3/11/2016
Mercedes-Benz at the 2016 Atlanta Auto Show!
3/03/2016
Mercedes-Benz at the Atlanta Auto Show!
The Atlanta AutoShow is next Wednesdaythrough Sunday at the World Congress Center (March 9-13).
The Mercedes-Benz display has grown and I expect to see the 2017 C63 AMG coupe, the 2017 GLS SUV along with perennial favorites like the GT S, G, andMercedes-Maybach! There might be a 2017 E-Class as well…but I am not sure.
I plan to go on Wednesday and I’ll update you with the attendees!
3/01/2016
Mercedes-AMG G63 – Now with Black Wheels!
2/24/2016
A Mercedes-Benz S550 on the Price is Right!
2/18/2016
G550 and GLE450 Pictures by Joe Driggers!
A local photographer came by to take some pictures of our inventory. He made the dealership parking lot seem like a scouted location and the cars look pretty handsome too! Both of these beauties are available for sale, but now that they have a professional modeling portfolio the price may go up!
You can see more of his work on Instagram @joedphotog.
2/15/2016
Customer Testimonial – Jeremy Waited 3 Months for His Mercedes!
Jeremy wanted a very specific Mercedes-AMG C63 so we had to place the order and wait for it to be custom built. He wasn’t sure he could wait…but he ended up happy that he did!
His Review from Cars.com:
I have purchased many cars over the years and I must say that this was the absolute BEST experience ever! Jesse Cannon-Wallace was my sales rep (highly recommend her!). She exceeded every one of my expectations. From the way she handled the test drive to the custom order process to the price negotiation and finally to the delivery of the car – it was all flawless. It was almost surreal because I had never experienced a buying experience quite like this. It should always be this easy, but never is. I honestly can’t think of any issues encountered in the entire process.
The one thing that stood out most was the level of customer service that she provided. I custom ordered my car so it took 3 long months. Not one time did I have to contact her for an update. She consistently gave me updates down to the day it arrived. I can’t put into words how much that meant to me as my past experience with other dealers was quite the opposite.
I know this review sounds a bit over the top in relation to my kudos to Jesse and Atlanta Classic Cars, but I will say with complete conviction that this was the very best buying experience I have ever had!
Thanks Jeremy!
2/13/2016
2/05/2016
2017 C-Class Coupe Walkaround Video at Atlanta Classic Cars!
People often ask if there is a benefit to having the MBUSA headquarters in Atlanta. Here is the benefit! The 2017 C-Coupe is not scheduled to arrive until summer and Idon’t have official training for two more weeks but someone stopped by in a pre-production model and I got to see it! Now you get to see it!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to be the first to see all the sneak peeks!
http://www.youtube.com/benzblogger
2/01/2016
Customer Testimonial – Welcome to Atlanta!
Wendy was referred to Atlanta Classic Cars by her Realtor as she was moving to Atlantafrom Chicago, having not owned a car for many years!
“I drove home scared out of my wits on August 6, 2015 and promptly left the car in my condo parking space for 3 weeks until my sister who lives in Macon said you have to come and visit me! So, I bravely got into the car on a Saturday afternoon with my dog Niko by my side and drove the 1-1/2 hours to Macon! I was so proud of myself.
It took me about 2 months to get up the nerve to drive to work from Midtown to downtown (only 10 minutes door to door) but now I drive every day and even drop one of my colleagues off at her apartment every night on my way home. I feel a sense of freedom I had forgotten I felt after 15 years of not driving �C it is awesome!
You are a patient and special woman. You took the time to let me practice driving again in the parking lot near the dealership until I felt comfortable enough to drive home. You checked on me that very day to make sure I got home safely and I did…PHEW! You then have consistently reached out to me to check on how I was enjoying living in Atlanta and assured me you were there for me if I needed anything. That kind of personalized customer service is very rare in our world today.
