Build date
#26
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S213 build delayed
I was already sceptical when being given a delivery date of late February after placing the order for my S213 Nov. 29 or so. A recent follow-up with the dealer confirmed a delay until late March now; supposedly due to the Designo paint, the pano roof and P3
#27
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6 Mos Delivery
You do need a sense of humor to navigate this purchase process!
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#28
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Delivery
I'd rate the explanation of car electronics and other features upon delivery as a 'B-"--was rushed and wouldn't have covered many new features had I not pushed for answers and further details. Had I not been familiar w/ many features from prior MB, I would have been lost. Recommendation: Don't schedule your pick-up late in afternoon or end of the day.
Good Luck.
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Sunrose305 (02-04-2017)
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Further initial observations...Workmanship and Quality are top of the line...Operator's Manual needs some work--somewhat difficult to follow and coordinate w/ features in the car actually purchased. Better layout of manual might improve presentation of function/option descriptions, operating instructions, etc; presently confusing and hard to follow.
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Anyone who ordered the P3 pkg have any updates on the delay. I am still being told march build for a may delivery????
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I never got a satisfactory answer as to what in the P3 was the issue. My impression was that MB corporate wasn't forthcoming with the dealership...just as they weren't with the Connect issue. I think my salesman or the technician would have told me if they knew.
Plus, be prepared for a very "fussy" Parking Pilot system. It seems to only like about 20% of the parking spaces you drive by...but the camera system is excellent and you really can use it more reliably.
Plus, be prepared for a very "fussy" Parking Pilot system. It seems to only like about 20% of the parking spaces you drive by...but the camera system is excellent and you really can use it more reliably.
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dukester34 (02-17-2017)
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dukester34 (02-18-2017)
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Just got an update on my order from my dealer. P3, Pano & 12.3 disp.
Car was built on the 25th of Jan as scheduled
Shipping is scheduled, arriving LA port 20th of Mar
and I have the VIN
Car was built on the 25th of Jan as scheduled
Shipping is scheduled, arriving LA port 20th of Mar
and I have the VIN
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And surprising to hear it takes over two months to actually get the car after it is built.
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The boat is in the Atlantic arriving Brunswick, GA on the 1st. Not sure if it will be trucked from there or trained or continue on by boat. Awaiting an answer.
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dukester34 (02-22-2017)
#43
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There are many ship tracking services available on the web. All one needs is identifying information that can be obtained from Mercedes or your SA.
Some shipping lines have a tool whereby one enters a VIN to obtain specific shipping information.
Some shipping lines have a tool whereby one enters a VIN to obtain specific shipping information.
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dukester34 (02-22-2017)
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Dealer wrote me today and said they will be talking to national allocations next week and should have an update
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You hit the nail on the head. Each dealer is allocated X number of vehicles of each model that they can sell. AFAIK this is true for most brands. I ran into and allocation issue with BMW a few months ago. That is just one of the reasons I opted for a 2018 E300 where I have priority status with the dealer.
#49
You hit the nail on the head. Each dealer is allocated X number of vehicles of each model that they can sell. AFAIK this is true for most brands. I ran into and allocation issue with BMW a few months ago. That is just one of the reasons I opted for a 2018 E300 where I have priority status with the dealer.
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dukester34 (03-07-2017)
#50
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The build delays for MY17 have been due to supplier issues, not allocations.
My dealer won't take an order if they don't have an allocation or can't swap allocations with another dealer (a common practice).
My dealer won't take an order if they don't have an allocation or can't swap allocations with another dealer (a common practice).