I sent Merc an email about this ... and laid it on a little thick. Judging by their reply, they either think i was complaining about a fault?? or they're suggesting that the test cars may have had a fault?? im not sure really ....
'I am asking this question on behalf of many avid fans/owners/and potential owners of the Engineered by AMG. We are all memebers on the same forum.
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" id=yui_3_7_2_1_1363948610033_8465 =yiv1869644887Msonormal>There are numerous reviews of this car from around the world which reference to a ""˜bursting/boof/boom' on flat out up shifts through the gears. The clip below clearly demonstrates the sound:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKG3RMK__dc
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" id=yui_3_7_2_1_1363948610033_8471 =yiv1869644887Msonormal>All current owners of Engineered's however state that this ""˜bursting'on up shifts does not occur at all.
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" id=yui_3_7_2_1_1363948610033_8477 =yiv1869644887Msonormal>I myself, and many others, are awaiting delivery of our engineered's and would very much appreciate knowing whether we can expect this and if not what has changed from the cars that were reviewed where it was described as being present.'
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =yiv1869644887Msonormal>The reply was: (a very prompt reply i must say)
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =yiv1869644887Msonormal>Dear Sir
Thank you for contacting the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht N.V.
We write further to your recent email communication. Please may we advise Mercedes-Benz are not aware of an issue regarding the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Model. It is not possible for us to comment on this situation as we cannot verify the validity of the source or the mechanical status of the car in question.
Should you have any further requirements please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely
Chloe Hollingworth
Customer Service
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht N.V.
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =yiv1869644887Msonormal>Kevybabes come on tell us more about your car making the sound ....