2009 Production?
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2009 Production?
Hi there, I purchased a 2009 C230 4matic, july 29, 2008, and I finally got a call from MB Downtown (Toronto); They told me that my car will be produced the 3rd week of October. Is this a reasonable wait for a car, 5 FRICKEN months?. What shall I do?
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Not outrageous but I wouldn't wait that long. I ordered the last week of July in the MB system, scheduled to be complete production by the end of this week, so more like 3 months to delivery, not 5 and even this waiting is killing me.
That being said, my dealership has 2 2008s I believe and a 2009 in the showroom so I'm sure Toronto could do a dealer trade if they wanted. PM me if you want any more details.
That being said, my dealership has 2 2008s I believe and a 2009 in the showroom so I'm sure Toronto could do a dealer trade if they wanted. PM me if you want any more details.
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that is normal btw for ordered car.
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No, that's build date of October, which can be 3-4 weeks. Add another month for shipping, he won't get the car until mid-late December, 5 months after placing the order.
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I purchased the car july 29, 08, got a call from my dealer today telling me that my car goes into production 3rd week of october, and I take delivery of the car the the first week of december. So from the time I purchased to the time it arrives at the dealer, that will be 5 months. Hope this clears things up, I asked the dealer if he can thow in an ipod integration for the long wait, do you think this is asking alot?.
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I purchased the car july 29, 08, got a call from my dealer today telling me that my car goes into production 3rd week of october, and I take delivery of the car the the first week of december. So from the time I purchased to the time it arrives at the dealer, that will be 5 months. Hope this clears things up, I asked the dealer if he can thow in an ipod integration for the long wait, do you think this is asking alot?.
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To be honest, I'd be shopping around. I'm very impatient and likely not able to wait 5 months, if my dealer called me tomorrow saying the car wouldn't be in until December, I'd likely cancel. The problem with mine is that I wanted manual, and they are not easy to find. Automatics are pretty common and as I said, I think they have 3 of them on the lot at my dealership. Not sure why your dealer couldn't do a trade. They have a loaded black one in my dealer's showroom if interested.
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I did call Midtown MB (Eglinton), and they said that if I purchased the car this weekend, I will still have to wait until December for delivery (he said these cars are flying off the lots) . I got a $1000 discount off MSRP, and Midtown could not match, so I guess I am stuck until december, I hope they can thow in the ipod intergration, for the delay.
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actually from built date to deliver is only about a month. my C32 was built 3/1/2002 delivered 4/19/2002. The car was at the dealership for two wks before I went and picked it up. unless you have some really slow delivery time up north.
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I, like many, placed my order in just around the long weekend in August. I was hoping it will arrive in late September since I explained to the dealership that I did not want a lengthy down time without a vehicle.
From my last email with the dealership, the car is awaiting boat assignment. Delays due to storms in the Atlantic? When I get the VIN#, I can smile.
It's fairly annoying since I heard that Canada is getting a smaller allotment of C-class cars for 2009. This makes the car to be perceived a little more exclusive and I guess makes you want to hold out for one.
I canceled my order for the new B8 Audi A4 since they expect the sports premium model (with nav, paddle shifters and B&O stereo) to arrive in late November. DOH!
From my last email with the dealership, the car is awaiting boat assignment. Delays due to storms in the Atlantic?
When I get the VIN#, I can smile.It's fairly annoying since I heard that Canada is getting a smaller allotment of C-class cars for 2009. This makes the car to be perceived a little more exclusive and I guess makes you want to hold out for one.
I canceled my order for the new B8 Audi A4 since they expect the sports premium model (with nav, paddle shifters and B&O stereo) to arrive in late November. DOH!
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Shipping is anywhere from 3-5 weeks here in Ontario and build is 2-4 weeks so at the absolute best would be 5 weeks from beginning of production to delivery but could be as much as 9 weeks. I sure hope mine is not 9 but it is in the 3rd week of production already, still no VIN #.
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I did call Midtown MB (Eglinton), and they said that if I purchased the car this weekend, I will still have to wait until December for delivery (he said these cars are flying off the lots) . I got a $1000 discount off MSRP, and Midtown could not match, so I guess I am stuck until december, I hope they can thow in the ipod intergration, for the delay.
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Shipping is anywhere from 3-5 weeks here in Ontario and build is 2-4 weeks so at the absolute best would be 5 weeks from beginning of production to delivery but could be as much as 9 weeks. I sure hope mine is not 9 but it is in the 3rd week of production already, still no VIN #.
but it's well worth the wait.
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I have not tried a dealer outside the GTA, MB Downtown is the closest to my home, so it was convienent. If Canada is getting a smaller allotment then I guess it is worth the 5 month wait (know wonder I don't see many C's on the road in T.O)
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Got a call from my dealer today and can you believe that he could not even give me an ipod adaptor for my trouble . I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the service I received from MB Downtown (Toronto). I guess $1000 off MSRP and $1000 off freight I received when I purchased the car is about the maximum they could do. But I am still upset at they way I have be treated!.
. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the service I received from MB Downtown (Toronto). I guess $1000 off MSRP and $1000 off freight I received when I purchased the car is about the maximum they could do. But I am still upset at they way I have be treated!.
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As I mentioned and others....call some dealers outside the GTA! There is an '09 sitting in the showroom of the dealership here and they'll probably give you $1,000 off and your ipod kit! I would not settle with a dealership that treats you like that. Take your hard-earned money to somebody that will treat you right.
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Got a call from my dealer today and can you believe that he could not even give me an ipod adaptor for my trouble . I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the service I received from MB Downtown (Toronto). I guess $1000 off MSRP and $1000 off freight I received when I purchased the car is about the maximum they could do. But I am still upset at they way I have be treated!.
. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the service I received from MB Downtown (Toronto). I guess $1000 off MSRP and $1000 off freight I received when I purchased the car is about the maximum they could do. But I am still upset at they way I have be treated!.
