Mercedes-Benz Winter Wonderland...at Atlanta Classic Cars!

It snowed at the dealership! That never happens here. Happy 2010 Everyone!

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Walk Around Video

The DVD of my presentation that won me the 2010 E-Class Walk Around National Championship has finally arrived. This is a 15 minute presentation, tailored to a client interested in Technology, and my goal was to get the maximum points on the scoresheet. This isn't how I would normally present to a new client in the showroom but it is a great way to pack in a lot of information! I hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this video, check out my presentation from 2007 when I won the 2008 C-Class Walk Around.

2010 E63 AMG Available at Atlanta Classic Cars!

Atlanta Classic Cars has 2 unsold 2010 E63s scheduled to arrive before the end of the year. These vehicles are still in transit from Germany but should arrive in early December. These are our first E63s that are not pre-sold!

#1
Steel Grey
Black Leather
Black Ash Wood Trim
Premium 2 Package
Parktronic
Driver Asistance Package
Illuminated Door Sills
MSRP $97895

#2
Black
Black Leather
Black Ash Wood Trim
Premium 2 Package
MSRP $93225

The 2010 E63 has been a hot commodity for the last few months! Every one we have had has been pre-sold so I haven't even had a chance to drive one yet. Maybe one of these will make it here without a deposit and I'll get a chance. Maybe not! Please get it touch if one of the E63s should have your name on it!

Atlanta Classic Cars - Daylight Saving Time & Free Multi-point Inspection

If you live in the Greater Atlanta area and need someone to adjust the time in your Mercedes for Daylight Saving Time you can bring your vehicle to Atlanta Classic Cars during normal business hours and our Mercedes-Benz trained technicians will be happy to assist you. They will reset your clock and answer any other operational questions you may have.

While you're here, request a complimentary multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle is safe for upcoming shorter days and longer nights. If maintenance or repairs are recommended, receive 15% off parts and labor. But hurry! This offer expires on November 28, 2009!

You must set an appointment by calling 770 279 3600 and asking for the appointment desk.

If you don't live in the Atlanta area or would just like to take care of this yourself read my post on setting the clock in your Mercedes-Benz.

2009 Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day Starts Tomorrow!

I am walking in the Breast Cancer 3-Day to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure this weekend. This is a 3-Day, 60 mile walk from Lake Lanier to Turner Field! My team of 6 women has raised nearly $18,000 this year!

If you live in the Atlanta area please come out and support us. It is like cheering on a parade! The list of official cheering stations is below.


Thank you to my clients, my family and Atlanta Classic Cars for helping me to reach my fundraising goal!

Friday, October 23
8:45 am - 10:45 am
Downtown Buford
89 Main St.
Buford, GA 30518

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Suwanee Station
Station Center Blvd.
Suwanee, GA 30024

Saturday, October 24
9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Oreck Vacuums Store & Plaza
5005 Peachtree Pkwy
Norcross, GA 30092

11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Duluth Monarch School
3057 Main St.
Duluth, GA 30096

Sunday, October 25
7:45 am - 9:30 am
Lowe's
4950 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Chamblee, GA 30341

10:45 am - 1:30 pm
Atlantic Station
171 17th St.
Atlanta, GA 30363

Repeat Customer - Testimonial

Dear Jesse,

More than three years ago I walked out of ... (another Atlanta Mercedes Dealer) ... due to poor product knowledge and service, and drove 45 minutes to Atlanta Classic Cars. It is the best move I could have made, thanks to you.

Since then you have thrilled me with the purchase of my S550 and, most recently, the GL450. Your attention to details, expertise and service is unlike any other I have ever experienced. Thank you for caring so much about your customers, your dealership and the brand you represent. It all shows, and it all makes a huge difference. You are the competitive advantage!

My experience with you is why I continue to make that 45-minute drive for service at the dealership. You are personally representative of how every little thing works as it should at Atlanta Classic Cars. I'm sure your team is proud of you and for you. Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do to help you, as you have helped me so much. Know assuredly you have my business for life. On to the SL...

