Yahoo Autos Live Your Best Life This Summer with These Three Epic Weekend Escapes
They say a new car loses 10 percent of its value the moment it leaves the dealership, and another 10 percent by year’s end. In fact, cars often continue to depreciate for some years after that still, but not all at the same rate. And not all pre-owned cars or dealerships offer the same benefits or assurances. With a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz you’re guaranteed the best of both, as each car has been painstakingly reconditioned by skilled Mercedes-Benz technicians, bringing it as close to new as the laws of physics and time will allow.
Once you’ve settled into your dream car, it’s time to live it up. But not just any road trip or destination will do. These three weekend getaways from America's largest cities have been specifically picked to make the most of your new CPO Mercedes-Benz and let you live your best life with it.
New York City to The Hamptons: 95 miles
Car: 2013 G63 AMG SUV
There’s no place quite like New York City. As cliché as it sounds, it’s absolutely true. As one of the most diverse cities in the world, every type of cuisine and experience is at your fingertips any hour of the day. And if it’s a luxe life you’re after, few limits exist to the levels of extravagance one can order up. And on top of that, the beautiful beaches of the Hamptons are just 90 some miles away, waiting to be explored.
Known around the world, the Hamptons span some 20 different villages at the eastern tip of Long Island, with endless beaches, restaurants, art galleries, and of course, celebrities and wild mansions galore. Getting there can be a chore, but not for you. With a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz, it might just be the best part of the trip. Leave early and let 'er rip-the long and often windy Southern State Parkway is the perfect road to enjoy the full capabilities of your car. With a CPO 2013 AMG G63, you'll be able to truly appreciate the Hamptons both on road, and off-a selection of flat, beautiful beaches are open to driving with proper permits-and should anything go awry, your CPO’s complementary 24/7 roadside assistance will have you in ship shape in no time.
Southampton is where you'll want to be. The small village is home to big mansions and even bigger celebrities, not to mention plenty of restaurants. For the ultimate experience, skip the hotel scene, cash in that IRA, and invest in property of your own. Don't worry, there are plenty of options to fit even the finest of tastes.
Los Angeles to Malibu: 27 miles
Los Angeles is a driver’s town. For those who truly love being behind the wheel, this city is for you. Endless roads in all directions deliver more avenues to glitz and glamour and natural beauty than we have time and space to detail. That said, we have the perfect idea for the ultimate weekend just outside the City of Angels-ideal for settling into a newly purchased CPO Mercedes-Benz and seeing what she can do.
Since this is sunny Southern California we're talking about, and Highway 1 (aka the legendary Pacific Coast Highway) is your road to a weekend of lavish lounging oceanside, there's no way you're traveling in anything other than a droptop. How about a stunning 2015 AMG SL63 Roadster, for example. And your destination? The newly opened Nobu Ryokan Malibu-the revered hotel group's latest collaboration blends traditional Japanese minimalism with the elegant flair of California's iconic coastline.
Inspired by and named for traditional Japanese inns, Nobu Ryokan offers a serene getaway like no other. Each of the 18 distinct rooms is one-of-a-kind with custom artwork and furnishings, floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, natural hardwood paneling, and incredible onsen-inspired baths to create as relaxing an atmosphere as possible. Lush Japanese gardens, world-class food, and equally impressive views round out the truly impressive locale.
Chicago to Milwaukee Art Museum : 95 miles
Car: 2015 AMG S63 Sedan
Though still lovingly embracing the Second City moniker, Chicago has really come into its own in recent years. With a culinary scene to rival New York and LA, architecture worth touring, and a lake that might as well be an ocean, it's no stretch to call Chi the greatest city on America's third coast. With summer in full swing now is the perfect time to live it up, both in the city and out.
To start, how about a night at the Chicago Athletic Hotel? Don't let the name fool you-though a vintage sports design theme is pervasive throughout, it's nothing but charming, only adding to the rich history of this striking 1893 architectural gem in the city center. After a night of old-school fun, a more sophisticated trip awaits. Some 90 miles north sits the Milwaukee Art Museum, an absolute icon designed by celebrated Spanish/Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava. Housing over 25,000 works, MAM is one of the largest-and certainly most photogenic-museums in the country, with impressive collections of work by Wisconsin-native Goergia O'Keefe alongside European masters like Claude Monet.
The mix of Chicago's old-world charm and Calatrava's contemporary starchitecture creates a fitting backdrop for your very own CPO Mercedes-Benz, as the 2015 AMG S63 Coupe itself represents the pinnacle of modern style and technology built atop a 92-year legacy of innovation and class.
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