I changed my Emira oil at 1000 miles. Took me several methods to remove the oil drain bolt because it got stripped. Eventually got it off by sawing a slit on the head, then used chisel and hammer to break it loose. I replaced it with a drain valve, so now I only need a wrench for the oil...
The trunk release cable should have been designed to access without pulling panels. I may try to add a pull cord with a handle that is suitable for pulling by hand.
Did you get charged a $1709 dealer prep fee? I paid $2500 deposit for the AMG Emira, and I almost walked away and would have had to go to court to get my deposit back until the sales manager agreed to remove about $3000 off their first asking price.