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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 11:07 PM
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For the GTS, I agree that 7 months is absurd. That trim did not have any significant EPA hold ups. I wonder how much of this was perhaps your dealer having to wait their turn for an appropriate allocation?

Originally Posted by thecutter64
I'm not sure how they expect to remain competitive if they can't deliver cars in a quick fashion. I understand the car is good but 7 months from Order , build, delivery?

There are brand new Mclarens, Porsche and Corvettes sitting on dealer lots.

I drive by a Mclaren dealership on the way to work every day . If one of my friends hadn't gotten one weeks ago, I'd be all over it. I don't want to be. A copy cat and steal his thunder.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by thecutter64
I'm not sure how they expect to remain competitive if they can't deliver cars in a quick fashion. I understand the car is good but 7 months from Order , build, delivery?

There are brand new Mclarens, Porsche and Corvettes sitting on dealer lots.

I drive by a Mclaren dealership on the way to work every day . If one of my friends hadn't gotten one weeks ago, I'd be all over it. I don't want to be. A copy cat and steal his thunder.
7 months is a long time to wait. I'd be all over a 570GT tomorrow, tell your friend he inspired you. No shame in that.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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He got a boring gray color. I'd be all over McLRen Orange or Vulcano Yellow
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:34 AM
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He got a boring gray color. I'd be all over McLRen Orange or Vulcano Yellow
Do it!

I love the bright green or orange
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thecutter64
I think you need to pay your state tax before the car is registered. So I would pay NYS tax not California taxes.


I dont know the legistics of buying buying a car and having it shipped from another state . Assume it would be dropped somewhere? And it wouldn't be showroom fresh and there's a risk of scratches during shipping.
HERE YOU GO....

Fly in from NY to Jacksonville FL (2 1/2 hrs), pick up your car and drive home.

http://www.mercedesbenzoforangepark....84ea1d0d6a.htm


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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JSwan724
HERE YOU GO....

Fly in from NY to Jacksonville FL (2 1/2 hrs), pick up your car and drive home.

http://www.mercedesbenzoforangepark....84ea1d0d6a.htm


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Great idea. And the fact the cars in stock he could probably work them for 5 to 7% off and have covered delivery of the car to NY.
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 05:50 PM
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My order status has gone from “blue” to “ yellow” . Getting closer !
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 09:58 AM
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Well I just ordered a fully loaded cla45 to drive to the grocery store, mall, movie theatre etc. should be here late December. I'm keeping the amg GT. Lol.

definitely not as cool as all the lambos and R8s you guys are getting, but it's the perfect chore runner for me.

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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by guynamedsean
Well I just ordered a fully loaded cla45 to drive to the grocery store, mall, movie theatre etc. should be here late December. I'm keeping the amg GT. Lol.

definitely not as cool as all the lambos and R8s you guys are getting, but it's the perfect chore runner for me.
The 45’s with sport exhaust sound great. Congrats 😀
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Old Oct 8, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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The 45’s with sport exhaust sound great. Congrats 😀
I got the exhaust for sure! The biggest thing I wanted, and the reason I had to order the car was I wanted the newly available dynamic package that included amg ride control suspension, front limited slip and race mode!

Iam pretty excited. My office has become a construction zone and I haven't driven my amg GT to work in ages. I can't wait to get this little car and enjoy it without worry.
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