So angry I could spit

[Belmont CJ]

Originally Posted by Murphy The Cat

hi kenm

i'm calming down now.

The list price for a Hemi 300c in England is £32995 ($57750) on the road all taxes and delivery paid (& I think a higher spec than the American 300c) whereas a Audi A8 4.2 quattro tiptronic would sting you for £59950 ($105000) BEFORE you added the toys onto the Audi to bring the specs in line.

makes you weep doesn't it, to see the prices that we have to pay.

MTC

Mr Murphy, another altercation in the car park! you'll be developing a reputation at this rate!

What a lot of people seem to miss about the 300 in the UK is that value is only the first string in its bow.

The next time that Mrs Cat requires a trip to your local Asda/Walmart, have a smooch around the car park. 3 & 5 Series BMW's appear in such quantity it often appears to have rained blue propellor products! There will be so many pointy stars adorning bonnets one would be forgiven for thinking you had happened upon a Merc forcourt!

Then cast an eye for the winged grill! I'd be amazed if there were 2 (including Arnie) in the same car park! With only 1700 units destined for our fair shores this year we are guaranteed EXCLUSIVITY! If you come across the green eyed monster don't feel the need to correct their ignorance, simply bask in the knowledge that you have bought something that gives an impression of greatness far beyond its price tag!

So no more upset please Mr Murphy. Your corner of the land is reputed for calm and relaxation in a tranquil environment. I would be most distraught if i were to visit the UK's second most pleasant county and discover some poor sod splayed over Arnies' bonnet receiving an education in vehicle manufacturers from your good self!

All the best!

[jjs]

Originally Posted by teahead

I think when you're the owner of ANY business, one should be a bit discreet.

Drive a Camry to work, drive the Bentley, Ferrari, or whatever on the weekends.

It's not just customers who may have sour grapes; employees think it's a little showboat to display such excess to everyone.

Uh huh!! Like dealing with excuses for static salaries, etc. while looking out the front window at a Bentley GT everyday (YES the real thing)...

[Murphy The Cat]

Originally Posted by Belmont CJ

Mr Murphy, another altercation in the car park! you'll be developing a reputation at this rate!

What a lot of people seem to miss about the 300 in the UK is that value is only the first string in its bow.

The next time that Mrs Cat requires a trip to your local Asda/Walmart, have a smooch around the car park. 3 & 5 Series BMW's appear in such quantity it often appears to have rained blue propellor products! There will be so many pointy stars adorning bonnets one would be forgiven for thinking you had happened upon a Merc forcourt!

Then cast an eye for the winged grill! I'd be amazed if there were 2 (including Arnie) in the same car park! With only 1700 units destined for our fair shores this year we are guaranteed EXCLUSIVITY! If you come across the green eyed monster don't feel the need to correct their ignorance, simply bask in the knowledge that you have bought something that gives an impression of greatness far beyond its price tag!

So no more upset please Mr Murphy. Your corner of the land is reputed for calm and relaxation in a tranquil environment. I would be most distraught if i were to visit the UK's second most pleasant county and discover some poor sod splayed over Arnies' bonnet receiving an education in vehicle manufacturers from your good self!

All the best!

cheers Belmont

my collegues at work call me "United Nations" for my unflappable ability to diffuse explosive situations, mediate between differing opinions and keeping the peace".

But now theres a new sheriff in town.
Out goes United Nations MTC
In comes Mad Dog MTC

so come on in then and get some you gits - Daddys waiting for you

MTC or should that be
Mad Dog MTC

p.s. I've just re-read my post and i realise that I have been a little unclear in what I have posted on this thread. I own the company and i have just bought a 300c. I've spent a wee bit on grills and mesh and the car looks like this .
I am so used to talking to the overseas "regulars" that I no realise that I should have clarified things a bit for you guys across the water.

[groovyjay]

Welcome to my neighbourhood! Jealousy is the key word here...

[vvv90]

Welcome to the age of National Socialism and all the whining cry babies who think life should be "fair" and everyone should be equal.


People need to possess admiration instead of jealousy.

