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davinci · 16 July 2007, 05:32 PM

In additon to this forum I belong to a Mercedes Owners forum here in the UK. Its purpose is to bring together like minded individuals to discuss all things Mercedes and associated topics. Naturally there are discussions and help sections which you would think we be great wouldnt you if you ran a Merc and sometimes needed an experienced ear to listen to and offer advice????
NOT ON YOUR NELLY!
I have never known such a bunch of stuck up, self richeous, pompous gits in all my life. a simple question often ends up with a response akin to 'Oh, dont you know the answer to that? You should do cos we all do. Go to a main dealer and ask them'
TOSSERS!

However, this forum is a different kettle of fish. I am impressed with the knowledge, advice and most of all, friendliness of ALL the people on here. You guys really are the best and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being such nice guys and generally all round 'good eggs'
Its Monday. My Merc has a cracked cylinder head. My new spectacles have failed to arrive. My ex wife wants to move to Scotland and take the kids with her. But I look at my sub, come to this forum and the world seems a better place.
THANK YOU!

Gaijin · 16 July 2007, 05:48 PM

Yep. Could not agree more. This place is a great place to unwind and hang out with great people and talk about what we have in common. ROLEX! Other topics come up where I find a common bond with members here as well. More so though you guys and gals have shown lots of class with newbies and people who ask questions.

In fact I think in the last week or two the topic of "scratches on my new Rolex." has come up three or more times. Each time everybody chimes in with patience and peace. Even though they may have just answered that same question.

You all seem to be such great folks. I really would love to share a glass (or two) of good Scotch with ya!

A get together to put faces with names would be a blast. Especially in Vegas as its AD heaven there. We could actually be in the ADs with a drink in our hand and drool at all the lovely sales staff... and Rolex.

I really think we should make this happen!

Gonna look you up too Davinci if I ever make my dream trip back to my birthplace of Suffolk!

davinci · 16 July 2007, 05:55 PM

You would be most welcome!

Gaijin · 16 July 2007, 06:01 PM

and I have a Benz. Poor man's Mercedes. C-Class.

padi56 · 16 July 2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davinci

In additon to this forum I belong to a Mercedes Owners forum here in the UK. Its purpose is to bring together like minded individuals to discuss all things Mercedes and associated topics. Naturally there are discussions and help sections which you would think we be great wouldnt you if you ran a Merc and sometimes needed an experienced ear to listen to and offer advice????
NOT ON YOUR NELLY!
I have never known such a bunch of stuck up, self richeous, pompous gits in all my life. a simple question often ends up with a response akin to 'Oh, dont you know the answer to that? You should do cos we all do. Go to a main dealer and ask them'
TOSSERS!

However, this forum is a different kettle of fish. I am impressed with the knowledge, advice and most of all, friendliness of ALL the people on here. You guys really are the best and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being such nice guys and generally all round 'good eggs'
Its Monday. My Merc has a cracked cylinder head. My new spectacles have failed to arrive. My ex wife wants to move to Scotland and take the kids with her. But I look at my sub, come to this forum and the world seems a better place.
THANK YOU!

Well thank you kind sir yes we do try and help if we can and like you say quite a vast knowledge of Rolex and many other subjects on forum.We like to keep forum running on a friendly informative nature to all members,but its the members that make a forum.And on TRF we have a great bunch of very helpful guys.Now this forum just two years ago consisted of around 45 members,and now well over 5000 registered members.So we must be doing something right,and I salute all members plus the admin team who have stuck with TRF to make it the IMO best forum on the world wide net.

JJ Irani · 16 July 2007, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the kind words, davinci.

Yes, this forum has grown from strength to strength.

When I signed up in May 2005, we had less members than we could count on all our fingers and toes!!

Today, we have a very large number of guys who have just lurked in the past and then decided to sign up after seeing the friendliness that abounds on this great place.

It's the members that make up the forum.....and the wealth of knowledge that's so willingly shared.

Cheers - JJ

newsub · 16 July 2007, 06:10 PM

I don't know about the merc forum baxta, but I joined the boxster forum in jan, when i got my first porsche. that is exactly as you describe the merc forum.

i've given up posting on it and just have a look now and again in case there's something interesting on there.

to begin with I thought it was me, but soon realised it was not a public forum but a close knot society where new people are tolerated and not welcomed into the fold.

I feel much more comfortable here, i think ove thing that helps a lot is the international nature of the forum, whereas the uk boxster forum members are from the uk and as much as i hate to say it, slightly xenophobic in their views

davinci · 16 July 2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

and I have a Benz. Poor man's Mercedes. C-Class.

