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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Joined several years ago. Most important benefit is the MB Loyalty Rewards program - after one full year of membership, MB offers a rebate upon the purchase of a new vehicle (in 2008 the reward is in the form of an MB gift card, was a factory cash refund in 2006 & 2007). Upon delivery of a new GL, the 2008 reward is $1,500.

Other than the reward program, a magazine arrives every 2 months - mostly articles of classic and racing MB models. Usually good intros on new models. Worth the price of admission IMHO.

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Nish, I totally agree with cablvr. I joined to take advantage of the loyalty program as well. I think it is 45 bucks a year and that entitles you to the rebates and you get the Star magazine and some other things. I also get my local Las Vegas chapter newsletters. My local chapter is pretty active and they have a lot of activities. For 45 bucks it is well worth it.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Depending on your local chapter there could be a lot of meets and events as well.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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I really enjoy getting the "Star", the MBCA monthly magazine. Absolutely worth the 1500 dollar buyer reward which comes off your best deal.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Isn't the new setup, the MB gift card, only usable on MB services whereas the rebate in previous years was basically spend as you wish cash in hand?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I think the previous year(s) Loyalty program was a cash rebate (in the form of a check) directly from MBUSA. I will be taking advantage of the 2008 program as soon as my GL arrives from Vance. IIRC, the 2008 program is designed around a gift card usable at any MBUSA dealer toward any services, parts or down payment.

Quote from the program "You may be eligible to receive a gift card valued up to $1,500 toward parts, service, personal accessories or vehicle accessories at any Mercedes-Benz dealer................" based upon the specific vehicle purchased.

Look here -- http://www.mbca.org/pages/documents/loyalty_2008.pdf

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Thanks, y'all. I joined. I have to say it was more for Star magazine and maybe the rebate. Not sure what the local LA chapter is like but will find out.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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I have been a member for a little over a year and unfortunately have not used any of the rewards from buying--just bad timing. But I enjoy being in the club and my NNJ chapter has some good events. I even got to tour the VPC in Maryland because the MBCA did a trip there which was very cool.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Mercedes used to have a magazine (quarterly I think.) Forgot the name but was a high quality pub with some excellent images and other information on the models and features. Wonder what happened to that?
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I also just re-joined after an absence of 20 years or so...

Mercedes used to have a magazine (quarterly I think.) Forgot the name but was a high quality pub with some excellent images and other information on the models and features. Wonder what happened to that?
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Are you referring to the MBCA magazine called "The Star" or something published by MBUSA?
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NJ,

Are you referring to the MBCA magazine called "The Star" or something published by MBUSA?
MBUSA magazine.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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MBUSA magazine.
I believe it was called "Mercedes Moments." And I think sadly it was discontinued in 2005.
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I believe it was called "Mercedes Moments." And I think sadly it was discontinued in 2005.
Thanks...I think that was it.
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I believe it was called "Mercedes Moments." And I think sadly it was discontinued in 2005.
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