24? 25?
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24? 25?
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?
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?
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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. 
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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.
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Patience is a virtue
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...
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...
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Ach! I was only lightly kidding about MB delivery shenanigans, now it's coming true.
The order for my car was made in March. As of June 3, my rep confirmed that the car is built. I have a VIN number, PO# and price list for "MODEL: 2024 CLE53C4".
Others have reported 24's on the way as well. From my "My 2024 CLE 53 is on order" thread!, on June 9:
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The rep said build date for 7/22 and delivery around mid September. He told me this was an allocation/order they had already put in but were able to change the configuration to what I wanted since it was still in the "yellow" phase where changes to the order can be made.
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I hope that a few of us will be in the short 2024 production run. So, when did the 24-25 transition began? I wonder if this affects European production as well.
The order for my car was made in March. As of June 3, my rep confirmed that the car is built. I have a VIN number, PO# and price list for "MODEL: 2024 CLE53C4".
Others have reported 24's on the way as well. From my "My 2024 CLE 53 is on order" thread!, on June 9:
I'm sure that the First 2024 CLE 53 to arrive in the USofA and be delivered will be announced with great fanfare. And now we wait...
The order for my car was made in March. As of June 3, my rep confirmed that the car is built. I have a VIN number, PO# and price list for "MODEL: 2024 CLE53C4".
Others have reported 24's on the way as well. From my "My 2024 CLE 53 is on order" thread!, on June 9:
I'm sure that the First 2024 CLE 53 to arrive in the USofA and be delivered will be announced with great fanfare. And now we wait...
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I'd like a '24 CLE53 now please
Plus, my car is pushing 75,000 miles and I can almost sense it depreciating. I'm due for a new CLE asap.
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Slow sales?
My sense is that every CLE built has been sold but there isn't a lot of pent-up demand for more. Summertime is vacation time so there may be a planned slowdown in production.
I've seen the GT ad with Lewis Hamilton played during the F1 race coverage and MB electric, hybrid and IC SUV's, but there hasn't been any advertising for NEW CLE model.
I guess we're a very small group who want a higher performance car from AMG. I think that the CLE is a real stand-out in appearance and once more of them hit the roads more people will take notice and ask, "Wow, what is that?!?".
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Where or how did you find out it was a '25? I just put a deposit down a couple days ago on Friday 6/14 Eastern afternoon. My build sheet and purchase agreement I signed is showing 2024 build.
The rep said build date for 7/22 and delivery around mid September. He told me this was an allocation/order they had already put in but were able to change the configuration to what I wanted since it was still in the "yellow" phase where changes to the order can be made.
The rep said build date for 7/22 and delivery around mid September. He told me this was an allocation/order they had already put in but were able to change the configuration to what I wanted since it was still in the "yellow" phase where changes to the order can be made.
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I hope that a few of us will be in the short 2024 production run. So, when did the 24-25 transition began? I wonder if this affects European production as well.
The order for my car was made in March. As of June 3, my rep confirmed that the car is built. I have a VIN number, PO# and price list for "MODEL: 2024 CLE53C4".
Others have reported 24's on the way as well. From my "My 2024 CLE 53 is on order" thread!, on June 9:
I'm sure that the First 2024 CLE 53 to arrive in the USofA and be delivered will be announced with great fanfare. And now we wait...
The order for my car was made in March. As of June 3, my rep confirmed that the car is built. I have a VIN number, PO# and price list for "MODEL: 2024 CLE53C4".
Others have reported 24's on the way as well. From my "My 2024 CLE 53 is on order" thread!, on June 9:
I'm sure that the First 2024 CLE 53 to arrive in the USofA and be delivered will be announced with great fanfare. And now we wait...
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Gee whiz I just checked "Inventory" for 53's...
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No, wish I did, as mentioned I'm assuming '25 production begins in July, which is the norm for the new model year, then the factory closes for an extended break in August with production resuming in Sept. This is at least the way it used to be, but these days everything can be quite different.
