New Navi News...
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New Navi News...
Just got back from talking with my dealer. While I was there he called MB Regional and the Comand deal has changed as of this morning. FOR PREPAIDS... MB has reserved May/June production for the replacement cars (they will be putting in a decision deadline); MB will pay all taxes, license fees, etc. for a straight swap; you CAN change color, options, etc. (except you must take Comand) and will be responsible for costs of any additions plus any additional taxes that result.
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i'm satisfied
i'm satisfied with the way they are resolving this. but with that said...
i'll believe it all when i get delivery of my new car.
and sure, it'd be nice to receive a wood wheel or something like that as a gift for our hardship but to me, that's gravy. a swap out for a new car is good enough for me.
Rock.
i'll believe it all when i get delivery of my new car.
and sure, it'd be nice to receive a wood wheel or something like that as a gift for our hardship but to me, that's gravy. a swap out for a new car is good enough for me.
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Dude
There is a thread on the front page with almost 80 posts on it, instead of starting a brand new thread it would be useful to put this info there. No point in this, it just divides traffic needlessly. Thanks.
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Re: Dude
Originally posted by monakh
There is a thread on the front page with almost 80 posts on it, instead of starting a brand new thread it would be useful to put this info there. No point in this, it just divides traffic needlessly. Thanks.
There is a thread on the front page with almost 80 posts on it, instead of starting a brand new thread it would be useful to put this info there. No point in this, it just divides traffic needlessly. Thanks.
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Re: New Navi News...
Originally posted by Counsel
Just got back from talking with my dealer. While I was there he called MB Regional and the Comand deal has changed as of this morning. FOR PREPAIDS... MB has reserved May/June production for the replacement cars (they will be putting in a decision deadline); MB will pay all taxes, license fees, etc. for a straight swap; you CAN change color, options, etc. (except you must take Comand) and will be responsible for costs of any additions plus any additional taxes that result.
Just got back from talking with my dealer. While I was there he called MB Regional and the Comand deal has changed as of this morning. FOR PREPAIDS... MB has reserved May/June production for the replacement cars (they will be putting in a decision deadline); MB will pay all taxes, license fees, etc. for a straight swap; you CAN change color, options, etc. (except you must take Comand) and will be responsible for costs of any additions plus any additional taxes that result.
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Re: Re: New Navi News...
Originally posted by drb
Thanks for this post. I called my dealership with the news. They did not know of it, but called their contact. About 15 mnutes later, the dealership called back to reveal the situation is true. They took my changes and called them in. I changed to platinum blue (no longer an additional charge) and added keyless go.
Thanks for this post. I called my dealership with the news. They did not know of it, but called their contact. About 15 mnutes later, the dealership called back to reveal the situation is true. They took my changes and called them in. I changed to platinum blue (no longer an additional charge) and added keyless go.
I am going to add keyless go to my car as well. how much did they charge you?
thanks
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I called my dealer (Stead Motors in Walnut Creek, CA). They deny knowledge of the "letter". I even faxed them a copy of the letter. The letter states an even trade for all those who prepaid. Unfortunatley, at Stead, they put the nav on the initial sales order, but did not collect money. Now the dealer states they are not sure if the letter applies in this situation. Is anyone else under the same predicament?
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Originally posted by tbone
I called my dealer (Stead Motors in Walnut Creek, CA). They deny knowledge of the "letter". I even faxed them a copy of the letter. The letter states an even trade for all those who prepaid. Unfortunatley, at Stead, they put the nav on the initial sales order, but did not collect money. Now the dealer states they are not sure if the letter applies in this situation. Is anyone else under the same predicament?
I called my dealer (Stead Motors in Walnut Creek, CA). They deny knowledge of the "letter". I even faxed them a copy of the letter. The letter states an even trade for all those who prepaid. Unfortunatley, at Stead, they put the nav on the initial sales order, but did not collect money. Now the dealer states they are not sure if the letter applies in this situation. Is anyone else under the same predicament?
The dealer was supposed to send MBUSA a list of all of their customers who prepaid for nav. If you were left off that list, you may be out of luck.
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rock, i did not prepay, but was supposed to pay when nav "arrived". It was, however, noted as a $1625 dollar option to be added later on my sales contract. This also applied to my wood steering wheel, as it was backordered when I placed the order on my car. It was written as a $500 option to be paid upon receipt, which I did. I spoke to my salesperson, Reg Claytor, who said Stead did send in a list of all Nav Retrofit customers. He said I was on the list. I don't know what to do now.
