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Deciding when to place an order a 2014 GL350

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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Deciding when to place an order a 2014 GL350

Trying to decide when to place an order a 2014 GL350. Sounds like they are taking orders now but 350's won't be delivered until Oct. If I got a July slot I'd rather not have my car sitting in the sun for months waiting for inventory build up and CARB to pass testing. I wonder how fast slots are being booked up in Bay Area, California to time my build for the least amount of time sitting in a lot.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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You build what you can ship/bill to dealers - GL350 production will most likely start mid-September for October release upon regulatory approvals.

Earlier production will be fully booked with gassers.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Makes sense, thanks. As usual, I'm over thinking and out smarting myself.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Fabbris, why is my SA saying he can deliver a 2014 GL350BT in July?

Said my 2013 order was dead.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Because your FL SA either doesn't know any better - or is being told incorrect info from his management - you got misinformed once, that's on you, but sticking with those same people seems at little like leading with your chin doesn't it ?

If the dleaer has a factory PO - that's a confirmed order and info can be discreetly checked - no PO, then that is chit-chat to tie you up.. I would suspect there "might" be something hanging open with another dealer in striking distance, you might broaden your horizon a bit and check..
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