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DUTCH
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
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| SE G-et Together ?
Hi All,
This is a test the waters message to see if there is any interest in a G Tour of the MBUSI factory in Vance, Alabama where the ML, GL and R Classes are built. This tour would be with the assistance and participation of a good friend of the Gwagen, who was very involved at DBAG/DCAG both with the startup of that plant, and also in marketing the Gwagen in many other parts of the world.
I've been told that the tours are only on Tuesday and Thursday; but I'm trying to see if a Saturday tour might be available. While not a normal part of the tour, I've also been told that it might be possible to add a visit to the test track; although this is not certain right now.
To give any who are interested the time to make plans, I'm thinking about scheduling it in January, February or March.
If you're interested in something like this, respond back either here or on Treffen Email List, where I'm also going to post this message. Keep in mind that it might have to be a Tuesday or Thursday date. |
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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
Sounds great...
But how about late April or May so that winter weather won't be an issue? |
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Brent
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SW Colorado USA
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
03-Gwagen - 11/15/2007 2:56 PM
Sounds great...
But how about late April or May so that winter weather won't be an issue?
Does Alabama get winter? |
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n2lw
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
Count me in.
Hopefully I will be in town, if so I will make the trek. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
Brent - 11/15/2007 5:04 PM
03-Gwagen - 11/15/2007 2:56 PM
Sounds great...
But how about late April or May so that winter weather won't be an issue?
Does Alabama get winter?
Yes. Sleet. |
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Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
Count me in. The factory is not usually open on weekends, so we could make it a Federal holiday when they are open on a Monday. There is also a museum that is open now.  |
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Bruce280
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Date registered: Nov 2006
Location: Athens, AL
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
I'm game. |
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Jonathan Joseph
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Date registered: Oct 2006
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Vehicle(s): 2004 G55
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| RE: SE G-et Together ?
I'd probably be able to make it. It's a little far at 7-8 hours away. Love to see the factory though. Maybe also a good chance to show MB that there is a serious group of G owners/potential buyers out there.
Jonathan |
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ez rhino
Date registered: Aug 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Vehicle(s): 2010 Rubicon Unlimited; 2009 Mini Clubman JCW
| Re: SE G-et Together ?
I'm in. Only 6.5 hrs from Charlotte, that's not too bad. |
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Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
Posts: 1215
| Re: SE G-et Together ?
This would be a rare opportunity to get behind the scenes of a unique facility. I know that a group of Forum members organized by Harald has been to Graz to the G factory there. With the dollar dropping like a rock, this is a much less expensive option! |
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gbenzer
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Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 2007 G-500, 2017 Audi Q7
Posts: 418
| Re: SE G-et Together ?
I'm in but hopefully not in January because of a wedding in the family. February or later is best. |
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KERR
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: SE G-et Together ?
I would like to go as well.
When you say test track is that in a ML / GL or will he let us take the first suv around. 
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
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| Vance, AL Factory Website
The factory website:
http://mbusi.com
has a lot of good information and lots of photos of the factory and the museum. Looks like a full day or more could easily be spent there.
I'm working on a firm date - probably in March, and will post it as soon as I know something. |
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CaptnPete
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: SE G-et Together ?
Can non G-wagen Owners attend? |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
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| Re: SE G-et Together ?
CaptnPete - 11/17/2007 12:24 PM
Can non G-wagen Owners attend?
Are you asking about non, but former, Gwagen Owners?  |
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CaptnPete
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: SE G-et Together ?
Ja, mit Frau |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
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| Re: SE G-et Together ?
CaptnPete - 11/17/2007 1:10 PM
Ja, mit Frau
You are both most welcome! |
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