Glyn's New Toy - plus some dealership pics
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Darn - I forgot to photograph some of the V12 Bi-Turbo's
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My personal favourite Benz and has been since I was a child. The S Class in any shape or form. Although I am not a big fan of the steering wheel.
I had the good grace to drive one a few months ago. The handling in my C was more precise, yet the overall ride in the S was truly amazing.
I had the good grace to drive one a few months ago. The handling in my C was more precise, yet the overall ride in the S was truly amazing.
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And the E Coupe 
I am test driving one on the 28th. No intention to buy, but as I'm there anyways to have my w203 serviced, why not
. And if they treat me right now, in 2.5 years I may be back car hunting 
(also driving the C coupe).
Also missing the G-Wagon in your photos.
I am test driving one on the 28th. No intention to buy, but as I'm there anyways to have my w203 serviced, why not
. And if they treat me right now, in 2.5 years I may be back car hunting (also driving the C coupe).Also missing the G-Wagon in your photos.
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Nice pics Glyn. Wow, that is a pretty impressive dealership. I have yet to see one here in the states that even comes close to something as elaborate as that.
Shame no closeup pics of the G-Class with the snorkel
Shame no closeup pics of the G-Class with the snorkel
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G Wagon is fugly - It belongs in the background 
I stayed on one side of the dealership. There is another smaller wing on the other side of the water feature if you look at the aerial picture. They even have the Unimog in there. Very well equipped workshops, carwash & detailing facility. Nice Boutique with car models, apparel, watches & other Benz paraphernalia.
I think the SA concept of a dealership is different to the US. You guys have these huge outdoor affairs - certainly in Texas. In SA a customer would choke if their new car was parked out of doors at the prices we pay. That's only for bottom end used cars here. All new car showrooms here are indoors. Porsche Centre & Aston Martin & the likes in Johannesburg have some pretty impressive premises.
There are about 7 Benz dealerships in greater Cape Town. This is one of 3 in the Sandown Motors stable. (Culemborg, Century City & Claremont) Sandown motors is a wholly owned subsidiary of MBSA. The other dealerships are in private hands.
I stayed on one side of the dealership. There is another smaller wing on the other side of the water feature if you look at the aerial picture. They even have the Unimog in there. Very well equipped workshops, carwash & detailing facility. Nice Boutique with car models, apparel, watches & other Benz paraphernalia.
I think the SA concept of a dealership is different to the US. You guys have these huge outdoor affairs - certainly in Texas. In SA a customer would choke if their new car was parked out of doors at the prices we pay. That's only for bottom end used cars here. All new car showrooms here are indoors. Porsche Centre & Aston Martin & the likes in Johannesburg have some pretty impressive premises.
There are about 7 Benz dealerships in greater Cape Town. This is one of 3 in the Sandown Motors stable. (Culemborg, Century City & Claremont) Sandown motors is a wholly owned subsidiary of MBSA. The other dealerships are in private hands.
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It's a great shame. A few weeks back we had some cars on loan from the Benz Stuttgart Museum. They have been moved to Johannesburg. 
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I do love my G wagons
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Now thats a 4x4! Love the fact they kept that shape in production since the 60s.
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Indeed - we are blessed with a very beautiful country. I rate Cape Town amongst the three most beautiful coastal cities in the world. The others being Rio de Janiero - Brazil & Sydney - Aus with that magnificent inner harbour.
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