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Old 10-11-2011, 11:16 AM
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Musta been a good night out and couldnt get the windows down in time
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Originally Posted by 24no7
Im not surprised. As far as i know, some of the mercedez cars can be washed just like on the video. This car will be just fine because it has that option. In the end, this is something that many people, if not most people, are not used to see on their daily basis.
I call . Please provide proof because there is no intuitive way that the carpet, electronics, and leather can withstand something like this. This is ridiculously stupid. He wouldn't have even done a good job if he were power washing a wall. You can't just swipe every surface once and be done. There is no need for this even with brains splattered everywhere.
Old 10-11-2011, 12:21 PM
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I don't know about MB, but I know you can do that with FJ cruiser iirc.
Old 10-11-2011, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
I don't know about MB, but I know you can do that with FJ cruiser iirc.
I think the amount of electronics everywhere in the interior of the Mercedes makes this a very bad idea. The FJ is rugged and basic like a Jeep. Even still, if I spent $26K on an FJ I wouldn't test that theory.
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What a freakin douche this guy, jeez i mean are u effin serious?
Old 10-11-2011, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
I call . Please provide proof because there is no intuitive way that the carpet, electronics, and leather can withstand something like this. This is ridiculously stupid. He wouldn't have even done a good job if he were power washing a wall. You can't just swipe every surface once and be done. There is no need for this even with brains splattered everywhere.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec-8mD_BhrU

even they cleaned up with rags and spray cleaner
Old 10-11-2011, 01:53 PM
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MB leather aint got nothing on fine vinyl interior.

"Look at this fucking mess!"

I'll never forget watching that in the theater.. going from.. to

so unexpected. classic.
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They're Arabs, they got money and don't give a shit. Still retarded though.
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^^^MotorTrend said they were Macedonian which would make them Eastern European, not Middle Eastern.


Nice bigotry though. Very classy.
Old 10-11-2011, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by knight rider
I think the amount of electronics everywhere in the interior of the Mercedes makes this a very bad idea. The FJ is rugged and basic like a Jeep. Even still, if I spent $26K on an FJ I wouldn't test that theory.
yes, I am just saying there are cars where you can wash it down.

Would I do this to my car? probably not.
Old 10-11-2011, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
^^^MotorTrend said they were Macedonian which would make them Eastern European, not Middle Eastern.


Nice bigotry though. Very classy.
Ahh missed that. I'll admit that is my mistake.

Don't see how saying someone is Arab if I thought they were, (seeing as I wouldn't know where they were from in the Middle East) is being a bigot though. I didn't use a derogatory name. Sorry you took it that way, maybe I should have said Middle Eastern.
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Won't that leave swirl marks?
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Those Eastern European Billionaires are such crack ups with their wacky ways.
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Maybe the dude was trying to salvage his car by lying to his insurance that it got flooded?
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Originally Posted by silver3.5
Maybe the dude was trying to salvage his car by lying to his insurance that it got flooded?
I think you give them too much credit
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Originally Posted by silver3.5
Maybe the dude was trying to salvage his car by lying to his insurance that it got flooded?
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I think you give them too much credit
yeah, way to think outside the box but i think the guy is just that special kind of special.

wow. just wow.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec-8mD_BhrU

even they cleaned up with rags and spray cleaner
"Pulp Fiction" was my first thought. Great Movie!
Old 10-17-2011, 02:55 AM
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When I said I said I didnt't make it through more than 5 seconds into the video...I was not lying.

I actually watched the video in its entirety for the 1st time just now...And wish I had closed it like the first time. Felt this insane pulse running up my forehead when he sprayed water all over his front panel, and speakers...This douchebag had me sorrowing and crying for his Mercedes. I hope he's no longer living for being so stupid.
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Another interesting car wash

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Old 12-28-2011, 09:01 PM
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I knew it would do damage.. but
Old 12-29-2011, 12:07 AM
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Damn. It demolished that thing
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