omanzoor

I just got told the same thing by Mercedes Corporate team yesterday. My car was due for delivery 27/28 November. Now being told they are trying their best for delivery before the end of the year due to shipping delays. Takes approx 30 days for transpiration from South Africa and customs checks in Belgium before it gets to UK...gutted!

barnsleyshaun

Very nice looking ride barnsleyshaun! What type of tyres comes with 19": all seasons or summer ones?

Thanks - not sure to be honest - here in the UK we have never been as hot on changing tyres over although it is becoming more common.



Great looking motor BarnsleyShaun, Waiting for my C250 Bluetec not too many miles up the M1 from you possible delivery late November but not holding my breath
Also ordered the 19inch wheels without Airmatic (couldn't wait for a delivery of "sometime Q1") How are you finding the ride?

Cheers, Its pretty good tbh, to say its 19" on runflats same as on my old e92 its definitely smoother - the E92 was a real teeth rattler!!

ScoobyDave

I seem to have been one of the lucky ones who got one of the original batch destined for the UK. I ordered it in June direct from the dealer after going through all sorts of combinations and ended up going for the C220 AMG Premium Plus with privacy glass.

Car was delivered end of September and is stunning but quickly realised they'd used tint film instead of factory glass. After many heated exchanges with the dealer they said in order to not delay delivery they brought the car over and tinted them here but they never told me that. They are going to swap out all the glass in a few weeks.

I hope they sort it out for you all as it really is a stunning car with this being my third C class in a row but definitely the best! For all those wondering, the AMG is the one to go for and the reaction the car gets is amazing.

Merlin1

My C200 Sport is also my 3rd C class after the W203 & W204, it's in a totally diffeant league to the previous two versions. Ordered April deliverd mid August.

Tatsuk

Collected my Diamond White C220 Sports premium plus from the dealership last Friday. Very excited about the car. The interior is stunning and the ambient lighting at night is fantastic. Totally in a different league from my previous W204. Was told at the dealership that any orders with 360 degrees camera have very long lead times.

PK1

A really interesting thread, since I'm just about to place an order for a C Class (delivery date 2018, going by some of the delays noted above!)

Congrats to all who've taken delivery.I'd love to hear what you guys have to say re: AMG sports suspension. I'm driving an Audi right now - no shouted abuse, please! - and the sports suspension on that is costing me a fortune in dental bills

So.... I was going to order a C220BlueTEC, AMG line, metallic paint, privacy glass, with AIRMATIC suspension, but my local dealer tells me that a) I'll be waiting... and b) the AMG sports suspension is probably softer than I expect (test drive tomorrow, all going well).

Any thoughts on how the AMG line sports suspension might deal with city bumps and humps?

Glyn M Ruck

Having driven them all & I like firm suspension I would steer clear of the Sport steel suspension & large wheels. They spoil the car IMHO.

ScoobyDave

The suspension is fine in the AMG even with run flat tires. It's better than the Edition 125 AMG previous model I had and the car it just better all round. Not really noticed a big change in the drive settings apart from Sport+ which def improves throttle response. My Edition 125 had the dynamic handling pack and didn't realise how good that was until I went round some big bends as I thought it was going to spin out but that's just me needing to change driving style. It's a great drive and I would say just go test drive one and you'll not regret it and your question on suspension will be answered soon as you do - it's great.

I went for the C220 AMG Premium Plus and there's so many things to do I've took my eye off the road a few times! I think supply will free up soon as there's always a rush when new models are released of any car. One thing I did notice straight away is how much more solid it is and quiet too compared to the last one but you won't regret it.

Hope you get a drive and good luck with delivery.

Engr Steve

Ordered my C220 AMG line premium plus last month and delivery should be just before Xmas! Dealer dead keen to register it in December. It seems this ones being built in Germany, hence the quicker delivery Cant wait

PK1

Thanks for that info. Scooby (and apologies to the moderator if I've gone halfway to hijacking a thread about a delay to ask users whether AIRMATIC is worth the risk of slow delivery...) That solidness and smoothness is exactly what I'm after, so it's great to have your opinion. Sounds like you've a nice ride there

Glyn, do you think the 19" rims are part of the reason why you were put off? I'll probably go for the 18"s.

PK1

Thanks for that, Glyn. Do you think it'd be softer on 18" rims, or is AIRMATIC just the way to go? Any idea when UK customers can expect AIRMATIC AMGs to roll in? Thanks again...

Jonobigblind

Hello all,

After placing my company car order (with Leaseplan) in Late June / early July I had a call from the dealer on Thursday confirming delivery slot with me. It's coming on a truck from Essex and will be with me next Monday (which was about 2 weeks earlier than originally planned).

Looking forward to getting out of my Audi and into something a bit more nimble. I didn't go for anything fancy, just the C250 Bluetec in Sport trim, black with cream interior.

