CLA 35, CLA 45 AMG (C117, C118) 2013 to Present, Two generations

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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 06:28 AM
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Do what I did, read the owners manual and sit in your car and play
LOL — I did that for a while last night.
Set up my profile and one for my wife.
Going to tackle getting Sirius organized with my favorite channels today.
And making adjustments to the Burmester.
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ECUCarolina
Do what I did, read the owners manual and sit in your car and play
I downloaded the owner's manual and started reading it a few weeks ago... Sad but true.
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 05:13 PM
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So did anyone actually end up getting AR navigation and AMG track pace or are we all out of luck?

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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 05:42 PM
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I wasn't able to option mine out. It was more of a "here's what's coming in, do you want one of them" situation. Are you guys ordering packages and not getting them? My assumption is anything that is in short supply would not be put on the vehicles available to employees so it could be sold to retail customers (still learning how things work).

Many of the vehicles I looked at before scoring my CLA 45 did have the "multimedia package" on them and some had the "parking assistance" so I'm assuming those packages are not hard to get. "Driver Assistance" was rare and only on the more expensive vehicles that would go quick (S-class and EQ models are not available for us to lease). Keep in mind that the same package on different models does not necessarily have the exact same components so it's possible for one model to have it while others are short. I was nearly exclusively looking at the AMG models that popped up infrequently (almost ended up with a GLC 43) so my observations are for those models. I don't have any options on my 45 that require electronics with the exception of the Burmester sound system (which I'm happy about getting).

What options, if any, are being deleted from your orders? I don't know if I have any way to get you some insight on why that's happening, but I am definitely curious. 😅

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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 05:58 PM
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For most of this year and some of last whatever component that makes the AR nav and AMG track pace has been limited or unavailable. As they both use the front camera I'm assuming it's connected to that. So on our orders it's been Multimedia Package Lite and AMG Dynamic Plus Package Lite. Got about a $600 price cut for it. I believe they're fully available now, but I missed the cut off. Not exactly essential items, just cool to show off with. I'm never going to track my car, but I live about an hour from COTA. You can drive the track at Christmas, would have been cool to run track pace on then.
The Parking Package was available which was another thing I got just cause it's cool.
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 07:37 PM
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So to answer OP’s original question. I ordered mine in December. Had an April build date that was almost immediately pushed to May. May came and went and the build date was updated to June. June 22 I get the notice it’s produced and not shipped. Finally got a message July 26 that it was on a boat. The boat actually left July 22. Aug 10 it arrived at Brunswick and checked into VPC. Today I’m told it’s ready for release and we spent the day doing numbers, trade in etc. not sure how it gets here, I’m thinking train to Dallas or Houston and then a car transporter. Maybe take delivery next week? If not, it has to be the week of the 22nd.
Dealer kept their word on sticking to MSRP, but I think they’re getting me back through the trade in. I got quotes Carvana, Autonation and all the others and either got about the same offer or way lower. Texas has a sales tax break on trade ins so I’m better off with trading it in.
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 07:40 AM
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I noticed an update on the lease site, so I went through the vehicles available that will arrive in mid-September. Every vehicle with the multimedia package was showing "Multimedia Package Lite" so the shortage is still an issue, unfortunately. I've never come across a vehicle with the Dynamic Plus package so I can't comment on that.
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 10:58 AM
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Just got the word my car has left the VPC and is on its way to the dealership.
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Old Aug 15, 2022 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sockinatoaster
Just got the word my car has left the VPC and is on its way to the dealership.
Nice make sure you get the AMG value caps as well.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ECUCarolina
Nice make sure you get the AMG value caps as well.
Do you get a complementary set or are you talking about purchasing them?
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 09:24 AM
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Got a set from them and ordered myself another set.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ECUCarolina
Got a set from them and ordered myself another set.
I missed that option - are those online to purchase?
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CarolinaPirate
I missed that option - are those online to purchase?

Just hit up amazon.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 05:18 PM
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I’m technically in enemy territory. Please don’t ban me.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 06:09 PM
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Oh, no you didn't! Just don't put one of those on your CLA. It will trigger the failsafe... 😜
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 07:14 PM
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Just noticed, Continental Sportcontact 6 tires? Aren't they supposed to be Michelin Pilot Sport 4s? Second one I've seen in Texas with these tires from the factory.

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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 11:31 AM
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I’m technically in enemy territory. Please don’t ban me.
Ugh... that sticker! BURN IT! BURNT THE TRUCK TOO!!! It's contaminated! lol
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 11:34 AM
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Just noticed, Continental Sportcontact 6 tires? Aren't they supposed to be Michelin Pilot Sport 4s? Second one I've seen in Texas with these tires from the factory.
That's what you get for being a Max fan!
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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That's what you get for being a Max fan!
If anyone's going to the USGP this year, I'll be the guy in the Mercedes blasting MAX MAX MAX, SUPER MAX!
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Old Aug 17, 2022 | 04:51 PM
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Looking good Sock
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Just picked her up from the dealership and spent the afternoon driving round. Wow, how the hell do you keep it in tame mode for the break in? I'm in comfort with everything set to its most grandma'ish, but damn it wants to gooooooooo!!!
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 03:06 AM
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Thats the way I started. Started with a 2020 CLA with the AMG package and moved up the chain.


what I did!
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sockinatoaster

Just picked her up from the dealership and spent the afternoon driving round. Wow, how the hell do you keep it in tame mode for the break in? I'm in comfort with everything set to its most grandma'ish, but damn it wants to gooooooooo!!!
haha just wait. You probably already getting looks and bikes wanting to race.
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 03:58 PM
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what I did!
Mine was white lol
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 07:20 AM
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Mine came with the Continentals also. Boo!!
I was hoping for Michelin's.

I live in Michelin land - Upstate South Carolina.
I'm going to see if I can work a deal for a tire exchange.
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