RJC

So the 53 coupes are to be released as 24’s per the DOG, yet ~ a few months later when the 53 cabrios arrive they will be 25’s?

So, what happens to the coupes in ~ a few months, do they then become 25’s, or remain as 24’s?

Would MB have such a short model year, and why just coupe specific?

Normally, or a least in the past, July began the new MY.

I ordered a 53 coupe for my wife last week with a late July early August ETA. We don’t lease so getting a 24 in July/August, then being offered as a 25 ~ a few months later would be a bit disconcerting to say the least.

Any thoughts on MB’s logic here? Why aren’t they both 25’s? Or is the cab’s release more than just ~ a few months after the coupe’s?

RJC

Ok, so I heard on very good authority that the '24 53 coupes will indeed be a very short MY run of just a few months. There's still a chance MB may change its mind but at this point it's unlikely. Makes no sense to me why they would do this to customers especially those that don't lease. A data point is the new SL which has been out for ~2.5 yrs. and is on its 4th MY already. Don't get the logic here.

BenjaminKohl

MB sometimes does this very short run. The 2024 GLC43 Coupes will be a very very short run

RJC

Why is MB doing this? Clearly no advantage for the customer.

is250

Did your source elaborate on when to expect '25?

MJP_43

MB/AMG: "Vee bilt zee finest automobiles in za verld, und vee delifer zem ven vee are ready, und you vill like it."
Me: "Well I've waited this long to buy the car, BUT I don't LIKE these incessant delays and year naming shenanigans!"

The bottom line seems to be that MB/AMG are driven by other priorities besides building and delivering our cars. Since we are "loyal" customers they don't seem to care. "The customer is always right" is not a European mantra, it's strictly an American thing. Chevy, Ford, Cadillac and Lincoln cars suck (IMO) so we wait impatiently for our AMG's. I should live long enough...