Carbon Fiber on back order????
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
Carbon Fiber on back order????
my MB dealer just called me and told me that the CF option is on back order, and may delay the order significantly
he said he'll know in a week, but he also mentioned the he dosnt think any cars with a july build will not have the CF option
does anyone else have any info or insight on the CF delay???
he said he'll know in a week, but he also mentioned the he dosnt think any cars with a july build will not have the CF option
does anyone else have any info or insight on the CF delay???
Newbie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Audi R8
Same thing happened with me, and others, with Audi on R8. Story dealer told me was that there is a CF shortage because aircraft manufacturers are using all the capacity in the CF world. Out went the carbon sideblades, in came car, back on schedule...
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
Gotcha,
Hhhhmmmmm CF shortage???
Its not like its a natural resource, its man made!!
Anyways, I love the CF trim....no carbon fiber would be a deal breaker for me
:-(
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
09' C63 AMG (Gisele)
Even though it is man made, but it always is hard to find Carbon Fiber.. especially after the price hikes on the Carbon Fiber last year.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 53
Likes: 1
2008 C 63 AMG (palladium Silver); 2018 E400 4matic Coupe (Pearl White)
my MB dealer just called me and told me that the CF option is on back order, and may delay the order significantly
he said he'll know in a week, but he also mentioned the he dosnt think any cars with a july build will not have the CF option
does anyone else have any info or insight on the CF delay???
he said he'll know in a week, but he also mentioned the he dosnt think any cars with a july build will not have the CF option
does anyone else have any info or insight on the CF delay???
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
It is on back order because factory processing does not have the CF trim on the assembly line yet. I have ordered mine since november with CF but had my car arrive with darkwood and was told so by an AMG representative. guessing it will be on later production this year or 2009 production.
mine is an 09 order, i have no idea how long the delay is ,
but im hoping not that long
i might cancel the order if i dont get carbon....i really like that look
and im not a big fan of the wood, or aluminum
Trending Topics
Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
09 C63 (Coming Soon)
I tried ordering my 2009 (Mid July Build Date) with CF interior. They had the ability for me to change the color and options, however to get the CF I would possibly have to wait until November. The sales manager said he had some correspondence from MB regarding the limited availability of CF from the factory. Unfortunately, I was unable to get CF on my order. In all, I like the black maple and I also had no idea of the actual pricing (not on the order screen)...plus it wasn't worth the wait to me.
Anyone else actually have the car on order with CF coming early summer (July/August)?
Anyone else actually have the car on order with CF coming early summer (July/August)?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
I tried ordering my 2009 (Mid July Build Date) with CF interior. They had the ability for me to change the color and options, however to get the CF I would possibly have to wait until November. The sales manager said he had some correspondence from MB regarding the limited availability of CF from the factory. Unfortunately, I was unable to get CF on my order. In all, I like the black maple and I also had no idea of the actual pricing (not on the order screen)...plus it wasn't worth the wait to me.
Anyone else actually have the car on order with CF coming early summer (July/August)?
Anyone else actually have the car on order with CF coming early summer (July/August)?
I wouldnt mind waiting till sept. For the CF.
But any longer and that would suck!
I really want the CF option,
not having it really pisses me off
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Dublin, CA
2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan/2008 M3 Coupe M-DCT/1996 328i (Gone)/1988 190E 2.3 (Gone)
My salesperson had informed me on Friday that MB has a delay on the CF option, my car won't go into the production until 1st week of Sept. & will be here around the end of Oct. I was also told that I'll have their 1st car that has the CF w/ 030 option. Oh well...I won't settle for anything less.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
My salesperson had informed me on Friday that MB has a delay on the CF option, my car won't go into the production until 1st week of Sept. & will be here around the end of Oct. I was also told that I'll have their 1st car that has the CF w/ 030 option. Oh well...I won't settle for anything less.
And I'm with you bro, I'm not settling for anything less either!
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Dublin, CA
2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan/2008 M3 Coupe M-DCT/1996 328i (Gone)/1988 190E 2.3 (Gone)
Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 91
Likes: 1
From: Northern NJ
'03 SL55 '00 S281SC '09 C63
My salesperson had informed me on Friday that MB has a delay on the CF option, my car won't go into the production until 1st week of Sept. & will be here around the end of Oct. I was also told that I'll have their 1st car that has the CF w/ 030 option. Oh well...I won't settle for anything less.
Johan
Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
c63, Caterham 7, 335cic
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
From: Radnor, PA
2009 C63
If there is any trim option that ALWAYS seems to delay a car's production (especially Mercedes Benz) its carbon fiber.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
If there is any trim option that ALWAYS seems to delay a car's production (especially Mercedes Benz) its carbon fiber.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Dublin, CA
2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan/2008 M3 Coupe M-DCT/1996 328i (Gone)/1988 190E 2.3 (Gone)
If there is any trim option that ALWAYS seems to delay a car's production (especially Mercedes Benz) its carbon fiber.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
While a matter of personal taste, the fact that carbon fiber is rare or causing delays would only make me dig in more to have to have it.
It took a loonnnggggg time to find an SL55 with the carbon fiber trim - but I got it.
And I'm really glad I did. It is very rare and without a doubt gets the most compliments and attention from people who look inside at the interior.
Stick to your choice no matter how long the wait and be patient.
So long as the order is in place, do not break down and deviate unless the carbon fiber option is no longer offered.
There is no substitute for carbon fiber from the factory.
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Dublin, CA
2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan/2008 M3 Coupe M-DCT/1996 328i (Gone)/1988 190E 2.3 (Gone)
Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
09 C63 (Coming Soon)
I have had similar experiences with my order. I wanted the CF interior, but there was no clear answer about it from the dealer. Hopefully I get one of these cars that has the CF 'whether you like it or not'... LOL. Either way, I can definitely get aftermarket CF interior kit for less than $2500.
Banned
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 426
Likes: 1
1996 C36 AMG
CF is made from petroleum (they heat nylon strand to very high temps over and over until they get pretty much pure carbon left over), and there is a worldwide shortage due to the A380 hogging up alot of the resources (lots of CF is used in the airbus A380). In addition there are a few "secret" military aircrafts being made which are also hogging up alot of the CF (or so the rumor has it). CF prices have skyrocketed over the past few years and unless more CF producers come on board soon, it doesn't seem like prices will fall and shortages will end.
Super Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 850
Likes: 1
From: NYC
2009 C63 AMG Black on Black PP Package CF fully loaded
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
I have had similar experiences with my order. I wanted the CF interior, but there was no clear answer about it from the dealer. Hopefully I get one of these cars that has the CF 'whether you like it or not'... LOL. Either way, I can definitely get aftermarket CF interior kit for less than $2500.
Can you tell me where
