Welcome to the IHoP

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I skipped breakfast and had a protein shake and it's not filling me up at all.

Tummy rumbles FTL

I would of stuck with the hydrocodone. Breakfast of champions, and I'm not refering to the book.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I googled mercades suv to see which style looked better. I was partial to the single spoke ones. Cleaner looking I guess, less soccer mommy. Those look like a good choice for snow tires.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Selling the E55

It's old, and rattly; it needs work, work that isn't covered under warranty and I'm terrified to tear into such a limited edition model, trying avoiding all but the most well paved streets is a major PITA, maintenance and fuel costs are more than I bargained for, keeping the leather properly cleaned conditioned is another PITA I would not miss

In hindsight I was a fool to buy it in the first place, but such is youth

Yep, Merc's are ridiculous to keep running. BM'ers on the other hand aren't. The M5 was BY FAR the cheapest car to own I have ever had. And no rattles, leather was easy to take care of and with only 18's any road was fine. It also needed no work. Buying a car like that you really want to make sure you get it from a real owner and not some poser.

I will also hand the keys to my AMG to the lease company when its done...unless of course I can sell it for more than the residual

the E55 has 18's as well; unfortunately they're 245/40 F and 275/35 R

its not a terribly hard decision though, (which usually means its the correct one) so no worries

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

If you want it dem beats I can pay for your plane ticket to Houston

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Meh, I have never bought a car I couldn't pay for with cash in hand. Unless you count the W's Xterra, which is payed off.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[dem beats 1,223]

If you want it dem beats I can pay for your plane ticket to Houston

OK you got me. I'm not in the market. I would take next body style forced version or the same body E63

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Speaking of the W and her ride, I have a pic to share. She knew it would end up in the hop soon or later. hehe.

This is what happens when you let the wifey hook up the hitch. She learned alot that day.

[///M5 2,833]

brotherhood

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I have already put 60k on the Honda in 2 yrs, I drive way to much.

[///M5 2,833]

Selling the E55

It's old, and rattly; it needs work, work that isn't covered under warranty and I'm terrified to tear into such a limited edition model, trying avoiding all but the most well paved streets is a major PITA, maintenance and fuel costs are more than I bargained for, keeping the leather properly cleaned conditioned is another PITA I would not miss

In hindsight I was a fool to buy it in the first place, but such is youth

Yep, Merc's are ridiculous to keep running. BM'ers on the other hand aren't. The M5 was BY FAR the cheapest car to own I have ever had. And no rattles, leather was easy to take care of and with only 18's any road was fine. It also needed no work. Buying a car like that you really want to make sure you get it from a real owner and not some poser.

I will also hand the keys to my AMG to the lease company when its done...unless of course I can sell it for more than the residual

the E55 has 18's as well; unfortunately they're 245/40 F and 275/35 R

its not a terribly hard decision though, (which usually means its the correct one) so no worries

Unless they are WAY wider 35's never make sense IMO. Hell I think the 295/40's are too low profile that I have. A little more sidewall would be great.

[///M5 2,833]

Meh, I have never bought a car I couldn't pay for with cash in hand. Unless you count the W's Xterra, which is payed off.

x2

The exception being I have bought before I've sold meaning I had a month or two of interest, but that is trivial.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Selling the E55

It's old, and rattly; it needs work, work that isn't covered under warranty and I'm terrified to tear into such a limited edition model, trying avoiding all but the most well paved streets is a major PITA, maintenance and fuel costs are more than I bargained for, keeping the leather properly cleaned conditioned is another PITA I would not miss

In hindsight I was a fool to buy it in the first place, but such is youth

Yep, Merc's are ridiculous to keep running. BM'ers on the other hand aren't. The M5 was BY FAR the cheapest car to own I have ever had. And no rattles, leather was easy to take care of and with only 18's any road was fine. It also needed no work. Buying a car like that you really want to make sure you get it from a real owner and not some poser.

I will also hand the keys to my AMG to the lease company when its done...unless of course I can sell it for more than the residual

the E55 has 18's as well; unfortunately they're 245/40 F and 275/35 R

its not a terribly hard decision though, (which usually means its the correct one) so no worries

Unless they are WAY wider 35's never make sense IMO. Hell I think the 295/40's are too low profile that I have. A little more sidewall would be great.

Yeah anything under 5" sidewall just seems like asking for trouble

[///M5 2,833]

I have already put 60k on the Honda in 2 yrs, I drive way to much.

I used to do more than that in a year...and then an aftermarket stereo was well worth while.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I have already put 60k on the Honda in 2 yrs, I drive way to much.

I used to do more than that in a year...and then an aftermarket stereo was well worth while.

Speaking of, how are the TSA screenings? I think I would opt for the hand search, just for the free feel up.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

fuck metal detectors!

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

That was my next question for you guys. I know the low profile is good for high speed handling, but how are they for comfort?

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

the ride is great; avoiding potholes, ruts and the like is a real bitch though

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I can only imagine the supension difference is lightyears apart on the Mercades. I think they would be jaw breaking on a ricer. I never could figure out the 4x4's with 22's, etc on them, all about the bling I guess.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

more money than brains

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

more money than brains

Living in redneck country, this is very prevalent.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

< Fucking head cold I just can't shake. TGIF for me, I feel brain dead today.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I think I will go for 2k today.

[nem 2,019]

I think I will go for 2k today.

Do it!