2012 GL's Bi-Xenon headlamps backlog
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The GL350's are selling relatively well from what I've heard. You're not going to see anywhere near 10,000 as an incentive. I talked to my dealer this weekend, and I was told that the Bi-Xenon lights should be coming in December. So until then, I wait...lol. I thought that Mercedes would take care of this production issue promptly instead of making customers wait for their vehicle months on end. 
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I do not think that the Bi-Xenons for the ML/GL/C will be avalible untill after december. MB is switching suppliers, therefore everything is back ordered untill December-jan. that's why my ML (with the lighting package) is back ordere
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With Bi-Xenon lighting being supplied with a new supplier and delivery in late December or January I wonder if my ordered 2012 Gl's is produced and waiting for the Bi-Xenon lights to be installed or if my vehicle has been placed on hold? I really want my 2012 GL350 delivered since I have been waiting for this vehicle since September and wonder if this is an option the dealer can install after delivery?
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Well the dealer can install anything....but for a hefty price tag. When I got my 2010 GL450, the dealer "forgot" to add the lighting package. So I got 2k taken off extra. So I installe the Bi-Xenons myself. It cost about $80+/-.
And a few days ago I saw LED's on eBay for sale for $215.00 shipped. So I bought them. And the only thing he didn't have was the black plastic surrounds. I ordered them from the dealer. And I posted a thread about it. Check it out. I spent about $320 on the LED project. When I install them I will update my thread.
But if I were you I'd just go and get your GL now and do the lighting package yourself. Your dealer will take about $2k to install it for you.
And a few days ago I saw LED's on eBay for sale for $215.00 shipped. So I bought them. And the only thing he didn't have was the black plastic surrounds. I ordered them from the dealer. And I posted a thread about it. Check it out. I spent about $320 on the LED project. When I install them I will update my thread.
But if I were you I'd just go and get your GL now and do the lighting package yourself. Your dealer will take about $2k to install it for you.
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Well with Christmas approaching and no word from Mercedes on their Bi-Xenon lighting issue I'm wondering if there is going to be a 2012 GL350 under the Christmas tree for my wife?
Does anyone have an answer regarding the back ordered Bi-Xenon lighting package for factory ordered vehicles and when production will resume?
Does anyone have an answer regarding the back ordered Bi-Xenon lighting package for factory ordered vehicles and when production will resume?
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Well with Christmas approaching and no word from Mercedes on their Bi-Xenon lighting issue I'm wondering if there is going to be a 2012 GL350 under the Christmas tree for my wife?
Does anyone have an answer regarding the back ordered Bi-Xenon lighting package for factory ordered vehicles and when production will resume?
Does anyone have an answer regarding the back ordered Bi-Xenon lighting package for factory ordered vehicles and when production will resume?
I was getting my '10 GL serviced today, and I asked my sales guy about the Xenons for the 2012 ML, and he said that they should arrive in late December, like 2-3 days before new years. But most likely January.
What I plan on doing is waiting for the ML to come in(a fully loaded one) and about after 2-3weeks when they've driven it a bit, tell them to give me a better price since they've driven a bit.
When the dealer got my GL in, they noticed that they "forgot" the lighting package. So I told them the only way I'd take it was if they took 3k extra off of the already negotiated price. So all in all, I ended up installing a HID kit, and put the LED's in. Looks like OEM.
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2012 Mercedes Benz GL350
Hi!
I was getting my '10 GL serviced today, and I asked my sales guy about the Xenons for the 2012 ML, and he said that they should arrive in late December, like 2-3 days before new years. But most likely January.
What I plan on doing is waiting for the ML to come in(a fully loaded one) and about after 2-3weeks when they've driven it a bit, tell them to give me a better price since they've driven a bit.
When the dealer got my GL in, they noticed that they "forgot" the lighting package. So I told them the only way I'd take it was if they took 3k extra off of the already negotiated price. So all in all, I ended up installing a HID kit, and put the LED's in. Looks like OEM.
