GL550 On Order
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14 GL550 Palladium Silver
GL550 On Order
I ordered my first MB in December. Dealer tells me it should be in mid to late March. My error, I didn't do a lot of research. I have been reading posts here and am getting nervous about delayed delivery and brake issues. I am hoping for a great experience.
14 GL550
Palladium Silver Metallic
Grey Leather
Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim
Chrome Package
Driver Assistance Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
14 GL550
Palladium Silver Metallic
Grey Leather
Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim
Chrome Package
Driver Assistance Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
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I would suggest you get the dealer's PO# for your GL - and ask for the scheduled production date - which at this point will show as a "decade" - meaning each month is set into 3 decades.
With PO# - then later, about 30 days out, factgory will assign a specific day/date for scheduled production.
The current "delays" encountered in January - are the 1st/only blip that has come up since the begining production new gen August 2012 - so as long as your order has a "real PO" - you should worry less.
Keep the beat !
With PO# - then later, about 30 days out, factgory will assign a specific day/date for scheduled production.
The current "delays" encountered in January - are the 1st/only blip that has come up since the begining production new gen August 2012 - so as long as your order has a "real PO" - you should worry less.
Keep the beat !
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I ordered my first MB in December. Dealer tells me it should be in mid to late March. My error, I didn't do a lot of research. I have been reading posts here and am getting nervous about delayed delivery and brake issues. I am hoping for a great experience.
14 GL550
Palladium Silver Metallic
Grey Leather
Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim
Chrome Package
Driver Assistance Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
14 GL550
Palladium Silver Metallic
Grey Leather
Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim
Chrome Package
Driver Assistance Package
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
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2014 GL 350 blue tec
I would suggest you get the dealer's PO# for your GL - and ask for the scheduled production date - which at this point will show as a "decade" - meaning each month is set into 3 decades.
With PO# - then later, about 30 days out, factgory will assign a specific day/date for scheduled
Keep the beat !
With PO# - then later, about 30 days out, factgory will assign a specific day/date for scheduled
Keep the beat !
We did get PO# when we ordered our Gl 350 on jan 7 th and like you mentioned on Jan 13 th we got production date for feb 16th and our order was turned red which means no changes allowed (We were hoping to change from polar white to diamond white) is that typical for MB to lock down order a month before scheduled production? Our dealer believes there is a good possibility they will pull our production early, not sure if that is possible given all the parts shortages we are hearing.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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Lockdown 4-5 weeks in advance of scheduled decade production - is "normal" - and lock down stretches out a bit sooner/longer going into Nov production.
January production has been a disappointment for a good number of units/owners, and there are 2nd decade Jan production units that have been "reassigned" to 1st decade February.
Personally I could reasonable expect 1st/2nd decade February orders "could" slip - at this moment January slippage on select units has been 2-3 weeks so far - but assumption those added 1st decade February units, carried over from Jan, will start/complete on time.
January production has been a disappointment for a good number of units/owners, and there are 2nd decade Jan production units that have been "reassigned" to 1st decade February.
Personally I could reasonable expect 1st/2nd decade February orders "could" slip - at this moment January slippage on select units has been 2-3 weeks so far - but assumption those added 1st decade February units, carried over from Jan, will start/complete on time.
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2014 GL 350 blue tec
Lockdown 4-5 weeks in advance of scheduled decade production - is "normal" - and lock down stretches out a bit sooner/longer going into Nov production.
January production has been a disappointment for a good number of units/owners, and there are 2nd decade Jan production units that have been "reassigned" to 1st decade February.
Personally I could reasonable expect 1st/2nd decade February orders "could" slip - at this moment January slippage on select units has been 2-3 weeks so far - but assumption those added 1st decade February units, carried over from Jan, will start/complete on time.
January production has been a disappointment for a good number of units/owners, and there are 2nd decade Jan production units that have been "reassigned" to 1st decade February.
Personally I could reasonable expect 1st/2nd decade February orders "could" slip - at this moment January slippage on select units has been 2-3 weeks so far - but assumption those added 1st decade February units, carried over from Jan, will start/complete on time.
Thanks for your reply. We will keep our fingers crossed
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My GL is closer to reality. I got a call & email from my dealer today with my VIN number and a completion date of 4-16-14. Seems odd that the completion date is a Sunday. Although, maybe they run the plant 7 day a week. Dealer told me that it is a very real possibility that I will be driving the GL550 by the end of the month.......fingers crossed!!!!!!
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My GL is closer to reality. I got a call & email from my dealer today with my VIN number and a completion date of 4-16-14. Seems odd that the completion date is a Sunday. Although, maybe they run the plant 7 day a week. Dealer told me that it is a very real possibility that I will be driving the GL550 by the end of the month.......fingers crossed!!!!!!
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'14 GL450 on order
If you have a VIN then it's in production now with a completion date sometime in this decade. It's odd for a VIN to be assigned with a completion date that is more than a month away. Last I heard they were getting better with parts shortage so you may have your GL this month.
I ordered a GL450 a month ago. The dealer had a build slot available for a new order. They told me it was for a March/April build. Early last week I made a change to the order and the dealer told me that my order is in "danger" status and that no further changes are going to be allowed. Think it will go into production soon? I have a PO# for my order.
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This might be the longest week in my life. Dealer called yesterday and told me that my GL550 is completed and should be at the dealership by the end of this week via truck transport.
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14 GL550 Palladium Silver
GL550 was supposed to arrive today. I got a call from my dealer, saying there at transportation delays and GL won't be in until Saturday at the earliest. Bad timing, as I will be out of town all next week for work. The wait continues..........
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Beautiful. The Palladium Silver Metallic and Grey Leather look very good together.
Enjoy all of the stairs and comments you will get.
Enjoy all of the stairs and comments you will get.
