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Old 07-03-2002, 03:35 PM
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AMG high-performance driver training at the Nürburgring

Check this out, I would LOVE to drive on the Nurburgring...

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/amg/e/n...raining_01.htm

Here is a link to a video of this event from 2001... http://www.mercedes-benz.com/amg/e/n...raining_03.htm

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I've seen this video at least a few times and it still impressess me.
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Finally got to a computer with a good connection and watched this video. Very nice.

I took delivery of my E55 in Germany in May, 2001. I put over 1800 miles on it while there, and also got some time on the Nurburgring - the full 22 km circuit. But to do the all AMG event would be even more incredible. Probably good value, even at 1500 Euros.

Maybe when I buy my next AMG, I will again be able to do Euro delivery, and coordinate it with this event.
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Mac2001..

How did you arrange Euro delivery for your AMG?
I had sought to do this with my CLK but was told I couldn't do it.

I really want to it with the SL 55...did you arrange it through your dealer or did you have to pull some other strings?

Thanks!

p.s. don't you just love those coaches standing right at the curbs pointing to the apex...pretty ballsy!

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I've seen this video at least a few times and it still impressess me.
I know, i downloaded the video, my son and I watch it a couple of times a week together. He is 3 and he already likes it.
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He is 3 and he already likes it.
Oh better watch it. Next thing you know he'l own your E55! lol!
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I know what you mean, I took this pic a couple of month ago.
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Hey jco-amg - An SL55? I am looking forward to seeing one of these for the first time. I am already seeing quite a few of the SL 500 (I think that's the designation).

I was also told that the AMG models are NOT available for Euro Delivery. I found another dealership that arranged it for me. While on the Delta flight from Atlanta to Stuttgart, a Mercedes salesman was seated across the aisle from me, and he confirmed this information. He was impressed that my salesman was able to pull it off.

Driving the E55 on the 'Ring was cool, but it sure would have been better if my car had at least the Euro spec suspension. And having an instructor along would be extremely valuable.

E-mail me if you want to talk about the Euro delivery.

Good luck!
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thanks Mac...but I don't have your Email...not activated...
So I sent you a personal message with mine...

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