(in Switzerland).
. I didn't even have time to park properly 
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New custom order question
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From: Toronto
BMW
Finally have an update on my order. Currently on the Morning Calypso which appears to be docked in Sweden. Expected to dock in Halifax on the 17th. I assume any other Canadians here might be on the same boat. My 2020 Wagon was originally supposed to be a mid August to late September delivery.
Thank you so much for posting the ship name!
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From: Silver Spring, MD
'18 Audi A4
I have zero updates on my MY20 sedan. I placed the official order July 20th and deposit was taken on the 22nd. The GSM mentioned to me on average, it takes about 3 months or so. While I am technically under the 3 months guideline, that mark will be in a couple of weeks. the dealer does have non-AMG C MY20 C class vehicles on the lot already so I'm sure the factory pumps those out first as those sell the most, then re-tools the line to build the AMG badged vehicles, unless the Alabama plant has multiple assembly lines dedicated to C class. I don't know about that.
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From: NC
2020 C43 Coupe
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From: NC
2020 C43 Coupe
I did notice this Canadian dealership listed some 2020 C43's this weekend. Anyone seen any in the U.S. market yet?
https://www.mercedes-benz-brampton.ca
example...
https://www.mercedes-benz-brampton.c...wf6eb6lu325052
https://www.mercedes-benz-brampton.ca
example...
https://www.mercedes-benz-brampton.c...wf6eb6lu325052
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'16 AMG GTS, '21 AMG GLE53
Window sticker, sticker in drivers side door sill, registration should all show VIN# - 10th digit should read L if 2020, K for 2019
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2020 C43 AMG Coupe
Hm, interesting, in my case 10th symbol (counting together with WDD at the beginning) is a digit, not letter, only 11th symbol is a letter, which is...F. I hope it doesn't mean that I got MY2014 (if I went backwards the alphabet correctly). There is no other letter in the VIN number, apart the first three and this one.
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Hm, interesting, in my case 10th symbol (counting together with WDD at the beginning) is a digit, not letter, only 11th symbol is a letter, which is...F. I hope it doesn't mean that I got MY2014 (if I went backwards the alphabet correctly). There is no other letter in the VIN number, apart the first three and this one.
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2020 C43 AMG Coupe
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2019 C63CS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicl...ication_number
My 2019 C63S Coupe actually has both a North American VIN and a EU chassis number (EU VIN) on the bill of sale. Not sure if all European built Mercs have that, but in my case it's specially because I did European Delivery. While the car was in Europe, it was under the European warranty, which is attached to the EU chassis number. Whenever I needed services or if I had an accident etc. I was supposed to provide the EU chassis number. They both start with WDD and the last 7 digits are the same, but digits 4-10 are completely different.
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From: Barcelona (Spain)
C43 AMG Sedan '19, Saab 9-3ss '03 Stage7, Saab 900 cabrio '92
Anyone that ordered a car before June, when they changed the model year, I recommend to check with the dealer, that it's order has not been changed or similar as it's been moved to a 2020 Model Year. It happened to me, that mercedes system without notice changed the options, as each year there are equipment/packs changes. The dealer didn't the right follow-up and some equipment it's been "unselected", after the period for modifications it's finished.
Regards
Regards
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2014 ML350, 2019 C43
I ordered a C43 sedan back in April of this year. It was built in July and waiting at the factory. My sales rep says he thinks it will be one of the first in the US once they’re officially released. I’ll keep you posted.
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2020 C43 AMG Coupe
Anyone that ordered a car before June, when they changed the model year, I recommend to check with the dealer, that it's order has not been changed or similar as it's been moved to a 2020 Model Year. It happened to me, that mercedes system without notice changed the options, as each year there are equipment/packs changes. The dealer didn't the right follow-up and some equipment it's been "unselected", after the period for modifications it's finished.
Regards
Regards
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2020 C43 AMG Coupe
Wikipedia actually has pretty good information about the VIN, its history and the different formats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicl...ication_number
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicl...ication_number
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G37
At last. Ordered my C43 Sedan in SoCal in July. Got a call today that production date is set for early December and a delivery date of end of Dec / Early Jan. Guess no shipping time, Cant wait...
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1985 300d
Hey buco, did you get your car? All good? I’m still waiting but it looks like it’s imminent. What did you do for winter tires?
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From: Toronto
BMW
Hope you get yours soon too!
Winter tires: I am going with aftermarket 18 inch rims and Michelin Pilot Aplin PA4 tires (225 all 4 corners).
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1985 300d
Nice! Definitely a long wait. Looks like mine is being delivered to the dealership today. Probably be a few more days wait I’d guess. Did you get tire pressure sensors from the dealership?
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2014 ML350, 2019 C43
Strat89, are you in the US? I ordered my C43 sedan in April - it was built in July. I received word yesterday that it's now in "VPC Received" status. I was told at the beginning of October that they'd launch in early November, but still no official word on a US Launch date. Man, this wait, and not knowing any details, is killing me!
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1985 300d
Strat89, are you in the US? I ordered my C43 sedan in April - it was built in July. I received word yesterday that it's now in "VPC Received" status. I was told at the beginning of October that they'd launch in early November, but still no official word on a US Launch date. Man, this wait, and not knowing any details, is killing me!
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2020 C43 Estate
Mine is here so I will get it in a few days, but November is not September. They have released in Canada, the site is updated and Transport Canada has all the details. You just need to light a fire under your SA!
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2019 C63CS
The dealerships have no control over the delivery schedule. It's at the factory's discretion when they build which car, and there can always be delays. They may run out of specific parts or have quality issues etc. that cause delays. Some options such as Magno paints for example are known to put the order at risk of being delayed. Not all paint shops do the Magno paints, so the body may have to be shipped to a different paint shop and then shipped back for final assembly, so there can be a bottleneck at times. Such is the nature of Just-in-time manufacturing. On top of that comes the certification process and official release of a new model year before the cars can be delivered to customers and legally driven on public roads. The government is not known to work particularly fast and efficient. I believe the 2020s were released mid to the end of October for Canada and beginning of November for USA. The cars are being delivered as we speak.
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