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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Euro Delivery and Herbert Haemmer of Escondido MB

Dear all,
I wish to express my gratitude to Herbert and share my experience. I am not an employee or have any interest in Escondido MB dealership. Just a man who is happy and wishing to give credit where it's due.
I am a dentist in So Cal. This car was for my wife.
It was not my first rodeo. I've been to Germany for euro del before and am a fan of German autobahn and Nurburgring. I am a gear head and an amateur track guy. Been to Nurburgring few times prior to this delivery.
After visiting and talking w my local MB dealer, I was utterly disappointed with its lack of knowledge and willingness for an euro del.
Found Herbert here and other web sites. A German national who resides in US and an expert in Euro delivery.
I could not be happier.
Discount was not a huge issue for me. If you wish to order an S Klasse, 1 percent more discount is not going to break your bank. What is more important is to receive more hands on service and convenience of expert's arrangements. I shall post more info and photos of my journey as time allows me. Thanks for reading this thread and I will be more than happy to answer any questions.
Jonathan.

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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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VIP lunch and deserts. Compliment of Herbert Haemmer. Only two VIP receptions per day.


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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Herbert gave us 5 tickets to MB museum.





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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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Drove to Munich. Nice drive and takes about 2 1/2 hours. Stayed at Sofitel by the train station. Most convenient and luxurious accommodation in Munich IMHO. First time to Munich for my family, my third.





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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Drove through Swiss to Milan. A long but fun drive.





Misinformation on this photo. This place is Lucerne. Beautiful city.





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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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On to Strasbourg, France. He'll of a drive from Milan due to constructions and weekend traffic through Swiss pass.








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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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I will continue later for the rest of my two weeks vacation in euro land. Hope you all enjoy my posts.
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Fantastic...It was great meeting your family that day..My journey was similar to yours..I travelled through Black forest, Munich, Salzberg, Innsbrouck, Lake Como, Milan and finally Geneva. love the S class..no car is better IMO..I will post to a thread my Euro experience as well...
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 13pauls
Fantastic...It was great meeting your family that day..My journey was similar to yours..I travelled through Black forest, Munich, Salzberg, Innsbrouck, Lake Como, Milan and finally Geneva. love the S class..no car is better IMO..I will post to a thread my Euro experience as well...
Well, Hello! Pls do share your photos!
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Thanks for posting this. Looks like a beautiful trip for a beautiful family (in a beautiful car, too).
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Originally Posted by ChuckinTucson
Thanks for posting this. Looks like a beautiful trip for a beautiful family (in a beautiful car, too).
Thx Chuck. More to come.
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That's all folks! Good night.
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Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

Our next purchase would love to do the euro delivery program.
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Great shots, thanks for uploading these
I wish you have many happy driving and fun with your new S Class
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wow, looks amazing! I would love to see more interior pics of your car.
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lovely pictures! might have to try a ED someday, very inspired! thanx for sharing your trip
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