I was getting my '10 GL serviced today, and I asked my sales guy about the Xenons for the 2012 ML, and he said that they should arrive in late December, like 2-3 days before new years. But most likely January.
What I plan on doing is waiting for the ML to come in(a fully loaded one) and about after 2-3weeks when they've driven it a bit, tell them to give me a better price since they've driven a bit.
When the dealer got my GL in, they noticed that they "forgot" the lighting package. So I told them the only way I'd take it was if they took 3k extra off of the already negotiated price. So all in all, I ended up installing a HID kit, and put the LED's in. Looks like OEM.
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I ordered my GL350 (w/the BiXenon headlamps) in late September, and as of 2 weeks ago I was still on track for a "production date the week of Dec 1st"...and also on-track for pickup before the end of the year. I will call my dealer later this week to find out an update. The wait is tough...
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2012 Mercedes Benz GL350
Latest update: I have a VIN no, its on the railcar en route to DPC in Baltimore MD...still needs to get on truck to NY...estimated vehicle pick-up date is December 22nd...keping my fingers crossed!!
and YES, it has the Bi-Xenon headlamps...
and YES, it has the Bi-Xenon headlamps...
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Great News! Please keep us updated and post some pictures when you pick it up!
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I just received this message this morning:
Thank you for your contact to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International;
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has received your communication and is responding
on their behalf.
I have contacted our internal resources and confirmed that at this time,
there are no issues with ordering the 2012 GL-class with the lighting
package.
We hope you have found this information useful and welcome you to contact
our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 for any other inquiries
you may have.
Best regards,
Olivia C.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Thank you for your contact to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International;
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has received your communication and is responding
on their behalf.
I have contacted our internal resources and confirmed that at this time,
there are no issues with ordering the 2012 GL-class with the lighting
package.
We hope you have found this information useful and welcome you to contact
our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 for any other inquiries
you may have.
Best regards,
Olivia C.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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2012 Mercedes Benz GL350
I just received this message this morning:
Thank you for your contact to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International;
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has received your communication and is responding
on their behalf.
I have contacted our internal resources and confirmed that at this time,
there are no issues with ordering the 2012 GL-class with the lighting
package.
We hope you have found this information useful and welcome you to contact
our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 for any other inquiries
you may have.
Best regards,
Olivia C.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Thank you for your contact to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International;
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has received your communication and is responding
on their behalf.
I have contacted our internal resources and confirmed that at this time,
there are no issues with ordering the 2012 GL-class with the lighting
package.
We hope you have found this information useful and welcome you to contact
our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 for any other inquiries
you may have.
Best regards,
Olivia C.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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2012 Mercedes Benz GL350
So I finally picked up my GL350 2 days ago. The car is absolutely gorgeous. The bi-xenon headlights are awesome!. It was well worth the wait. I'm very good with electronics and controls, but this car has way more customizable controls than I could have imagined, which I love. I will have to get some good pics to post soon.
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So I finally picked up my GL350 2 days ago. The car is absolutely gorgeous. The bi-xenon headlights are awesome!. It was well worth the wait. I'm very good with electronics and controls, but this car has way more customizable controls than I could have imagined, which I love. I will have to get some good pics to post soon.
Thanks!
Wayne
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I hope that works!
The one thing I can't figure out is why the owners manual does not fit into the glove compartment...
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I haven't tried it yet, but I did read in the manual yesterday that if you activate the windshield washer washer system 5 or 6 times, it will then activate the headlamp washer system...then the counter resets.
I hope that works!
The one thing I can't figure out is why the owners manual does not fit into the glove compartment...
I hope that works!
The one thing I can't figure out is why the owners manual does not fit into the glove compartment...
LOL! Our manual library doesn't fit in our glove box either. There is a net holder on the left side of the passenger footwell that accomodates the manuals.
Wayne
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Another odd question (don't think its serious enough for a new thread), the underside of the armrest looks like its designed to hold something. At first I thought it would be the remote control for the video system, but no good. Is it simply for some documents or papers??
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