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Beer Goggles
« on: December 21, 2010, 10:34:59 pm »
:) What I really want is




:( What I can actually afford is


And yourself? ;D
« Last Edit: December 22, 2010, 07:26:49 am by mmret »
You can't just have your characters announce how they feel.
That makes me feel angry!

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010, 10:36:47 pm »
FAIL
How fast is my 911?  Supras sh*t on on me all the time...in reverse..with blown turbos  :( ...

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 11:04:18 pm »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2010, 11:11:41 pm »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

Dude...both pictures show a freaking Corvette.  Same pic for both. (at least on my end)
« Last Edit: December 21, 2010, 11:16:13 pm by rrocket »

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2010, 11:22:52 pm »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

Dude...both pictures show a freaking Corvette.  Same pic for both. (at least on my end)

Right click - Open Image in New Tab.

Or here. Different pics but you get the point.
 
:)




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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2010, 11:25:14 pm »
I almost pulled the trigger on an SLK55 AMG.  Tranny scared me though....

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2010, 11:30:56 pm »
And yes I'll play. What I really really want is this:




What I can afford (but will never pay for)

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2010, 11:39:02 pm »
And yes I'll play. What I really really want is this:




What I can afford (but will never pay for)


We test drove a blue one.  Was VERY very nice.  But dang...those German cars scare me on the reliability front...

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2010, 11:51:38 pm »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

Dude...both pictures show a freaking Corvette.  Same pic for both. (at least on my end)

I'm not sure how
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK63_AMG_Black_Series_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg
and 
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK350_2005_800x600_wallpaper_08.jpg

would link to the same Corvette. ???

You got some really wacky :censor: going on in your computer. :)

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2010, 11:54:55 pm »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

Dude...both pictures show a freaking Corvette.  Same pic for both. (at least on my end)

I'm not sure how
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK63_AMG_Black_Series_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg
and 
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK350_2005_800x600_wallpaper_08.jpg

would link to the same Corvette. ???

You got some really wacky :censor: going on in your computer. :)

LOL.  It's an image of a silver C6 Vette.  On the image it says "NetCarShow.Com" below that it says "Image Hotlinked--Please use an embed code"

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2010, 12:01:04 am »
And yes I'll play. What I really really want is this:
RS4

We test drove a blue one.  Was VERY very nice.  But dang...those German cars scare me on the reliability front...

The hell with reliability. When it sounds like this -- I have fallen.. there is no hope  :love:


My neighbour got one. Maybe I'll ask for a ride. I haven't driven one.
« Last Edit: December 22, 2010, 12:02:40 am by vdk »

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2010, 12:09:35 am »
And yes I'll play. What I really really want is this:
RS4

We test drove a blue one.  Was VERY very nice.  But dang...those German cars scare me on the reliability front...

The hell with reliability. When it sounds like this -- I have fallen.. there is no hope  :love:


My neighbour got one. Maybe I'll ask for a ride. I haven't driven one.

Oh it's a HOOT!!  Sounds yummy.  Though the standard S4 doesn't sound too bad either.  Engine is $20K to replace though!!!

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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2010, 12:22:10 am »
Compromise is the word of the day... I think a CLK55AMG is a good compromise. Don't you? ;D

Dude...both pictures show a freaking Corvette.  Same pic for both. (at least on my end)

I'm not sure how
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK63_AMG_Black_Series_2008_800x600_wallpaper_0a.jpg
and 
http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK350_2005_800x600_wallpaper_08.jpg

would link to the same Corvette. ???

You got some really wacky :censor: going on in your computer. :)

LOL.  It's an image of a silver C6 Vette.  On the image it says "NetCarShow.Com" below that it says "Image Hotlinked--Please use an embed code"

Same here, nothing but 2 of the same Corvettes. ???
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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2010, 07:15:06 am »
For Chr1st sake mmret, open your wallet and get yourself a decent computer at least!
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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2010, 07:27:02 am »
For Chr1st sake mmret, open your wallet and get yourself a decent computer at least!
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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2010, 07:37:49 am »
What I really want.


What I can afford.
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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2010, 08:36:38 am »
What I really want.


What I can afford.


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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2010, 08:36:44 am »
..tough call.... ;D   but everyone seems ta wan't a BIGGER ENGINE... :shuffle: and dependability.......................no need fer a pillow top with MAMA F......................Furbo_charged....
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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #18 on: December 22, 2010, 08:37:27 am »
Oh lordy,,, i think we need to create a "Save Winklovic" fund.



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Re: Beer Goggles
« Reply #19 on: December 22, 2010, 08:39:37 am »
..or a free membership to CHUBBY-CHASERS.com ;)