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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Any interest in setting up another SE G-Treffen Vance Factory (where the ML, GL and R Classes are assembled) Tour? We did this a couple of years ago with great success. It was arranged by our good friend Heinz; and we were treated very well - greeted by the President of MBUSI (I think that is the official entity), real factory engineers to accompany the regular tour guide to answer technical questions and a ride on the off-road test track (not part of a normal factory tour!). They even provided lunch in the very nice employee cafeteria. The whole place is very impressive! We do not yet have a date set. This is just to see if there is any interest. Respond here, if interested. | ||
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gbenzer Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 2007 G-500, 2017 Audi Q7 Posts: 418 ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Ellen and I are interested. We had a great time in Vance last trip. The folks there gave us a wonderful day and tour. | ||
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rein Regular Date registered: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Vehicle(s): '83 SWB 280 converted to TD, "86 sold Posts: 71 ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Depending when, it certainly sounds like fun. | ||
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dalexa001 Veteran Date registered: Feb 2008 Location: Anniston, Alabama, USA Vehicle(s): 2011 G550, 2012 Sequoia Posts: 157 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour you can count me in! Any plans to go to Eurotruck? | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour dalexa001 - 9/22/2010 10:13 AM you can count me in! Any plans to go to Eurotruck? Just got off the phone with Sean this afternoon. Yes, it will almpost certainly included time with Sean & Steve at EuroTruck on the second day. | ||
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G-wagen Member Date registered: Jun 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Vehicle(s): '86 280GE LWB, '90 420SEL Posts: 8 | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour I'd be very interested as well. | ||
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Patrick / Regina Member Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Easley & Mount Pleasant / South Carolina Vehicle(s): 2000 G500 / 2004 & 2005 Sprinter / 1987 300SDL + Posts: 39 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour What is the projected time window? Interested. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Patrick / Regina - 9/28/2010 9:25 PM What is the projected time window? Interested. Unknown. Will post that information when Heinz gets back home at the end of October. Also, we will also probably do a second day at Eurotruck like we did the last time. The two days make for a very nice Treffen. | ||
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fernweh Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour DUTCH - 9/29/2010 3:44 AM Patrick / Regina - 9/28/2010 9:25 PM What is the projected time window? Interested. Unknown. Will post that information when Heinz gets back home at the end of October. Also, we will also probably do a second day at Eurotruck like we did the last time. The two days make for a very nice Treffen. Sounds real good ![]() If the time frame fits, I might consider a leisurely drive from California via ??? to the Alabama landscape, visiting some friends ( the ones I have & haven't met yet) on the way. Maybe I can figure out where my stops will be and have a short mini G-treffen at the local coffeehouse or java place. Anybody who would like to join me on this Overland Travel adventure into Vance, is certainly welcome ![]() Karl | ||
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GwagenLover Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104 Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350 Posts: 473 ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Dutch, Glenda and I will go again. Looking forward to visiting Vance again and seeing all of you guys. This time we'll stay for the off road event. Let us know when. Will you arrange a block of rooms at the Hotel/Motel? Gerald | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | Not Enough Interest There does not appear to be enough interest to pursue this any further. | ||
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fernweh Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa ![]() | RE: Not Enough Interest DUTCH - 10/5/2010 4:13 AM There does not appear to be enough interest to pursue this any further. Well, you might have to be a bit more specific - timing and so. Are there any costs involved at the Vance Plant Tour? A small group might be even better - more time to chat with the boys from MB - and it is easier to do the formal training in the parking lot ![]() Please don't give up so quick ![]() Karl | ||
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dalexa001 Veteran Date registered: Feb 2008 Location: Anniston, Alabama, USA Vehicle(s): 2011 G550, 2012 Sequoia Posts: 157 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour I'm still interested!! | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour If Karl makes the drive then I'm in. Mark | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | RE: Not Enough Interest fernweh - 10/5/2010 10:58 AM DUTCH - 10/5/2010 4:13 AM There does not appear to be enough interest to pursue this any further. Well, you might have to be a bit more specific - timing and so. Are there any costs involved at the Vance Plant Tour? A small group might be even better - more time to chat with the boys from MB - and it is easier to do the formal training in the parking lot ![]() Please don't give up so quick ![]() Karl If such a small group responds to a general "Are your interested?" question, then you know that there will be even fewer interested if a specific date is mentioned. There are no costs involved, other than transportation to and from Vance, hotel and meals. | ||
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fernweh Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Maybe this venture should be disclosed to the ML crowd, some might want to visit the birth place of their "G-wagen replacement vehicle" Heinz might even have some nice words for them as well. | ||
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gbenzer Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 2007 G-500, 2017 Audi Q7 Posts: 418 ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour Ellen and I qualify for both categories. Do we have to pay twice or get counted twice???? ![]() G and GL Edited by gbenzer 10/7/2010 9:22 PM | ||
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fernweh Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Calabasas, CA - Centenario, BCS - Luebeck, Germany Vehicle(s): Few Mercedes-Benz, a Toyota Amphibious and a Vespa ![]() | RE: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour gbenzer - 10/7/2010 6:22 PM Ellen and I qualify for both categories. Do we have to pay twice or get counted twice???? ![]() G and GL No, I do not think so......It's handle as his and hers ![]() | ||
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GwagenLover Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104 Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350 Posts: 473 ![]() | Re: SE G-Treffen - Vance Factory Tour So, is it still a go? Glenda (on her 4th ML) & I are chomping at the bit to be there. I need to go by Eurotruck too! Sean needs our patronage. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 ![]() | Not Enough Interest GwagenLover - 10/10/2010 10:18 AM So, is it still a go? Not unless we get more people interested. | ||
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