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2015 C63 AMG 507 edition
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So I purchased a 2015 C63 507 edition last November. I have about 500 miles on it. Today, I received a letter from MB research and development. They are conducting a customer vehicle emission test where they pick up your car and give you a loaner. They take your car up to Ann Arbor TechCenter and run emission test for about 2 weeks. They said they would dyno the car and put about 200 miles on it. After testing, car is return with full tank of gas and $1000 VISA gift card. Anyone else get this letter or know if this is real? It looks real. The form has my name, address, and VIN number. Appreciate any feedback.
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So I purchased a 2015 C63 507 edition last November. I have about 500 miles on it. Today, I received a letter from MB research and development. They are conducting a customer vehicle emission test where they pick up your car and give you a loaner. They take your car up to Ann Arbor TechCenter and run emission test for about 2 weeks. They said they would dyno the car and put about 200 miles on it. After testing, car is return with full tank of gas and $1000 VISA gift card. Anyone else get this letter or know if this is real? It looks real. The form has my name, address, and VIN number. Appreciate any feedback.
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That was my post. Ann Arbor is not too far from me, and the phone call I made legitimized the letter. My car wasn't picked in the end. I suspect that they test new models randomly to make sure that emissions are up to spec.
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Not a scam, legit.
The $1,000 gift card wasn't nearly enough for me to send my new toy away shortly after purchase, considering I only drive it 5-6 months out of the year.
But great value for someone who doesn't mind a short time without their car.
The $1,000 gift card wasn't nearly enough for me to send my new toy away shortly after purchase, considering I only drive it 5-6 months out of the year.
But great value for someone who doesn't mind a short time without their car.
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2015 C63 AMG 507 edition
I agree with you. My car will be in the garage for the next 2 months anyway, I mine as well make $1000. I don't usually keep a car more than 3 years before I get the bug to trade it in for a new toy.