All kind regards,
Patrick T. Davis
Atlanta, GA

The 2010 E-Class Sedan and Coupe Have Arrived at Atlanta Classic Cars!

They are here! Our first shipment of 2010 E-Classes arrived this afternoon. We received a variety of E350 and E550 coupes and sedans. They should be cleaned up and ready for sale within a few hours. Please come take a look at the latest and greatest from Mercedes-Benz! Be sure to ask for me when you come in.

Special financing at 4.9% and excellent lease offers are now available as well

2010 E550 Has Left The Building!

It was great to get a chance to preview the E550 while it waited to be picked up! The E-Class will return to Atlanta Classic Cars for a launch party on June 10th and the full-time demo should follow soon after. The current target date for US release is "late June."

2010 E550 at Atlanta Classic Cars Today!

There is a 2010 E550 Sport on the lot today waiting to be picked up by a Regional Manager. It may only be here for a few hours. If you are in the neighborhood and would like to see it in person, give me a call.

It is Arctic White with Panoramic Roof. The Interior is Almond/Black. Premium 2 Package.

JD Power Customer Satisfaction Service Results at Atlanta Classic Cars

The good news keeps coming for the Atlanta Classic Cars service department! The 2009 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index has ranked us 34th out of 335 Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US so far this year! It is great for a large dealership like us to break the top 10%.

We were ranked in the following categories. Scores are out of a possible 1000 points.
Overall CSI Index : 919
Service Initiation: 916
Service Advisor: 925
Service Facility: 923
Vehicle Pickup: 911
Service Quality: 918

Mercedes-Benz as a whole has moved up 31 points over 2008, to place 12th in the overall manufacturer rankings. Our goal is to be back at the top of the charts as soon as possible!

2009 SL65 Black Series Available for Sale at Atlanta Classic Cars

Our 2009 SL65 Black Series is now available for sale! This car arrived at the dealership earlier this month and is ready for delivery! It is stunning! The pictures do not do it justice. It seems to be about as wide as it is long - the fender flares are mind boggling! The interior is gorgeous with the contrast stitching and special gauges. It also sounds phenomenal!



Black with Black Interior - MSRP $304,350.

You can view more photos in my previous post from when the SL65 Black was first announced.

Mercedes-Benz Stars of Service Champions - Four Winners at Atlanta Classic Cars!

Joe Carpenter, Al Macaulay, Troy Metts and Bob Padovano of the Atlanta Classic Cars service department were named as round one winners in the competition to find the Best of the Best in Mercedes-Benz Service.

The first round of the U.S. competition was completed in March 2009. This round of the competition consisted of a very intense and comprehensive online test, and the 632 dealership employees who emerged with the highest scores were determined as round one winners! These winners represent the top 10% of technicians and service advisors.

Atlanta Classic Cars is very proud to offer our clients the best possible service from the time of the sale through the whole ownership experience. If you haven't serviced with us before, it is worth the trip!

Pre-Owned 2010 GLK available at Atlanta Classic Cars!

-- Update -- This car is not available anymore. I just sold it.

We just purchased a 2010 GLK350 4matic for our pre-owned department.

Artic White
Black MB Tex
Premium 1 Package
Multimedia Package
Appearance Package
Trailer Hitch
1700 miles
In service date: February 9, 2009
Original MSRP was $44785

Sale price: $40,900

Or, for an extra $1000, we can make it a Certified Pre-Owned Car and it will have an extra year of warranty on up to 100,000 miles. A 5 year, 100,000 mile extended warranty on a new car would cost more than $3000!

2009 Atlanta Auto Show

The 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Auto Show kicks off this weekend at the World Congress Center. I am scheduled to work in the Mercedes-Benz area on Saturday the 14th from 4-9pm. Come by and say hello if you are in the neighborhood!

Unfortunately, Atlanta is not considered one of the BIG auto shows and we will not have any of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes models on display (except the 2010 GLK which is already in showrooms). I am looking forward to checking out some competitors while I am there. Look for my photo comparison of the similar dash layouts in the updated Lexus RX and the Honda Odyssey minivan.

