Why no AMG on European delivery?
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I was originally told that since they came from different factories, they couldn't handle the delivery, legal reasons and other BS. However, the real reason is that #1, NON-AMG cars delivered in EU do not come from a dealer's allocation but AMG cars do and #2, it is a boat load of paperwork and legwork to get it done. You need to go to a really big dealership that has a lot of EU delivery experience. Even then , the normal channels won't know what to do. Oh, yeah. Be prepared to pay the price.
I was offered an E55 this summer for my EU trip but I'm thinking that waiting for an '05 car might be get me a 7 speed, cosmetic upgrades and possibly better brakes!
I was offered an E55 this summer for my EU trip but I'm thinking that waiting for an '05 car might be get me a 7 speed, cosmetic upgrades and possibly better brakes!
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Yeah, E55AMG99 basically sums it up. I think the biggest reason is AMG cars dont NEED to offer ED. Mercedes dont want AMG cars to be always "readily available". If you want such a prestige car, you order and wait. And the allocation is another big factor, you still need to go through US dealers and ED orders dont count on their sales. Dealers dont get the credit nor the profit.
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Originally posted by cschow
Its unfortunate that you can't get AMGs on European delivery. Otherwise, I'd love to be able to drive the car to AMG and get AMG exclusive options added.
Its unfortunate that you can't get AMGs on European delivery. Otherwise, I'd love to be able to drive the car to AMG and get AMG exclusive options added.
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You can if you know the right person at the right dealer. As far as adding AMG options on North American cars at the factory, that is something I'm still working on.
E55AMG99, can you give me examples. I would like to pressure my dealer.
E55AMG99, can you give me examples. I would like to pressure my dealer.
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Originally posted by Pbglas
You can if you know the right person at the right dealer. As far as adding AMG options on North American cars at the factory, that is something I'm still working on.
E55AMG99, can you give me examples. I would like to pressure my dealer.
You can if you know the right person at the right dealer. As far as adding AMG options on North American cars at the factory, that is something I'm still working on.
E55AMG99, can you give me examples. I would like to pressure my dealer.
He also said that it is a mountain of work for them and that very few people know how to do it.
