C43 Pushed Back until Late December Release
09-08-2016, 08:55 AM
#26
Junior Member
It is pretty clear that this is speculation by the reps; if it is up to EPA who knows? If release were imminent, we would probably be getting less vague info. The same thing is happening with Range Rover for 2017 and the dealers are pissed because a huge portion are sold as tax deductions before the end of the year and their clients will likely go elsewhere if they can't deliver
09-09-2016, 01:22 PM
#28
MBWorld Fanatic!
I heard from my dealer again today and he said that it definitely won't be till January because there are to many left over c450 in the USA and Mercedes wants to release the coupes and sedans at the same time for marketing purposes. Wtf
09-09-2016, 02:22 PM
#29
Mate, no offense, but your dealer is either an idiot, or severely misinformed.
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09-11-2016, 11:52 AM
#33
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Well my car just isn't here yet, it's been at the Baltimore port for a month already.. It was produced on time on August 8th.. Baltimore or about a 5 hour drive from here so I can't imagine it being in transport.. There is definitely something holding it up
09-15-2016, 06:12 PM
#37
Per my dealer, as of Monday my coupe was done and waiting on a ship to come to US...
Not into delayed gratification, hoping not to have to wait too long once it's in country.
Will be interested in updates on this thread.
Not into delayed gratification, hoping not to have to wait too long once it's in country.
Will be interested in updates on this thread.
09-15-2016, 06:55 PM
#38
Member
if you get your VIN number from your SA you can track the boat here
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?fra...uickSearchPage
Just put the VIN number in the cargo ID box.
Then use :
http://www.marinetraffic.com
to track the boat based on the boat name given on the other site... Kind of round about, but it works.
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?fra...uickSearchPage
Just put the VIN number in the cargo ID box.
Then use :
http://www.marinetraffic.com
to track the boat based on the boat name given on the other site... Kind of round about, but it works.
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09-16-2016, 02:28 PM
#39
Member
Spent a good amount of time at Dealer this weekend. Here is what I was told, not by sales, but by the head of ordering for the largest dealer in USA. I had the dealership get him on the phone as he does not work at the dealership, but offsite. He indicated that my car was built on August 18, shipped to the local VPC in Los Angeles, the huge old DC 10 building that MBZ bought, where it has sat for a few weeks pending Federal Certification. He indicated that the VW debacle from last year has changed the way that the Fed's look at cars for certification now. ANY changes to drivetrain (9 speed) require a new certification. In order to do this, a certain number of cars must be built and ready for them to pull a few from stock to check. They want hundreds, if not more, to be in stock before they choose a few to prevent cheating. This may be done in a week, a month, perhaps longer. No one knows. My wife's car is 30 miles away, and may as well be thousands. At least I am told that I can have the car a few days after the certification is complete. Anyways, that's what I was told. Who knows for sure...Hope this helps.
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09-16-2016, 03:03 PM
#40
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Do you know if your car gets the acoustic glass? Mine did not and it's Aug 2nd build. Also, others reported it's standard but mostly are September build.
09-16-2016, 05:03 PM
#41
Member
I'm sorry, but I don't have any info on Acoustic Glass. I'll be sure to ask next time I have conversation with the ordering specialist.
10-13-2016, 10:19 PM
#42
Thanks - and appreciate anyone else who can add to this
10-13-2016, 10:32 PM
#43
Just wondering if you've had any updates from your dealer? My C43 also reached the VPC (Baltimore in my case ) mid September - and here we are a month later - still with no car! A related thread already has at least one owner taking delivery over a week ago (unsure of his/her VPC). Any insight - as well. which VPC?
Thanks - and appreciate anyone else who can add to this
Thanks - and appreciate anyone else who can add to this
10-13-2016, 11:07 PM
#44
Thank you - will look forward to any updates you get - I'll do the same - but don't seem to have that kind of dialogue with my dealer! I spoke to him this past Monday - and he said he has heard nothing.
10-14-2016, 08:55 AM
#46
Senior Member
Thread Starter
10-14-2016, 11:05 AM
#48
After this long wait of over a month (like others
.......Does "launch' mean that it will be released from the VPC on its way to the dealership...or the dealer has it in his possession. Is this controlled by MB or is it in the hands of whoever grants its Federal Certification ("Customs" - according to my dealer) at the VPC - which I thought was the reason for the C43's being held up in the first place?
.......Does "launch' mean that it will be released from the VPC on its way to the dealership...or the dealer has it in his possession. Is this controlled by MB or is it in the hands of whoever grants its Federal Certification ("Customs" - according to my dealer) at the VPC - which I thought was the reason for the C43's being held up in the first place?
10-14-2016, 12:09 PM
#49
After this long wait of over a month (like others.......Does "launch' mean that it will be released from the VPC on its way to the dealership...or the dealer has it in his possession. Is this controlled by MB or is it in the hands of whoever grants its Federal Certification ("Customs" - according to my dealer) at the VPC - which I thought was the reason for the C43's being held up in the first place?
.......Does "launch' mean that it will be released from the VPC on its way to the dealership...or the dealer has it in his possession. Is this controlled by MB or is it in the hands of whoever grants its Federal Certification ("Customs" - according to my dealer) at the VPC - which I thought was the reason for the C43's being held up in the first place?
