oswiff

Thought members could share information they have gotten so far as far as production dates.

I had a Nov 20 production for an s63 but a few options weren't yet available so I gave it up. I am now hoping for a Dec allocation. I know the first decade has come and gone so hopefully I'll get one in the remaining two decades of Dec. Otherwise it'll be January.

Anyone have productions dates from their dealers?

Kratos-TM

Nothing yet for me and I ordered early August. :-(

BadMojo

Had a production date of September 17th. I'm assuming the vehicle has been built. My dealer thinks delivery will be a week or two after launch.

On a side note, my sales rep told me that dealers were getting S550s as demo cars in the beginning of October, maybe even by the 1st. May want to check with your dealer to see if this is the case and get an early peak of the car.

SteveVukelich

I had a September 1D production date. The car was built on September 2, was loaded on a ship september 6, and arrived in Baltimore on September 20. It is waiting to be transported to my dealer. I ordered it mid-June.

Kratos-TM

Good to know. I'll check that out.

Kratos-TM

Judging by this, I don't see why I shouldn't have a Nov/Dec car....

oswiff

Might also help members if we specified the model we are each getting (rwd, 4matic, amg) and options.

For mine:
s63 - iridium silver, black/black nappa, carbon/piano trim, 10 spoke wheels in black, steering wheel w/dinamica, splitview, heated rear seats, surround view camera, driver assistance, night view assist plus, red calipers

Kratos-TM

s550, black, rwd, sport plus one, exclusive beige nappa, premium one, driver assistance, surround cam, rear power seats, air balance

Placed order mid August.....no build date yet...

SteveVukelich

To catch up:

Ordered mid-June, VIN assigned Aug 21, built Sep 2, at VPC Sep 20

s550, 040 black, rwd, 19 inch twin five-spoke wheels, burl walnut trim, exclusive black nappa interior, exclusive trim, premium 1, driver assistance, surround view camera, magic body control, warmth and comfort, air balance, night view assist plus

sam9187

S550 040 Black RWD
Exclusive Black Nappa, designo myrtle trim, premium 1, sports (5 spoke), warmth and comfort, surround view, rear seat, executive rear seat, rear entertainment, Burmester 3d surround, refrigerator, air comfort, drivers assistance, split view, night view assist plus, Magic body control

Ordered May 16 ; Built Sept 20

oswiff

Just to add - my order was placed on July 30.

BadMojo

S550 Obsidian Black RWD

Exclusive Black Nappa, Burl Walnut Trim, Exclusive Trim, Premium 1, Warmth and Comfort, Surround View, Rear Seat, Rear Seat Plus, Rear Seat Entertainment, Burmester 3D surround, Refrigerator Console, Driver Assistance, Split View, Night View Assist Plus, Magic Body Control, Air Balance

Ordered June 29, built September 17? (need to check with dealer)

sam9187

You have almost the same build as mine except I changed from Obsidian to regular black. I am glad you were able to change to exclusive nappa. It looks like we will be getting our cars at the same time at MB of Georgetown.

BadMojo

Thanks. Yeah, they were able to push through the change via distribution fortunately. Had I decided to change it to the plain black, that would have been pretty funny. I can imagine two identical cars waiting at the front of the dealership and us confusing the two when doing the pickup. So you decided against the four place seating as well, right?

I would like to compare my car next to yours to see the difference between Obsidian versus black. Do you plan on picking your car up during a weekend or on a weekday?

sam9187

Yes I decided against the four place seating as I have kids and 5 place seating is better. The delivery depends on when the cars get there and what my schedule is. I am in the Dallas area so would have to fly down to Austin.

The interesting thing is when I was ordering they had no idea about the refrigerator or how it would effect trunk space along with the Burmester 3D system - now they will have 2 cars with that setup at the same time. The refrigerator option is very rare.

djworks94

Need some help with this
Went to dealer in central pa. He informed me
That if I haven't ordered a 550 yet, then I can't get one until feb. Has anyone else heard this
Or can I purchase one rite off the lot before then.

SteveVukelich

Info on the 3D Sound and Refrigerator impact on trunk space, per MB literature: 811-Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System dramatically reduces trunk space. If 811 is combined with the refrigerated console (308), it is not possible to put a golfbag into the trunk. With only 308, it should be possible to load 2 golfbags. 223-Electrically adjustable rear seats (in the 445pkg and required with all Rear Seat Packages), also reduces trunk space but should allow for more than 2 golfbags to be loaded.

oswiff

I think February may be optimistic for an ordered car. I know many members here have orders in from late summer and don't expect to see their cars until February (January production). If your dealer is correct and you are looking for a 4matic I don't think February is that bad considering the 4matics aren't scheduled to be released until November and many people have been waiting since the summer.

I would say an ordered car now would probably be more of a March or April delivery.

I cannot speak towards buying off the lot. I don't know if this car will be like the newest Range Rover where even a year after introduction it's still not available off the lot. From what I understand you have to order a range rover to get one or get really lucky where a customer bails on their order.

djworks94

Ok thanks maybe I will check with a few other dealers before I order one. I just don't want to wait until
March. I know it's my fault I should have ordered one months ago. I just thought that I could pick one off the lot when they launched. Oh well. But the car is amazing.

Kratos-TM

Same mistake I made. I was waiting thinking I might could pick one off the lot so I could negotiate better. Bad move.....

Should have ordered in July.....

djworks94

Kratos do u think it will be next to impossible to get one off the lot anytime before the end of the year. Maybe at a bigger dealership or something. Or do u think I would be better served just ordering one now and waiting until march to take delivery.

Kratos-TM

There will be a car on the lot somewhere......just exactly where is the question....and how far you are willing to drive....

sam9187

Mine is on a ship - ETA at Brunsvick VPC - 10/7. Hopefully it gets released at the estimated release date of 10/15

djworks94

Thanks Kratos. I will be searching.
If not guess I better get one ordered so I can take delivery before spring.

djworks94

I would drive a couple hours otherwise I would just have it put on a truck and delivered to me