Well,

I went to my dealer today and we wanted to finalize my CLS55-order but we couldn't. NetStar doesn't accept order-code 030 before 2005-09-01 building cycle, system said. So if anybody thinks he will have this package on his August or early September-delivery, good luck...

NetStar lists as part of the package 18" Monoblock wheels. Can you tell me what this means? I thought we would get the SL65 19"-wheels and not a lousy downgrade from the standard 19" wheels?!

Maybe somebody can clear this issue up but I'm not as happy as I was yesterday...

 

If it isn't I won't buy a mercedes ...

I'll probably end up getting a porsche or aston.

 

Exactly! When I ordered the car I told my dealer I wouldn't need it until December but waiting for such a car is hard...

So I called him and he told me I would be on top of the list and the car would go into production as soon as we punched it into NetStar. Man, I was happy..but only for one day.

As soon as we tried to punch the 030-package in, the system rejected the order. "not possible until 2005-9-1 order cycle" - whatever that means. I would understand that there might be a delay in the availability of this package, but I was shocked when I saw what the package contained: 18" AMG Monoblock wheels"

What does that mean? Where are the SL65-wheels? Why do we get a smaller wheel with bigger brakes and a downsize from standard 19"?

I would recommend that EVERY member of this board who ordered the car with this package contacts his dealership immediately to straighten that out and to avoid any bad surprises..

 

FYI: the 030 package does not even exist on Canadian '06 CLS55s!

 

Just talked to my salesman today and he read me an E-Mail he just received from his district MB/NA Marketing Manager and the following is what is included in the 030 Performance Package on the CLS55 -

CLS55 AMG Performance Package (Option Code 030)

* AMG front bumper wth special mesh inset and body modifications for rear tires
* Alcantara AMG sport steering wheel
* 186 mph (300 km/h) top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG "Nurburgring" suspension system (control arms and stabilizers)
* AMG "Compound" braking system
- AMG Compound front brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated
15.4" two-piece discs with AMG 8-piston calipers
- AMG rear brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated
13.7" two-piece discs with AMG 4-piston calipers
* AMG 19-inch twin-spoke multipiece alloy wheels with high performance tires
- Front: 8.5 x 19 inch 255 35 ZR 19
- Rear: 10 x 19 inch 285 30 ZR 19
* AMG Locking rear differential

The first cars with this option will be delevered late November early December. - - Bob

 

Great, good news! At least we will get the option as expected! The only sad thing is that it will take longer than expected...