Raleigh, NC Area AMGers
10-15-2009, 08:19 AM
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Raleigh, NC Area AMGers
Fellow Raleigh, NC Area AMGers...
Where do you guys hang out? Where do you take your vehicles for mods? Anyone do a lot of the work themselves? What mechanics do you guys use (separate from Leith in Raleigh or MB of Cary)? Where do you take your car (besides a track) to open it up?
I have only seen about four or five other E55, two or three E63s, two S55s, a SL65, a few C63s, and a bunch of POSERS (saw a CLS550 with an AMG badge just a couple of days ago... I just let him be...)... But I am sure there are more around!
Where do you guys hang out? Where do you take your vehicles for mods? Anyone do a lot of the work themselves? What mechanics do you guys use (separate from Leith in Raleigh or MB of Cary)? Where do you take your car (besides a track) to open it up?
I have only seen about four or five other E55, two or three E63s, two S55s, a SL65, a few C63s, and a bunch of POSERS (saw a CLS550 with an AMG badge just a couple of days ago... I just let him be...)... But I am sure there are more around!
07-08-2012, 01:38 PM
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I take my cars to the Digital Chassis in Durham....by far the best shop in the Raleigh area.
For just car talk/hanging out, I go to Hurricane Region Porsche Club of America events. Lots of fun...especially the informal concourses....just a nice way to show your car and see other interesting cars.
For just car talk/hanging out, I go to Hurricane Region Porsche Club of America events. Lots of fun...especially the informal concourses....just a nice way to show your car and see other interesting cars.
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07-09-2012, 09:07 AM
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I'm in north Raleigh, just dropped my stable down to 2 AMG's, get most of my work done at Leith Raleigh these days.
Cars & Coffee just moved from Brier Creek to Cary (at Tryon Road/Kildaire Farm Road) 1st Saturday of each month. I'd love to see some more AMG/Mercedes presence there, we are usually pretty thin.
Better still, maybe we can organize some AMG meetings on our own? I see several C63's, a few E63's/E55's, and CLS 63/55's pretty regularly in the course of my travels; whether they are on the forums is another matter.
Cars & Coffee just moved from Brier Creek to Cary (at Tryon Road/Kildaire Farm Road) 1st Saturday of each month. I'd love to see some more AMG/Mercedes presence there, we are usually pretty thin.
Better still, maybe we can organize some AMG meetings on our own? I see several C63's, a few E63's/E55's, and CLS 63/55's pretty regularly in the course of my travels; whether they are on the forums is another matter.
07-09-2012, 11:25 AM
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I'd be happy to have an AMG exclusive meeting....I'll bring my SL55. I also have a neighbor with a new SLS...I'll try to get him to bring it.
07-09-2012, 02:47 PM
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Come Join NCEURO.org forums.. We are an all euro raleigh area club that meets once a month.
I always take my CLS55 to CWperformance in Apex.. never done me wrong plus they did all my mods without issue.
I always take my CLS55 to CWperformance in Apex.. never done me wrong plus they did all my mods without issue.
07-16-2012, 08:12 AM
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Curt at CW Performance is a great guy! I do most of the regular maintenance myself, and whatever I can't do, I take to him. He is very honest and doesn't recommend anything you don't actually need. I have never heard of Digital Chassis until now... If I remember, and I am actually in the Raleigh area on a Saturday, I will try to get to a cars and coffee...
07-16-2012, 08:24 AM
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Tracks?
is there anywhere close by you guys go race down there? I'm in Richmond, VA, which is a couple hour drive, but I'd love to get to go out where I'm not the only AMG (well, Mercedes in general, actually, European car in general pretty much).
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Curt at CW Performance is a great guy! I do most of the regular maintenance myself, and whatever I can't do, I take to him. He is very honest and doesn't recommend anything you don't actually need. I have never heard of Digital Chassis until now... If I remember, and I am actually in the Raleigh area on a Saturday, I will try to get to a cars and coffee...
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07-16-2012, 01:33 PM
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I'm from Asheville, NC. So far I've seen 3 E55 AMGs, including mine.
When I return stateside, I will probably try to make one of the meets or a Cars & Coffee event.
When I return stateside, I will probably try to make one of the meets or a Cars & Coffee event.
