LA_Brit Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Evening chaps, Just got back from 'The Manor' in Castle Combe, UK for Xmas day lunch. Proper hotel and lush lunch. I leased a 2009 ML350 3 years ago this feb which my parents then took possession of soon after as it suited there needs far more than my own. My parents 30th wedding anniversary is coming up next Feb and I wanted to surprise the pair of them with a gift that wouldn't be forgotten. I decided to buy her what she had hinted at as a replacement for her ML to my dad: a RRS. The car: 2013 my RRS HSE V6 in black, ivory interior, premium mats, piano black trim, privacy glass and the all important sunroof (an option I knew she loves), no matter how silly (tiny) it is. Had the car scotch guarded the day it was delivered (last Friday) and kept it hidden at my house so she wouldn't find out. The surprise: Quite simple really - my old man drove the ML up to the hotel, I turned up after a very comfy 2 hours in torrential rain and the pics will do the rest of the talking! Having done 2 hours in both cars back to back I can safely say the RRS has the ML beat all around including ride comfort, handling, acceleration feel (albeit less tq) and the brakes are simply in another league. The interior is on par but the ergonomics are better than the Benz and the entertainment system far easier to navigate. Lets just say my mom was a happy camper ! All in all a nice Xmas day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted December 27, 2012 I can just imagine her reaction, well done, you are a good son Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts640 Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Great job! Sounds like a truly wonderful Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted December 27, 2012 Classy as all get out. I like the key in the biscuit box! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHershey Report post Posted December 27, 2012 The look on her face had to be priceless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovik Report post Posted December 27, 2012 You're a good son! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_Brit Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks fellas, she loves it. Stuck with the ML for now, first time i've had 3 cars at once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Well done sir! The least we can do is to look after our mothers like there was no tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Wow - how very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisGT3 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Nice work, Josh! Great gift! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Thats one heck of a Christmas gift! Beautiful choice as well, nicely done! I look forward to the day I can do something like that for my Mom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilligan740 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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