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Got your pm Counsel, thanks for the info. I will contact the sales manager and/or service manager. I also feel that the dealership is in a neutral cash flow situation. It's just frustating that my dealership is not as proactive as some others. The reason I went to Stead in the first place was for their "service". It's so ironic as things have turned out. I thought i had the better end of the deal when I ordered my car, not having to pay upfront for my nav or wood wheel. Sometimes it's funny how things turn out...
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I am in the same exact position as you Tbone. My dealer didn't know that he had to charge me early for the nav. but he apparently put me on the list too. I better be able to do an even trade for another car with nav.
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Re: Re: Re: New Navi News...
Originally posted by khiemvy
I am going to add keyless go to my car as well. how much did they charge you?
thanks
I am going to add keyless go to my car as well. how much did they charge you?
thanks
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how many cars fo they need to make, how many prepaid Nav buyers were there? they need 2 months production for this? the supply of cars for the non prepaid Nav buyers, and for dealer stock, is going to be frozen for 2 months. i guess this isn't a good time to buy...
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Originally posted by nyca
how many cars fo they need to make, how many prepaid Nav buyers were there? they need 2 months production for this? the supply of cars for the non prepaid Nav buyers, and for dealer stock, is going to be frozen for 2 months. i guess this isn't a good time to buy...
how many cars fo they need to make, how many prepaid Nav buyers were there? they need 2 months production for this? the supply of cars for the non prepaid Nav buyers, and for dealer stock, is going to be frozen for 2 months. i guess this isn't a good time to buy...
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Originally posted by steveyoyo
I prepaid for Nav. but have not received a letter yet. Have all of you who prepaid received a letter yet??
I prepaid for Nav. but have not received a letter yet. Have all of you who prepaid received a letter yet??
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Originally posted by drb
We tend to discover what MB is doing before the dealers due to this forum. I suspect those of us with solutions have them because we did not wait for the letter, but called the dealerships and requested action. I'd call your salesman or sales manager and if they do not have the letter, ask the manger to call MBUSA, get it, and fax it to you.
We tend to discover what MB is doing before the dealers due to this forum. I suspect those of us with solutions have them because we did not wait for the letter, but called the dealerships and requested action. I'd call your salesman or sales manager and if they do not have the letter, ask the manger to call MBUSA, get it, and fax it to you.
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Originally posted by nyca
how many cars fo they need to make, how many prepaid Nav buyers were there? they need 2 months production for this? the supply of cars for the non prepaid Nav buyers, and for dealer stock, is going to be frozen for 2 months. i guess this isn't a good time to buy...
how many cars fo they need to make, how many prepaid Nav buyers were there? they need 2 months production for this? the supply of cars for the non prepaid Nav buyers, and for dealer stock, is going to be frozen for 2 months. i guess this isn't a good time to buy...
Originally posted by steveyoyo
I prepaid for Nav. but have not received a letter yet. Have all of you who prepaid received a letter yet??
I prepaid for Nav. but have not received a letter yet. Have all of you who prepaid received a letter yet??
At least in my region, the Regional Manager wants the dealerships to call people.
If you've PREPAID, I'd suggest: a) waiting to hear from your dealer, or b) stopping by the dealer and talking to the Sales Manager. If the Sales Manager doesn't know what's going on, ask him to call the Regional Manager for the details. All the Sales Manager needs to do is input your replacement car order using special coding. It's actually a very simple process for them. However, it's more difficult for you -- you have to go through all the angst of deciding if you want colors or options changes!!!
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Originally posted by tbone
I called my dealer (Stead Motors in Walnut Creek, CA). They deny knowledge of the "letter". I even faxed them a copy of the letter. The letter states an even trade for all those who prepaid. Unfortunatley, at Stead, they put the nav on the initial sales order, but did not collect money. Now the dealer states they are not sure if the letter applies in this situation. Is anyone else under the same predicament?
I called my dealer (Stead Motors in Walnut Creek, CA). They deny knowledge of the "letter". I even faxed them a copy of the letter. The letter states an even trade for all those who prepaid. Unfortunatley, at Stead, they put the nav on the initial sales order, but did not collect money. Now the dealer states they are not sure if the letter applies in this situation. Is anyone else under the same predicament?
Those of us in this situation should get together as a group and make our voice heard. I'll keep you posted.
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I really don't understand what difference "prepaying" for the nav makes. The bottom line is that Nav is part of the sales contract, correct? Whether the dealer decided to collect money upfront or at time of receipt I think is irrelevant. The fact that our contracts states we want to purchase Nav at $1625 should be the dictating factor. Can we not walk into the dealership and drop $1625 down if that is all MB wants???