07-31-2012, 03:43 PM
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IMHO.. Euroclassics in Durham is the best shop. I have seen everything from GT3 to M6.
C63 to E55. The owner and his son have gone above and beyond for me. They have handled everything from ECU tune and exhaust work to a oil change. if your looking for a shop I can't recommend them enough. We should defintely plan a meet, I'm a regular at the Cars and Coffee scene, and would like to see more of my MB brothers.
C63 to E55. The owner and his son have gone above and beyond for me. They have handled everything from ECU tune and exhaust work to a oil change. if your looking for a shop I can't recommend them enough. We should defintely plan a meet, I'm a regular at the Cars and Coffee scene, and would like to see more of my MB brothers.
08-21-2012, 10:02 PM
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Hey guys, I've been a lurker most of the time on MBworld just using it for tips on my w124 wagon, but I am an active poster on the AMG Private Lounge. If you haven't tried it, you should. Bunch of good folks over there and AMG always offering nice 'incentives' to participate.
I wasn't aware that the Cars and Coffee moved from Brier Creek... but then I haven't been there for a while.
This weekend there is a small Mercedes only show at Shelton Vineyards near Dobson, NC, which is about 2 hours west of Raleigh. I'm taking my E55 and there are a couple other AMGer from the Private Lounge that are likely to show up too. This vineyard is a great place for a car show. I was there for a British show in the spring and they had over 300 cars. The Mercedes show will be much smaller with maybe 30 - 50 cars.
Here's info and a link, you should all try to come out...
12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & MERCEDES BENZ AUTO SHOW ~ 10 AM - 5 PM
08/25/2012
Join us for a display of Mercedes Benz Autos
10 AM - 5 PM
Free Admission
Cars will be registered the day of the shoe or to pre register contact John Gillespie or call him at 336 3664724
We will also be celebrating our 12 year Anniversary which will feature the release of our newest wine along with special discounts on wine and retail items!
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/default.aspx
I wasn't aware that the Cars and Coffee moved from Brier Creek... but then I haven't been there for a while.
This weekend there is a small Mercedes only show at Shelton Vineyards near Dobson, NC, which is about 2 hours west of Raleigh. I'm taking my E55 and there are a couple other AMGer from the Private Lounge that are likely to show up too. This vineyard is a great place for a car show. I was there for a British show in the spring and they had over 300 cars. The Mercedes show will be much smaller with maybe 30 - 50 cars.
Here's info and a link, you should all try to come out...
12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & MERCEDES BENZ AUTO SHOW ~ 10 AM - 5 PM
08/25/2012
Join us for a display of Mercedes Benz Autos
10 AM - 5 PM
Free Admission
Cars will be registered the day of the shoe or to pre register contact John Gillespie or call him at 336 3664724
We will also be celebrating our 12 year Anniversary which will feature the release of our newest wine along with special discounts on wine and retail items!
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/default.aspx
08-24-2012, 08:38 AM
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Hey guys, I've been a lurker most of the time on MBworld just using it for tips on my w124 wagon, but I am an active poster on the AMG Private Lounge. If you haven't tried it, you should. Bunch of good folks over there and AMG always offering nice 'incentives' to participate.
I wasn't aware that the Cars and Coffee moved from Brier Creek... but then I haven't been there for a while.
This weekend there is a small Mercedes only show at Shelton Vineyards near Dobson, NC, which is about 2 hours west of Raleigh. I'm taking my E55 and there are a couple other AMGer from the Private Lounge that are likely to show up too. This vineyard is a great place for a car show. I was there for a British show in the spring and they had over 300 cars. The Mercedes show will be much smaller with maybe 30 - 50 cars.
Here's info and a link, you should all try to come out...
12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & MERCEDES BENZ AUTO SHOW ~ 10 AM - 5 PM
08/25/2012
Join us for a display of Mercedes Benz Autos
10 AM - 5 PM
Free Admission
Cars will be registered the day of the shoe or to pre register contact John Gillespie or call him at 336 3664724
We will also be celebrating our 12 year Anniversary which will feature the release of our newest wine along with special discounts on wine and retail items!
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/default.aspx
I wasn't aware that the Cars and Coffee moved from Brier Creek... but then I haven't been there for a while.
