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I thought i would give all of you an update on how the Maybach is fairing now that i have lived with it for a couple of months. I have made an effort to drive it myself. However, i have given up in city driving it is simply too large to be enjoyable so i have left this to my driver. There has been one minor accident, the first was not his fault as a courier on a bike took off the right side mirror, mercedes had a replacement flown in within 48 hours. I have however taken it for a few drives on the freeway, i can not find a single flaw for a car of this size handling is great, it is now my favourite cruiser, as a result the gallardo has been gathering dust in the garage.
The fit and finish have shown no signs of any problems however the drivers seat requiers regualr cleaning due to the tan leather i choose. It can get quite dirty very quickly however it comes up like new in a few minutes. However, i am not sure how well it will fair in the long-term.
So far 10/10. Will be sending it in for its first service in about three more months, will be interested to see the cost.
The fit and finish have shown no signs of any problems however the drivers seat requiers regualr cleaning due to the tan leather i choose. It can get quite dirty very quickly however it comes up like new in a few minutes. However, i am not sure how well it will fair in the long-term.
So far 10/10. Will be sending it in for its first service in about three more months, will be interested to see the cost.
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Now I would have thought that since you own three Mercedes, you would know that the first (and many more) service on S Class cars (and Maybachs) is free. So how is it that you are interested in the cost of the first service?
Could it be because you never had a Mercedes serviced? Could that be because you don't own any, and your list of owned cars is just a fantasy?
Could it be because you never had a Mercedes serviced? Could that be because you don't own any, and your list of owned cars is just a fantasy?
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I would appreciate it if you would more carefully consider the facts before you reply to an individuals post. If you failed to notice I live in Hong Kong and Sydney and not in North America. As such I fail to see how you could be aware of what is and isnt included in the purchase of a new vehicle. I am not entitled to a free first service on any of my Mercedes or BMW vehicles. From what I am aware this is only offered to individuals who are a part of the corporate privileges plan, which I am not. I simply posted my experiences with my vehicle so as to assist any individual who may be considering purchasing the vehicle.
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I saw a maybach 62 last night in HK and it was so odd, like i was in a comercial of some sort. The car has so much appeal and class without really showing off how bloody rich you have to be to afford one.
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As Maybach pointed out, MB in North America has been unique in covering service costs during the US warranty period (4 years), which btw. is also about twice as long as the MB warranty in other places in the world.
The unfortunate reality, of course, is that this benefit coming/has come to an end in the US as well starting with 2005 models.
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The unfortunate reality, of course, is that this benefit coming/has come to an end in the US as well starting with 2005 models.
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I keep all of the cars listed in Sydney. I am only in Hong Kong about three months of the year so I just keep an 00' S430L there and it only has about 4000K's on it. Although I think a Gallardo in HK would be wasted. I have always wondered if there are any good drives through the New Territories or over the boarder?
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I keep all of the cars listed in Sydney. I am only in Hong Kong about three months of the year so I just keep an 00' S430L there and it only has about 4000K's on it. Although I think a Gallardo in HK would be wasted. I have always wondered if there are any good drives through the New Territories or over the boarder?
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No I wasn't aware of these Sunday Morning Drives. I have only been a resident of HK for 3 years. The only places I have driven are between The Peak, Admiralty and Central. The one occassion I ventured to Kowloon I didn't make it past the Peninsula. I dont yet feel like a local as I rarely have leisure time when I'm in town.
As for my experiences with the Gallardo all I can say is that I didn't even intend on buying the vehicle when i went for a test drive, within five minutes and some persuading from Grevile Bogard at the Sydney dealership I was ready to take one. Its really the only vehicle in its class that I can relax while driving and still have a great time!
As for my experiences with the Gallardo all I can say is that I didn't even intend on buying the vehicle when i went for a test drive, within five minutes and some persuading from Grevile Bogard at the Sydney dealership I was ready to take one. Its really the only vehicle in its class that I can relax while driving and still have a great time!