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Let's see how well they sell, if not then it's discount city as far as I'm concerned. In the latest economic data new car sales are one of the few areas that is declining. I'm hoping the days of gouging the consumer are coming to an end, Cheap money/artificially held low rates, tons of unnecessary stimulus and pure greed wreaked havoc on the prices of goods/services.
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Is it possible that CLE or even 2-door coupes in general are not selling as well as MB hoped? It has been 6 months since the CLE AMG announcement.
My sense is that every CLE built has been sold but there isn't a lot of pent-up demand for more. Summertime is vacation time so there may be a planned slowdown in production.
I've seen the GT ad with Lewis Hamilton played during the F1 race coverage and MB electric, hybrid and IC SUV's, but there hasn't been any advertising for NEW CLE model.
I guess we're a very small group who want a higher performance car from AMG. I think that the CLE is a real stand-out in appearance and once more of them hit the roads more people will take notice and ask, "Wow, what is that?!?".
My sense is that every CLE built has been sold but there isn't a lot of pent-up demand for more. Summertime is vacation time so there may be a planned slowdown in production.
I've seen the GT ad with Lewis Hamilton played during the F1 race coverage and MB electric, hybrid and IC SUV's, but there hasn't been any advertising for NEW CLE model.
I guess we're a very small group who want a higher performance car from AMG. I think that the CLE is a real stand-out in appearance and once more of them hit the roads more people will take notice and ask, "Wow, what is that?!?".
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IMO, GT's are not "practical" cars...
I looked at a GT 55 just for SAG's. The price tag was just a little steep and my golf clubs wouldn't fit in the "boot". The trunk might hold some overnight bags.
And forget the GT 63's, another $41k+, so no dice for me either. To me these are mid-life-crisis-drive-on-Sunday cars, like new Corvettes and Porsche's. And while you're at it why not consider an Aston Martin Vantage? I need a car that I can drive every day in any weather. And that's the CLE 53 for me.
So, why aren't GT's selling?...not enough rich old guys?
No discount on my car. I was told by the rep that I wasn't being charged a premium. So, I guess that'll have to do and, "pray that they don't alter the deal any further."
And forget the GT 63's, another $41k+, so no dice for me either. To me these are mid-life-crisis-drive-on-Sunday cars, like new Corvettes and Porsche's. And while you're at it why not consider an Aston Martin Vantage? I need a car that I can drive every day in any weather. And that's the CLE 53 for me.
So, why aren't GT's selling?...not enough rich old guys?
No discount on my car. I was told by the rep that I wasn't being charged a premium. So, I guess that'll have to do and, "pray that they don't alter the deal any further."
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I looked at a GT 55 just for SAG's. The price tag was just a little steep and my golf clubs wouldn't fit in the "boot". The trunk might hold some overnight bags.
And forget the GT 63's, another $41k+, so no dice for me either. To me these are mid-life-crisis-drive-on-Sunday cars, like new Corvettes and Porsche's. And while you're at it why not consider an Aston Martin Vantage? I need a car that I can drive every day in any weather. And that's the CLE 53 for me.
So, why aren't GT's selling?...not enough rich old guys?
No discount on my car. I was told by the rep that I wasn't being charged a premium. So, I guess that'll have to do and, "pray that they don't alter the deal any further."
And forget the GT 63's, another $41k+, so no dice for me either. To me these are mid-life-crisis-drive-on-Sunday cars, like new Corvettes and Porsche's. And while you're at it why not consider an Aston Martin Vantage? I need a car that I can drive every day in any weather. And that's the CLE 53 for me.
So, why aren't GT's selling?...not enough rich old guys?
No discount on my car. I was told by the rep that I wasn't being charged a premium. So, I guess that'll have to do and, "pray that they don't alter the deal any further."
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Fact is 24 cle 53 orders not yet produced/scheduled are being moved to 25’s by mb which included mine. .This is directly from the GM of my dealership.
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