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Old May 2, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Lightbulb 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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Old May 2, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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Sounds good. Hope it holds true.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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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.

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Old May 2, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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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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Old May 2, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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Re: Dude

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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.
Sorry, I had to just say that. The Nav topic has everyone on edge. Welcome to the Forum.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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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.
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.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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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.

I am going to add keyless go to my car as well. how much did they charge you?

thanks
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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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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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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hmmm

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?
Did you receive a letter? Since Stead didn't collect money from you for navigation, I think it means that you are not a prepaid navigation customer ($1625) so it may not apply.

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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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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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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