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I ordered it in Metallic Yellow with black interior and E-Gear box. Otherwise it is entirely standard. I would post a pic but i dont own a digital camera. I will see if one of my children can take a couple of pictures.
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can I see the Maybach and Gallardo in some pics ....
I love the Maybach and also have been in the Gallardo for a test drive. did u get the 3 stage yellow paint? The new ferrari "Monza" is suppose to be faster than it...excited to see what it is all about.
I love the Maybach and also have been in the Gallardo for a test drive. did u get the 3 stage yellow paint? The new ferrari "Monza" is suppose to be faster than it...excited to see what it is all about.
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To Mr. Maybach....For a man who "OWNS" over a $Million Dollars worth or Cars,However he cant afford a $100-$500 Digital Camera?? Sounds like he has either a really nice Hot Wheel Set or he's broke from buying to many cars 
not making fun bro but if you gonna list your livin large toys..only one thing to say...Dont Sing it....BRING IT!!!
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not making fun bro but if you gonna list your livin large toys..only one thing to say...Dont Sing it....BRING IT!!!bENZKID
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Originally Posted by BenzKid24
To Mr. Maybach....For a man who "OWNS" over a $Million Dollars worth or Cars,However he cant afford a $100-$500 Digital Camera?? Sounds like he has either a really nice Hot Wheel Set or he's broke from buying to many cars not making fun bro but if you gonna list your livin large toys..only one thing to say...Dont Sing it....BRING IT!!!
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not making fun bro but if you gonna list your livin large toys..only one thing to say...Dont Sing it....BRING IT!!!bENZKID
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Bla Bla Bla..With the List of cars from Mercedes,Rang Rover,Lambo,and Now the EVER so Highly Almighty Maybach..and yet your not comfortable using a Digital Cam yet you dont mind driving a Maybach???I think i would be more worried about driving a $500k car into a town then to worry about droping a Digital Cam on the ground and breaking it,Sir we all have our dreams and wishes and that cool,Bu ti think your Living your Dream in your mind.Why dont you tell yourself to wake up form Pretendland and relize you might really be driving a Normal persons car,If you have what you say then GREAT but why list what you have if oyu cant back it up in pics??? i think and i think all of us here think you dont have any of your proclaimed autos.who cares if you do and dont but atleast show pics if your gonna brag about them...ANY1 can get on the PC and claim to have the finest of everything i can tell you i live a 4.7 million dollar home with a lear jet and 2 maybachs and a wife that was once a Playmate of the Year...WHO CARES..but Sir you have none of this stuff and guys like you will never have anything but a Dream,if im wrong so be it...but if im right then your nothing but a wanna be that will never be.
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Originally Posted by BenzKid24
Bla Bla Bla..With the List of cars from Mercedes,Rang Rover,Lambo,and Now the EVER so Highly Almighty Maybach..and yet your not comfortable using a Digital Cam yet you dont mind driving a Maybach???I think i would be more worried about driving a $500k car into a town then to worry about droping a Digital Cam on the ground and breaking it,Sir we all have our dreams and wishes and that cool,Bu ti think your Living your Dream in your mind.Why dont you tell yourself to wake up form Pretendland and relize you might really be driving a Normal persons car,If you have what you say then GREAT but why list what you have if oyu cant back it up in pics??? i think and i think all of us here think you dont have any of your proclaimed autos.who cares if you do and dont but atleast show pics if your gonna brag about them...ANY1 can get on the PC and claim to have the finest of everything i can tell you i live a 4.7 million dollar home with a lear jet and 2 maybachs and a wife that was once a Playmate of the Year...WHO CARES..but Sir you have none of this stuff and guys like you will never have anything but a Dream,if im wrong so be it...but if im right then your nothing but a wanna be that will never be.
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For the record, the RRP of the cars maybach has in Australia is actually over $AUD3million...
Until very recently there was only one maybach in Aus, a 62 in Sydney, so it is certainly not impossible, however surprising, that its owner occasionally frequents this forum.
In any event, since when did digital camera pictures prove anything?