E200 Kompressor ..... piece of c**p when I have to spend money on it. Otherwise ok. certainly not as reliable as my sub :)

Teofilo · 16 July 2007, 06:44 PM

45 members to 5000 in two years is quite a feat.....it is all down to the way that the members treat each other....with dignity and patience ! (and a lot of p!ss taking too

)
If you look at the member list there are many many members who have never posted yet....like most forum newbies I guess they are lurking for a few months first to gauge the friendlyness of the other members.
My advice......jump in with both feet guys ! You will find a happy home here

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 08:53 PM

The davinci theory has proven once and for all that poorer people (I only drive a Ford Focus) make better friends/forumers.

Oh, I'm just speaking for myself.

Gaijin · 16 July 2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

The davinci theory has proven once and for all that poorer people (I only drive a Ford Focus) make better friends/forumers.

Oh, I'm just speaking for myself.

I've seen a picture of your Ford Focus. It was a pretty cool looking car!

Carolina · 16 July 2007, 09:34 PM

I don't even own a Rolex (yet) and have only joined this forum several days ago. Yet even my uneducated questions were treated with kindness. This forum has class - a rare thing these days, I sometimes think.

leopardprey · 16 July 2007, 09:38 PM

We are like a Cult.

LOL LOL LOL

Alcan · 16 July 2007, 09:49 PM

This thread reminds me of an old Groucho Marx line:

"I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members."

Just kidding, obviously. This website has some of the most friendly and well informed members on the 'net.

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

We are like a Cult.

LOL LOL LOL

Aren't cults illegal?

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

This thread reminds me of an old Groucho Marx line:

"I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members."

President · 16 July 2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

Aren't cults illegal?

No.

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

No.

Phew! for a moment I thought I'm party to something illegal here.

davinci · 16 July 2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

Phew! for a moment I thought I'm party to something illegal here.

ilegal party? Where? Can I come?

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davinci

ilegal party? Where? Can I come?

Sorry, it was yesterday.

mikey · 16 July 2007, 11:03 PM

This is a very cool forum and the Moderators are excellent

Alcan · 16 July 2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

Phew! for a moment I thought I'm party to something illegal here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davinci

ilegal party? Where? Can I come?

You guys are starting to master the fine art of thread hijacking!

jac67 · 16 July 2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

and I have a Benz. Poor man's Mercedes. C-Class.

No Benz is a poor man's Mercedes.

A poor man's Mercedes is a BMW.

We are a pretty happy bunch here, most of the time.

John.

Henry T · 16 July 2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

You guys are starting to master the fine art of thread hijacking!

All that schooling is not for nothing, you know.

President · 16 July 2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

You guys are starting to master the fine art of thread hijacking!

M.HJ

Bama · 17 July 2007, 12:08 AM

I couldn't agree more with some of the earlier comments about this forum. I do not belong to any other forums but I do check them out from time to time. There are often a lot of sarcastic remarks given without the good natured humor that one finds on this forum. New members are welcomed with warmth and patience here as the flow of already answered questions comes with them. I was certainly a recipient of that hospitality and patience. I find that I spend more time on this forum now than other websites that I used to visit regularly. There really are some great people here who are informed about the topics. This place is a great blend of people from all backgrounds who have a common passion - Rolex watches. I hope these great characteristics coninue to be a part of this forum for a long time and I hope to contribute in a positive way.

Blue Bull · 17 July 2007, 12:14 AM

Mercedes ...

My 2001,E320 needed a new engine @28000km.Never,ever again !!!

I am a BMW driver now !!

Off all the forms that I frequent,this is by far the friendliest,most knowledgeable of all ! Here's to the forum and its members ..

Tools · 17 July 2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davinci

In additon to this forum I belong to a Mercedes Owners forum here in the UK. ...
I have never known such a bunch of stuck up, self richeous, pompous gits in all my life. a simple question often ends up with a response akin to 'Oh, dont you know the answer to that? ...
However, this forum is a different kettle of fish. ........

Where do I sign up....I can stick my nose in the air with the best of them.

I even learned to stick my pinky finger in the air whilst sipping tea at a very young age !

Maybe they could use a bit of shaking up over there.

Tools · 17 July 2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

No Benz is a poor man's Mercedes.

A poor man's Mercedes is a BMW.

We are a pretty happy bunch here, most of the time.

John.

SLK320, S500

wandyprawira · 17 July 2007, 12:27 AM

When I realized that I keep coming back to this forum everyday, I knew that there's something with this forum. This forum ROCKS!

