very cool

Nov 06, 2012,10:23 AM
 

I've done the AMG Driving Academy at Road Atlanta, really enjoyed it!

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A weekend with Mercedes Benz AMG Private Lounge and Driving Academy

 
 By: ED209 : October 31st, 2012-19:29
Team PuristSPro spent a high speed Saturday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA with Mercedes AMG Private Lounge and Driving Academy. The AMG Private Lounge is an official Mercedes Benz exclusive community for AMG owners. It offers special access to driv...  

cool event! [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : October 31st, 2012-22:05

Thanks for the report.

 
 By: sten : November 1st, 2012-12:07
So what's your driving impression on the cars? I've never owned any AMG cars, but have driven some in past years. In my opinion, they are very powerful cars, but not quite up to par in the handling and drivability department comparing to the Porsches and ... 

Having had some long term seat time in both Mcars and AMG

 
 By: ThomasM : November 2nd, 2012-09:07
Iwould tend to agree with you on the older cars, but not so much the current 2007+ cars. In fact, BMW seems to begoing towards the older Audi / MB feel (slightly dead) while the current AMG models are building in much more of the "feel" of the older BMW's... 

Thanks for the input

 
 By: sten : November 2nd, 2012-12:05
Haven't driven a Mercedes in a long time. Not surprised they are getting better.

awesome event..

 
 By: ocwatching : November 1st, 2012-15:46
would have loved the opportunity to see these babies up close and personal.. thanks for the coverage ED-209!

Time for a test drive

 
 By: ED209 : November 10th, 2012-16:23
Hi ocwatching, The AMG cars were impressive. Hope you can schedule a test drive soon. Regards, ED-209

very cool

 
 By: Slavik : November 6th, 2012-10:23
I've done the AMG Driving Academy at Road Atlanta, really enjoyed it!

The AMG Driving Academy

 
 By: ED209 : November 10th, 2012-16:25
Hi Slavik, Very cool that you did the AMG Driving Academy at Road Atlanta. Which car did you take out on the track? Would like to hear your thoughts on AMG cars. Regards, ED-209