It's on the way!
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It's on the way!
Greetings-
I've been following this group since I ordered my c230k on January 27th, and today I got word from the dealer that assembly was complete and the car would ship soon. The dealer said that it would take approx 4 weeks to arive here in Detroit, is that a typical shipping time? Maybe I'm a little impatient.
At any rate I'd just like to say that I think the sharing of information in this forum is great, and I hope to be a frequent contributor.
I've been following this group since I ordered my c230k on January 27th, and today I got word from the dealer that assembly was complete and the car would ship soon. The dealer said that it would take approx 4 weeks to arive here in Detroit, is that a typical shipping time? Maybe I'm a little impatient.
At any rate I'd just like to say that I think the sharing of information in this forum is great, and I hope to be a frequent contributor.
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From: New Mexico
C230K, Orion Blue, Oyster Leather, 6 speed (what else), C5 (let the sun in)
Don't be too impatient, savor the moments, it makes the arrival of your new baby that much better!
I just stopped by my dealership on the way home from a late night at the office and found mine tucked in the back with a big "SOLD" sign on the dash! It's been seven (yes, seven) very long months since I placed my order on 9/1/01 and it has finally arrived!
I will be picking it up on Friday afternoon (taking some time off work) and giggle the entire way home
!
I joined the post back in early March and also find the info valuable (even some of the banter between members can be entertaining).
I believe MB-Bob had some details on a previous post as to what should be expected for "realistic" shipping and arrival dates.
I just stopped by my dealership on the way home from a late night at the office and found mine tucked in the back with a big "SOLD" sign on the dash! It's been seven (yes, seven) very long months since I placed my order on 9/1/01 and it has finally arrived!
I will be picking it up on Friday afternoon (taking some time off work) and giggle the entire way home
!I joined the post back in early March and also find the info valuable (even some of the banter between members can be entertaining).
I believe MB-Bob had some details on a previous post as to what should be expected for "realistic" shipping and arrival dates.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: New Mexico
C230K, Orion Blue, Oyster Leather, 6 speed (what else), C5 (let the sun in)
Lynn,
When I placed my order back in 09/01, I was told by my sales rep about the leather problems and knew that if I was getting this car it had to have leather. The rep said it would be at least four months which I felt was fair since she was upfront about it. Also I believe that I had a future allocation vehicle.
New Mexico has one dealer. I found out from my rep that not many other dealers are willing to trade out with the units my dealer receives. The first round of cars delivered only contained one Magma Red and the rest were either silver or black with mostly autos. I still haven't seen a car with C7 and all the inventory on the lot today have cloth (which is not a bad thing) but I wanted leather. The only different car is a Capri Blue, but with nothing extra.
I also love to shift and didn't want a slusher. I test drove one and couldn't get used to the semi-manual shifting. It just didn't feel right. So to get what I wanted, I was willing to wait, and wait and wait. And now it's here!
Best part is, I have been able to stockpile a huge down payment and won't have much to finance.
I enjoy your posts and will load pics as soon as I can.
When I placed my order back in 09/01, I was told by my sales rep about the leather problems and knew that if I was getting this car it had to have leather. The rep said it would be at least four months which I felt was fair since she was upfront about it. Also I believe that I had a future allocation vehicle.
New Mexico has one dealer. I found out from my rep that not many other dealers are willing to trade out with the units my dealer receives. The first round of cars delivered only contained one Magma Red and the rest were either silver or black with mostly autos. I still haven't seen a car with C7 and all the inventory on the lot today have cloth (which is not a bad thing) but I wanted leather. The only different car is a Capri Blue, but with nothing extra.
I also love to shift and didn't want a slusher. I test drove one and couldn't get used to the semi-manual shifting. It just didn't feel right. So to get what I wanted, I was willing to wait, and wait and wait. And now it's here!
Best part is, I have been able to stockpile a huge down payment and won't have much to finance.
I enjoy your posts and will load pics as soon as I can.
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It must have been a future allocation, at least two quarters in the future. I was lucky. I ordered my car on Aug 15th, and it arrived Oct. 29th. As I posted before, the sales reps at my dealer would smile and laugh whenever I mentioned a delay due to hoof and mouth or mad cow.
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From: Dexter, Michigan, USA
2002 C230k
Re: It's on the way!
Originally posted by pixelpro
Greetings-
I've been following this group since I ordered my c230k on January 27th, and today I got word from the dealer that assembly was complete and the car would ship soon. The dealer said that it would take approx 4 weeks to arive here in Detroit, is that a typical shipping time? Maybe I'm a little impatient.
Greetings-
I've been following this group since I ordered my c230k on January 27th, and today I got word from the dealer that assembly was complete and the car would ship soon. The dealer said that it would take approx 4 weeks to arive here in Detroit, is that a typical shipping time? Maybe I'm a little impatient.
