Customized Special Order 2015 S550 - The wait begins
11-27-2014, 09:36 PM
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I'm sorry and I hate to be the Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving, but I just don't understand what all the hoopla is about. Here we have yet another black S550, but with a special order interior and a couple of other doodads. Just WHAT is the big deal? Anyone who wants to throw thousand dollar bills at their dealer can do the exact same thing. Anything that anyone with enough money can duplicate, is nothing special. Is a nice, new S550 wonderful? You bet it is. But so many here are fawning over this car--which I, personally, find unappealing--for no other reason than WHAT? I have a new, special ordered S550 coming in a few weeks. Even though I will like it way more than I would like this super duper special order/special schmorder car, I will not be posting any photos. I won't know what ship it's on. I won't know when it reaches this stage or that stage. I will only know when the dealer calls to tell me that my new car is ready to pick up. Two or three years from that date, I'll be repeating the process all over again. It's nice. It's fun. There is more to life than special colored seats. Been there, done that. I think we all might think about GETTING A LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
11-28-2014, 07:20 AM
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I'm sorry and I hate to be the Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving, but I just don't understand what all the hoopla is about. Here we have yet another black S550, but with a special order interior and a couple of other doodads. Just WHAT is the big deal? Anyone who wants to throw thousand dollar bills at their dealer can do the exact same thing. Anything that anyone with enough money can duplicate, is nothing special. Is a nice, new S550 wonderful? You bet it is. But so many here are fawning over this car--which I, personally, find unappealing--for no other reason than WHAT? I have a new, special ordered S550 coming in a few weeks. Even though I will like it way more than I would like this super duper special order/special schmorder car, I will not be posting any photos. I won't know what ship it's on. I won't know when it reaches this stage or that stage. I will only know when the dealer calls to tell me that my new car is ready to pick up. Two or three years from that date, I'll be repeating the process all over again. It's nice. It's fun. There is more to life than special colored seats. Been there, done that. I think we all might think about GETTING A LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
it's called being supportive, friendly and civil.......this is a community of guys that really like MB, (yourself included) and we like to oodle over it all....LM has been waiting an awfully long time, and has spent a lot of money for special order items: everyone here is happy for him, excited for him and really looking forward to HIM getting his car! It isn't exactly about a car, but the journey LM has been on and the support he receives from all of us show our quality too.........kind of like you've just shown yours
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11-28-2014, 07:58 AM
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I'm sorry and I hate to be the Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving, but I just don't understand what all the hoopla is about. Here we have yet another black S550, but with a special order interior and a couple of other doodads. Just WHAT is the big deal? Anyone who wants to throw thousand dollar bills at their dealer can do the exact same thing. Anything that anyone with enough money can duplicate, is nothing special. Is a nice, new S550 wonderful? You bet it is. But so many here are fawning over this car--which I, personally, find unappealing--for no other reason than WHAT? I have a new, special ordered S550 coming in a few weeks. Even though I will like it way more than I would like this super duper special order/special schmorder car, I will not be posting any photos. I won't know what ship it's on. I won't know when it reaches this stage or that stage. I will only know when the dealer calls to tell me that my new car is ready to pick up. Two or three years from that date, I'll be repeating the process all over again. It's nice. It's fun. There is more to life than special colored seats. Been there, done that. I think we all might think about GETTING A LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
11-28-2014, 08:24 AM
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I'm sorry and I hate to be the Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving, but I just don't understand what all the hoopla is about. Here we have yet another black S550, but with a special order interior and a couple of other doodads. Just WHAT is the big deal? Anyone who wants to throw thousand dollar bills at their dealer can do the exact same thing. Anything that anyone with enough money can duplicate, is nothing special. Is a nice, new S550 wonderful? You bet it is. But so many here are fawning over this car--which I, personally, find unappealing--for no other reason than WHAT? I have a new, special ordered S550 coming in a few weeks. Even though I will like it way more than I would like this super duper special order/special schmorder car, I will not be posting any photos. I won't know what ship it's on. I won't know when it reaches this stage or that stage. I will only know when the dealer calls to tell me that my new car is ready to pick up. Two or three years from that date, I'll be repeating the process all over again. It's nice. It's fun. There is more to life than special colored seats. Been there, done that. I think we all might think about GETTING A LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
11-28-2014, 08:37 AM
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I'm sorry and I hate to be the Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving, but I just don't understand what all the hoopla is about. Here we have yet another black S550, but with a special order interior and a couple of other doodads. Just WHAT is the big deal? Anyone who wants to throw thousand dollar bills at their dealer can do the exact same thing. Anything that anyone with enough money can duplicate, is nothing special. Is a nice, new S550 wonderful? You bet it is. But so many here are fawning over this car--which I, personally, find unappealing--for no other reason than WHAT? I have a new, special ordered S550 coming in a few weeks. Even though I will like it way more than I would like this super duper special order/special schmorder car, I will not be posting any photos. I won't know what ship it's on. I won't know when it reaches this stage or that stage. I will only know when the dealer calls to tell me that my new car is ready to pick up. Two or three years from that date, I'll be repeating the process all over again. It's nice. It's fun. There is more to life than special colored seats. Been there, done that. I think we all might think about GETTING A LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
With all due respect STREAMLINER, get a life!
Lovin has been waiting for this car (seems like about a year but my time could be a little off) for a very long time due to the special ordering nature of the particular car. We are excited for him. We are all living vicariously through Lovin. Apparently you do not have the same feelings--and that is ok. But please do not "rain on the parade". Since this is a parade that a majority of us on this site want to see since most of us are MB and S Class fanatics.
