//AMG

Hello my friends, I placed an order for 2018 C43 Cabrio few months ago and it was Suppose to be deliver on Aug 20th, now I've been informed that my car is produced and sitting in Germany and the earliest can get to Vancouver is September 15th, basically when the sun is gone in here. I was wondering if anyone knows what is my right?
My dealer said we can give you your deposit back and cancel your order, but Obviously after counting down for 3 months that's not a favorable option for me. any Advise?
cheers

Tej7

It sounds like you might be SOL. If the dealership is willing to refund your deposit and let you walk away on a custom order, there might not be much you can do.

I would politely speak with the sales manager to see if (s)/he can offer you any sort of incentive for the delay. The chances are slim, but you must understand that delays happen all the time. This means that the dealership isn't really obligated to give you anything. You can express your disappointment, but try not to be that customer who makes a mountain out of a molehill.

removedCFGaccount

Wait it out, then drive to Lake Louise, check into the Chateau and enjoy both!

//AMG

Haha.... that was the initial plan CFG, thanks.

removedCFGaccount

Aren't first world problems unbearable?

You'll be so swollen with pride you'll soon forget.

Imagine waiting on Cletus in Bama....

threefirs

I love my cab so much that I'd tell you to wait it out because its 100% worth it. The car is a ton of fun to drive with the roof up also so don't worry about it! Did you get the PE? It's soo nice with the top down

I'd ask for some incentives - winter mats, key chain, hat, amg license plate covers, etc.

removedCFGaccount

Butt kissed on Main Street....

//AMG

Thanks for everybody's input, yes seems not much I can do Not even worth nagging...Now they promise to rush it.
Mine is Black on porcelain white, with Red roof. premium, AMG driving(PE, 19'S), red seat belts, led light, led logo day light.

threefirs

Nice. The red roof on the black car looks so sharp and classy. I have a black roof.

Enjoy the car and take pics when it comes

Tej7

​​​​It'll be well worth the wait OP! Like I said above, it doesn't hurt to have a word with the sales manager (not your sales associate). Depending on the dealership, sometimes they throw in some extra goodies just to make the customer happy.

alexx88

Similiar position to yourself's, but in Europe. Car received its final check on the 26th of July at the Bremen plant, but hasn't moved an inch since then. Even worse is that the dealer isn't able to provide any estimates on when the car will be here and I had a roadtrip across Europe planned for the end of August. Also, downpayment was 15% to start the build, so I don't have the option of pulling out either.

Mags44

Anybody heard anything yet about the release date of the C43 Sedan? We placed our order on March 26th and are still waiting (as is other folks I understand). But it seems our dealer has no information on when these cars will be released (they do say it has been built already).

I guess I am just wondering if anyone has any information - cuz my dealer sure doesn't!

Mags44

FYI - for those of you concerned, my dealer did call me today.... the release date of the C-class is supposed to be tomorrow, August 11th....

alexx88

What do you guys mean by "release date"? Wasn't the model officially released around a year ago anyway?

Tej7

I think they're referring to the MY18's.

Mags44

That is correct. The 2018's were officially released, via US Government approval, yesterday, August 11th. Cars on now being put on trains, headed towards dealers.

Should start seeing 2018's - the C series, including the C43, at your local dealers within 2 weeks. And those of you who ordered cars (such as me), should get them in 2 weeks or so...