Back from Euro delivery in Germany (long)
09-14-2004, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ToyCollector
I did date myself in my post. I became an American in the early 80s so had to learn about Washington DC instead. 
My parents and all my relatives are German, so I was not an Army brat.
For more info, as I knew I dated myself. Cheers, at least we both shoot from the hip well.
http://www.kennzeichen.org/map1.htm
My parents and all my relatives are German, so I was not an Army brat.For more info, as I knew I dated myself. Cheers, at least we both shoot from the hip well.
http://www.kennzeichen.org/map1.htm
09-20-2004, 07:26 PM
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sl and M-class E320 4Matic SLK350
On the 320E I picked up on European delivery at the beginning of this year it arrived at the port (after going through a prior port and VPC) with the European license plate still on it ( I had removed one in Europe). Had to let the dealer know I wanted to keep it though as they took it off during dealer prep and would have tossed it.
05-20-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by levind
I just arrived home after picking up my E320CDI at the factory. The experience was remarkable. Everything was well organized and efficient. I got to the factory at 8:15, had the paperwork signed by 8:30, and got tickets for the 9:00 tour. It started with a short movie (available for sale in the MB boutique), and continued on a bus. Then we walked a short distance through the C-class final assembly line. It was very impressive. All I could think of, however, was getting back to the customer center to take posession of my new car!
That occurred at 11:00. Recipients stand in front of large plate glass windows looking for their car in the room on the other side like an expectant father. A technician calls your name, and you are escorted to your car. Mine looked perfect. The tech spent a lot of time with me, ....
That occurred at 11:00. Recipients stand in front of large plate glass windows looking for their car in the room on the other side like an expectant father. A technician calls your name, and you are escorted to your car. Mine looked perfect. The tech spent a lot of time with me, ....
1. A contracted taxi driver meets you at Gothenburg airport. He drives you approximately 60 miles to Trollhattan. There you stay, free of charge, at the best hotel in the area (which isn't that plush). Actress Nicole Kidman stayed at that hotel for 2 months while making a film. A fancy dinner is offered at the restaurant compliments of SAAB.
2. The next morning, a contracted taxi driver meets you. For me, it was 10:15. A factory tour was fom 10:30 to about 11:30. Afterwards, one of the 2 European delivery reps meet you and takes you to the dealership, which is about a mile away. There he brings you to a special room, lifts the cover off your car, and explains features of the car (mostly the computer). He spent about 30 minutes but that's only because I kept telling him that I knew about such and such. He said that it usually takes more than an hour. Then you drive off. You can see the SAAB car museum if you wish.
This is much more personalized and more efficient a delivery than Mercedes. Of course, it looks like Mercedes is capable of handling boat loads of people. Both of these cars have been reliable for me so far.
Last edited by S93; 05-20-2005 at 04:40 PM.