Mercedes-Benz Fleet Announces an Extra $1000 Incentive for Arbonne and Cookie Lee

I have had the pleasure of working with several Arbonne Regional and National Vice Presidents in the last few years as they been promoted and earned their white Mercedes-Benz. As a part of the Executive Allowance Bonus Program though Mercedes-Benz Fleet, these VP's qualify for a special discount on the vehicle of their choice! I haven't yet met any Cookie Lee Executives, but I hope to soon!

Now, Mercedes-Benz is rewarding these great customers with a $1000 enhancement to the program applicable to any 2009 or 2010 Mercedes-Benz! The discounts vary by model and change throughout the year as new vehicles are released.

If you live in the Atlanta area and are a part of Arbonne or Cookie Lee please do get in touch with me when you are ready for your vehicle! You'll get a great deal on the best car!

Atlanta Classic Cars - 2010 GLK350 Demo is here!

Our first 2010 GLK350 has arrived at the dealership! This GLK is not for sale. It is here simply as a sample so that you can test drive the vehicle before the official launch in January.

2010 GLK350 -
Arctic White
Black MB Tex Interior
Premium 1 Package
MultiMedia Package
Sport Appearance Package
Running Boards
Heated Seats
MSRP $45,645

Please call me if you would like to setup an appointment to come test drive our GLK350!

Atlanta Classic Cars - Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

We did it!
The ACC Breast Friends completed the Breast Cancer 3-Day last weekend!

It was quite an experience. We trudged through the rain all day Friday, enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday and then limped across the line on Sunday, having completed the journey...every one of us!

It was amazing to have the support of the communities we walked through. Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Norcross and Atlanta cheered us on as we walked by.

I thank you again for your support. Without your generous contribution I would not have been able to exceed my fundraising goal and participate. The ACC Breast Friends raised nearly $32,000 for Komen for the Cure and the entire Atlanta event raised $8.3 million! We can beat this disease!

Thank you!!
-Jesse

Atlanta Classic Cars - Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Sale!

My Pre-Owned manager just gave us a list of cars that need to be sold quickly. He has lowered the prices to be the lowest in the area for comparable vehicles. Please call or e-mail if you would like all of the details on any of these vehicles or would like to set up a time to come by.

Stock #	Year	Model	Miles	Color	Price	Certification
11807P	2007	E350W	20,000	Silver	$35,900	Certified
11804P	2004	SL500	38,000	Silver	$39,900	Certified
11867PA	2008	S550V	16,000	Silver	$69,900	Certified
11810P	2007	SLK280	18,000	Black	$34,900	Certified
11921P	2005	C230	38,000	Blue	$20,900	Certified
12087PA	2007	S550V	47,000	Black	$59,900	Not Certified
12138P	2005	E320W	47,000	Black	$25,900	Not Certified

The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Warranty adds an additional year of coverage up to 100,000 miles. It also tells you that the car has been through an extensive reconditioning process. I can show you the repair order for what we have done to certify each vehicle. You will be impressed!

Our 2009 GL320 and ML320 BlueTEC Test Vehicles are Here!

Mercedes-Benz has sent us a 2009 ML320 BlueTEC and a 2009 GL320 BlueTEC to test drive for the next month. You might notice them on the road with their...distinctive wrapping. I went for a spin in the GL320 BlueTEC yesterday. I wanted to see how the 20" run-flat tires impacted the ride quality. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the ride was as comfortable as it has ever been. I think Mercedes took great care to compensate for the run-flats with the suspension set up. Also, the 20" size is not too big. It almost feels more suited to the size of the GL that the 18" wheels did.

You can learn more at the Mercedes BlueTEC site or come in and see for yourself!

Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day is this Weekend!

Finally, after 6 months of preparation it is time for the 3-Day walk! Thanks to the generous support of Atlanta Classic Cars, clients, friends and family the ACC Breast Friends team has raised more than $31,000! We are excited to attend the event and see if the more than 600 miles of training walks have prepared us for 3 days and 60 miles. Wish us luck!