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zagato27

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My 12 JSW TDi, Vin, is parked in my driveway waiting for VW to buy it back. A real shame in that it's probably 9/10.


Gone a little bit in the other direction with it's replacement. 2013 Audi S4. What a difference! Phantom Black Pearl with almost every option. It's got the important ones, sport diff, Bang & Olfusen,7spd dsg.

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Did I mention the engine? Supercharged V6.

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LotusLord

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My 12 JSW TDi, Vin, is parked in my driveway waiting for VW to buy it back. A real shame in that it's probably 9/10.


Gone a little bit in the other direction with it's replacement. 2013 Audi S4. What a difference! Phantom Black Pearl with almost every option. It's got the important ones, sport diff, Bang & Olfusen,7spd dsg.

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Did I mention the engine? Supercharged V6.

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Basically my dream car
 

bokkow

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May 3, 2012
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The Netherlands
Took a nice shot today thought I might as well share it here :)

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VW Scirocco

That JSW is a beauty Zagato, sad to see it go... However, the replacement might be even better ;) Enjoy!
 

zagato27

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Aug 10, 2003
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Took a nice shot today thought I might as well share it here :)

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VW Scirocco

That JSW is a beauty Zagato, sad to see it go... However, the replacement might be even better ;) Enjoy!
Thanks Bokkow, the JSW has been a great car. Had to do some mods on it like the 18" Interlagos (oem) and Koni's all around, GLI flat bottom steering wheel and GTI shift knob (it's a 6mt) full leds. It was pretty much as I wanted it but it's back to VW. The S4 is an entirely different beast: luxury, comfort, speed and just lots of goodies. I should have bought this one first...it's a keeper. Even the wife likes it but she says "no mods". I'll try. Your Sirocco is a beaut. Wish we could get them on this side of the pond. I'd like to see some more pics, exterior and interior. Cheers
 
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mmomega

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Dec 30, 2009
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DFW, TX
Just ordered and put a deposit down on a 2017 Mercedes GLS550 Black / Night Package / Espresso Brown designio Napa Leather Interior.
It should be in in about 3 weeks'ish and I'll have real pics. This one was just one I could find on google.
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This one is replacing my wife's 2007 GL450 Black w/ Beige Leather.

I think she's happiest about the air conditioned seats. A car sitting in the texas sun isn't too bad if you can remote start it with AC Seats on.
She's been jealous that my truck has them when I bought it in 2011 and there were morning that I woke up and she had taken my truck to work.
 

OperatorJ81

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Jul 22, 2015
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Just ordered and put a deposit down on a 2017 Mercedes GLS550 Black / Night Package / Espresso Brown designio Napa Leather Interior.
It should be in in about 3 weeks'ish and I'll have real pics. This one was just one I could find on google.
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This one is replacing my wife's 2007 GL450 Black w/ Beige Leather.

I think she's happiest about the air conditioned seats. A car sitting in the texas sun isn't too bad if you can remote start it with AC Seats on.
She's been jealous that my truck has them when I bought it in 2011 and there were morning that I woke up and she had taken my truck to work.

Man, that's a nice car! My wife was a GL550, and we almost bought one, but I'm waiting until the kids are a little older so they can take care of it. Very quick car - especially for the size! Congrats!
 
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Cnasty

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Jul 2, 2008
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On my short list if I could afford one.

It is hands down the best car i have ever driven.

The instant torque is phenomenal and never visiting a gas station again except for a slurpee is a surreal feeling.
 

Eithanius

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Nov 19, 2005
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Just ordered and put a deposit down on a 2017 Mercedes GLS550 Black / Night Package / Espresso Brown designio Napa Leather Interior.
It should be in in about 3 weeks'ish and I'll have real pics. This one was just one I could find on google.
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This one is replacing my wife's 2007 GL450 Black w/ Beige Leather.

I'm so jealous... In my country, even if I work and save for life I couldn't afford this...
 
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Cnasty

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So jealous. My next car is definitely going to be a Tesla. When that is, though, is still to be determined :(

I never thought I would either after wanting one for so bad. Did some calculations, cuts in some areas of the family budget that needed trimming, gas savings and other annual car maintenance and made it work.

I have a Model 3 on reserve but couldn't wait once the S60 model came way down in price and configured one that met our needs.

I look for reasons to go drive now and love running errands and meaningless things I hated before for "wasting gas"
 

mmomega

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Dec 30, 2009
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DFW, TX
Ok, actually my picture now.
My wife went and picked it up a couple hours ago. I'll just update this post later with some interior and other shots.
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I'm so jealous... In my country, even if I work and save for life I couldn't afford this...
I can some what relate, or at least I never thought I would be abe to afford something like this. It was not too long ago I was going couch to couch a lot of nights, asking to use showers and sleeping in my $400 1985 camaro with my clothes in garbage bags in the hatchback.
I am very greatful and appreciative for the things I've gone through and the lessons I've learned along the way.
 
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Cnasty

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Jul 2, 2008
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Ok, actually my picture now.
My wife went and picked it up a couple hours ago. I'll just update this post later with some interior and other shots.
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I can some what relate, or at least I never thought I would be abe to afford something like this. It was not too long ago I was going couch to couch a lot of nights, asking to use showers and sleeping in my $400 1985 camaro with my clothes in garbage bags in the hatchback.
I am very greatful and appreciative for the things I've gone through and the lessons I've learned along the way.

Beautiful ride fellow Texan and well deserved it seems from your statements!
 
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mmomega

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Beautiful ride fellow Texan and well deserved it seems from your statements!
Thank You much, I tell her it's well deserved for her, for the amount of work she has put in.
It's our car but really it's my wife's car.

It is still a really cool piece of machinery. This is the first car that I'm going to have to watch some videos or read the manual thuroughly to understand all the little features.
And thanks again cnasty
 

OperatorJ81

macrumors member
Jul 22, 2015
75
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Ok, actually my picture now.
My wife went and picked it up a couple hours ago. I'll just update this post later with some interior and other shots.
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I can some what relate, or at least I never thought I would be abe to afford something like this. It was not too long ago I was going couch to couch a lot of nights, asking to use showers and sleeping in my $400 1985 camaro with my clothes in garbage bags in the hatchback.
I am very greatful and appreciative for the things I've gone through and the lessons I've learned along the way.


My wife wants a GL550 so bad. But she keeps getting knocked up somehow , and now we have too many kids to use it as the family car lol. You can't get 5 car seats in that thing. Guess she's stuck with a minivan now!
 
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