Oh by the way--I would expect your type of comments from my wife that could not care less about the S Class and the excitement we all show. With that said, I still love her! So it is ok to share your thoughts but I think you will be outnumbered on this site. Additionally, my wife would not even subscribe to this site since her feelings are much like yours.
Can't wait for those pics Lovin!
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11-28-2014, 08:51 AM
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Lovin' has no idea what is going on right now: he's in delivery heaven being shown his beautiful new car!
Streamliner needs some attention you guys
lets start a thread for his delivery too bahahahahaha!
Streamliner needs some attention you guys
lets start a thread for his delivery too bahahahahaha!
11-28-2014, 09:00 AM
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Streamliner: One of the great benefits of living in this country is that, for the most part, nobody can force us to do anything we do not want to do. We get your point, but if you could now please show some common courtesy and manners, and not post here anymore, it would be appreciated.
Hyperion667, texex91, jerrylhs1 and MTrauman: Thank you guys for supporting my journey and thank you for participating. I just logged on a few minutes ago and started to read everything and your comments brought smiles.
Much appreciated and thank you guys.
Hyperion667, texex91, jerrylhs1 and MTrauman: Thank you guys for supporting my journey and thank you for participating. I just logged on a few minutes ago and started to read everything and your comments brought smiles.
Much appreciated and thank you guys.
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11-28-2014, 09:03 AM
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Getting on a plane in a couple hours and should be at the dealer close to noon PST.
Seriously excited!
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11-28-2014, 09:07 AM
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Streamliner: One of the great benefits of living in this country is that, for the most part, nobody can force us to do anything we do not want to do. We get your point, but if you could now please show some common courtesy and manners, and not post here anymore, it would be appreciated.
Hyperion667, texex91, jerrylhs1 and MTrauman: Thank you guys for supporting my journey and thank you for participating. I just logged on a few minutes ago and started to read everything and your comments brought smiles.
Much appreciated and thank you guys.
Hyperion667, texex91, jerrylhs1 and MTrauman: Thank you guys for supporting my journey and thank you for participating. I just logged on a few minutes ago and started to read everything and your comments brought smiles.
Much appreciated and thank you guys.
11-28-2014, 10:30 AM
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I'm going to try and help you here:
it's called being supportive, friendly and civil.......this is a community of guys that really like MB, (yourself included) and we like to oodle over it all....LM has been waiting an awfully long time, and has spent a lot of money for special order items: everyone here is happy for him, excited for him and really looking forward to HIM getting his car! It isn't exactly about a car, but the journey LM has been on and the support he receives from all of us show our quality too.........kind of like you've just shown yours ()
it's called being supportive, friendly and civil.......this is a community of guys that really like MB, (yourself included) and we like to oodle over it all....LM has been waiting an awfully long time, and has spent a lot of money for special order items: everyone here is happy for him, excited for him and really looking forward to HIM getting his car! It isn't exactly about a car, but the journey LM has been on and the support he receives from all of us show our quality too.........kind of like you've just shown yours
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11-28-2014, 11:13 AM
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11-28-2014, 11:44 AM
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I think what makes this car so special to everyone who has been following the process is how thoroughly Lovin' has kept us up to date. We're all MB "nuts" and love our cars, but this one is really special to everybody who has been following this. It will be great to see pictures of "our" car . . . I'm just glad it's Lovin' writing the check and not me .
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11-28-2014, 11:57 AM
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Oh, OK, I'm sorry. I guess I thought that when someone was in a position to order a car like this, they didn't need anyone's "support," but I guess I was wrong. I apologize for being so heartless, insensitive and unsupportive, because as we all know, it's all a "journey." So, to everyone here, who has suffered through the unbearable trials and tribulations of ordering an ultra luxury car, please accept my "support," because you're good enough, you're smart enough and doggonit, people like you!
there were two other words after the word 'supportive' that you missed.......actually.....you've quite missed it altogether I think what makes this car so special to everyone who has been following the process is how thoroughly Lovin' has kept us up to date. We're all MB "nuts" and love our cars, but this one is really special to everybody who has been following this. It will be great to see pictures of "our" car . . . I'm just glad it's Lovin' writing the check and not me .
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11-28-2014, 12:07 PM
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Wanted to throw out a little something about the dealership on Howard St. in San Francisco. I transport high-end cars in an enclosed trailer and although don't usually do new car deliveries will occasionally deliver to a dealership. I had the occasion to deliver an SLS to this dealership and as I'm not in there on a regular basis, needed some additional information as to where to park the transporter and who to see once I arrived. I ended up talking to the sales manager who honestly couldn't have been nicer. A lot of times dealerships treat the transporters as mere peons, but this guy was really great. He arranged for a spot for me to park and had a lot attendant standing by for my arrival. If I was treated as well as I was, I can imagine how well they treat their customers who are spending north of $150K.
11-28-2014, 01:30 PM
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Exactly! Even though we are not writing a check, we have had the same level of engagement and fun as the person who ultimately will reduce his checkbook by one page. This thread has been and is a great manifestation of somebody who is super passionate about the MB brand and particular setup of his customized vehicle sharing the joy of getting through all the steps with the rest of us. Please don’t ruin our experience by posting something by an accident or while in a bad mood. Think twice!
11-28-2014, 03:09 PM
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the arrival!!!!!!!
11-28-2014, 03:40 PM
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Allow me to add my congratulations, Lovin! What a fantastic looking car. I am very happy for you and thank you for keeping us all up to today all these months on this amazing journey. We will be waiting for more photos and more details after you get to drive your beauty.
