mercedes benz club card

**ir-ops** · 05-05-2008

are you guys members to any local clubs?
do you have, and do you use the card?

came across it as i was trying to secure some ferry boat tickets greece-italy-greece for later this year,
and the operator asked me whether i am a member or not? there is apparently a small discount in the
cabin price for members.

pls let me know what you think...

thanks/brgds
ir-ops

**Bernd js** · 05-05-2008

The two guys (Gottlieb Daimler (left) and Carl Benz (right)) remind me of my first credit card which I still own. Don't laugh, it's only eight years ago and the fee was nothing because of driving a Mercedes.
But club? What is the advantage or benefit? I am member of the "club" of two airline groupes, a well known American hotel chain and three rental car companies. You can collect points to get cheaper special offers or may buy items out of their store.

**alroumi** · 05-06-2008

No, I dont have one as there is not mercedes club in Kuwait.

**Dolebludger** · 05-06-2008

I'm a member and officer in Mercedes Benz Club of America. We have local chapters, numerous fun activities, and a bi-monthly magazine called "The Star". We have periodic loyalty programs of rebates on car qurchases for members. I got a $2000 rebate when I bought our new SLK 280. Dues are $45 per year. Our memership cards are not as attractive as the ones in the post above, but they are nice.

**SLKCop** · 05-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

I'm a member and officer in Mercedes Benz Club of America. We have local chapters, numerous fun activities, and a bi-monthly magazine called "The Star". We have periodic loyalty programs of rebates on car qurchases for members. I got a $2000 rebate when I bought our new SLK 280. Dues are $45 per year. Our memership cards are not as attractive as the ones in the post above, but they are nice.

I'm also a member of the MB Club of America [local section, Fort Worth, Texas]. Agreed regarding the attractiveness of our cards, but the benefits are good, so who cares what the card looks like, huh?

I enjoy the get-togethers we have, too. Just this past weekend we did the Children's Charity event at Texas Motor Speedway. Got to drive my SLK around the track. Was fun, even though they wouldn't let us get faster than 115 mph!

Mike

**Dolebludger** · 05-26-2008

Mike:

We are in the Central Oklahoma Section. and I had the opportunity to meet with a number of your members from Ft. Worth (and perhaps you) weekend before last (May 16 -- 18) at our Regional meet at Grand Lake, Oklahoma. As you may know, events included lots of meals and social occasions, a road rally with nice prizes, a visit to the Starbird custom car museum, and a visit to an antique Packard museum. Great event! Hope I met you there

Also, your Ft. Worth Section is well known for its level of activity and quality of events.

**SLKCop** · 05-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

Mike:

We are in the Central Oklahoma Section. and I had the opportunity to meet with a number of your members from Ft. Worth (and perhaps you) weekend before last (May 16 -- 18) at our Regional meet at Grand Lake, Oklahoma. As you may know, events included lots of meals and social occasions, a road rally with nice prizes, a visit to the Starbird custom car museum, and a visit to an antique Packard museum. Great event! Hope I met you there

Also, your Ft. Worth Section is well known for its level of activity and quality of events.

Hey there,

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make that meeting, although I had hoped to. Sounded like it was going to be a good time. Next time, we have a regional meet, we'll have to meet up and talk. Looking forward to it.

Mike

**Dolebludger** · 05-27-2008

For SLK

and especially for international posters here, the following is a link to some pics taken by the Ft. Worth section, which show a few of the Mercedes Benz Club activities here in the US.

http://www.mbca.org/fortworth/Prior%...ional%2008.pdf

**SLKCop** · 06-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolebludger

For SLK

and especially for international posters here, the following is a link to some pics taken by the Ft. Worth section, which show a few of the Mercedes Benz Club activities here in the US.

http://www.mbca.org/fortworth/Prior%...ional%2008.pdf

Thanks. Our section President does those after every event (usually has them posted on the website the next day). It's been a lot of fun with more to come.

Mike

**Cold Shot** · 06-10-2008

I recently joined the Phoenix/Scottsdale "Desert Stars" section as well as the San Diego section. Adding the additional section membership was only $15 more a year. I have already received the first newsletter from each. Surprisingly, the local Desert Stars chapter seems to have more interesting and plentiful trips and activities. I would have thought San Diego would have had more events.

I used my membership card recently for some parts and gifts at the MB dealer here and received 10% or 15% off my purchases. Seems like membership is pretty good deal to me. We are looking forward to going on one of the weekend sectional trips in the future.

**Dolebludger** · 06-10-2008

Not all sections of the Mercedes Benz Club are equal. The Fort Worth section seems to have an activity every week. In contrast, the Alamo section in San Antonio exists in name only!

In the last four years, I have spend about $180 in dues, and have received about $4000 in discounts, prizes, and such. I asked my financial adviser if he had an investment for me with that rate of return. He only laughed.

05-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a '08 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since 07 jul '08 Posts: 583 Country: Thanks: 136 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts	mercedes benz club card are you guys members to any local clubs? do you have, and do you use the card? came across it as i was trying to secure some ferry boat tickets greece-italy-greece for later this year, and the operator asked me whether i am a member or not? there is apparently a small discount in the cabin price for members. pls let me know what you think... thanks/brgds ir-ops

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Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	The two guys (Gottlieb Daimler (left) and Carl Benz (right)) remind me of my first credit card which I still own. Don't laugh, it's only eight years ago and the fee was nothing because of driving a Mercedes. But club? What is the advantage or benefit? I am member of the "club" of two airline groupes, a well known American hotel chain and three rental car companies. You can collect points to get cheaper special offers or may buy items out of their store. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	No, I dont have one as there is not mercedes club in Kuwait. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 615 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	I recently joined the Phoenix/Scottsdale "Desert Stars" section as well as the San Diego section. Adding the additional section membership was only $15 more a year. I have already received the first newsletter from each. Surprisingly, the local Desert Stars chapter seems to have more interesting and plentiful trips and activities. I would have thought San Diego would have had more events. I used my membership card recently for some parts and gifts at the MB dealer here and received 10% or 15% off my purchases. Seems like membership is pretty good deal to me. We are looking forward to going on one of the weekend sectional trips in the future. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	I'm a member and officer in Mercedes Benz Club of America. We have local chapters, numerous fun activities, and a bi-monthly magazine called "The Star". We have periodic loyalty programs of rebates on car qurchases for members. I got a $2000 rebate when I bought our new SLK 280. Dues are $45 per year. Our memership cards are not as attractive as the ones in the post above, but they are nice.

05-26-2008	#6 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Mike: We are in the Central Oklahoma Section. and I had the opportunity to meet with a number of your members from Ft. Worth (and perhaps you) weekend before last (May 16 -- 18) at our Regional meet at Grand Lake, Oklahoma. As you may know, events included lots of meals and social occasions, a road rally with nice prizes, a visit to the Starbird custom car museum, and a visit to an antique Packard museum. Great event! Hope I met you there Also, your Ft. Worth Section is well known for its level of activity and quality of events.

05-27-2008	#8 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	For SLK and especially for international posters here, the following is a link to some pics taken by the Ft. Worth section, which show a few of the Mercedes Benz Club activities here in the US. http://www.mbca.org/fortworth/Prior%...ional%2008.pdf

06-10-2008	#11 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Not all sections of the Mercedes Benz Club are equal. The Fort Worth section seems to have an activity every week. In contrast, the Alamo section in San Antonio exists in name only! In the last four years, I have spend about $180 in dues, and have received about $4000 in discounts, prizes, and such. I asked my financial adviser if he had an investment for me with that rate of return. He only laughed.

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