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Why does everyone in New York City drive this car?

TheApple

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I couldnt walk 2 blocks without seeing at least 3 of these cars. Its either this or the 7 Series BMW.

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MetroStyles

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Last time I checked, everyone in NYC drove this car.

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poorsod

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Originally Posted by MetroStyles
Last time I checked, everyone in NYC drove this car.

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I used to think that too, but I'm surprised as to how many people own cars in NYC - I suppose mostly to leave NYC. I noticed that during the summer, it's kinda easy to find street parking.
 

Rambo

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Originally Posted by MetroStyles
Last time I checked, everyone in NYC drove this car.

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Somehow, this is exactly what I expected to see when I opened up this thread.
 

TylerDurden

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Originally Posted by TheApple
I couldnt walk 2 blocks without seeing at least 3 of these cars. Its either this or the 7 Series BMW.

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BMW/Mercedes make nice cars?

All though over priced when new in my opinion they make great second owner cars.

If you can afford it, why not?
 

enjoiii

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Originally Posted by BP348
I know its a Mercedes but which model is it?

Its a s-class. Probably a S-450 or S-550.

Mercedes has done a good job branding the S-class as the ultimate "luxury" car.
 

MetroStyles

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Isn't that just the car that all the hired car dudes drive? Those guys are almost as common as taxis. It's not the people who live here that drive them.
 

Flambeur

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It's sort of a go-to upscale town car. They have them all over europe for the same purpose as well - just walk by any luxury hotel and there will be 10 of them.
 

Flambeur

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Originally Posted by MetroStyles
Isn't that just the car that all the hired car dudes drive? Those guys are almost as common as taxis. It's not the people who live here that drive them.

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JoelF

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Come on if yer a baller banker or lawyer in NY you dial one of these and ride around in the back:

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