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cyntaxx
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Date registered: Aug 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500
Posts: 248
| When and what model was your first Mercedes?
Just curious how loyal the owners on this board are to the marque and what drove you to make the switch from whatever you were driving previously. I'm assuming most on this forum are auto enthusiasts in one form or another.
This is my first Mercedes. I had a Ford Lightning before my G and kept a Honda CRV as a daily/winter. She made 407 rwhp / 510 ft-lbs of torque before I sold her to a fellow from Maryland last summer. My family, particularly my father, has owned nothing but MB cars since our first, a 1981 240D. He purchased it in the late 80s or early 90s - so I guess that's when our family's obsession began. He currently drives an S-Class and my mom puts around in an ML. Coincidentally, my girlfriend's family has matching MB's as mine, except the G (which I wish I could change!). I'm hoping we can get her into a C350 4Matic sometime next spring.
I made the switch after graduating college. I wanted a car that suited a professional (albeit a young one) and chose the G for its practicality, looks, history, and of course, offroad prowess.
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
cyntaxx - 9/8/2007 12:06 PM
Just curious how loyal the owners on this board are to the marque and what drove you to make the switch from whatever you were driving previously. I'm assuming most on this forum are auto enthusiasts in one form or another.
This is my first Mercedes. I had a Ford Lightning before my G and kept a Honda CRV as a daily/winter. She made 407 rwhp / 510 ft-lbs of torque before I sold her to a fellow from Maryland last summer. My family, particularly my father, has owned nothing but MB cars since our first, a 1981 240D. He purchased it in the late 80s or early 90s - so I guess that's when our family's obsession began. He currently drives an S-Class and my mom puts around in an ML. Coincidentally, my girlfriend's family has matching MB's as mine, except the G (which I wish I could change!). I'm hoping we can get her into a C350 4Matic sometime next spring.
I made the switch after graduating college. I wanted a car that suited a professional (albeit a young one) and chose the G for its practicality, looks, history, and of course, offroad prowess.
First MB was a 1973 280SE 4.5 purchased in October 1972. Next one was a 1984 280GE purchased in August 1984. Next one was/is the 2000 G500 purchased in early 2002. Next was/is a 2007 ML320CDI purchased in December 2007. |
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Toronto230ge
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Toronto
Vehicle(s): 2002 VW van 1987 230GE, 2002 G500 1965 porsche 911
Posts: 492
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1974 240D, -1987 230GE,- 2002 G500 (black),- 2000 E320 4matic wagon, 2002 G500V silver. Still have the 230GE and silver G500. I just May buy back the e320 wagon from my friend who now has it. |
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CaptnPete
Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
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| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1959 190 bought in 1963-1966,
1985 300TD wagon bought in 1987-2001,
1987 560SL(Roadster) bought 1991-2003.
1996 G 320 LWB bought in 2001-2007 |
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James_Van_Thach
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, USA
Vehicle(s): BRABUS G36 & G320 LWB
Posts: 298
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
cyntaxx,
Below in order of my first to my current collection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
1. 1969 250 "sold" - Purchased in 1995
2. 1969 280S "sold" - Purchased in 1996
3. 1971 280SE "sold" - Purchased in 1996
4. 1995 G320 LWB - Purchased in 2005: http://pointedthree.com/disc/photos/photo-thumbnails.php?albumid=98
5. 1986 280GE LWB "sold" - Purchased in 2005: http://pointedthree.com/disc/photos/photo-thumbnails.php?albumid=99...
6. 1993 G300GE Braubus 3.6 LWB - Purchased in 2005: http://pointedthree.com/disc/photos/photo-thumbnails.php?albumid=10...
7. 1997 G320 SWB Cabrio - Purchased in 2005: http://pointedthree.com/disc/photos/photo-thumbnails.php?albumid=90
Respectfully,
James Van Thach
Edited by James_Van_Thach 9/8/2007 12:31 PM
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1966 230S - still own, father bought new
2002 G500 - still own, bought in Sept of 2004
1959 190SL - still own, bought in August of 2006
I may have a problem - I haven't sold one yet! |
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Container
Veteran
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: Sweden
Vehicle(s): 1998 G500L, 1994 E36 AMG Coupé, 2007 E500T 4-matic
Posts: 114
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
My first MB was an AMG 300E -86 that I bought end of 1986, my first G was a 280GE -90 that I bought end of 1990.
I have also had a few Mini and Porsche and still have one of each, pretty loyal to my brands it seems...  |
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burqueDOKA
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Vehicle(s): 1550L37Doka, 404 ROCKMOG, '00 G500
Posts: 622
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1972 unimog 404, sold
1974 unimog 416 doka, sold
1993 unimog 1550L37 doka, STILL OWN
1984 280GE, sold
1974 unimog 404, STILL OWN
2000 G500, JUST BOUGHT  |
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Indiana Drew
Expert
Date registered: Feb 2007
Location: Houston Tx
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500 LWB, 1980 280GE SWB (Sold), S500
Posts: 2223
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
'98 ML320 (leased), '02 G500, '80 280GE. Still have the 500 with 82,000 miles. Not sure if the GE has 74,000, 136,000 or 189,000 miles (converted from KM). I hope the 500 is in good shape in the year 2029 ... |
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AlanMcR
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
Posts: 3500
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
- 1963 230SL, bought in 1980, still have it.
