Quest for the Least Reliable Vehicle for MontuckyFried

[Timberridge]

Chinese puddle lights just never look as good IRL as they do online.

Montucky, you gonna get an AMG shift knob or is that a bridge too far?

[simple]

Branded puddle lights are one of the most embarrassing things to be put on cars since underglow lights

[skaredshtles]

I thought that was some sort of joke...

[riser4]

Branded puddle lights are one of the most embarrassing things to be put on cars since underglow lights

A buddy way back when had a purple VW bug with the crack dealer special custom aftermarket trim package: tinted windows, underglow lights, license plate lights. It was awesome.

[simple]

I see dudes with underglow lights in their lifted truck wheel wells often. Look at me modifications will always be a thing.

All my cars and trucks have fancy wheels and tires. I am one of those guys and always will be.

[BmillsSkier]

Chinese puddle lights just never look as good IRL as they do online.

Montucky, you gonna get an AMG shift knob or is that a bridge too far?

Finally, someone had to ask about the shift knob.

And the most gauche lighting option ever is the backlit giant M-B star on the grille of whatever AMG’d bloatmobile behind it.

[skaredshtles]

I see dudes with underglow lights in their lifted truck wheel wells often.

Ran into a new one for me - some asswipe had these wheel well lights that pointed backwards such that they fuckin' blinded me driving behind him. Fuckin' morans.

[Ted Striker]

Look, it's Batman! No wait... it's only bloatman.

[MontuckyFried]

I found a new avatar for Montucky.

Hahaha. That's a good one. I might consider that. 'Twas me last summer for sure.

[MontuckyFried]

Montucky, you gonna get an AMG shift knob or is that a bridge too far?

DEFINITELY a bridge too far. LMAO. However there's really not a shift knob, but rather a more old school column shifter. Not a big fan of the AMG accoutrements I've seen on non-AMG MB's. I guess there were some wheel/trim packages you could get but I'm not into that if it's not ACTUALLY an AMG model. E63 is on my wish list now, though.

[MontuckyFried]

And the most gauche lighting option ever is the backlit giant M-B star on the grille of whatever AMG’d bloatmobile behind it.

Yup. Those are so bad. I've typically seen those on lower end models too. Those people are like "HEY GUYS! LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT WHAT I HAVE!" Apparently VW has followed suit too. Honestly, I don't even like saying what I have now because it's NOT representative of how I feel about it. People ask "Oh, what kind of car did you get?" I'll say "Oh, just another old station wagon," but when they press and I tell them it's a Mercedes, they're like "Ooh! Fancy! You must be balling!" It's like, "No. Not really. It's 8 years old. And it cost me WAY less than you spent on your Honda Odyssey." That's honestly one of the things I've come to like about Volvo. More understated. Nobody gives a shit when you drive a Volvo, but little do they know that they're pretty darn nice. I kinda prefer that. I like nice things as much as the next guy, but I'm not showy. Even the hood ornament's a bit much for me, classic as it may be.

[MontuckyFried]

Branded puddle lights are one of the most embarrassing things to be put on cars since underglow lights

I thought that was some sort of joke...

Pretty silly, huh? I'm guessing you'll find those more commonly with the "Craigslist/FBM Special" demo. Thankfully mine was completely unmolested.

[basinbeater]

But for now:
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My e550 had those....

Mf, seriously, pull the connectors and look in there. If they are wet with oil, replace those sensors asap. You don't see it on the outside. Its in the wires... seeps along the wires...

[BmillsSkier]

Look, it's Batman! No wait... it's only bloatman.

That's good. Especially because all the bloatmobiles are black with 5% tint and look like this monstrosity:



Seriously, what the hell is that thing supposed to be, much less good at?

Yup. Those are so bad. I've typically seen those on lower end models too. Those people are like "HEY GUYS! LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT WHAT I HAVE!" Apparently VW has followed suit too. Honestly, I don't even like saying what I have now because it's NOT representative of how I feel about it. People ask "Oh, what kind of car did you get?" I'll say "Oh, just another old station wagon," but when they press and I tell them it's a Mercedes, they're like "Ooh! Fancy! You must be balling!" It's like, "No. Not really. It's 8 years old. And it cost me WAY less than you spent on your Honda Odyssey." That's honestly one of the things I've come to like about Volvo. More understated. Nobody gives a shit when you drive a Volvo, but little do they know that they're pretty darn nice. I kinda prefer that. I like nice things as much as the next guy, but I'm not showy. Even the hood ornament's a bit much for me, classic as it may be.

I do like that understated luxury that Volvo offers.

I'll say my new car has "allroad" puddle lights which at first I rolled my eyes at, but then I notice they're actually quite small and do a good job of lighting up the ground when I drop shit getting out of the car.

[MontuckyFried]

Mf, seriously, pull the connectors and look in there. If they are wet with oil, replace those sensors asap. You don't see it on the outside. Its in the wires... seeps along the wires...

Noted. I have the kit in my FCP shopping cart. Only thing is I'm having a bit of a tough time pulling the connectors to take a look. Car only has 57K now, but I do want to get ahead of this issue for sure. After your warning, I looked into it some more and some people suggest just going ahead and making it part of your regular maintanence before it ever becomes an issue. Like doing it every 80K or so. That sound about right? In my case with this V6, it looks like it's a pretty straight forward swap. Not too much in front of those sensors to deal with so I might as well.

[MontuckyFried]

That's good. Especially because all the bloatmobiles are black with 5% tint and look like this monstrosity:
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Seriously, what the hell is that thing supposed to be, much less good at?

DAMMIT, MERCEDES!!! Why? WHYYYYYY?!!!!!! Freaking hideous.

I'll say my new car has "allroad" puddle lights which at first I rolled my eyes at, but then I notice they're actually quite small and do a good job of lighting up the ground when I drop shit getting out of the car.

I think what we were mostly ripping on was the cheesy aftermarket Chinese ones. I'm ok with the factory ones that have a laser sharp image and usable light. Speaking of laser sharp, the LED headlights on this car are totally tits!!! Always nifty watching them do their adjustment thing on startup. Fantastic lighting!!! However, I rue the day I have to swap those pricey badboys out so hopefully they last a long time. Lol

[basinbeater]

Yeah those bloated ones are ugly as fuck and basically scream at the world, "just because I have money doesn't mean I have taste!!!"

[MontuckyFried]

Welp. Good thing I got my car when I did! The marina where I picked it up in downtown St. Pete got a TON of water from today's hurricane. This might've become a flood car if I came much later. Bet the sellers are glad they sold it just in time!

[::: :::]

mtf
sorry if i missed it upthread...
how much was the 2015 e350?

[MontuckyFried]

mtf
sorry if i missed it upthread...
how much was the 2015 e350?

Bout 23.

[Ted Striker]

That's good. Especially because all the bloatmobiles are black with 5% tint and look like this monstrosity:

That thing looks like they put an air chuck on one of the tires and the whole car blew up.

[Ted Striker]

[riser4]

Do you know what time it is?

[BmillsSkier]

It's time to get ill.

[::: :::]

Bout 23.

thx

i'm starting to wonder at the wisdom of owning my 3/4t 4wd long bed crew cab for the way i use it, not that it's a commuter, but it is still a huge chunk of steel to haul around as my only vehicle.

& that wagon is intriguing -- i would never have thought about that car without having seen your interest in it