Very interesting read, I guess G wagons prices just went further up!

https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-benz-w...pWcYFUzgM_W4NU

 

Doesn't know yet
but might be as a delay rather than permanent cut since it doesn't make sence unless since it will affect profitablity

 

 

Agree my bet is this is just a delay and not a cancellation. Have to believe Mercedes is doing everything they can to fix this ASAP, so they can start making their cash cows again.

 

I don't think Mercedes would change peoples orders to lesser cars if this was just a delay. I don't think we will see any of these cars for 2022.

 

Does this only impact G63s or G550s as well? The article says AMG V8s so if they will still produce 2022 G550s then the value of those models just skyrocketed!

 

except S clasd

 

My friend just got an email today from MBUSA that his 2022 G wagon order is officially cancelled.

 

Unfortunately, it applies to BOTH G550 & G63's. Here is PDF confirming all affected models.

 

Gotcha. Hopefully they can get a fair number of allocations in before the end of December then.

 

Thanks for sharing that. The G used car market is going to be interesting next year!

 

Some dealers are already asking 100 to 125k above msrp. I am sure that MB will announce hybrid models for 2023 but this means a crazy market for 2022

 

That's INSANE.

 

Found this, from a dealer chatting online
To elaborate a bit… the only cars still getting V8’s are S580’s and G63’s. We don’t know definitely about the G550 yet, if there will be one for 2022. If you are considering a 580 or 63 trim, just hurry!

 

Confirmed with two dealers that this is the case. No 22 V8 builds other than some S Class.
Said specifically no G Class V8 builds for 22.

Seems like different people are getting different info on here though.

 

The attachment looks like it answers any questions.

 

Makes me wonder where MBUSA sends its execs to learn how to write such convoluted memorandums. No doubt it passed through 5 management levels, 12 editors, 7 major re-writes, and 6 weeks of processing before it was regarded as suitable for distribution to 382 dealership GMs, tasked with interpreting it for their sales teams. Small wonder nobody knows anything.

 

this is nuts!!! on one end, i debate on selling my 63 for a fat profit and on the other end, i know if i do, i wont be getting another one for a few years and if i want one, the profit i will make is offset on the buy side… keeping my G…

 

But the market will have a limit, I already called some dealers who have cars and they want 299k, this is more than 130k of MSRP. If a dealer has any allocation left, 100k over is the new rule.
Owners may consider selling as well, this will saturate the market. There are already many used cars from 19, 20, 21, and new 21 that have been sitting at dealers lots because they were asking too much.
If someone is going yo spend 250+ on G, other options such as Bentley, AM, or Lamborghini will provide more exclusivity.
We know that the hybrid / electric versions are in the pipeline, will be both in high demand as well.
At the end of the day, it is the supply and demand rule. 2022 Will be very interesting year.

 

The contact at my dealer said, its due to a new fuel system upgrade that was supposed to be on the MY22 V8’s that’s preventing from passing CA emissions. MB is allocating all the remaining V8 blocks towards a couple models to get them out before the end of year, namely the G.

 

not sure i agree here. we dont see many Gs sitting… and for 250k, nothing has more exclusivity than a G63… i have a bentley on order and thats not exclusive… the Urus is 300k if you build it right… urus is different price range…. And AM was almost bankrupt… that truck sucks bad… test drove all these before buying wife’s Bentley truck… that said, nothing is more exclusive than a G63… the Urus is super easy to get… not exclusive

 

Wonder if this will affect the Canadian market...is this only specific to MBUSA?

 

Yes my 2022 G63 kinda got cancelled. They told me it would ship with a hybrid engine. They asked me if i want to keep my allocation and said yes.

 

Can someone explain to me why the world's major semiconductor producers cannot get their act together after 7 months of microchip shortages and disruptions?

 

Chip shortage was caused by many different suppliers facing natural disasters. One had to face drought, another faced flood and one other faced fire. No to mention due to the pandemic, people have been working at home so there is a high demand for high end chips used in computers, so suppliers prioritized those orders instead of less advanced chips that automakers use.
It also takes time and money to restart a production line.
I hope this answers your question.