16 July 2007, 05:32 PM	#1
davinci Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: baxta69 Location: suffolk, UK Watch: Breit Cross/SS sub Posts: 130	This Forum. Important Message In additon to this forum I belong to a Mercedes Owners forum here in the UK. Its purpose is to bring together like minded individuals to discuss all things Mercedes and associated topics. Naturally there are discussions and help sections which you would think we be great wouldnt you if you ran a Merc and sometimes needed an experienced ear to listen to and offer advice???? NOT ON YOUR NELLY! I have never known such a bunch of stuck up, self richeous, pompous gits in all my life. a simple question often ends up with a response akin to 'Oh, dont you know the answer to that? You should do cos we all do. Go to a main dealer and ask them' TOSSERS! However, this forum is a different kettle of fish. I am impressed with the knowledge, advice and most of all, friendliness of ALL the people on here. You guys really are the best and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being such nice guys and generally all round 'good eggs' Its Monday. My Merc has a cracked cylinder head. My new spectacles have failed to arrive. My ex wife wants to move to Scotland and take the kids with her. But I look at my sub, come to this forum and the world seems a better place. THANK YOU!

16 July 2007, 06:09 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the kind words, davinci. Yes, this forum has grown from strength to strength. When I signed up in May 2005, we had less members than we could count on all our fingers and toes!! Today, we have a very large number of guys who have just lurked in the past and then decided to sign up after seeing the friendliness that abounds on this great place. It's the members that make up the forum.....and the wealth of knowledge that's so willingly shared. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 July 2007, 08:53 PM	#10
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	The davinci theory has proven once and for all that poorer people (I only drive a Ford Focus) make better friends/forumers. Oh, I'm just speaking for myself. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

16 July 2007, 09:34 PM	#12
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	I agree I don't even own a Rolex (yet) and have only joined this forum several days ago. Yet even my uneducated questions were treated with kindness. This forum has class - a rare thing these days, I sometimes think.

16 July 2007, 09:49 PM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This thread reminds me of an old Groucho Marx line: "I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members." Just kidding, obviously. This website has some of the most friendly and well informed members on the 'net. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 July 2007, 05:48 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Yep. Could not agree more. This place is a great place to unwind and hang out with great people and talk about what we have in common. ROLEX! Other topics come up where I find a common bond with members here as well. More so though you guys and gals have shown lots of class with newbies and people who ask questions. In fact I think in the last week or two the topic of "scratches on my new Rolex." has come up three or more times. Each time everybody chimes in with patience and peace. Even though they may have just answered that same question. You all seem to be such great folks. I really would love to share a glass (or two) of good Scotch with ya! A get together to put faces with names would be a blast. Especially in Vegas as its AD heaven there. We could actually be in the ADs with a drink in our hand and drool at all the lovely sales staff... and Rolex. I really think we should make this happen! Gonna look you up too Davinci if I ever make my dream trip back to my birthplace of Suffolk!

16 July 2007, 05:55 PM	#3
davinci Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: baxta69 Location: suffolk, UK Watch: Breit Cross/SS sub Posts: 130	You would be most welcome!

16 July 2007, 06:01 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	and I have a Benz. Poor man's Mercedes. C-Class.

16 July 2007, 06:10 PM	#7
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	I don't know about the merc forum baxta, but I joined the boxster forum in jan, when i got my first porsche. that is exactly as you describe the merc forum. i've given up posting on it and just have a look now and again in case there's something interesting on there. to begin with I thought it was me, but soon realised it was not a public forum but a close knot society where new people are tolerated and not welcomed into the fold. I feel much more comfortable here, i think ove thing that helps a lot is the international nature of the forum, whereas the uk boxster forum members are from the uk and as much as i hate to say it, slightly xenophobic in their views

16 July 2007, 06:44 PM	#9
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	45 members to 5000 in two years is quite a feat.....it is all down to the way that the members treat each other....with dignity and patience ! (and a lot of p!ss taking too ) If you look at the member list there are many many members who have never posted yet....like most forum newbies I guess they are lurking for a few months first to gauge the friendlyness of the other members. My advice......jump in with both feet guys ! You will find a happy home here

16 July 2007, 09:38 PM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	We are like a Cult. LOL LOL LOL

16 July 2007, 11:03 PM	#21
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	This is a very cool forum and the Moderators are excellent

17 July 2007, 12:08 AM	#26
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I couldn't agree more with some of the earlier comments about this forum. I do not belong to any other forums but I do check them out from time to time. There are often a lot of sarcastic remarks given without the good natured humor that one finds on this forum. New members are welcomed with warmth and patience here as the flow of already answered questions comes with them. I was certainly a recipient of that hospitality and patience. I find that I spend more time on this forum now than other websites that I used to visit regularly. There really are some great people here who are informed about the topics. This place is a great blend of people from all backgrounds who have a common passion - Rolex watches. I hope these great characteristics coninue to be a part of this forum for a long time and I hope to contribute in a positive way.

17 July 2007, 12:14 AM	#27
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Mercedes ... My 2001,E320 needed a new engine @28000km.Never,ever again !!! I am a BMW driver now !! Off all the forms that I frequent,this is by far the friendliest,most knowledgeable of all ! Here's to the forum and its members ..

17 July 2007, 12:27 AM	#30
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	When I realized that I keep coming back to this forum everyday, I knew that there's something with this forum. This forum ROCKS! __________________

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