Production delays for new E-Class
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2017 E300 Sport
I ordered the following build today and was promised delivery in 6-8 weeks.
2017 E300
Sport pkg
Grey exterior
Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
Designo Magnolia "Flowing Lines" wood
18" 5-Spoke wheels
Premium 3 package
Burmester Sound System
Air Body Control
2nd 12'3" display
Acoustic Comfort Package
2017 E300
Sport pkg
Grey exterior
Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
Designo Magnolia "Flowing Lines" wood
18" 5-Spoke wheels
Premium 3 package
Burmester Sound System
Air Body Control
2nd 12'3" display
Acoustic Comfort Package
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Ordered Mine
I ordered the following build today and was promised delivery in 6-8 weeks.
2017 E300
Sport pkg
Grey exterior
Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
Designo Magnolia "Flowing Lines" wood
18" 5-Spoke wheels
Premium 3 package
Burmester Sound System
Air Body Control
2nd 12'3" display
Acoustic Comfort Package
2017 E300
Sport pkg
Grey exterior
Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
Designo Magnolia "Flowing Lines" wood
18" 5-Spoke wheels
Premium 3 package
Burmester Sound System
Air Body Control
2nd 12'3" display
Acoustic Comfort Package
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2017 E300 Sport
Given all the stories here about delays of course leaves me skeptical that I will see my car within the promised time-frame. I was actually told 6 weeks throughout the decision process but that was revised on the day of purchase (yesterday) to "...make that 6-8 weeks just to be safe because of the holidays." We'll see. It's curious that all the cars with noted delays have the P3 option even though most were not told that was the reason for the delay. Then I read elsewhere in this forum of issues with unexplained emergency stops on P3 equipped cars. Is it possible MB is trying to fix this before shipping more P3 cars?
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17 E43; 21 GLS580
Probably a recall. There has been a recall regarding a wiring harness that goes under the rear seat.
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Ordered Mine
Ordered mine today dealer said build slots are available 6-8 weeks on mine.
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
cant wait am excited
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
cant wait am excited
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2016 Audi S8 Plus/ 2011 Mercedes e550 4Matic//Gone:1985 500SEL/2000 e320 4Matic/ 2001 e55 Kleeman
I ordered an e43 loaded from the dealers early order queue in October and was told I'd have it in late December. Now I'm told February. Not happy. Regards. Ned.
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17 E43; 21 GLS580
Sorry to hear that, mine is scheduled for March, hopefully, it will be on time. Id rather face a delay than extra dealer visits to fix bugs. One of my initial bugs was a command system that partially died.
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I was told in October its 3 months and I wanted mine in march so I waited and ordered mine 27 DEC 16, he said 6-8 if I don't get it till march great earlier great .... cant wait talked to my sales guy on 29 DEC he said he would have a build date in a week and would call me... more to follow. excited my first benz
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delayed
Ordered mine today 27 December dealer said build slots are available 6-8 weeks on mine.
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
now today 01/05/16 got a call from the dealer telling me that orders with the P3 pkg specifically the distronic plus is delayed. they are hoping for a early march build for a early may delivery that's a 5 month wait...
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
now today 01/05/16 got a call from the dealer telling me that orders with the P3 pkg specifically the distronic plus is delayed. they are hoping for a early march build for a early may delivery that's a 5 month wait...
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delayed
Ordered mine today 27 December dealer said build slots are available 6-8 weeks on mine.
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
now today 01/05/16 got a call from the dealer telling me that orders with the P3 pkg specifically the distronic plus is delayed. they are hoping for a early march build for a early may delivery that's a 5 month wait...
went with
E300 4matic
Selenite grey metallic
Nut Brown/black MB Tex
Sport with 19" twin spoke
Premium 3 PKG
Acoustic comfort package
Air body Control
Burmester High-end 3d Surround system
now today 01/05/16 got a call from the dealer telling me that orders with the P3 pkg specifically the distronic plus is delayed. they are hoping for a early march build for a early may delivery that's a 5 month wait...
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Given all the stories here about delays of course leaves me skeptical that I will see my car within the promised time-frame. I was actually told 6 weeks throughout the decision process but that was revised on the day of purchase (yesterday) to "...make that 6-8 weeks just to be safe because of the holidays." We'll see. It's curious that all the cars with noted delays have the P3 option even though most were not told that was the reason for the delay. Then I read elsewhere in this forum of issues with unexplained emergency stops on P3 equipped cars. Is it possible MB is trying to fix this before shipping more P3 cars?
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From: Chicago IL Area
2017 300E
Dealer emailed me and indicated I should have update on status in week or two....sounds like an empty comment to me....don't know why he wouldnt have a status up date in real time. Will post update here when I learn more...Keep your expectations high--isnt that why MB is all about?
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Dealer emailed me and indicated I should have update on status in week or two....sounds like an empty comment to me....don't know why he wouldnt have a status up date in real time. Will post update here when I learn more...Keep your expectations high--isnt that why MB is all about?
that's what my sales guy told me at first. when I said just look in Netstar and tell me.. then the sales manager called and said may June delivery due to P3 package and distronic plus
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From: Chicago IL Area
2017 300E
After a mid August 2016 order date, I finally can see the end of the delivery tunnel...dealer says my car is now "on the water and heading for Port of Baltimore." Another 12 days to get to Baltimore and then delivery to dealer in Midwest points to my seeing it around first week in February.
Maybe February 2--Ground Hog Day!!
Maybe February 2--Ground Hog Day!!
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Lexus LS460
If you have the P3 Package expect a hold at the Port while a software update is accomplished. I strongly suspect that "update" locks out the features not allowed by the DOT like the intelligent headlights, parking by smartphone, etc.
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
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From: Chicago IL Area
2017 300E
If you have the P3 Package expect a hold at the Port while a software update is accomplished. I strongly suspect that "update" locks out the features not allowed by the DOT like the intelligent headlights, parking by smartphone, etc.
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
Thanks for 'heads-up'.
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From: Stavanger, Norway
E350e W213
Hi all,
I ordered an E350e (hybrid) just before Xmas and got a mid July delivery date.
That's ok as I'm not in any hurry, just wanted to sign before the end of the year as MB had a nice discount and loan options.
I ordered an E350e (hybrid) just before Xmas and got a mid July delivery date.
That's ok as I'm not in any hurry, just wanted to sign before the end of the year as MB had a nice discount and loan options.
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223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
We ordered the E350e late November and the delivery was expected to happen early May. Haven't asked if there are any changes.
What sort of options did you order? Seems certain options increase delivery delay a lot.
At October 2016 time the delivery of a basic 220d would have been from January production.
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Soon: 2017 E300 4Matic
If you have the P3 Package expect a hold at the Port while a software update is accomplished. I strongly suspect that "update" locks out the features not allowed by the DOT like the intelligent headlights, parking by smartphone, etc.
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
Heads-up, I've had mine for three weeks and Connect does not work after two "fixes", and Parking Pilot is not finding parking places. Possibly unintended consequences of the portside software "update".
Do you happen to know of the other features our European brethren get that we don't?
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Remote Parking Pilot and fully functional Intelligent Light System. The US version is crippled.
