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Old 06-16-2010, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drdjdesi
Whatever you do, pick a career that is procedure oriented or in limited supply. I picked Gastroenterology and can see the difference in salary between myself and some of my other friends who all completed training at the same time as me. After seeing pics of the SL BS, maybe you should switch to rad onc!
Thank you for the advice. Do you mind if I PM you if I have any questions? I love getting advice/answers from people who can speak from personal experiences.

I know that orthopedic surgery is one of the most competitive fields of medicine, and have been told that I need a 99% on the step one of the USMLE. I just got the program that my school uses to help you prepare for them on your own, which I am excited about/dreading.

Orthopedic surgeons make pretty good money and my girlfriend is also attending med school with me, with an interest plastics/reconstructive surgery. If everything works out I should be in a decent position to get something nice after my fellowship. My gf even gave me the ok to buy whatever I want as long as it costs less than the house(a little extreme, but I'll take that lol). All in time though. Got a lot of hard work between now and then.

If DoctorV8 treats his BS to the new Brabus upgrades I may have to really reconsider my choice of fields lol.
 
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wow...
 
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:17 PM
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Hard to believe it's been a year since the SL65 BS showed up on that truck from Ohio!

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My gf even gave me the ok to buy whatever I want as long as it costs less than the house(a little extreme, but I'll take that lol).
I have your solution.....buy a really expensive house....

If DoctorV8 treats his BS to the new Brabus upgrades I may have to really reconsider my choice of fields lol.
I'm going to get the ECU tuned soon, but will have it done locally. Frankly, the biggest issue, even in stock trim, is traction, but seeing how well my CL responded, doing the Black is a no brainer....stay tuned!
 
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Old 07-08-2010, 06:59 PM
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Such a nice car.
 
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Old 07-12-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by doctorv8
I'm going to get the ECU tuned soon, but will have it done locally. Frankly, the biggest issue, even in stock trim, is traction, but seeing how well my CL responded, doing the Black is a no brainer....stay tuned!
Time for sticky tires after the tune for sure...

This car is amazing none the least,
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 03:03 PM
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since it's rarely driven, sticky tires will definitely be a good choice
 
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Old 07-18-2010, 01:44 AM
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Do the B.S. have the new MCT gearbox or the 7G-Tronic with only 5speeds?
 
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Old 07-21-2010, 12:21 PM
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Do the B.S. have the new MCT gearbox or the 7G-Tronic with only 5speeds?
Nope, it's the old, stout 5 speed autobox, but with a faster shifting M2 mode....the newer units can't take 1000 N-m of torque....
 
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There is another one in Laguna Beach, CA
 
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Old 11-21-2010, 09:55 AM
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There is another one in Laguna Beach, CA
Yours? Very cool. How many miles do you have on it?
 
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fantastic car! congrats!
 
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congrats... sick car
 
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Absolutely beautiful, congrats!
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 09:57 PM
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Thanks guys.....it's been a year and a half, and I still love staring at it in the garage.
 
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