factory collection 4 c63amg

factory collection 4 c63amg

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amg master

Original Poster:

625 posts

202 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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just ordered my second c63amg which will be ready in september black with black leather,performance pack,19inch wheels etc etc.what i would like 2 know is has anyone been 2the factory 2 collect thier car in germany and is it a worth while experiance or should i just collect it from my local dealer.

petermansell

868 posts

213 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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I didn't do it but if you can maanage the time it's just got to be worth it - the choice of routes back will be great. smile

GT2man-2

1,042 posts

262 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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According to Mercedes website:

What better start to life with your new Mercedes-Benz than to collect it from the factory? We'll fly you to collect your new car from one of the Mercedes-Benz factories in Germany and then afterwards you can drive it home through some of Europe's most beautiful countryside.

Building a Mercedes-Benz is a labour of love for us. When we have finished one we want the new owner to feel as attached to their new vehicle as we do. And that is why we recommend you take a few days 'automotive leave' to get to know your new arrival.

You'll be shown around the factory where you will find out just how much time, attention and technology is put into building your car.

Because it is such a great idea, many people are choosing to do it - around 1,000 from the UK last year alone. And there is no extra cost.

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I've ordered a factory collection with my C63 !!

shadowninja

77,513 posts

289 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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Cool! Any space in your suitcase for a small ninja?

amg master

Original Poster:

625 posts

202 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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when do you collect yours gt2man-2, mine is raedy sometime in september.did you get a good deal on yours.

GT2man-2

1,042 posts

262 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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Mine is ready "some time in September" also.

I'm hoping I get a choice of collection dates because I'd like to coincide it with the Nissan GT-R Race Academy at the Nurburgring (free to all GT-R pre-order people)


mcar

4,720 posts

214 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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Every customer we've had back has said it was a great experience and the booking team seem to accommodate nearly every request with regards to timing etc. AMGMaster how come you've changed the 1st one? Are your dealer taking it back in px?

amg master

Original Poster:

625 posts

202 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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mcar said:
Every customer we've had back has said it was a great experience and the booking team seem to accommodate nearly every request with regards to timing etc. AMGMaster how come you've changed the 1st one? Are your dealer taking it back in px?
no mcar im still keeping it just wanted a black one with the performance pack. i will give the silver one to the wife 4 a bit.

2 5HAN

700 posts

238 months

Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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Didn't do the Factory Collection for the C63 but have done it in Bremen for the SL and Stuttgart for the S Class, can 100% reccomend it as it unreal seeing the whole build process and as mentioned by MB pay for it all so why not, they even pay for your insurance on the way back.

The only thing i think you will find hard is sticking to 85mph on the Autobahn's hahahaha

Did you get a good deal from the Dealer??

amg master

Original Poster:

625 posts

202 months

Thursday 24th July 2008
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yes 2shan they gave me a good deal, but i think it has more 2do with the down turn in business more than anything else. so would i go 2 the actual amg factory 2 collect the car?
do you know how far the nurbergring is from the factory and do you think it would be a good idea to pay it a visit?
one other question that i have is it quite a straight forward route back,because ive never driven in europe before.

thanks a lot amgmaster

2 5HAN

700 posts

238 months

Thursday 24th July 2008
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Sorry not sure if you actually collect from Affalterbach the AMG factory or whether they only assemble the components there?

I am sure someone else will know?

As for routes back there are loads. Really depends on how many days you want to take?

Have done the route via Amsterdam before which is quite nice and also done the Brussels and France route, if you plan it properly there are lovely places to visit and some Champagne and Wine shopping to be done on the route back.

Try posting in the Events Roadtrips and Meetings Forum there is bound to be some well travelled PH'ers there.

Either way enjoy the drive back.

khushy

3,967 posts

226 months

Saturday 26th July 2008
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my friend did the factory collection - said it was well worth it - very frustrating on the run-in all the way back to blightey though - stopped off near home to have the first service done LOL!

Well worth it IMHO!

khushy