- 1975? 250, bought in 1987, taught me about flood cars
- 1998 E300DT, new, still love it, caught diesel bug
- 1996 G300DT, bought in 2002, still love it!
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J.R.
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Southern Maryland
Vehicle(s): 00 G500, 09 911 4S, 11 Cayenne S, 86 280GE (sold)
Posts: 828
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1980 450SEL (US Version)
1986 280GE (Europa)
2000 G500 (Europa) |
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gisham
Date registered: Oct 2006
Location: Orlando
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500 2007 R350 1967 FJ40
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
86 and 89 Full Size Bronco's
93 F150 on 36" Swampers
More Mustangs than i could count
73 FJ40 Land Cruiser
96 Disco
2004 C230
2002 G500
One day down the road im sure a Defender will join the list but ill keep the G around as long as she'll run!
Edited by gisham 9/8/2007 9:41 PM
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clavos
Veteran
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: Centennial, CO USA
Vehicle(s): 1983 MB 300td, 1986 MB 190E 2.3-16, 1984 MB 300GD
Posts: 145
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1986 190e 2.3-16, bought in 2005
1984 300gd, bought in 2006
Too many other makes/models to remeber/list. |
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genghis03
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Date registered: Sep 2007
Location: Left Coast, USA
Vehicle(s):
Posts: 250
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
In order of acquisition:
1982 300D turbo diesel (given to me by my parents circa 1995 when they were done with it)
1990 500SL (the last SL of the old school battleship-build-quality, and still my favorite looking SL, besides the original Gullwing)
1986 190E 2.3-16 (fantastic car, still more sporty than any of the current AMG cars IMHO; I will probably buy another one eventually)
1963 404 UNIMOG (ex-firetruck, mainly bought for its crawler gear set)
1964 404 UNIMOG (ex-troop-carrier, being built and converted to an OM617 diesel from the 300GD)
1980 300GD (being restored and will receive a crated OM617A turbo diesel engine)
We've been a Mercedes "family" forever. Both sisters previously owned C230 Sport hatchbacks and parents currently own a 2001 CLK55 AMG and a 2006 ML350. However, I admit I have "dabbled" in Toyota Land Cruisers (three 80 Series and a 100 Series), and in fact they are still my first love in off-road vehicles, despite my current inventory of Mercedes trucks...
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fernweh
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany
Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
My first Mercedes-Benz was:
1959 180D with 190D engine (1969)
followed by a few others:
1957 190SL (1970-1973)
1965 - 68 multiple 250SE/280SE sedans (1973 - 1978)
196? 406d Van (1975)
1971 280SEC 3.5 Coupe (1976)
1983 380SL (1992-1995)
1991 300GE (2002) still owned
2006 E350 Wagon (2006) still owned
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9964
| Mercedes?
gisham - 9/8/2007 9:38 PM
86 and 89 Full Size Bronco's
93 F150 on 36" Swampers
More Mustangs than i could count
73 FJ40 Land Cruiser
96 Disco
2004 C230
2002 G500
One day down the road im sure a Defender will join the list but ill keep the G around as long as she'll run!
I thought the topic was when and what Mercedes?!?? |
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gwagen460swb
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE
Posts: 513
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
My first Mercedes was a 2001 C240 purchased in December 2000. It was the first C240 in Arkansas back then.
Then I purchased a 1982 280GE, my first G, in April 2006. |
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Ed Mclass
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
Posts: 1215
| RE: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1958 180a (Still have. Bought in 1972) 1999 ML 320 2000 G 500
1961 190 D 2001 ML 320 2004 E 320 Wagon
1962 220 Sb
1963 220 SEb
1964 220 SE Coupe
1972 280 SE (2)
1972 280 SE 4.5
1983 240 D
1984 300 D Turbo
1985 300 GD
1986 300 SD
1986 280 GE
1982 300 TD Wagon
1984 300 TD Wagon
1991 300 TE Wagon
1993 190 2.3, 1992 2.6
1992 300 TE Wagon (Roadside Service Vehicle), 1995 E 320 Wagon
1995 E 300 Diesel
1997 E 320 Sedan
1999 E 300 Turbo
I'm sure I've left out one or two. We also owned a 1968 S 404 UNIMOG for five years.  |
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foxmailer
Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
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| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1967 250 Coupé W111
1971 280 3.5 coupé W111
1969 300 SEL 6.3 ( 2 of these )
S500 2003
G500 1993
G400 2003 and 2001
G350 199X
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Nutz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location:
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Posts: 2026
| Re: When and what model was your first Mercedes?
1968 280S (white on black) back in 1990 |
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