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One of these definitely

 

Only because you're hitting them sideways on!

 

The bottom one. The MkIII Cortina was one of the worst cars Ford ever made. They were dreadful. Here's my list...

Yamaha FS1E
Morris Minor 850
VW Beetle 1303
Honda 125 (RN I think, not a CG anyway)
Austin Metro 1.0 L
Citroen BX 1.6TRS
Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ghia
Toyota Carina II 1.6 GL
Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 Auto
Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 CDi
Rover 111 Kensington
Renault Megane 1.6e RXE

They all had there good points, although the good points of the Rover were basically the 9x6 speakers in the custom rear parcel shelf :torkmada: I had them in the Toyota too. Awesome. I miss the Toyota. I miss the Cavalier too.

 

Of course they were! The 1970s naffness only adds to the appeal. But just compare what the Cortina was up against, e.g the Marina and the Maxi. Hardly much competition!

 

ak,
no that's just even more tacky than i origionally thought. waaaay more tacky.
cheers


julian

 

That's the other nice thing!

 

ah, so you admit it now James do you? We were right all along about BMW drivers.

 

Eat my dust, Merc scum! <does evil cackle thing, and rubs hands with glee>

 

James,

I dont need to run people off the road BMW stylee. Being a Merc driver, other road users respect my obvious superiority and out of deference move out of my way so that I can waft past them. Peasants.

 

MB driving test

1. Before changing lanes you should:

(A) signal.
(B) check for traffic.
(C) both a & b.
(D) just swing into the lane without doing either a or b.

2. The top light on a traffic signal is:

(A) red.
(B) yellow.
(C) green.
(D) Who cares, it doesn't apply to me anyway.

3. The speed limit in a residential area is:

(A) 35 MPH.
(B) 25 MPH.
(C) 45 MPH.
(D) I paid $65,000 for this car, I'll drive as fast as I want.

4. In California, when a pedestrian enters a cross walk, you should:

(A) slow to a walking pace.
(B) go around the block.
(C) stop.
(D) speed up and honk your horn.

5. In the other 49 states, when a pedestrian enters a cross walk, you should:

(A) maintain your speed.
(B) slow a little.
(C) slow a lot.
(D) speed up and don't bother honking your horn.

6. Your may make a left turn from the right lane:

(A) never.
(B) when there is a left turn arrow.
(C) on Sunday at 2 A.M.
(D) When ever you damn well feel like it.

7. When a school bus has flashing red lights, you:

(A) must stop.
(B) may pass on the left after checking.
(C) may pass after slowing to 5 MPH.
(D) use your car phone to order Chinese food while passing on the left.

8. When you hear an emergency vehicle siren, you should:

(A) pull to the right and stop.
(B) pull into the nearest car wash.
(C) roll down your windows.
(D) turn up the radio and ignore it.

9. You may make a U-turn in front of a fire station:

(A) never.
(B) when the doors are closed.
(C) if there are no police around.
(D) when you have missed your turn.

10. When approaching a traffic light where cars are stopped, you should:

(A) relax.
(B) watch the signal.
(C) stop a safe distance back from the car in front.
(D) call your wife/secretary on your car phone so everyone can see that you have a car phone.

11. When turning onto a side street, you should signal:

(A) two blocks before turning.
(B) two car lengths before turning.
(C) two miles before turning.
(D) what for, if the guy behind me hits me, I'll sue him.

12. A U-turn in a business district is legal:

(A) only at an intersection.
(B) always.
(C) never.
(D) if I pass a sale at the jewelers.

13. Parking in a red-zone is permitted:

(A) never.
(B) on Sunday.
(C) if there is a fire hydrant.
(D) when I'll only be there for five minutes.

14. What is your annual gross income:

(A) $10,000-20,000.
(B) $20,000-40,000.
(C) $40,000-80,000.
(D) $80,000 and up.

Scoring

If you answered 'd' on every question, you have a perfect score. You are certified to drive a Mercedes Benz Automobile. You may, at your discretion, proceed to your nearest Mercedes Benz authorized distributor and select the Mercedes Benz Automobile of your choice.

If you answered a, b, or c on two or fewer questions, you may request a retest in two weeks time. Please study the Mercedes Benz motor vehicle guide in preparation for your retest.

If you answered a, b, or c on more than two questions, we're sorry, you just don't have the proper attitude to be a Mercedes Benz Automobile driver. Perhaps you should consider a BMW.

 

Robbo, you forgot the most important question for a MB driver! I.e. Are you over 75?

 

Dev,

I look very young for my age

 

But obviously not young enough to be driving a BMW

 

Why would I want to take a step down and drive an inferior car

 

Nope the reason they move over is the newer mercedes lack of quality and all themm brake problems means you'd likely run inta the back of them, get an audi, not new money more self assuredly riche

 

So you could wear your arrogance on yer sleeve - so to speak.

 

What, an overpriced Skoda? Not for me thanks.

 

Better that than paying all that money for a badge, Mercs used to be good cars, now they try and copy Audi (style-merc failed), BMW(handling/performance- failed again) as it is they made a poor facsimilie of both and eneded up with a poor car thats been outsold by it's two nearest protagonists.

Luverly 3 pointed star though, mind so it should be for the premium it cost.

 

Oh BTW how much does it cost to run a car in the real world, ive forgotten, must be quite expensive.

I mean those big tyres I've just had changed coundn't have left much change out of £400 glad it wasn't me footing the bill.

 

Lets be honest guys - there is only one king Cortina: