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Welcome, New Members
Portland
PortlandSection
Section
January/February
January/February
2015 2015
Car Care Event at Burback Motors,
Saturday January 24th
R. Khaliq , Hillsboro
Andrew Beldin, Portland
Steve Brugh, Gresham
Tim Feerer, Portland
Scott Woodruff, Roseburg
Upcoming Events
Jan 10th, 10AM Board Meeting, MB of Portland
Jan 24th, 9:45AM: Car Care
Event, Burback Motors
Feb 7th, 3-10PM: First Showing of 2015 MB Models, MB of
Portland. See article in this
issue.
Our annual car care event will again take place at Burback Motors. This year we will
concentrate on preventive maintenance The presentation will be especially for the lady
drivers in the Portland Section. And their Friends! Got a friend you would like to bring
along? Please do so. The ladies in attendance will receive a raffle ticket. Drawings will
take place throughout the “class” for gifts that the ladies will receive. (No, they won't
be a set of spark plugs, or an air filter, or set of tools.)
We want to give advice and training on becoming aware of the importance of
maintaining your automobile. How regularly maintaining your car can prevent road
service calls, and unscheduled repairs. And having your maintenance take place
according to YOUR schedule.
Breakfast at Burback's will include coffee, pastries, juices etc. Please call and tell us
you will be attending so we can prepare accordingly. Rus 503-720-3637
Inside This Issue
Annual Gen. Meeting. .....…... 1
President’s Message……..…..2
See the 2015 Models….…......3
Jan. Board Meeting….….…....4
Red Dress Gala...…….............5
MBCA Europe Trip recap........7
Mercedes GLE……….…….....9
2015 Europe Trips…….........10
Classified Ads………...……...11
P.S. Gentlemen members and their friends are welcome also.
–From Rus Eppler, Portland Section President
Next Event: Car Care at Burback Motors
Place: Burback Motors, 71 SE Main St., Portland OR 97214
Date: Saturday January 24th,
Time: 9:45AM
Cost: None
Registration: RSVP to Rus Eppler at 503-720-3637
President’s Message
I'm preparing this message seven
days before our December 21.
Therefore I report to you the weather
was delightful, the walk was brisk with
December temperature, and everyone
had a great time. The after event
dinner at the Horse Brass Pub on 46th and Belmont was also
a success with a great turnout as proof. (I guess you could say
I am a positivist.)
I'm also looking forward to the January event at Burback
Motors. Vice President Ron Woodruff and I are working up a
special “school” of show and tell especially for the ladies in
attendance. I'm sharing a raffle ticket (for the 2015 Mercedes
S550 sedan + $20,000 cash) with a friend...that wants, upon
winning, to drive the car for the first five years, and then I get it
for the next five. What a deal! I wonder who gets the $20,000
for the first five years. It would be very nice to have a new
2015 Mercedes sedan. Six or seven years ago one of our
Portland Section members won an E 320 sedan. Is it too soon
for another Portland Section member to win again? I hope not.
Mercedes-Benz Club
of America,
Portland Section
Officers:
President
Rus Eppler….……………….503-720-3637
Vice President
Ron Woodruff……………….503-708-8151
ronwoodruff9@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Position Open…………………...
Board of Directors: (Expiration Year)
Stacy Rollins (2013) ………..503-645-0675
stacy@stacyrollins.com
Jerry Sorenson (2013) ……..541-617-9297
jerrys@q.com
Mike Spicer (2014) ………….503-550-1403
mike_p_spicer@hotmail.com
Ron Woodruff (2013)………..503-708-8151
rbwgroup1@yahoo.com
Ellen Theodorson (2015)……503-704-6622
ellentheodorson@yahoo.com
Kenneth Holtan (2015)………Phone TBD
kennethholtan@comcast.net
If I don't win,I think I'll consider buying a new Mercedes and
then enjoy the $500 discount that our membership entitles us
to. Are you doing business with one or more of our Newsletter
advertisers? If so tell them you saw their ad in the Newsletter.
All for now,
Rus
Northwest Regional Director:
Barry Patchett……………….250-246-5329
bmpatchett@shaw.ca
Newsletter Editor/Advertising:
Allen Stephens (acting)…….503-708-0397
allen.c.stephens@gmail.com
Portland Section Webmaster:
Kenneth Holtan……..………Phone TBD
kennethholtan@comcast.net
Membership:
Pam Burback………………..503-236-1737
burbs5@aol.com
Historian:
Jim Thompson……………...503-633-2366
jim814817@hotmail.com
Past President:
Allen Stephens……………….503-708-0397
allen.c.stephens@gmail.com
The Northwestern Star is the official publication of the Portland
Section, Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc., and is provided
solely for the benefit of its members. Opinions are those of the
authors and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher
or MBCA, Inc.
Have you wondered what a trip to Germany with MBCA
would look like? See the story from Portland Section
members on page 7.
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We encourage submissions, articles and photos from our members. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month, care of
the editor. We reserve the right to edit or refuse submissions
and/or advertising. Copyright © MBCA Portland Section. All
rights reserved.
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Red Dress Gala: See the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz
Models at MB of Portland on Feb 7th
Portland Section Members are invited to display their C and S-Class cars at this event.
Mercedes-Benz Club membes are invited to see the 2015
Mercedes-Benz models at a special ‘Red Dress’ gala at
Mercedes-Benz of Portland on February 7th.
See the latest models from Mercedes-Benz including
the S-Class (upper left) and the C-Class (upper right),
and the GLA-Class (lower Left).
Come see the exciting new features on the 2015 models,
and enjoy music, food and drinks in the company of other
Mercedes-Benz owners/
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When: Sat. Feb. 7th 2015, 5pm- 10pm
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Where: Mercedes-Benz of Portland.
1605 SW Naito Parkway PDX OR 97201
Portland Section Members: Display
your C or S class Car at this Event!!
RSVP with Kris Guico via e-mail at KGuico@Lithia.com.
Please RSVP by Jan 31st. See page 5 for the official
invite from MB of Portland. This is a Red Dress Gala
Event. Dress to Impress!
Bring your “C class”, or “S class” sedan, coupe, convertible, or station wagon, for display in the covered parking
area. We invite your participation for this special event to
complement the “first showing” of the 2015 models. We
would like you to display your car for the first hour or two
of the Mercedes of Portland showing that will last until 10
P. M. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Mercedes of Portland.
We would like to display your automobile (up to 20 cars)
in order to show all models from 1953 to the present.
Please call and tell us the car you will be bringing for display. And of course see the new “Cs” and ”Ss”.
Call Ron Woodruff to reserve a display parking space
503-708-8151 or ronwoodruff9@gmail.com
Please make your reservation by January 31st. Parking
for our members and guests will be provided at the dealership, just drive in.
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Board Meeting Jan 10th
The next Portland Section Board Meeting is Saturday, Jan
10th at 10AM at Mercedes-Benz of Portland located at 1605
SW Naito Parkway Portland OR 97201. We invite all
members to attend a board meeting to provide suggestions
on how we can improve the club and provide ideas for
upcoming events.
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See the 2015 M-B Models - Red Dress Gala Info:
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Not a Member? Join
MBCA today!
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Member Story: 2014 MBCA Trip to Germany
Submitted by Armin & Raylene Bestel, Portland Section
This past September we traveled to Stuttgart, Germany
where we met 32 other Mercedes Benz of America club
members to take part in the 2014 MBCA Trip to Germany. Our adventure began with a welcome dinner on
Monday evening, at which time we met our hosts, Jim
O'Sullivan-MBCA and Wolfrom Koerner-Mercedes
Benz, Germany. The next morning we got on our tour
bus at 8:30 sharp to begin the first of 4 very full days of
tours, as well as more good food than anyone could
possible eat.
Day 1: Stickel Pagoda Center, Arthur Bechtel Classic
Motors, and the Mercedes Assembly Plant in Sindelfingen.
Day 2: Mercedes AMG Kundencenter, Gottlieb Daimler
birthplace and museum, and the Mercedes Benz Classic Center.
Day 3: Mercedes Benz Museum, and Mercedes Benz
Test Track.
Day 4: Auto & Technik Museum, and the Carl Benz
Auto Museum.
Day 5: Was a free day for everyone until we met for our
farewell dinner.
This trip was better than we had imagined it to be. Our
hosts were extremely knowledgeable, and shared a
great deal of history and background on what we were
about to see, which added to our experience at each of
the facilities. We've heard rumors that because of request from those who have taken this trip in the past,
that future trips will be expanded to be even better than
it was this year.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Spotted Testing
Mercedes-Benz’s rival to the BMW X6 has just been
spotted in prototype form testing at the Nürburgring. Our
exclusive spy video shows two separate prototypes, one
of which is a high-performance AMG variant.
The new X6 rival will share its underpinnings with the MClass. The vehicle was originally thought to carry an MClass Coupe title but lately there’s been rumors that it
may be called a GLE-Class Coupe under a new naming
strategy at Mercedes-Benz where the M-Class is renamed a GLE-Class to reflect its positioning in the EClass range of cars.
Whatever the case, we already have a fairly good idea
as to what the coupe-like crossover will look like thanks
to the unveiling of the Concept Coupe SUV at the 2014
Beijing Auto Show. The prototypes appear very similar
in both overall profile and in detail to the striking concept.
In the powertrain department, expect the more potent
offerings from the M-Class to be offered. This means the
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base trim will likely come with a 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 302
horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Above this
should sit a mid-range model with a twin-turbocharged
3.0-liter V-6 good for 329 hp and 354 lb-ft, and then will
sit the AMG model, most likely with some variation of the
Affalterbach tuner’s new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.
A plug-in hybrid variant is also possible.
Due to enter production in the U.S. at Mercedes’ Alabama plant, the new crossover is expected to arrive as a
2016 model along with several other of the German automaker’s high-riding models. These will include a new
GLK-Class (GLC under the new naming strategy),
an updated M-Class (GLE) and an updated GL-Class
(GLS). -From www.mbca.org
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Tour Europe with MBCA in 2015
Planning for the 2015 MBCA Germany Tours is well underway. There will be three tours offered in 2015 and each will
offer a unique perspective on German culture and the Mercedes-Benz heritage. Tours are coordinated and led by
past national MBCA president Jim O’Sullivan and feature:
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Look for more information in the January/February
issue of The Star magazine. It will include travel dates,
costs and how to reserve your space. Act quickly,
these tours are guaranteed to sell out!
Four and five star accommodations
Traditional German cuisine
VIP access on guided tours and excursions
Memories to last a lifetime
Much, much more
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Classified Ads
Ads run for one issue and are placed free of charge for MBCA members. Non-club members are charged $10 per
ad, $20 with picture. The submission deadline is the 15th of the month. To place an ad contact the Newsletter Editor.
1997 G-Wagen
1982 300CD Coupe
1997 G Wagon. 187k miles. Very nice condition. Newly rebuilt transfer case, new tires, etc. A true
"Go anywhere" rig! $26,500 541-231-0385
1982 300CD Coupe, European model. Mercedes rebuilt engine +/- 2years ago (low
miles). Many new components, including steering. Over 30k in this rebuild. MB
Blue. $6500 541-231-0385
Miscellaneous Mercedes Items For Sale
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Garage signs - 3
Hardcover coffee table books - 6
Paperback reference books - 2
Model cars – two 280SL 1:18, two 280SL 1:43, one 230SL 1:43, one 280SL 1:37, one 280SL Hot Wheels
and one 230SL Matchbox.
If possible, would like to sell them as a lot.
Email stefor@teleport.com for prices and pictures.
Please support the advertisers of the Northwestern Star!
Advertising Rates for 1 Issue / Multiple insertions receive a 15% discount
Business Card size: $12
Quarter Page: $20
Half Page: $33
Full Page: $55
To place an ad contact Allen Stephens: allen.c.stephens@gmail.com or 503-708-0397
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Schedule of Events
Jan 10th, 10AM: Board Meeting, MB of Portland
Jan 24th, 9:45AM: Car Care Event, Burback Motors
Feb 7th, 5-10PM: First Showing of 2015 MB
Models, MB of Portland. See article in this
issue.
March 14th, 9AM to 3PM: Do It Yourself
Event at MBI Motors. More info in March NW
Star.
More Events to be scheduled!
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