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I suppose another example would be the use of the word 'fanny' in the States which I think means a females bum whereas over here its quite a different part of the body

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I had no idea about that word (I just had to Google it). I find it quite amusing, especially since those stupid belt pouch things that were so popular a few years ago were always called "fanny packs". :lol:

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Reminds me of when I took my Lotus out of storage one year I popped into Morrisons to get some fresh baked rolls came out 5 minutes later to find an old boy had just reversed without looking behind properly until the back of my car stopped him if another old person was walking past it would have probably prevented a bit of damage!
Of course I'll bring the car
Its easy to see how words have so many different meanings just with a drop of water between the two countries!

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Sorry I forgot to paste your post when I replied at the bottom of my last post but it does highlight the odd mismatch of words/meanings between two countries who speak the same language but then we all have regional variations in each country.

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not to mention my odd mismatch of typos . :o

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On the swearing/censoring front, maybe we should list our countries options on a scale of severity to avoid further confusion. Asterisks abound but I'm sure you can all figure.

1/ C**t Means fanny but also by calling a bloke one it's a good way to start a fight. Not popular with women though
2/ Twat Means fanny or to hit something as in 'I've just twatted my thumb'
3/ Bast*rd Rarely actually means illegitimate child or grade of file. I've often found myself calling my son's this, which is ironic
4/ Fuc*er Can be either endearing or demeaning - He's a dozy fuc*er or he's a clever fu*ker for example

All sorted then now.

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Here in the states it is pretty much the same. Someone actually tried to get me in trouble at work for asking for a bastard file once...I had to explain that I needed a coarse flat file. I eventually gave up on that one, since it was the same person that looked at me like I was retarded when I asked for a right angle die grinder. After explaining to her what it was in elementary terms (you plug it in and it goes wheeeeeee) she says "that's called a dotco (brand name)." I told her next time I needed a phillips screwdriver I would be sure to ask her for a "snap-on". She was still confused.

Sad part is, that stupid **** works in a TOOL ROOM at my work. HA. That's what you get for outsourcing your hiring.

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I know, there's always one smart ar*e I hear you say....

Henry.F.Phillips bought the design of the self centering screwhead (like the US spelling eh?) in 1934. So even a 'Phillips' screwdriver is a brand name.
Mind you, it took the Japanese bike makers to propel the buggers home so hard we could never undo them without an impact driver.
They also pioneered the practice of the workforce paying for their own grease for suspension bearing assembly.

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Just a quick update I've not gone for the CL 55 AMG a very last minute change of mind (which also lost my deposit) has steered me straight to a 2005 Maserati 4200 completely different to the CL I know but a punt on something different led to a test drive which totally changed my mind.

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Well hats off to you, Dave. A worthy replacement for an SVX. Be nice to hear how you get on with it so keep us posted.

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Awesome. :cool:

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Going to now change my user name to 'Dithering Dave' on reflection did not like the flappy paddle change its kinda lurch forward which will prove to be a pain long term.

Once experienced that AMG supercharged engine imprints something in your mind that makes all other engines a bit limp wristed talking of which they actually put that engine in the SL which has the metal roof that comes down so if I can get over the hairdresser image may go for that.

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Hi Dithering Dave.

I think you made a wise choice. There is too much dither in the paddle flap gearbox of the Maser 4200. Very jerky trying to park and unpark. It is commonly accepted that the Duoselect is hard to love in those cars, but the 6 speed standard auto ZF gearbox in the newer and utterly beautiful Granturismo is a gem, and suits the cars.

CL as a hairdresser's car? Can't see that, me. Common weapon of choice after an SVX. It provides in spades the one area where the SVX comes up short; stump pulling torque and power. A no brainer as I see it.

Joe

Correction: the SL is actually the usual post-SVX choice. The CL, yeah, I see the hairdresser connection. Failed developer though. Now, avoid their cars like the plague. Such as Porsche Cayennes and so on.

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Youre right there Joe I also tried a late 6 speed manual it was better. My preffered choice is the AMG SL which is the one with the roof that comes down a certain Mr Clarkson on Top Gear has one but that has not put me off its smaller than the CL also the AMG models have a manual mode whereby you stay in a selected gear and go up and down by buttons on the steering wheel its so much better than anything I've tried to date. I have a chap coming to look at the SVX soon and I'm getting the track rods replaced today I'm getting a little clicking on left turns at junctions recently am I right in thinking CV joints.

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I would say correct Dave. Probably the rhs CV. It comes under pressure on left turns, but check both for movement.

Yes, to me it sound like the AMG will give the pride of ownership thing, the emotional bond that makes a car worthy to drive.

Joe

{I'd be more put off by Clarkson owning one than the local hairdresser though.}