Train Delivery Time From Alabama
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Train Delivery Time From Alabama
Does anyone have a good guess on how long it takes to get a new GL to the west coast once it gets on the train in Alabama?
Our salesman at the dealership is not real computer savvy. We finally got a hold of somebody at the dealership who looked it up on netstar and said our GL550 was put on a train bound for the Bay Area on October 11. From there, I understand they have to wait until they get a truckload to ship it to Reno. This could take several days after it gets off the train.
If I add the "several days" for the truck ride to the train ride time, I should get a good idea of when I'll see the vehicle. I just can't figure out how long the train takes.
Our salesman at the dealership is not real computer savvy. We finally got a hold of somebody at the dealership who looked it up on netstar and said our GL550 was put on a train bound for the Bay Area on October 11. From there, I understand they have to wait until they get a truckload to ship it to Reno. This could take several days after it gets off the train.
If I add the "several days" for the truck ride to the train ride time, I should get a good idea of when I'll see the vehicle. I just can't figure out how long the train takes.
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I was told this weekend that it is about a 10-15 day delivery to SoCal. I'm not sure what portion of that is train vs. truck. My dealer did not seem to have this pinned down very well but he did seem honest in his expectation of a delivery date. We will see.
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My wife’s GL was built on September 25 and was delivered to the dealer in San Diego on October 10 which works out to be 15 days from manufacture to on the lot. We picked the car up two days later due to scheduling problems but it was well worth the wait!
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Congratulations! You ought to bring it out to the Vegas event next weekend. We don't have a Pewter GL in attendance yet. There's a convoy heading East from So. Cal on Friday you could join. What you say Nish and Newbie_2_MB... could Puggy pull his 550 in behind your 450's?
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OK Puggy. No more posts without first showing everyone pics of the new family member. Okay?
Congratulations! You ought to bring it out to the Vegas event next weekend. We don't have a Pewter GL in attendance yet. There's a convoy heading East from So. Cal on Friday you could join. What you say Nish and Newbie_2_MB... could Puggy pull his 550 in behind your 450's?
Congratulations! You ought to bring it out to the Vegas event next weekend. We don't have a Pewter GL in attendance yet. There's a convoy heading East from So. Cal on Friday you could join. What you say Nish and Newbie_2_MB... could Puggy pull his 550 in behind your 450's?
We can’t make the Las Vegas meet as we have a pretty busy schedule between now and the Christmas holidays. I have less free time since retirement than when I was gainfully employed.
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I think 15 days would be an optimum guess on how long from Vance to the West Coast. Mine and Stumblefoot's got delayed before the train got to Chicago. Add a day or so I guess for your extra trucking distance. It's a guessing game and your mileage may vary...:-)
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Thanks for the input, guys. From what you're telling me, if the car was put on the train on Oct. 11, I might see the GL on Friday, Oct. 26. That's the date that Dodson and I are driving to Vegas for the GL meet. Looks like we'll have to make the trip in another (and lesser) vehicle.
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Thanks for the input, guys. From what you're telling me, if the car was put on the train on Oct. 11, I might see the GL on Friday, Oct. 26. That's the date that Dodson and I are driving to Vegas for the GL meet. Looks like we'll have to make the trip in another (and lesser) vehicle.
Hoping to see those new 550's on Friday!
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I guess we can officially say...
Dinner at Rao's Friday night will be so much sweeter now. Hopefully, that Silver one will come in before you leave.
See you in Vegas!
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
THAT'S AWESOME
I guess we can officially say...
Dinner at Rao's Friday night will be so much sweeter now. Hopefully, that Silver one will come in before you leave.
See you in Vegas!
I guess we can officially say...
Dinner at Rao's Friday night will be so much sweeter now. Hopefully, that Silver one will come in before you leave.
See you in Vegas!
Jokes aside, great news, WS. See you and your 550 in a couple of days.
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I did notice one flaw: We took the GL out for a test drive; in fact, this was the first time we had actually seen a GL550 in person. Did I mention that Reno is a little behind the times? Anyway, I was behind the wheel, and still a little miffed that Dodson (my son) took delivery before me.
We were out on the freeway and I got the GL up to speed (no more than 55 mph, of course). At that [point, I looked over at Dodson, laughed maniacally, reached over and deftly pushed the EJECT button on the dash.
Instead of the roof panel sliding back and the passenger seat shooting up through the roof (ala James Bond), all that happened was the Command screen folded forward and the CD popped out of the dash.
Maybe the dealer can fix this. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
We were out on the freeway and I got the GL up to speed (no more than 55 mph, of course). At that [point, I looked over at Dodson, laughed maniacally, reached over and deftly pushed the EJECT button on the dash.
Instead of the roof panel sliding back and the passenger seat shooting up through the roof (ala James Bond), all that happened was the Command screen folded forward and the CD popped out of the dash.
Maybe the dealer can fix this. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
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So, we’ve got that goin’ for us.
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Look a little closer behind that command screen. That's where you will find the secondary eject button that launches the passenger seat into the stratosphere.
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YAY! I was just thinking about you guys today, wondering if at least one of the GL's would show up! Can't wait to see it the day after tomorrow
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Sorry guys, no pictures. I have a magazine that I have to get out so that we can go to Vegas. It's Black. Envision it now… all dark and shiny (no dust) with chrome hood fins and kick-*** AMG pedals.
Oh yes, it is awesome.
Oh yes, it is awesome.
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Originally Posted by Dodson
Sorry guys, no pictures. I have a magazine that I have to get out so that we can go to Vegas.
