Monster MB garage in Aachen

[gr1nch]

Was at Aachen today getting my car looked at (Keyless-Go keys not detected), having decided for its first warranty to drive the two hours over the border to a large German garage, recommended by MB customer services.

This garage covers acres! Notably single buildings for separate functions. The main building with all the new cars also had its own coffee shop and staff. So big they sublet space to other firms. Naturally, loads of cars of varying ages and types, but couldn't spot any vintage classics. We drove the courtesy car into the hangar like repair centre to get our bags.

Two customer cars: a debadged AMG GT facing a C63s

The coffee shop whilst you wait...

A row of angels upstairs in AMG heaven

The big mean mama, S63 cabrio (this one nearly a quarter of a million euros - TBH it didn't look worth the price of a new house!)

A moody looking GLS350d looking at a S350d @ €131K - at least in Aachen you can get a E220d saloon and a matching estate, with change, for that price!

Looking the other way down the length of the building, you might be able to see at the end the showy, all-glass inspection area with three car lifts

Here it is from the outside

Before that, whilst waiting I had a good look around the whole site. There was an interesting car park, down at the side of the building with lots of new high value cars looking a little sad and forgotten, gathering dust and rust....eg S63 coupé convertibles which are an eye-watering €230k list inside and G-Wagens, but they can take it!

A rather nice Vito nose to nose with an S63

Tried to get a pic of the Vito interior as it was a lovely cream leather, very modern and luxurious, but was trying to avoid getting myself in the reflection and the sun was shining too brightly!

Now up around the service area

Lovely red colour on that car...had to take a closer look

What on earth is this? Looks like an A220d and an E-class had a baby

A beauty....SL63

Quite a few models and ages represented here....

The AMG GT was still there...would have been rude not to

This C-class cabrio caught my eye with the cool looking twin turbo fans in each headrest...

An overnight in stunning Maastricht, then back in the afternoon to pick up, hopefully fixed, pride and joy. Is there an acronym for that, PAJ? .

Hope you enjoyed this little tour.

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[Druk]

Love that red estate.

 

[fabes]

Agreed

What model is it though?

And one heck of a huge site, thanks for the photos

PS how many miles have you put on you new S class already gr1nch?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

The mystery car is a facelift R-class, based upon the same platform as the previous generation ML and GL.

 

[E55BOF]

I hate to say it, but the back end is reminiscent of a SSangYong Rodius...

 

[gr1nch]

Yesterday I took a quick tour round (after they'd fixed the Keyless-Go issue) to see anything else of interest before we headed back to Belgium. Took a few photos, one of a nice 500 SEC (pics at the bottom)

Agreed

What model is it though?

It's a E250d - I thought this extra picture would show it clearly, alas not

And one heck of a huge site, thanks for the photos

PS how many miles have you put on you new S class already gr1nch?

Fabes, I've done a little over 1k miles so far, all smooth and enjoyable. I've had to pay special attention to the bodywork and kerbing as it's so wide with the tyre profile much lower than I've been used to. It's been blooming fantastic though. The Mercedes Me app is useful for getting this kind of info, when away from the car

The mystery car is a facelift R-class, based upon the same platform as the previous generation ML and GL.

Thanks, I've not seen one before and it was strikingly different from the MB's generic shapes I've been accustomed to.

SLC43 twins

A couple more of the inside with the AMG lounge upstairs...

The glass inspection area where customers can be shown underneath their cars

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[masher_uk]

Nice shots, thanks for taking the time.

Did to mention Article 50, just for a laugh..?!

 

[gr1nch]

Unfortunately they didn't seem too pleased with having to deal with my warranty issue, so I didn't feel much like asking for a couple of brexits with my coffee!

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