2007 E320 BlueTec Build Date

Jul 26, 2006 | 06:45 PM

LNL

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2007 E320 BlueTec Build Date

My dealer called me today with news that my ordered 2007 E320 BlueTec had moved into "build " status. He told me that meant the car would start to be manufactured in 14 days or so, although the anticipated delivery date remained some time in October.

Lou

Jul 26, 2006 | 09:51 PM

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Jul 27, 2006 | 09:33 AM

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This is correct. No MY07 diesels are possible for sale until the (ULSD) fuel reaches approximately 80% of the diesel gas stations. This is mandated by the gov't.

Jul 27, 2006 | 06:57 PM

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This is my understanding too. No availability until October.

Jul 27, 2006 | 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicO309D

This is my understanding too. No availability until October.

I knew the October (at the earliest) delivery date going in. What I find interesting is the long lead time from building the car to delivery.

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Originally Posted by silberrosa

No MY07 diesels are possible for sale until the (ULSD) fuel reaches approximately 80% of the diesel gas stations.

I sure hope the 20% without the low sulfur diesel are not all in my area!

Lou

Jul 27, 2006 | 11:19 PM

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The build to delivery time is not too unreasonable, 1 1/2 to 2 months seems about normal to me anyway. OMG, Please don't rush the end of my Summer, you just made me realize how close October really is!

BTW, I really like the value of the '07's. Depending on how you equip them, there can be quite an advantage over the '06's.

Good Luck!

Jul 27, 2006 | 11:28 PM

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I forgot, "Build" status might not mean "put the thing together now". More likelly it means "specifications fixed, no change to equipment level possible, load the parts on the line, and then build".