European Trip & AMG Factory Visit

Palmnuts · 01-03-2010, 04:58 PM

I've managed to arrange a factory visit to AMG in Stuttgart in early March - it's a personal tour of the place for me and the missus which was free of charge once I gave them my VIN number confirming I owned one! Not bad service I'd say and I can't wait!!!

I'm doing this as part of a week-long European road trip which will see an overnight ferry from Hull to the Hook of Holland and then onto Stuttgart as the first stop for 2 nights.

This will be followed by 1 night in Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, then a long drive to spend a further 2 nights in Monte Carlo (that will be a long drive but I'm making sure I drive on the famous Col de Turini on the way there

). The Monte Carlo bit is to keep Vicki happy on an otherwise car-themed 'holiday'!

Then, I'll be making the trip back up to spend 2 nights in Geneva where I'll pop into the Geneva Motorshow. Finally, I'll be doing Geneva to Calais in one hit to get the lovely ferry back to the UK!

I can't wait for this trip (8 weeks and counting!) and if anyone wants to suggest any great driving roads that they know I could drive on during this trip then please tell me!! You see loads of roads in car magazines, TV etc but I never know which one's are the best ones to drive on (Stelvio Pass is not an option as it's too far east for the limited timescale I have

).

- Paul - · 01-03-2010, 05:08 PM

Sounds awesome mate - have a great time and take lots of pics!!

peterg1965 · 01-03-2010, 05:12 PM

You git palmball (er nuts), I hate you (again)

Palmnuts · 01-03-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

You git palmball (er nuts), I hate you (again)

You'll notice this thread has been e90'erised compared to the one on MBClub lol!

Good consistent response Peter!

flyfs6 · 01-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Sounds very exciting and I'm sure it'll be a great trip for you both.

Dr Dave · 01-04-2010, 03:14 AM

Plenty of pics if you can! Not sure about pics at AMG, they probably have a no camera policy.

M3-FAST · 01-04-2010, 08:44 AM

Sounds like an awesome trip, as others have said, looking forward to seeing some pics

Hope you enjoy it!

(PS: Dont forget to check your tyres before you leave

)

01-03-2010, 04:58 PM	#1
Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	European Trip & AMG Factory Visit I've managed to arrange a factory visit to AMG in Stuttgart in early March - it's a personal tour of the place for me and the missus which was free of charge once I gave them my VIN number confirming I owned one! Not bad service I'd say and I can't wait!!! I'm doing this as part of a week-long European road trip which will see an overnight ferry from Hull to the Hook of Holland and then onto Stuttgart as the first stop for 2 nights. This will be followed by 1 night in Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, then a long drive to spend a further 2 nights in Monte Carlo (that will be a long drive but I'm making sure I drive on the famous Col de Turini on the way there ). The Monte Carlo bit is to keep Vicki happy on an otherwise car-themed 'holiday'! Then, I'll be making the trip back up to spend 2 nights in Geneva where I'll pop into the Geneva Motorshow. Finally, I'll be doing Geneva to Calais in one hit to get the lovely ferry back to the UK! I can't wait for this trip (8 weeks and counting!) and if anyone wants to suggest any great driving roads that they know I could drive on during this trip then please tell me!! You see loads of roads in car magazines, TV etc but I never know which one's are the best ones to drive on (Stelvio Pass is not an option as it's too far east for the limited timescale I have ).
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- Paul - Major General 695 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Sounds awesome mate - have a great time and take lots of pics!! __________________ My Photos
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	You git palmball (er nuts), I hate you (again)
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flyfs6 Captain 49 Rep 691 Posts Drives: BMW i7 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sounds very exciting and I'm sure it'll be a great trip for you both.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Plenty of pics if you can! Not sure about pics at AMG, they probably have a no camera policy. __________________
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M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	Sounds like an awesome trip, as others have said, looking forward to seeing some pics Hope you enjoy it! (PS: Dont forget to check your tyres before you leave )
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