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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainE
I got some logo lights for my gfs C class on Amazon and they were inexpensive and easy to install and look great. I’m not sure if they’re available for the 450, but they probably are.

I’m talking <$20 so if you don’t like them for whatever reason and don’t want your money back for some other reason, you’re not out much.

As for the HUD, that’s odd it’s not available. My order went in in Sept for a Dec 10 pick up at Sindelfingen. I’m really looking forward to having the HUD. If I were you I’d keep checking until the last minute when changes can’t be made to the configuration.

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It's not all that surprising HUD is in short supply. For the MY 2018 builds, HUD and the Digital Instrument Display were both in short supply. For some people, who weren't willing to forgo those options, their cars were delayed, in some cases months.
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainE
I got some logo lights for my gfs C class on Amazon and they were inexpensive and easy to install and look great. I’m not sure if they’re available for the 450, but they probably are.

I’m talking <$20 so if you don’t like them for whatever reason and don’t want your money back for some other reason, you’re not out much.

As for the HUD, that’s odd it’s not available. My order went in in Sept for a Dec 10 pick up at Sindelfingen. I’m really looking forward to having the HUD. If I were you I’d keep checking until the last minute when changes can’t be made to the configuration.

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Our E450 will be delivered on 12/10/2018 too. I guess we will see you there!
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dtl919
Our E450 will be delivered on 12/10/2018 too. I guess we will see you there!
I’ll be at the Althoff Hotel Am Schlossgarten on the 9th.

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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainE

I’ll be at the Althoff Hotel Am Schlossgarten on the 9th.

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We are also staying at that hotel but will arrive on the 8th. I was hoping an extra day will give us a better chance overcoming our jetlag before making a road trip
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dtl919
Our E450 will be delivered on 12/10/2018 too. I guess we will see you there!
Sounds like a veritable Sindelfingenfest. Prost und Zum Wohl to you both.

Looking forward to photos and feedback.
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainE

I’ll be at the Althoff Hotel Am Schlossgarten on the 9th.

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It would be so much fun to do what you're doing. But then the OCD in me would fly home and be anxious waiting for my new car, which I picked up from the Mother Ship in Germany was being packed on a ship to come home. Sometime, I'm just going to plan a trip over there and take the tours, etc., without picking up a car.
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 05:47 PM
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With the traffic and parking, I visit often, but never purchase a Euro delivery vehicle. I prefer a car without dings and scrapes from parking in Frankfurt, Rome or Paris.
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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With the traffic and parking, I visit often, but never purchase a Euro delivery vehicle. I prefer a car without dings and scrapes from parking in Frankfurt, Rome or Paris.
I agree. That’s why I’ll be driving straight to Frankfurt and dropping the car off.

The first trip after I get the car will be to have the clear bra applied.

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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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With the traffic and parking, I visit often, but never purchase a Euro delivery vehicle. I prefer a car without dings and scrapes from parking in Frankfurt, Rome or Paris.
True, but from experience, all cars, no matter how meticulous you are, won't be immune to normal wear and tear (unless it's a show car). When I bought my 2018 GLE as my daily driver last year, I had it wrapped and babied it. In less than six months of ownership, I've two dings on the font doors. Sure, I was pissed at the time, but have come to realize $h1t will always happen and you can only do so much. Anyhow, I believe if you do incur minor cosmetic blemishes during your road trip, MB will fix that for you. Any larger damages will be fully covered by the free insurance MB pays for. PLUS, the car we are picking up is actually my father's and the Euro delivery was initially his idea. My wife and I are just tagging along for the ride!

That said, we did plan our trip such that we will be avoid driving in major cities. We will be driving mostly through the Black Forrest in southern Germany and swinging by Zurich for a couple of nights before dropping off the car in Munich. From there, we are flying out to Prague for a few days and then to London before heading back stateside.
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I've don't get dings on my cars even after many years of ownership. I did suffer a hit run while the car was parked a few months ago that was partially covered by insurance. That said, I have a handicap parking permit so I get to park in much wider spaces. I do not use valet services either.

Enjoy your Euro trip.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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This sounds like an amazing trip!

Originally Posted by dtl919
True, but from experience, all cars, no matter how meticulous you are, won't be immune to normal wear and tear (unless it's a show car). When I bought my 2018 GLE as my daily driver last year, I had it wrapped and babied it. In less than six months of ownership, I've two dings on the font doors. Sure, I was pissed at the time, but have come to realize $h1t will always happen and you can only do so much. Anyhow, I believe if you do incur minor cosmetic blemishes during your road trip, MB will fix that for you. Any larger damages will be fully covered by the free insurance MB pays for. PLUS, the car we are picking up is actually my father's and the Euro delivery was initially his idea. My wife and I are just tagging along for the ride!

That said, we did plan our trip such that we will be avoid driving in major cities. We will be driving mostly through the Black Forrest in southern Germany and swinging by Zurich for a couple of nights before dropping off the car in Munich. From there, we are flying out to Prague for a few days and then to London before heading back stateside.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ua549
I've don't get dings on my cars even after many years of ownership. I did suffer a hit run while the car was parked a few months ago that was partially covered by insurance. That said, I have a handicap parking permit so I get to park in much wider spaces. I do not use valet services either.

Enjoy your Euro trip.
Thanks! I guess you're one of the lucky ones. I'm sure handicap parking helps avoid the majority of car dings (all of mine are from people opening their car doors next to mine).
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 09:59 AM
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This sounds like an amazing trip!
Thanks teksurv! This will be the first time for my wife to visit those countries and my first time to drive in Europe. We're all very excited
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