My New 57s

[gabe,camp!]

That's quite impressive. I'm surprised they let you work on the car yourself for liability issues, but I guess if they know you well enough then why not.

Sounds like that dealership knows how to treat its customers. The largest MB dealership in Toronto only has one courtesy car reserved for Maybach/SLR customers on hand at a time. If its already taken out, then you're out of luck, and they expect you to rent a car from the place next door. Not exactly the level of service you'd expect after making such a purchase.

Originally Posted by aehaas

I actually have worked with one of the top MB mechanics in the country here in Sarasota for many years. The dealership is about 3 miles down the road. I have gone there at times and borrowed special tools or the mechanic came to my house to help me do something. I have even gone there and was told to park in bay 18 and use a mechanics tools to do my own work once on a transmission. I basically have free range. They all know me over there.

aehaas

[step5pro]

Greetings All,
I was raised never to ask another man about his money or concern myself with how he spends it.
I just happened to remenber that while I was reading post after post of folks asking how the gentleman made his money.

BTW, beautiful cars!!!!

[Sincity]

Originally Posted by aehaas

Enjoyment. I like working on cars.

I'm impressed. You get your hands dirty on the operating table and in the garage! Congrats on your success and lack of arrogance.

[lxwlxw]

Originally Posted by M44

I just have one question. What do you do? I wanna have a Maybach someday. (and a Lambo lol)

A surgeon......hmmmmmm......ok

[MGcorp]

PS What type of surgeries do you make?

[Sardinia]

Originally Posted by aehaas

I had to argue with the MB USA people but was finally able to get them to make me an AMG version that was not standard. For example, I did away with the carbon fiber and used black maple wood instead. I changed the white leather parts to cream and added cream leather to the lower door panels. We also got the automatic rear door closing system added to this car.

The car rides lower than my previous, regular, Maybach 57 and I like these lower profile tires with a wider contact patch.

I am very, very happy with this car. Both my wife and I drive it as the car most often used:

I didn't read whole thread ... but that's a dream garage you have

[nex0801]

Aehaas, I have two questions abuot Maybach.
1) Does the middle part of the Maybach's taillight (under the trunk lid) have some function, such as fog light or not?
2) What material is a front grill made from?

[aehaas]

Previous - I am a reconstructive plastic surgeon.
1-I do not believe it lights up at all but do not know for sure.
2-The grill is a metalized plastic. A hard plastic with a metal coating of some sort, my best guess again.

aehaas

[blitzinger]

Aehass,

You said you and your wife service all your vehicles which saves you money. As I'm sure everyone here knows, Mercedes are somewhat complex cars to work on (i.e. ABC problem with the CL500s). As a college student in finance, I've made some pretty good investments with the downturn of the economy and I'm about to sell all the shares of one certain stock I own to get a CL500. Reason being is my 95' maxima which I've had forever is about to bite the dust and I have an internship for Merrill Lynch (not paid ) over the summer and need a reliable car.

I've found a 02' CL500 with 89k miles and a clean carfax report. The exterior is in exceptional condition and I will be talking to the gentleman selling it tomorrow. My question is, where did you learn how to service the Mercedes and how long did it take to learn? Because as everyone here knows, not only are the complex but quite expensive. Also, kudos on your success and your absolutely amazing collection of cars.

Thanks for any insight you could possibly give.

P.S. The school I attend is right down the road from the Bentley Dealership in High Point, NC. (first bentley dealer in U.S.) did you by chance get yours from him or someone in florida?

[aehaas]

The wife's Bentley was from the dealer in Tampa.

Working on a car is not just studying a particular model. I have taken cars and motorcycles apart and put them back together since HS. Basic mechanic skills is the basis for working on any car.

I have always had access to shop manuals for every car I have purchased and still do. If one studies every page of the service manual you learn a lot of information. Next you have to be willing to work in that particular kind of shop, watching and/or working with the mechanic (they also have to let you be there).

aehaas