I have been in the hotel business for 33 years and understand the high expectations our guests demand from us. You more than exceeded my expectations of customer care and made an otherwise scary prospect of buying (and driving a car) after 15 years without one very comfortable. I was in a seminar recently where we were asked to describe what kind of car we would be. I said a Lunar Blue Mercedes C250 �C classy and a bit sassy! Thank you Jesse! With much appreciation and admiration, Wendy Parker”
Thank you Wendy! It was a pleasure!
1/28/2016
Test Drive the GLE350 Around Duluth, GA!
1/26/2016
Mercedes-AMG GT S Video Shot at Atlanta Classic Cars!
1/23/2016
AMG GT S at Atlanta Classic Cars!
1/12/2016
1/08/2016
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – AJC Feature
The AJC recently featured 7 Game Changers to expect with the Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
“Built for event flexibility, the capacity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium can be expanded to 75,000 seats to host events like the Super Bowl, or up to 83,000 seats for the NCAA Final Four, which the building will host in 2020. Further, as part of environmental sustainability plans for building construction and operations, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is currently tracking toward the goal of LEED Platinum certification, which would make it the first professional sports venue to achieve this highest level.”
1/06/2016
Stone Interiors! You Don’t Say?
Loved this article on jalopnik.com!Mercedes-Benz is so far ahead of the curve that it has come back around as new at Bentley!
1/03/2016
Model Year 2017 is on the Way!
Model year 2017 is going to be a great one! If you haven’t been cruising the Future Models Page at MBUSA.com get over there and start planning! The S-Class Cabriolet is sure to have a wait list, the C-Class coupe is a knockout and the new GLS-Class is going to get me a million GL-Class trade-ins! Order early!
1/01/2016
12/30/2015
Mercedes-Benz GLE400 Meets Yellow Lab!
This is the result of my previous Cargo Area Experiment in the GLE-Class! A happy Lab is the best reward!
You want to go to the AMG Driving Academy!
If you purchased an AMG in the last year you are eligible to go for free! If you did not buy an AMG last year,pay for a day on the trackand then you’ll buy an AMG for sureand then you can go for free next year!
Here is the link for the 2016 schedule. Coming back to Road Atlanta for my convenience!
12/28/2015
Mercedes-Benz SUV Dog Net or Cargo Divider
I was trying these out for a customer today in a GLE-Class and thought someone else might be interested.
1 – Wire Mesh Divider Part Number A1668600042
This is a super heavy duty divider! It took two people to get it positioned in the car and is a bear to screw in. However, if you plan to leave it in full time it is very clean looking and would certainly keep everything in the cargo area contained! Approximate cost: $500
2 – Old Dog Net from 2013 or so
I am guessing everyone who had an ML in 2013 has one of these kicking around the garage because it came standard back then. It is out of production now but I am sure you could find one on Ebay or Craig’s list. It is cloth mesh on the top and straps on the bottom, folds in half for easy storage and would allow objects to pass under with the seats folded flat.
There you go! Two containment options!
12/20/2015
Mercedes-Benz and Apple CarPlay Annoucement!
Apple CarPlay is designed to allow the same clean, simple interface that users enjoy on their iPhone to be also shown on their vehicle's display.
Functionality of Apple CarPlay includes:
- Making and receiving calls (Phone)
- Reading and dictating text messages (Messages)
- Navigation to and from locations (Maps)
- Music streaming (Beats 1, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Sticher, Rdio)
- Podcast and audio book streaming (Audiobooks.com, Audible, MLB At Bat, CBS Radio News)
- Use of Siri voice-control across the CarPlay platform
CLA, GLA, B-Class from December 1 Production: Smartphone Integration Package $350 or Included with Multimedia Package
E-Class, CLS-Class from December 1 Production: Included with premium 1 Package
GLE-Class from January 8 Production: Included with premium 1 Package
12/17/2015
Multi Contour Seats Not Working? Possible Fix!
A client called to say that his Drive Dynamic Multi Contour Seats only worked sometimes. The drivers’ seat would work for a while, the passenger seat would work for a while but neither would work consistently.
After a little fiddling and some road testing I figured out that when the side bolsters were manually inflated over level 6 it prevented the bolsters from inflating around corners! Interesting!
I fixed it!
