Should be a bit of fun getting back into a Merc. My last W204 was a bit of a dog to be fair and they can't have failed to have improved the experience for me with this one.

Forgot to mention - requested a de badge from the dealer as this wasn't available on the list of options for me to select for some reason. Fingers crossed they can accommodate that without the lease company getting their knickers in a twist

UKDriver

Exciting stuff....post some pics when you get. I'm also getting mine via Leaseplan so let me know how you get on with the de badge.

Jonobigblind

Sure thing, will do. Won't be very exciting for the majority of members I'm afraid as I have gone for any of the jazz on it. Just glad I ordered it when I did as they put the price up £40 per month just a week after I had my order confirmed.

I wanted the C300 but this turned out to be more expensive than the E300 so I got the C250 for less than the cost of the C220 with an auto box.

PK1

Well, I drove the c class on the steel springs, and I have to report that it felt good to me. So, I'm skipping the AIRMATIC option and going with tenorite grey, cranberry red interior, and the ash panels. The dealer said that they "hope" to start delivering AIRMATIC spec'd models in Q1 2015. I'll still be waiting til March, for the standard sport suspension car, but hey ho, it's only 4 months away...

I didn't add on too many options, and I can't stretch to the Premium Line AMG, but I'm happy enough. I was going to go for a manual gearbox, mainly because I'm old-fashioned and always associated automatics with old ladies who couldn't manage the gears I did like the paddles on the AMG auto steering wheel though!!!

Overall, I think I agree with you, Scooby re: the ride. AIRMATIC isn't necesarry. Now it's just a question of whether I follow through with the dealer's offer or test the waters with Drive the deal... (The latter are telling me that they can better the price by £2k. I wonder?!)

W124-FTW

I went with DTD and saved £5,700 or 16% off list. Local dealer couldn't come close.
Small gotcha with going via DTD so PM me if you want more details.

ScoobyDave

Glad you decided to go for it and you will love it. I only went for the Auto as the Premium Plus model required it with the keyless etc as I agree with you as always had a manual. The paddles look good but think only used once to see what they do but it's such a machine leaving in Auto is fine. Having the Auto on a 100 mile a day round trip to work has swayed me a bit though!

Mine is a company car so I'm lucky to have a good boss who let me order what I wanted so the AMG Premium Plus was the one for me. Ordered it in polar white with privacy glass and it is absolutely stunning. I've had 2 W204 and this one is just 100% better build quality even down to the solid feel of the door close - solid clunk!

I will try and post some pictures soon as the windows are being replaced on Wednesday (see original post!!) so will actually have proper privacy glass lol.

mightywhites

Been advised by my leasing company that my C250 will be delivered on Friday this week
As I stated earlier in this thread my order was placed during the first week of September and the initial quoted date has been maintained.
Interestingly I was advised of the number plate and VIN number last week and noticed that the VIN started "WDD" which according to info I have found suggests it is manufactured in Germany rather than SA. This may explain the relatively short delivery compared with some others on here.

I think I remember reading somewhere that dependent on spec some RHD cars were still being made in Germany.

My spec is C250 AMG
Palladium Grey
Premium Plus pack
Leather
Driver Assistance pack
Ash wood trim
19 inch wheels

Anyone else noted their cars origin or am I just reading the VIN wrong?

W124-FTW

My dealer also mentioned that to me. I recall builds which specify 'Premium' and 'Premium Plus' packs are made in Germany due to shortage of pano roof glass.

barnsleyshaun

Mine was prem plus and was still shifted over to SA. Perhaps it's to do with the C250 Diesel engine?


Congrats to everyone who are getting their deliveries through now - at least things seem to be moving along a little better now.

barnsleyshaun

Sounds a great spec, bet Friday can't come quick enough!

Merlin1

Not so, my C200 sport prem plus ordered April delivered August was made in SA.

W124-FTW

Dealer mentioned it last week. Your car was built ~6 months ago. Things change.

PK1

I'm lucky to have a good boss who let me order what I wanted so the AMG Premium Plus was the one for me. Ordered it in polar white with privacy glass and it is absolutely stunning. I've had 2 W204 and this one is just 100% better build quality even down to the solid feel of the door close - solid clunk!

I will try and post some pictures soon as the windows are being replaced on Wednesday (see original post!!) so will actually have proper privacy glass lol.[/QUOTE]

"A good boss" sounds good to have! You must be doing a good job for the company though, so kudos there, Scooby. Looking forward to seeing those pics once they've done the fix on the privacy glass (a bit of a chancery move that, but all's well that ends...) Take your time on that commute

mightywhites

Had email from my MD "you don't want to be driving over the M62 to collect your car on a Friday - wait till next week"
In other words let me thrash the a*** off it all weekend
Don't you just luv em!!
Anyway now being delivered Thursday so no longer an issue - happy days