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Originally Posted by TiMerc
Its patently obvious you have not even bothered to read this thread.
For the record, the RRP of the cars maybach has in Australia is actually over $AUD3million...
Until very recently there was only one maybach in Aus, a 62 in Sydney, so it is certainly not impossible, however surprising, that its owner occasionally frequents this forum.
In any event, since when did digital camera pictures prove anything?
For the record, the RRP of the cars maybach has in Australia is actually over $AUD3million...
Until very recently there was only one maybach in Aus, a 62 in Sydney, so it is certainly not impossible, however surprising, that its owner occasionally frequents this forum.
In any event, since when did digital camera pictures prove anything?
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The yellow paint was in reference to the Gallardo... try reading the thread before posting, huh?
Although I did see a taxi yellow W211 E320 the other day - what sort of person would buy such a car!?
As for who needs all those cars... Who NEEDS a Mercedes-Benz? Want is an entirely different matter.
Although I did see a taxi yellow W211 E320 the other day - what sort of person would buy such a car!?
As for who needs all those cars... Who NEEDS a Mercedes-Benz? Want is an entirely different matter.
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I would like to make clear that I do not use this forum to 'brag' as stated by BenzKid24. I use the forum for the same reasons as virtually every other member to share my experiences with other enthusiasts. I do not mean to be pretentious but I am not surprised in the least by BenzKid24's crass remarks. I found your personal attacks entirely unnecessary. I would normally ignore such comments however in this instance I would like to point out that it has taken me over fifty years of hard work to be able to be in the position to indulge myself with such a substantial collection of vehicles. I would also like to point out that most of the vehicles I own are driven by my wife and children as well as my household staff.
You speak as if you have achieved so much. I suspect your attitude is typical of the children of the upper middle class who seem to believe that the marginal wealth of their parents entitles them to act as they please.
If any one has any questions pertaining to my vehicle I would be more than happy to assist.
You speak as if you have achieved so much. I suspect your attitude is typical of the children of the upper middle class who seem to believe that the marginal wealth of their parents entitles them to act as they please.
If any one has any questions pertaining to my vehicle I would be more than happy to assist.
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wow..your "household staff" must love you to let some butler drive a Lambo and MB's AND Gallardo..you and TiMerc(?)you too crack me up with your talk and about me reading this fourm abotu the Gallardo being the Metalic Yellow that TiMerc pointed out to me..hey sorry my mistake,I dont need to make up things like the likes of you to Boys over 50 years to get to your Wealthy living,so now you must be atleast or close to a 70year old man then Mr. Maybach.Hey your a Old man then..im sorry i allways feel great to know that a old gezzer like yourself has finaly become wealthy.Great Job! 50 years of WORK and yet till has NO idea how to run a digital cam..lol what a ------- joke! get real pal that doesnt even make sense..AND you live in HONG KONG,where you guys get and learn more about advanced tech before we do in the US,And yet you "FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE" using a Digital Cam?? Ha..nice try,You and TiMerc are both a bunch of little high schoolers pulling our legs for your enjoyment. on thing it forsure,you make my day @ work more pleasent to see how the poverty of our World is in to see a a couple of poor childern act rich over the WWW. have a nice day making up another story to put on this fourm and make all of us feel bad or whatever you want to do,looking to heard from you again!! gotta go now my Butler Jeffery is bringing my Green Tea! Ta Ta!
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I It may come as no surprise to you that I hold no concern for the opinions or beliefs of individuals such as yourself.
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Hi you guys are pretty immature, I know for a fact that Maybach owns one of the very limited numbers of Maybachs in Sydney and has been a long time connoisseur of the mercedes brand. I think you guys should have a little faith and respect for such a person willing to let us all know about such an interesting vehicle.
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I still don't get this. What are we arguring about.. Mr. Maybach owner has been in this thread for at least 2 months and no pictures.... I have asked to see your maybach and lamborghini for a while now, if you dont mind can you post a couple pics to prove to your benzkid friend that you do own one.
