C43 Pushed Back until Late December Release
#176
Senior Member
Maybe there is an error in the Mercedes ordering platform used in the US? All 43 Coupes have been built in Germany but I haven't heard of a single Canadian buyer that has had this issue. It could be poor coding that isn't flagging automatic mirrors when the option is selected for spec'ing a build.
#177
No retrofitting, can't be done...I just talked to my SA, he said my P3 package was changed to Q3 somewhere along the way, which is $150 less and excludes the power folding mirrors. This was due to a shortage on supplies, and he did not realize the change along the way to give me a heads up.
He is going to reach out to MB on Monday to see if they can give me some extra cash back or something. My other option was give the car back and wait 4 or so something for a few one. Still pretty pissed and I don't want my damn mirror to be knocked off (I live in the city and park on roads quite often).
He is going to reach out to MB on Monday to see if they can give me some extra cash back or something. My other option was give the car back and wait 4 or so something for a few one. Still pretty pissed and I don't want my damn mirror to be knocked off (I live in the city and park on roads quite often).
#178
Member
I assume you included either the Premium 2 or 3 packages in your build, right? I don't recall seeing you mentioning it earlier.
sorry ... see you addressed my question as I was typing it. Seems to me that MB accepted your cash for a build they didn't complete as spec'd ... better be more than $150 back in your pocket for this 'internal decision'.
Last edited by 4MaticCoupe; 10-29-2016 at 10:56 AM.
#180
No retrofitting, can't be done...I just talked to my SA, he said my P3 package was changed to Q3 somewhere along the way, which is $150 less and excludes the power folding mirrors. This was due to a shortage on supplies, and he did not realize the change along the way to give me a heads up.
He is going to reach out to MB on Monday to see if they can give me some extra cash back or something. My other option was give the car back and wait 4 or so something for a few one. Still pretty pissed and I don't want my damn mirror to be knocked off (I live in the city and park on roads quite often).
He is going to reach out to MB on Monday to see if they can give me some extra cash back or something. My other option was give the car back and wait 4 or so something for a few one. Still pretty pissed and I don't want my damn mirror to be knocked off (I live in the city and park on roads quite often).
#182
Inhart, I thought you were in Canada. I did not know we have the P1, P2, P3 package here. We just have a Premium and and Premium Plus package, and the power folding mirror is standard on the C43 from MBC. Can you explain a a bit more in detail how exactly did you order the car?
Long story short, I ordered it to include power folding mirrors. They changed it and built it without them, and my sales associate did not realize it while tracking the order.
#184
I ordered it fully loaded (the highest "Package" possible, which is P3 in the US), sans Parking Assist. While my car was in production, Mercedes took it upon themselves to update my order by removing the power folding mirrors that is included with my options due to a supply constraint. They reduced the price of P3 by a measely $150.
Long story short, I ordered it to include power folding mirrors. They changed it and built it without them, and my sales associate did not realize it while tracking the order.
Long story short, I ordered it to include power folding mirrors. They changed it and built it without them, and my sales associate did not realize it while tracking the order.
#185
#186
Thank you very much! I was torn between the same colors as you. But, i decided on cardinal red as i've always had mars red and unfortunately, they don't have that color in this model.
#187
I have already changed my color once. My SA was not too happy about it but he did it. If I ask again, he is going to give me back my deposit.
#188
Member
Our dealer got in a demo C43 sedan that we got to drive today. They also got in 2 coupes but they were sold so we didn't get to drive those.
Also, while we were there, we heard some guy had just tested the airbags in a C63 during a test drive. Its about 55 degrees here and on cold tires, the guy floored it and put it into a guard rail.
Can anyone confirm that these cars come standard with a painted rear spoiler, and that the only reason there would be an extra cost for a rear spoiler is if you choose it in carbon fiber? Thanks.
Below are a few photos of the cars we saw today.
Also, while we were there, we heard some guy had just tested the airbags in a C63 during a test drive. Its about 55 degrees here and on cold tires, the guy floored it and put it into a guard rail.
Can anyone confirm that these cars come standard with a painted rear spoiler, and that the only reason there would be an extra cost for a rear spoiler is if you choose it in carbon fiber? Thanks.
Below are a few photos of the cars we saw today.
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Snooky (10-30-2016)
#189
Junior Member
So sorry to hear about people's coupes getting messed up in Deutschland.
A couple obligatory poorly framed pics...
#190
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Hey, nice color choices! I picked up a somewhat similar build yesterday myself. Absolutely love it so far. Everything came as ordered (premium 3, night package, performance exhaust, parking package, sunroof, designo saddle brown interior), and the dealership honored the deal I worked out with the sales manager who had quit by the time my car was released from the VPC.
So sorry to hear about people's coupes getting messed up in Deutschland.
A couple obligatory poorly framed pics...
So sorry to hear about people's coupes getting messed up in Deutschland.
A couple obligatory poorly framed pics...
#192
Hey, nice color choices! I picked up a somewhat similar build yesterday myself. Absolutely love it so far. Everything came as ordered (premium 3, night package, performance exhaust, parking package, sunroof, designo saddle brown interior), and the dealership honored the deal I worked out with the sales manager who had quit by the time my car was released from the VPC.
So sorry to hear about people's coupes getting messed up in Deutschland.
A couple obligatory poorly framed pics...
So sorry to hear about people's coupes getting messed up in Deutschland.
A couple obligatory poorly framed pics...
#193
Junior Member
Wow, since February?! And here I thought my wait since the first of July was bad...
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Snooky (10-30-2016)
#195
congratulations! I'm glad people are starting to get their c43's. Its been quite a wait from order to delivery for these cars. I placed my order and deposit back in February, and was pushed back due to the c450-43 rebadging... But, i'm sure we're all grinning now...
#196
yes, my original order was for a c450 back in February but it didn't make the cut off... then the rebadging... and theeeen the vpc/epa.... hahaha!
#198
Senior Member
#199
Don't know about you guys, but I've failed miserably at the soft break in. I'd estimate I'm spending about 75% in Comfort following the rules, 25% in Sport Plus running it pretty hard in spurts. I've definitely redlined it on some occasions once she was warm...thing is damn quick.
#200
Senior Member
Don't know about you guys, but I've failed miserably at the soft break in. I'd estimate I'm spending about 75% in Comfort following the rules, 25% in Sport Plus running it pretty hard in spurts. I've definitely redlined it on some occasions once she was warm...thing is damn quick.