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In a message dated 96-05-31 22:53:37 EDT, you write: > >I own one and I respect it, and it is still a Merc to me! >Sorry that you don't agree. > > Well, a little German Faterlund etiquette trivia might be in order here (and prolly prosed better by yer Kindly Unk Bartfater)..... In Europe one refers to the term "Benz" Truck Division - the thousands of Benz TRUCKS that stomp the grounds in Europe.... To refer to your SL as a Benz is forbottin, and most disrespectful of the accomplishments of Daimler et.al. in automobile excellence ...... One refers to the coveted car mark as Mercedes, not merc, not benz, not MB, and not Daimler...... And further, it is pronounced "mer-said'-ies" not "mer-say-deeees" as the Amerikaners like to enounce..... And altho you may not agree the hierarchy of automobiles is WELL established in the cultures of Europe, Germany by far the most militant..... In fact, if your Mercedes is passed on the autobahn by say a Golf (vr6 irrelevent), the obligation of the owner, no matter what speed you FEEL is comfortable, is to pass that uppety Golf with the pride the marque deserves...... The Ginster yellow 240/300D taxis are exempt from this respect, and your "merc" term might well apply here..... aufvitysen Scott
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