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(Message started by: johndyork on Aug 10^th, 2006, 1:54pm)

Title: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by johndyork on Aug 10^th, 2006, 1:54pm

My missus who tolerates my Scorpio enthusiasm read me a paragraph from the novel she is currently reading ('man and boy' by tony parsons ch29, p245) earlier:

'Uncle Jack was always in a suit and tie with some highly polished executive wagon parked outside. And on the passenger seat of the Scorpio or five series Beemer or big Merc or whatever it was, his chauffeur's hat would be resting.'

Nice to know someone thought of the Scorpio as the contender it was for the beemers and mercs - I wonder if the author is a Scorpio enthusiast!?
Regards, johndyork

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by mr._floppy on Aug 10^th, 2006, 7:10pm

< And on the passenger seat of the Scorpio or five series Beemer or big Merc or whatever it was, his chauffeur's hat would be resting.' >

Did they make a stretch version for Civic or Funereal duties ?

Can't say I've ever seen one .

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by Highlander on Aug 10^th, 2006, 7:39pm

they sure did :)

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by johndyork on Aug 10^th, 2006, 9:47pm

Check the bottom two pictures on this page:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/exterior.htm
Still see quite a few around.
Regards, johndyork

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by johndyork on Aug 13^th, 2006, 9:02pm

Colman Milne Model for sale on Autotrader P reg £22k 39k miles HERE (http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=COLEMAN+MILNE&model=ANY&variant=&keywords=&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=YO24+1BJ&miles=1500&max_records=50&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH)

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by Ells on Aug 14^th, 2006, 4:05pm

I am a bit worried that a BMW and Scorpio could be confused with each other so easily. The lack of indicators should give the BMW away ::) :P

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by allenjames on Aug 14^th, 2006, 4:39pm

wow - I want the hearse - loads more room in the back :)

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by Penguin on Aug 15^th, 2006, 12:31am

Why does the limo version have steel wheels? In fact why do a lot of stretch cars have them? Wheel trims look very out of place on such posh vehicles.

Cheers

Penguin

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by sector-9 on Aug 15^th, 2006, 2:59pm

Presumably because the stretched Scorp is more likely to be kerbed and wheel trims are cheaper than scuffed alloys!

Darren

Title: Re: 'man and boy' - beemer/merc contender!
Post by johndyork on Aug 15^th, 2006, 9:57pm

Are you qualified to be a Merc/BMW driver? (from USA)

1. Before changing lanes you should:
(A) signal.
(B) check.
(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 darn 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/BMW Automobile. You may, at your discretion, proceed to your nearest Mercedes Benz or BMW authorized distributor and select the Mercedes Benz or BMW 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 or BMW 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 or BMW Automobile driver. Perhaps you should consider a good car. Thank you for your interest in Mercedes Benz and BMW Automobiles.