This weekend there is a small Mercedes only show at Shelton Vineyards near Dobson, NC, which is about 2 hours west of Raleigh. I'm taking my E55 and there are a couple other AMGer from the Private Lounge that are likely to show up too. This vineyard is a great place for a car show. I was there for a British show in the spring and they had over 300 cars. The Mercedes show will be much smaller with maybe 30 - 50 cars.
Here's info and a link, you should all try to come out...
12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & MERCEDES BENZ AUTO SHOW ~ 10 AM - 5 PM
08/25/2012
Join us for a display of Mercedes Benz Autos
10 AM - 5 PM
Free Admission
Cars will be registered the day of the shoe or to pre register contact John Gillespie or call him at 336 3664724
We will also be celebrating our 12 year Anniversary which will feature the release of our newest wine along with special discounts on wine and retail items!
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/default.aspx
I cant make it but would like a few pics
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CARS and COFFEE this Saturday at Waverly Place in Cary at 8 AM!
I will be at the beach, but Mercedes needs some more love. I think I was one of only 5 MB's there last month.
I will be at the beach, but Mercedes needs some more love. I think I was one of only 5 MB's there last month.
08-30-2012, 08:54 PM
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RE: Cary NC Cars & Coffee 9-1
To clarify, Cars & Coffee is now at intersection of Tryon and Kildaire Farms roads, also known as Waverly Place, in Cary.
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
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08-30-2012, 09:26 PM
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To clarify, Cars & Coffee is now at intersection of Tryon and Kildaire Farms roads, also known as Waverly Place, in Cary.
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
08-31-2012, 06:55 AM
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planning on coming with my CLS63........even though i'm going to the beach this weekend too......I'm waiting until after C&C haha.......
see you Benz'O's there eh???
see you Benz'O's there eh???
09-01-2012, 11:55 AM
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good turnout today........does your E have smoked tails and a beat up roof spoiler??
think I saw it there......parked on the side spot??
think I saw it there......parked on the side spot??
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To clarify, Cars & Coffee is now at intersection of Tryon and Kildaire Farms roads, also known as Waverly Place, in Cary.
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
I'll be there, but agree that MB has sadly been woefully under represented all Summer.
If we can get a few MB's out there this month I'll bring my E63, but otherwise I'll go in my Corvette.
If anyone is going, please post!
09-10-2012, 11:12 AM
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New to the area (Durham) and of course, the "Service Engine" light comes on this weekend.
This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.
This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.
09-10-2012, 11:17 AM
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[QUOTE=BklynMarc;5352338]New to the area (Durham) and of course, the "Service Engine" light comes on this weekend.
This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.[/QUOTE
Not sure where your located but Euroclassics has done all of my work and wouldn't go anywhere else.
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This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.[/QUOTE
Not sure where your located but Euroclassics has done all of my work and wouldn't go anywhere else.
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09-10-2012, 11:28 AM
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[quote=ncglock;5352342]
the guys at EC are nice.......on 70 right glock?
I have not used them for service, but they always have some super fly cars out there....
also try CW Performance in Apex, they deal strictly with our cars and that's it.....I go there with both of mine and feel fine about it...no loaners though....
welcome to the area and good luck
also forgot to mention the dealer in Cary is still a 'dealer' and will want to be well paid......but I have gotten
3 cars from them and like my saleman at least.....
New to the area (Durham) and of course, the "Service Engine" light comes on this weekend.
This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.[/QUOTE
Not sure where your located but Euroclassics has done all of my work and wouldn't go anywhere else.
9193837272
This post was helpful. I will be visiting someone shortly.
When I requested the nearest MB dealer, the nav came back with MB of Cary (20 miles). Any thoughts about them and their service? What's their loaner/courtesy car policy?
Looking forward to seeing other AMG cars on the road.[/QUOTE
Not sure where your located but Euroclassics has done all of my work and wouldn't go anywhere else.
9193837272
I have not used them for service, but they always have some super fly cars out there....
also try CW Performance in Apex, they deal strictly with our cars and that's it.....I go there with both of mine and feel fine about it...no loaners though....
welcome to the area and good luck
also forgot to mention the dealer in Cary is still a 'dealer' and will want to be well paid......but I have gotten
3 cars from them and like my saleman at least.....
