Who here drives a European make? Mercedes? BMW? VW/Audi? Landrover?

[Sinh Tran]

Guys and Gals....

I just want to throw it out there that I own a European auto repair/service/motorsport garage in San Gabriel, CA (91776). For RU members who are within reach and need repairs or services, let me know and I will take care of you . Want to give back to the community so you guys will get special pricing. Just pm me if you need service :auto:

 

[Stefan Scherperel]

Man, I wish you were closer, I would definitely take you up on that! I have a 2004 Merccedes SL55 AMG that I absolutely love, but I have dumped more money into in the past year, that I'm seriously doubting my judgement in cars. From the ABC hydraulic pump going bad, to a squeaky front control arm, to now having the gas tank baffle flapping around at the slightest bump. Great car, but lots of things going wrong that just should not be, and are astronomically expensive to fix. Love your photos by the way!

 

[Frank Glencairn]

Funny how the grass is always greener on the other side.

Here it's all about US cars ;-)

I had a TranSport, and a Voyager for hauling my gear to the set, now it's a 2001 Explorer.
Buying an European car would never come to my mind.

 

[Kemalettin Sert]

European cars sucks ass bigtime! 1.2L 1.6L max 2L Geeezzz Gas prices almost 10$ and i would give my leg to drive an american muscle! (of course only in states)

 

[Sinh Tran]

@Frank hahaha so true. I was shocked when I saw mercedes taxis in europe!

@Kemalettin There's just something about european cars though. My sl55 is a gasaholic

@stefan Thanks and yes they are expensive to fix but you'll be surprised at how much some asian imports cost now a days to fix too. I have an 03 SL55 and luckily for me no gas tank noise but they are common. What about your supercharger pulley bearing, that making noise yet? We replaced 2 the other day for 2 sl55 amg. It sounded like a diesel before the transplant

 

[Stefan Scherperel]

No, No supercharger pully bearing issue yet, at least none that I have heard, but it is a 10 year old car, so things do happen. Just wish they didn't all happen at once, and didn't all cost an arm and a leg to fix. Great car though!