2012 GL's Bi-Xenon headlamps backlog
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2012 GL's Bi-Xenon headlamps backlog
I ordered a 2012 GL350 with the optional lighting package and was recently advised production has been placed on hold due to a back log of Bi-Xenon headlamps. I was told the Bi-Xenon headlamps are back ordered and production will not be available until December. Any ideas on this issue?
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I ordered a 2012 GL350 with the optional lighting package and was recently advised production has been placed on hold due to a back log of Bi-Xenon headlamps. I was told the Bi-Xenon headlamps are back ordered and production will not be available until December. Any ideas on this issue?
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You may have had your vehicle built prior to the shortage. I ordered my 2012 GL350 in May with Steel Gray exterior however it was shipped in Iridium Silver to Pleasanton Mercedes in California. Unfortunately my wife wants Steel Gray and won't settle for any thing else. I may run the streets but she runs our home..
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You may have had your vehicle built prior to the shortage. I ordered my 2012 GL350 in May with Steel Gray exterior however it was shipped in Iridium Silver to Pleasanton Mercedes in California. Unfortunately my wife wants Steel Gray and won't settle for any thing else. I may run the streets but she runs our home..
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With the new 2012 GL350's presumably ready for shippment from the Alabama plant for resale, I wonder how many 2012 GL's are sitting on the docks waiting for the backlog of bi-xenon lights or if this issue has now been resolved.
I wish my 2012 GL350 would have been ordered correctly from the dealership with Steel Gray paint instead of Iridium Silver because I would be driving my new vehicle instead of waiting since May for delivery.
I wish my 2012 GL350 would have been ordered correctly from the dealership with Steel Gray paint instead of Iridium Silver because I would be driving my new vehicle instead of waiting since May for delivery.
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With the new 2012 GL350's presumably ready for shippment from the Alabama plant for resale, I wonder how many 2012 GL's are sitting on the docks waiting for the backlog of bi-xenon lights or if this issue has now been resolved.
I wish my 2012 GL350 would have been ordered correctly from the dealership with Steel Gray paint instead of Iridium Silver because I would be driving my new vehicle instead of waiting since May for delivery.
I wish my 2012 GL350 would have been ordered correctly from the dealership with Steel Gray paint instead of Iridium Silver because I would be driving my new vehicle instead of waiting since May for delivery.
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I would assume only complete vehicle would be shipped from the Alabama factory however I wonder how many 2012 GL orders are awaiting bi-xenon lights and what their backlog is.
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I spoke to my salesperson yesterday and the Bi-Xenon lighting package is still on back order with no resolve in sight. I'm beginning to wonder if Mercedes is going to have their annual $10,000.00 incentive in December for leftover 2011 GL's. Maybe this will be my only option to get a new GL with Bi-Xenon lights.
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I spoke to my salesperson yesterday and the Bi-Xenon lighting package is still on back order with no resolve in sight. I'm beginning to wonder if Mercedes is going to have their annual $10,000.00 incentive in December for leftover 2011 GL's. Maybe this will be my only option to get a new GL with Bi-Xenon lights.
Good Luck and keep us updated. I would sell my GL and buy new one if $10K off would be on a picture.
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Currrently there is a $4,000.00 Conquest incentive for 2011 GL's plus 1.99% financing. Not bad, but with a large current inventory and a negative economic downturn looming, I think November or December may provide a more proactive movement from Mercedes regarding further incentives.
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Currrently there is a $4,000.00 Conquest incentive for 2011 GL's plus 1.99% financing. Not bad, but with a large current inventory and a negative economic downturn looming, I think November or December may provide a more proactive movement from Mercedes regarding further incentives.
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First of all, my $10,000.00 incentive comment was more being optimistic than realistic but a little dash of hope is better than a swift kick in the ***. I would prefer my ordered 2012 GL350 with the options I requested but because of the current back log of Bi-Xenon lighting hardware from the overseas Mercedes supplier I am beginning to look at other options. I really don't want to purchase a 2011 GL since we change vehicles every three years and the resale on a 2012 model year is going to be better for me than a 2011 with most of the sales year behind us.
