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11-17-2018, 08:11 AM
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And I pick my E53 up today...........
Mercedes-Benz recalls molded year 2019 vehicles with powertrain issues
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...ue-111618.html
Mercedes-Benz recalls molded year 2019 vehicles with powertrain issues
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...ue-111618.html
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...8V761-5179.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...8V761-9070.PDFHere is the recall notice to dealers. It’s only 119 vehicles manufactured before October 19, 2018 affected, with 22 in dealer stock. There is no fix available until December 28th and dealers can’t sell cars affected by the recall until the fix is made. It sounds like if you’re one of the unlucky few with an affected car enroute to a dealer, you may have to wait until after December 28th to get your car.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...8V761-9070.PDFHere is the recall notice to dealers. It’s only 119 vehicles manufactured before October 19, 2018 affected, with 22 in dealer stock. There is no fix available until December 28th and dealers can’t sell cars affected by the recall until the fix is made. It sounds like if you’re one of the unlucky few with an affected car enroute to a dealer, you may have to wait until after December 28th to get your car.
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11-18-2018, 07:43 PM
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E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, C43 AMG Cab
Thanks for posting your pictures. She looks great. I am curious about the ceramic coating. Hope someone can chime in who has had it done. Good luck and congratulations on your purchase.
11-18-2018, 07:53 PM
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11-18-2018, 08:56 PM
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pdeacon (11-19-2018)
11-21-2018, 03:35 PM
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My E53 Coupe went into production yesterday, November 20th. This is right at the start of the 3rd decade of November as originally scheduled when I placed the order in September.
11-21-2018, 05:11 PM
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AMG E53 Coupe, Iridium Silver Metallic, AMG Black Nappa Leather, Natural Grain Black Ash Wood Trim and Center Console, Soft Close Doors, Exterior Lighting Package, Parking Assistance Package, Driver Assistance Package, Heated AMG Nappa Leather Steering Wheel, 19” AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents, AMG Illuminated Door Sill Panels, AMG Track Pace Application, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats. I hope for a delivery before Christmas. I’ve been told it’s possible. We’ll see. I don’t plan to ceramically coat the paint. I really don’t know what that means, other than what I’ve read in this forum.
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11-21-2018, 05:49 PM
#111
Your E53 will be beautiful! Congratulations.
I am attaching a video that discusses ceramatic coating your car. I think it will really help protect the paint, add shine and make washing easier and eliminate the need to wax your car for years. Let me know what you think.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...35&action=view
I am attaching a video that discusses ceramatic coating your car. I think it will really help protect the paint, add shine and make washing easier and eliminate the need to wax your car for years. Let me know what you think.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...35&action=view
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BenzC400 (11-21-2018)
11-23-2018, 02:32 PM
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Update - November 23, 2018 - The car has completed production and is at the port. It hasn’t yet been assigned to a ship.
11-28-2018, 05:54 PM
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I just read that the President has renewed his interest in European car tariffs and may announce a 25% tariff on cars from Germany as early as next week. It is unclear when tariffs may take effect after a decision. There are many of us on this forum that could be affected by this. My E53 has been built and is waiting for a ship to bring it to the US. I wonder - Would a car have to make it to the US before the tariffs take effect to avoid them? Would a car that has been purchased and is enroute be exempt? What about a car that has been purchased but not yet built? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I’d hate to lose the car due to tariffs but I can’t justify paying 25% more.
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11-28-2018, 10:09 PM
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I just read that the President has renewed his interest in European car tariffs and may announce a 25% tariff on cars from Germany as early as next week. It is unclear when tariffs may take effect after a decision. There are many of us on this forum that could be affected by this. My E53 has been built and is waiting for a ship to bring it to the US. I wonder - Would a car have to make it to the US before the tariffs take effect to avoid them? Would a car that has been purchased and is enroute be exempt? What about a car that has been purchased but not yet built? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I’d hate to lose the car due to tariffs but I can’t justify paying 25% more.
AFAIK, when the car is actually brought into the country is the time the actual tariff is assessed. It’s part of clearing customs.
Now, let’s say your car is expected to be delivered on Dec 20 and the new tariff is going to go into effect Jan 1.... on paper your car wouldn’t be subject to it because it will have already cleared customs. HOWEVER.... the price you pay for the car isn’t necessarily directly proportional to a tariff. If the new tariff is announced on Dec 15 and goes into effect Jan 1, MB has a few courses of action. They could immediately raise the wholesale cost of the car by 25% to cover the tariff. And there’s nothing to say they wouldn’t raise the price before the tariff actually took effect. MB could also decide to eat the extra cost and hope a resolution comes before they lose too much money... or they could absorb some and pass the rest on as higher prices.
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BenzC400 (11-29-2018)
11-29-2018, 07:27 AM
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I was worried about this the first time the tariff Sabre was rattled back in May.
AFAIK, when the car is actually brought into the country is the time the actual tariff is assessed. It’s part of clearing customs.
Now, let’s say your car is expected to be delivered on Dec 20 and the new tariff is going to go into effect Jan 1.... on paper your car wouldn’t be subject to it because it will have already cleared customs. HOWEVER.... the price you pay for the car isn’t necessarily directly proportional to a tariff. If the new tariff is announced on Dec 15 and goes into effect Jan 1, MB has a few courses of action. They could immediately raise the wholesale cost of the car by 25% to cover the tariff. And there’s nothing to say they wouldn’t raise the price before the tariff actually took effect. MB could also decide to eat the extra cost and hope a resolution comes before they lose too much money... or they could absorb some and pass the rest on as higher prices.
I had many of those same thoughts. I think we’ll know much more next week. Even if tariffs aren’t imposed now, the threat of tariffs will be out there for quite some time.
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11-30-2018, 11:00 AM
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Does anyone know what “Priority 1” status really means. My understanding is that it means a car has been purchased by a specific customer and will receive priority shipping, delivery and handling. Is that correct? Does it really make a difference?
11-30-2018, 02:30 PM
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Great question. I'd love to know, too. Hope you won't mind if I post the same question over in the W213 forum. There's way more activity there than here, and lots of experienced MB owners.
11-30-2018, 02:49 PM
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11-30-2018, 08:28 PM
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Got this just now from rbrylaw:
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Originally Posted by lensjack
Poster BenzC400 asked in the coupe/cab forum: "Does anyone know what “Priority 1” status really means. My understanding is that it means a car has been purchased by a specific customer and will receive priority shipping, delivery and handling. Is that correct? Does it really make a difference?"
I'd love to know, too. Thought I'd repost the question here because this forum is much more active, and filled with good advice and insights from experienced MB owners.
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Yes, to basically all the above. A car, specifically ordered for a customer gets a build date and once built, is handled through the rest of the process to get to you as quickly as it can be. It takes priority over dealer ordered inventory.
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Originally Posted by lensjack
Poster BenzC400 asked in the coupe/cab forum: "Does anyone know what “Priority 1” status really means. My understanding is that it means a car has been purchased by a specific customer and will receive priority shipping, delivery and handling. Is that correct? Does it really make a difference?"
I'd love to know, too. Thought I'd repost the question here because this forum is much more active, and filled with good advice and insights from experienced MB owners.
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Yes, to basically all the above. A car, specifically ordered for a customer gets a build date and once built, is handled through the rest of the process to get to you as quickly as it can be. It takes priority over dealer ordered inventory.
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11-30-2018, 09:29 PM
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This is not good. Had a similar problem with headlights on a previously owned S Class. They never did anything about it. Said it was "normal". I would have that lens replaced under warranty. Water and electrical parts don't play well.
