Charlie's Official Update Thread

[Dr_Snooz]

That is a worthy upgrade. Can't wait to see pics.

[charliekuney]

I backed out on the 750iL. There was just too much wrong with the car (mostly wiring, of course) and the title situation was sketchy. I am still fully on the market for a manual E34 or E32 735i or a 750iL. I will continue fixing everything the Accord needs just to prepare to get rid of it. Don't get me wrong, I love this car to death and all that comes with it, but after owning five it's just time for me to get into something more luxurious. Yes, that is my preference. (:

[Dr_Snooz]

Yikes. You avoided a nightmare. Nice work.

[charliekuney]

Less than 800 miles until 200k! ohmyjeebus

[charliekuney]

My car rolled over 200,000 miles last night! I'm so happy. It's weird, like when I recently turned 20. Sucks that the value depreciated.

[niles]

Maybe in market value, but when mine hit 200K it gained sentimental value. Is it weird to have a bond with a machine?

[Dr_Snooz]

Is it weird to have a bond with a machine?

Not if you have a Y-chromosome. Congrats on turning 200k, Charlie. Any new plans for your car?

[2ndGenGuy]

Did you get a vid of the rollover, Charlie?

[Rendon LX-i]

Nice post a pic or something damit lol

[charliekuney]

No video, long story but I have a flip phone without a camera. I'm already 150 or so miles over. It's still hard getting used to the 200 at the beginning. I plan on getting my subs reinstalled and getting the windows tinted as soon as possible then once I get my tax return I'm getting some major mechanical work done (timing belt, head/valve gaskets, etc). Then I plan on selling it to my best friend's roommate for somewhere along the lines of $1,200 and combining that with my savings to get a 90's German sedan.

[Dr_Snooz]

Then I plan on selling it to my best friend's roommate for somewhere along the lines of $1,200 and combining that with my savings to get a 90's German sedan.

Ah. In other words, you have too much money and need a way to get rid of it all. LOL

Choose wisely. If you get the wrong car, you'll be in deeper than you ever thought possible. I sank $4k into mine in the first year. My buddy sank $10k into his the first year. Especially when you're getting an older car, there's been a lot of opportunities for other people to make a real mess of it for you. The dealer will give new meaning to the term "stealership" and most shops will do their best to hurt you. Read up and proceed carefully. The Germans do things differently and if you do something wrong with the car, it will reward you with a gigantic repair bill. The higher end ones, like the 7-series Bimmers, will be the worst of all.

Of course, if you get the right one, it will be a joy and run forever. Once I got the bugs worked out of my BMW, it ran and ran and never gave me any trouble. I'd buy another German car in a second if I weren't broke and on the verge of starvation. They are great cars, but there is a steep learning curve and they will never be cheap. When push came to shove, though, I kept the 3g and sold the BMW.

[charliekuney]

The Accord is going to crap. I haven't kept up maintenance, they're getting fucking scarce in junkyards here, and I just want something different. Probably gonna clean it up and sell it for cheap and move on to something bigger and better.

[charliekuney]

Picked up a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E (E420) with 160k for $2,000.

[Dr_Snooz]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[2ndGenGuy]

Pics!

[charliekuney]

Here are the ones from the posting. I will take more/better pictures when I get the car cleaned. It has quirks, it's a 90's Benz, but I love it...

[charliekuney]

I might be picking up some OEM 17" wheels off the 2008-2012 C-Class Luxury 'cause those 15's are eye sores!

[2ndGenGuy]

You know this means you can't come to the meet now, right? :P

[charliekuney]

Psht, I still own two more 3G's than you do! lololz

[2ndGenGuy]

LOL you do have a point.

[HON-DUH]

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[charliekuney]

Not sure what you mean, kiddoe. lolz, I got a damned good deal, though. There is another 400E on Craigslist with similar mileage for over $6k but it's ridden with electrical gremlins. Buying this car makes me want an S-Class.

[charliekuney]

I think I am going to sell the coupe to my father for $400 to pay off the Benz since he is giving the sedan to my sister! Not a bad deal considering I bought the coupe three years ago for $350.

[charliekuney]

This is off-topic but I don't think I should unnecessarily start another thread, but does anyone on here have any Mercedes experience? Specifically for the W124? Any opinions on specific MB forums?