JoeMa

For those with confirmed production dates, please post your production date and model (450+ or 580) so we can all track how fast production is ramping up.

thebigkat82

9/2022
580 with the Third Row

JoeMa

When did you place your order and did your dealer already have an allocation or did MB pick up the order at a later date?

I'm also interested in what colors you selected for the exterior and interior. Thanks for sharing.

SoCal888

10/2022 production for...

580 Exclusive
Emerald Green Metallic
Black/Sable Brown Leather

Order date: 5/20/22
First request for Dealer (no prior allocation), exact date picked up unknown.

stealth.pilot

10/22
580 Pinnacle with third row
Selenite Grey
Macchiato Beige Nappa

thebigkat82

Blue exterior
Nappa Interior

Ordered 5/15. I was the first allocation

Pretty much every option except the screens behind the front seats, never been a fan of those

JoeMa

Nautical Blue looks great on the EQS sedan so it will look great on the SUV. As for the seat mounted screens, I agree 100%. Of course we don't have small children anymore so I get there is still a market for them. I just don't care for the look of them in any vehicle. Anyway, congrats and I can't wait to read your personal review when you take delivery. I'm still waiting for my order to get picked up so realistically, I'm looking at Jan/Feb for production unless some drop out and I get moved up in the rotation (not likely).

Fromsf

Order Date: 4/29/2002
Build Date: 09/2022
580 Pinnacle with Third Row
Obsidian Black Metallic - Exterior
Macchiato Space Grey Nappa Leather - Interior

My only worry is dealer doesn't change terms at the last minute. Fingers crossed...

Decaffe

Ordered in late May, I think. Fairfield CA dealer.
January 2023
Dealer's second allocation.
580
Diamond White
Beige Nappa Leather.

JoeMa

I hear you. I originally ordered an EQS 580 SUV from a nearby MB dealership with a verbal understanding that I would NOT pay above MSRP and the SA agreed. When the order was picked up he texted me but also mentioned he didn't know what the final 'Market Value' would be. So I called to remind him that I would not pay above MSRP and said that was out of his control. So I canceled that order and contacted another nearby dealership about a MSRP deal and they agreed and put it in writing. Unfortunately I lost several months and I'm still waiting for my order to be picked up by MB. It's looking like a Jan 2023 build date would be best case.

stealth.pilot

Interesting article on the consequences of this kind of dealer behavior.

Paying above MSRP leaves car buyers with strong negative feelings toward auto brands, dealerships

JoeMa

Another interesting article on the same topic:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/avoi...s-pricing/amp/

stealth.pilot

Yes BMW has done a great job of managing these behaviors. BTW Did you receive your IX?

JoeMa

It’s still sitting at the port in Bremerhaven, Germany. It’s been there for a month and a half. We got tired of all the delays and several recalls so we got our deposit back.

stealth.pilot

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. You have had really rotten luck with the EV transition. BMW is usually much better at managing shipping times than Mercedes. I'm guessing must be related to recall or parts.

JoeMa

What really did me in with BMW was that while our 2022 iX has been sitting at a port for a month and a half, they were shipping 2023 models that were built after ours and customers were taking deliveries. Just a mess.

stealth.pilot

Yes. At that point I would only take the 2022 with a major discount.

variable229

580X4 Production 2nd Decade 9/2022

Fromsf

I got the VIN number today, pretty much all the options I requested are there in the build sheet. Build date is 09/14/2022. Only option as of now missing are running boards and illuminated star which I forgot to add while ordering and the build was frozen by the time I realized it.

JoeMa

It is surprising to me that customer orders are being built and still no USA pricing or a configurator. It is equally surprising that no demos have yet shown up at the dealerships and still no driving reviews.

avilent

EQS-SUV 580 / Fully loaded

Placed a soft order in summer 2021
Hard Order April 2022
Had Oct 2nd Decade production - now November 1st decade production

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Have been driving EQS-580 for 6months / 8000mi / Love it!!!

stealth.pilot

Are you planning to have both the sedan and SUV in your garage concurrently?

avilent

Yes - Sedan for me / SUV for my wife

stealth.pilot

Same here. Plus saving a third spot for the Stingray Convertible once I clear the wait list (about 6 months to go).

abhansali

Question: Is the production that MB shows decade planned = 22/11-3, production date 11/29/2022 and orig prod decade 22/10-3. So does this mean the car is STARTING production on 11/29 or FINISHING production on 11/29. I'm trying to figure out if there is a chance to get this car before EOY.