They are comin to take Tone away.....

[mbeach]

The 3-valve per cylinder thing makes me say ML as well.

That model needs to jump into the MB and drive it to a JackInTheBox to get some food. She looks hungry.

[Tone]

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[VX crazy]

Imagine riding on that.....

[psychos2]

here are some more specs. that was way to easy. shawn

engine
type. .
90 degree V-8, die cast alloy block, alloy heads.
displacement. .
5.5 L
bore. .
3.82
stroke. .
3.62
compression ratio. .
10.5:1
output. .
342 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque. .
376 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,500 rpm
valve gear. .
Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
redline. .
6,000 rpm

drivetrain
type. .
5-speed automatic with Touch Shift.
final drive ratio. .
3.46
1st gear. .
3.59
2nd gear. .
2.19
3rd gear. .
1.41
4th gear. .
1.00
5th gear. .
0.83
reverse gear. .
3.16

performance
acceleration1 . .
0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds.
top speed. .
155 mph (Limited).
towing capacity. .
5,000 lb.


suspension
front. .
Double wishbone with lightweight, high strength, forged aluminum-alloy upper control arms, and lower double wishbones forged from high strength steel. Torsion bar springs, stabilizer bar, gas-pressurized shock absorbers. Up to 8 inches of wheel travel.
rear. .
Double wishbone with lightweight, high strength, forged aluminum-alloy control arms. Coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas pressurized shock absorbers. Up to 8 inches of wheel travel.

brakes
front & rear. .
Dual-circuit power-assisted 13.58 inch ventilated front discs/13.5 inch solid rear discs with 4-piston front calipers.

steering
type. .
Rack-and-pinion with speed sensitive power assist and integral hydraulic damper.
turns lock-to-lock. .
3.62
turning circle curb-to-curb.
39.0 ft.

wheels and tires
wheel size(front). .
9x18 in
wheel size(rear). .
9x18 in
wheel type. .
Aluminum Alloy
tires. .
285/50 R18 front, 285/50 R18 rear

[maxw]

I found it!!!
This is a pic of the new car:
http://www.big-boys.com/pictures/picture1786.html

[WyrreJ]

Shes nice...

She's definitely had a few aftermarket upgrades, probably bolt-on.

[vxelephant]

In answer to your question Mr. Wayne;
Yes it comes in black!!
99 ebony #0336 in LA
details to follow
thanks tone!

[Tone]

Here she is...

[Joe_Black]

You gave up the VX for a car?

I'm... shocked.

Okay, okay... you're kidding? Right? C'mon, show us what it really is...

We're waiting... Impatiently, I might add.

[Jonnie]

Here she is...

What dribble about your mistake...ha!

[Tone]

It'll be in Moab with Swampers on it, will ya'll? Those tire on there are 31x12" with an aggressive street tread, they don't seem to make offroad tires rated for 155MPH! This ain't no car - there's a stout tranfer case, 9+ inches of clearance and plenty of power - crank the tbars and it's all set to go.

[Joe_Black]

Not a car? Unitized body = station wagon.

It'll be in Moab with Swampers on it, will ya'll?

Moab? Not for a while yet, Uwharrie is about as far as I want to go until the support rig is sorted out. Getting an eye for Tellico too.

[WormGod]

Aw, cmon Tone. That aint you. Wider tires, large rotors, panted calipers.... big deal.... I still see those all over around here..... with soccerball decals on the tailgate.

Now, if you had of gone G Class, with that AMG goodness.... then you would be talking. I am currently looking at a silver one here. Discontinued, so I think I am gonna haggle a bit. Kinda reminds me of the purchase power with the VX.

[Joe_Black]

Now, if you had of gone G Class, with that AMG goodness.... then you would be talking.

Gelandewagens RULE! Not too mention they could pass for the twin of a 1st-Gen Trooper. Except they've got a soft-top SWB model and turbo-diesels galore here in the US.

I still see those all over around here..... with soccerball decals on the tailgate.

Hopefully Tone's next shocker isn't going to be about a "special" operation he's been saving for!

[nyc #1 ironman]

Hey Tone,
Welcome to the Mercedes family. I've been waiting for a crossover friend. I sure do miss my VX though. Still haven't found out who bought it and if it has a good home. Mercedes assured me that it would be fine when I traded her , but I think they just wanted my 50 Grand... lolololll..