[GoofyTimL]

That's a fine lookin' "C" you got there MDMTC... it's a little strange using Mag Dog and Cat in the same term... Now if you REALLY want and crave status... why not become a Premium Member here?

[goddardzilla]

Murph: Nil illigitimo Carborundum

You could always print some business cards to hand out to the "appropriate" person:

IT'S A FRICKIN' CHRYSLER

Zilla

[Northern Rider]

MTC, I can appreciate your anger. That attitude is one of the reasons my wife is this side of the pond.

There's an old story that goes something like this:

In England, a man hoists his young son to his shoulders, points, and says, "Son, see that man in that Bentley? He's the scourge of us working folk, he is. He steals the money from our pockets so he can swan around in that poseur motor car. Beware of him, my son."

In America, a man hoists his young son to his shoulders, points, and says, "Son, see that man in that beautiful Chrysler 300? If you study hard and work hard my son, some day you can also own such a fine automobile"

[Murphy The Cat]

Originally Posted by Northern Rider

MTC, I can appreciate your anger. That attitude is one of the reasons my wife is this side of the pond.

There's an old story that goes something like this:

In England, a man hoists his young son to his shoulders, points, and says, "Son, see that man in that Bentley? He's the scourge of us working folk, he is. He steals the money from our pockets so he can swan around in that poseur motor car. Beware of him, my son."

In America, a man hoists his young son to his shoulders, points, and says, "Son, see that man in that beautiful Chrysler 300? If you study hard and work hard my son, some day you can also own such a fine automobile"

Hi NR

and in Canada the father says to the son, he won't get much wheat in the boot will he ? (sorry, I couldn't resist that one).

I love England and MOST things about England as well (wel at least my part of England where the crazies don't live) and I have never, ever encountered the reactions that you wrote above. I am SURE that they exist, it is just that I have never come across them before.

I try and holiday on America once a year (managed twice last year, way hay) and I love the gerneral upbeat and positive slant that seems to run through the country. I have never visited Canada (but I will do one day), but peple who I know that have done tell me that Canada is a blend of all the best things American, all the best things British, and then taken by Canadians and improved. Sorry I'm going off track a bit.
Your 2 sentence analogy could be replaced by one that I was told a little while ago.
An American will tell you all the reasons why something should be done and how to do it. A Brit will tell you all the reasons why it shouldn't be done and all of the things that will stop you doing it.

Todays another day and I'm off out for a run in Arnie to see some customers, I'll let you know how I get on later.

MTC

p.s. When did Mrs NR leave Britain ? a lot of things have changed in the last 20 - 25 years overe here.

[Northern Rider]

Originally Posted by Murphy The Cat

Hi NR

and in Canada the father says to the son, he won't get much wheat in the boot will he ? (sorry, I couldn't resist that one).

I love England and MOST things about England as well (wel at least my part of England where the crazies don't live) and I have never, ever encountered the reactions that you wrote above. I am SURE that they exist, it is just that I have never come across them before.

I try and holiday on America once a year (managed twice last year, way hay) and I love the gerneral upbeat and positive slant that seems to run through the country. I have never visited Canada (but I will do one day), but peple who I know that have done tell me that Canada is a blend of all the best things American, all the best things British, and then taken by Canadians and improved. Sorry I'm going off track a bit.
Your 2 sentence analogy could be replaced by one that I was told a little while ago.
An American will tell you all the reasons why something should be done and how to do it. A Brit will tell you all the reasons why it shouldn't be done and all of the things that will stop you doing it.

Todays another day and I'm off out for a run in Arnie to see some customers, I'll let you know how I get on later.

MTC

p.s. When did Mrs NR leave Britain ? a lot of things have changed in the last 20 - 25 years overe here.

MTC, Mrs. NR goes "home" just about every year and really enjoys just about all things Brit (except crowds and queuing up). Yes, things have changed - mostly for the better - she emigrated over 30 years ago.

The reality is - you find these attitudes, good or bad, just about anywhere you go now. I love Britain - the eccentric characters, the North Country humour, the car culture and the old restored aircraft - etc., etc.

When the 300 first came out here, somepeople just wouldn't accept that it was a Chrysler, so we know the feeling!