? Any plans for mods?

08-05-2003, 09:13 PM

looks good. i'm saving up for either an amg or a porsche. tough choice for me since i have owned neither of them.

5439cc · 08-05-2003, 10:19 PM

The First upgrade with be the Power flow Air filter - Then recoup, these toys of mine are killing my wallet.

P.S. I sold my Beast to a great guy (AL) I will point him to the forum, show him the love.

Again best of luck to you all.

Improviz · 08-06-2003, 12:42 AM

Well, have fun in the new toy!

Chappy · 08-06-2003, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5439cc

P.S. I sold my Beast to a great guy (AL) I will point him to the forum, show him the love.

Is his name 'Al' or does he live in Alabama? (we could use some more AMG's here in the South)

On the topic of this thread, I have enjoyed your willingness to share your insights and experiences with the CLK55. Yours has been a testament to the robustness of MB quality as well as the high performance of this particular model.

You will be missed

Have fun with the new ride! Good luck and check back with us on occasion

Micah · 08-06-2003, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5439cc

P.S. I attached a picture of next experience.

Is that Arena Red? I love Porsche's Arena Red.

ViKTORiOUS · 08-08-2003, 03:10 PM

Damn the only CLK owner other than me in Randolph is now leaving! We should meet up some day man, how ironic that we live in the same town... well good luck with the Porsche, let me know what dealership you are getting it from because my mom is planing on buying my dad a Boxster for his 50th b-day. Good luck and make sure you visit!!

08-05-2003, 08:12 PM	#2
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08-05-2003, 10:19 PM	#4
5439cc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Randolph, New Jersey Posts: 272 Drives: 2002 CLK55 ///AMG	Plans of Mods The First upgrade with be the Power flow Air filter - Then recoup, these toys of mine are killing my wallet. P.S. I sold my Beast to a great guy (AL) I will point him to the forum, show him the love. Again best of luck to you all. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ///AMG Brilliant Silver/Int Charcoal Timeport, Voice Activation & GPS Command System, K&N V1 Hardwired - 18" MILLE' Miglia EV- Wheels-Kuhmos Tires (R 8.5 fr/10.0 rear) - 20mm H&R Wheel Spacers (Wifes Car) 2004 Porsche Targa - THERE IS NO OTHER ! JUST BRING IT ! Last edited by 5439cc; 08-05-2003 at 10:23 PM.

08-06-2003, 12:42 AM	#5
Improviz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,210 Drives: CLS55 AMG	Damn...sad to see you go...and you never got to the track to whup up on the M5 guys! Well, have fun in the new toy! __________________ 2006 CLS55 AMG w/030 Perf. Pkg. Obsidian Black/Charcoal Sold: 2001 CLK55 AMG Brilliant Silver, two-tone black/silver

08-08-2003, 03:10 PM	#8
ViKTORiOUS MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC/NJ. Posts: 3,378 Drives: W209 - W163	Damn the only CLK owner other than me in Randolph is now leaving! We should meet up some day man, how ironic that we live in the same town... well good luck with the Porsche, let me know what dealership you are getting it from because my mom is planing on buying my dad a Boxster for his 50th b-day. Good luck and make sure you visit!! __________________ My Cardomain

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08-05-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
moomeh Guest Posts: n/a	looks good. i'm saving up for either an amg or a porsche. tough choice for me since i have owned neither of them.

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