exon111

Please pardon my ignorance, but can anyone shed some light on how the order process for a 2019/2020 G63 works? I'm looking to place a custom order and realize it's taking a year + to get one now. Yesterday I visited Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, CA and the sales guy said to put a 2,500 deposit down and I should get a car in late 2020. He told me not to worry about their current $50k over sticker pricing. He said prices will probably get down to MSRP by then, and we can finalize pricing once the car shows up. Does this sound right?

Is there anything special that needs to be done to order a G63 other than handing the dealer $2,500? Should I be trying to make sure the dealer has an allocation they can put my name on first? My only other experience with ordering an in demand car was with Porsche (GT3RS). In that case, some dealers were taking huge deposits for many more cars than they were realistically going to be allocated. If you actually wanted a car, you had to be sure the dealer really had an allocation and check that you were assigned an allocation number in their system. Is it the same with Mercedes, or is it really as easy as just cutting Fletcher Jones a check and waiting?

fabbrisd1

There is no allocation at this moment past October - but it sounds like your sales guy at Fletcher is shooting straight.

You spec the car based on the 2020 order guide now - yes yours will be a 2021 - then put your money down and wait..

The question is what sales documentation they give you - in the event the sales guy this year is not the sales guy next year when you update your order ..

places

Sounds about right. I would however look into other Dealers, this particular dealer does not have the best reputation based on other experiences.

drew138

Find a dealer who will commit to MSRP. Otherwise you are subject to bait and switch. Just call around.

johnnyderm

Where are you located. There are a few dealers near NYC area that are Build = MSRP trusted...

fabbrisd1

On the G63 - "most" MB dealers will not be eager to support a out-of-area deposit-for-future-build - whether that build will be MSRP or open ended for future add-market-adjustment

On the new gen G's - dealers get "a OK nod" from Mercedes for selling/delivering each G in their market area - and that OK nod helps on future allocations - Mercedes US has inferred that a "no OK nod" for selling G's outside their market area could lead to one less G in future allocations.

In SoCal and "most" other major urban areas - Porsche GTR3's are +$35K market adjustment for out-of-stock deliveries - so the current +$35K market adjustment for G63's is not totally unreasonable.

What happened first in SoCal - and then spread like Ebola - was there were customers who pre-ordered before release - assumed or confirmed at MSRP - that when their rigs arrived their dealer said - oh - +$15K G550 and +$35K for your G63 - and that was the 1st time I have seen such appalling dealer behavior come up.

Yes - Fletcher was one of the 1st reported "offender's" - but in the case of this OP - seems to me that Fletcher sales guy is experienced and at least is being straightforward on delivery timeline - and his comment that things may have cooled off a bit on upcharge by that time is a valid point.

I can see G production as stable - meaning will continue tight on allocation - production #'s on G's are "fixed" since Magna Steyr is production limited - always has been and always will..

The G's keep their status - I wouldn't want to by a Lincoln Guy - hot today and hammered down value tomorrow.

Keep the beat !

reymusic

If you ordered the car at a Mercedes Benz dealer and wait for the time frame you will pay MSRP its a must!..Any dealer that ask you more over the MSRP is straight bull****..

alistairg

I have a written commitment from the dealer I ordered from that it'll be MSRP+tax. If your dealer isn't prepared to make that commitment, find a different one.

I believe that MB Manhattan, which is factory-owned, is prepared to take orders for remote delivery, at MSRP and no finance markup (the other way you'll get gouged), with a small refundable deposit.

kim0217

Their time frame is looking at 1.5 year now for the 63.

fabbrisd1

Yes - '63's about 18 months - 550's 10-14 depending on that dealers existing customer orders..

abg2000

I went to a MB dealership in PA in June/July 2019. I asked if they were charging over msrp. They said no. They had an allocation to do a 2020 g63 build in October 2019. I gave a $2000 deposit. It’s now nov 4, it has been shipped already and the dealership will have it for me in 2 more weeks. Find a dealership that won’t charge over msrp and why they are telling you it’s 1-1.5 year wait is beyond me. Because I def didn’t have to wait that long.

Hew1975

I was shocked at the dealers here in the DC area back in January / February 2019 when I tried to purchase one of the few in inventory locally or even not so local. I couldn’t fathom paying what they were asking over MSRP so I tried to find a dealer who would sell to me at MSRP and expected to receive more in 2019. Some dealers told me they wouldn’t even consider it and others wanted $10-$25k more just to order. However the staff at MB of Alexandria let me order to my spec in February and committed to MSRP in writing for a minimal deposit. They also believed it would deliver between November and December 2019.

Fast forward to June and the dealership told me my G would now be a 2020 and let me update my order with the new 2020 options including the G Manufacturer* options.

I then got monthly updates on the status of the build and ship dates and finalized the paperwork yesterday, Saturday, November 9th and the vehicle is on the truck for delivery Monday or Tuesday, November 11th / 12th.

kartik1030

hey can you pm the details of that dealer? I too am based in PA and looking for an allocation since April. Would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

Hello all. First time poster but not the last; I owned a SLK 350 in the past and many more different ones but am ready to go back to MB for an SUV. I test drove a 2020 G550 with the wife this evening and we both really liked it. We have been trying to test drive one ever since we sat in one (G63) at the Rolex 24 and we finally got to do so. The dealer (MB Daytona) said it was customer-ordered but they bailed on it so they are offering for +$10k. I have never been one to pay ADM so I am started emailing dealers this evening to see if they can order us one at MSRP. I do not mind driving within a few hundred miles to get one and did so late last year for my Targa GTS, and since Florida is a big market I hope I can find a dealer, but if someone can refer me I would appreciate it.

kim0217

10k is fairly reasonable mark up or you should able to get a custom build at MSRP pretty much everywhere for waiting 12 months plus at this moment.

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, we have configured a build so yes, it would be a custom order and we have no problem waiting. If anyone has a contact down here in FL please let me know, and I am in the process of contacting several dealers now to see what my options are.

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

I have been talking to several dealers via email today and so far 2 are $10k over and 2 are MSRP, one of which is the place I bought from in 2006 who has one I can configure for a June 2020 delivery. The salesman sent me the 2020 Dealer Order Guide since the MB site still has 2019 info, which has a few color/package changes: if someone wants a copy PM me your email address and I would be happy to send it to you.

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

I just placed my order at MSRP with a Nov. 2020 delivery - let the waiting begin.

DD0220

what color and configuration did you order?

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

Don't shoot me anyone but it is a G550, not G63, and my wife will be the primary driver so she made the final decisions on colors:

963 Indium Grey
214 Nut Brown/Black
VA2 Natural Grain Walnut wood trim
RB5 Spare Wheel Cover Ring in Vehicle Color
PA9 Seat Comfort Package
DG1 AMG Line Package
DC1 Night Package
RJ5 Black 20” AMG Multi-Spoke Wheels
A20 Suspension with Adaptive Damping Adjustment
J25 12.3" Widescreen Instrument Cluster