E Class Build Time (W213)
#51
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Just had a chat with my dealer here in France, who informed me :
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35 car were supposed to be delivered in June, he only got 3.
delays range from 1 to 4 months, depending on model.
On the E class there seems to be a lack of LTE modules.
If that is the only problem then the car WILL be delivered to me, and the module will be installed at a later stage.
However there are also delivery problems with some security systems,
For instance; a hybrid car will emit a sound up to 30km/h to warn people in the street, (when driving 100% electric)
if this system is not available when the car is being built, then it will not be delivered until said system is available.
apparently if the delay is over 1 month, Mercedes will arrange for loaners for their customers,
so you might want to check that with your dealer if you are in the same boat (not car!) as me.
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35 car were supposed to be delivered in June, he only got 3.
delays range from 1 to 4 months, depending on model.
On the E class there seems to be a lack of LTE modules.
If that is the only problem then the car WILL be delivered to me, and the module will be installed at a later stage.
However there are also delivery problems with some security systems,
For instance; a hybrid car will emit a sound up to 30km/h to warn people in the street, (when driving 100% electric)
if this system is not available when the car is being built, then it will not be delivered until said system is available.
apparently if the delay is over 1 month, Mercedes will arrange for loaners for their customers,
so you might want to check that with your dealer if you are in the same boat (not car!) as me.
When delivery of my current E was delayed due to the WLTP revisions in 2018 my dealership gave me a loaner so am sure Mercedes will keep customers mobile.
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#54
Ordered my e63s on 22/02/2021, expected build start on 07/06/2021, delivery end on June 2021.
Mid of June got informed that build start was postponed to 05/07 due to chips shortage, delivery end of July 2021.
I'm from Italy.
Mid of June got informed that build start was postponed to 05/07 due to chips shortage, delivery end of July 2021.
I'm from Italy.
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#56
a quick update... i placed my order for aa MY21 E350 in Dec 2020. Delivery was set for April 20, 2021. that then got pushed to June and as of July 9, the car is still showing "not built". yes it is a very equipped car with almost every option but it seems the parts shortage is more serious than thought. fortunately for me, the dealer pulled a miracle and got me an almost similar car from another dealer (a feb build that just arrived)
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a quick update... i placed my order for aa MY21 E350 in Dec 2020. Delivery was set for April 20, 2021. that then got pushed to June and as of July 9, the car is still showing "not built". yes it is a very equipped car with almost every option but it seems the parts shortage is more serious than thought. fortunately for me, the dealer pulled a miracle and got me an almost similar car from another dealer (a feb build that just arrived)
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#65
I wonder if those who are waiting several months beyond the standard 3-4 are because the dealer just doesn't have an allocation yet. Computer chip shortages causing MB to lower planned production schedules tremendously. Not entirely sure how MB does allocations but BMW NA bases monthly allocations based upon previous sales numbers. Kind of tricky right now due to COVID but it's safe to say, large volume dealers will have more allocations than smaller dealers in cities with smaller markets.
I do know if your dealer has an open slot with a planned production date for a certain decade of the month with a PO number then they already have the allocation. They just have to submit the order and receive confirmation from MB.
I do know if your dealer has an open slot with a planned production date for a certain decade of the month with a PO number then they already have the allocation. They just have to submit the order and receive confirmation from MB.
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#67
On financial channel yesterday, after mentioning the steadily increasing production delays for BMW,they said that the semi-conductor chip shortage for the entire car industry that was thought to last till the end of the year may now last until 2023.
You know my new car order request placed in January that couldn't be submitted until the end of April for a July build date & now on hold potentially till November?
Now I'm anticipating that may be further delayed for a L...o...n...g,...L...o...n...g time.
You know my new car order request placed in January that couldn't be submitted until the end of April for a July build date & now on hold potentially till November?
Now I'm anticipating that may be further delayed for a L...o...n...g,...L...o...n...g time.
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2021 Mercedes Benz E450 All-Terrain Wagon
I ordered my car on March 13, 2021, build was supposed to happen mid May, then got pushed to mid-June, was delivered in late July to Baltimore and I took delivery today, so five months from date of order to delivery,
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2021 Mercedes Benz E450 All-Terrain Wagon
Here are some from delivery day yesterday. I asked the dealer to NOT wash the car as I took it today to have a full Xpel wrap and ceramic coating applied. Dealer left most of the interior coverings on as well so the detailer can handle everything. Should get the car back in about 10 days so will post more pictures then. The drive to the detailer was over 100 miles from my home and I like it so far, but clearly I have to spend time learning about the technology and other features of the car.
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Here are some from delivery day yesterday. I asked the dealer to NOT wash the car as I took it today to have a full Xpel wrap and ceramic coating applied. Dealer left most of the interior coverings on as well so the detailer can handle everything. Should get the car back in about 10 days so will post more pictures then. The drive to the detailer was over 100 miles from my home and I like it so far, but clearly I have to spend time learning about the technology and other features of the car.
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Here are some from delivery day yesterday. I asked the dealer to NOT wash the car as I took it today to have a full Xpel wrap and ceramic coating applied. Dealer left most of the interior coverings on as well so the detailer can handle everything. Should get the car back in about 10 days so will post more pictures then. The drive to the detailer was over 100 miles from my home and I like it so far, but clearly I have to spend time learning about the technology and other features of the car.
#75
This supply chain problem is systemic.My neighbors son is a long-distance trucker.
He said all warehouses in the Chicago area are shut down.
They cannot get enough workers to unload trailers, and the union is protesting the new OSHA regs.
This is a bad situation since all freight for the east Coast moves through Chicago.
The chip shortage has shut down the GM truck manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne.
He said all warehouses in the Chicago area are shut down.
They cannot get enough workers to unload trailers, and the union is protesting the new OSHA regs.
This is a bad situation since all freight for the east Coast moves through Chicago.
The chip shortage has shut down the GM truck manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne.