GL63 Ordering Information
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All the scheduled GL63's show spoken for, however a few dealers may be waiting for delivery before they are really sold, have no idea.
I would never say a loaded GL550 will match the ownership experience of a GL63.. and I own two AMG sedans and love them both a lot... but a loaded GL550, my fav with Designo Black interior, is frigging awesome in its own right and with suspension systems and all-the-right-stuff quite a righteous ownership value in its own right.
B&O system in smaller cabins is supra-awesome, however in the larger cabin GL there is a customer expectation of pipe-organ-audible-deeper-bass which might really be there - but with standard mdeia simply does not audibly appear.
The increased quietness of the cabin really accents the ability of the HK system, and frankly the B&O front tweeters and sound stage are very transparent and open - but even though I know that, even I have a unconscious higher audible expectation for the B&O low end.
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I would never say a loaded GL550 will match the ownership experience of a GL63.. and I own two AMG sedans and love them both a lot... but a loaded GL550, my fav with Designo Black interior, is frigging awesome in its own right and with suspension systems and all-the-right-stuff quite a righteous ownership value in its own right.
B&O system in smaller cabins is supra-awesome, however in the larger cabin GL there is a customer expectation of pipe-organ-audible-deeper-bass which might really be there - but with standard mdeia simply does not audibly appear.
The increased quietness of the cabin really accents the ability of the HK system, and frankly the B&O front tweeters and sound stage are very transparent and open - but even though I know that, even I have a unconscious higher audible expectation for the B&O low end.
Keep the beat !
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I've been to 3 different dealers in 2 days to order a GL63 and i'm confused about production/delivery dates.
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
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I've been to 3 different dealers in 2 days to order a GL63 and i'm confused about production/delivery dates.
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
Here is another example of dealers passing misinformation. Last time I checked Coral Gables had 2 allocations - I am not sure how they are getting 8 in May.
I am not sure about Miami - I know they don't have any initial allocation so you would have to wait and see if they get a June allocation. The dealership does not know if they will get an allocation - they find out when MB decides on the allocations.
FLL - I think they have 1 allocation last time I checked so again not sure about 3 POs.
June allocations are not out yet and no timeline on when they will be out.
It seems like there is good demand for the GL63 in the US - only if MB can meet that demand.
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Frankly - the numbers for late-May thru end-June production for model year 2013 have not been released.
Confirmed production orders at this moment are total 35 for end-March and early-May, and no dealer has more than one.
Since this is February, and we are talking about production limited GL63, one scenario is let's say you are able to catch a June production/July delivery 2013 - 2nd scenario let's say you are able to catch September production for model year 2014.
Frankly, those are the two scenarios, with unshipped 2013 orders rolling over to become 2014 orders.
I understand it's a foggy landscape - it is best for you to decide which dealer in your local market area will be your best choice - shipping in from a dealer outside you market area will not be a viable sourcing option for the GL63.
Confirmed production orders at this moment are total 35 for end-March and early-May, and no dealer has more than one.
Since this is February, and we are talking about production limited GL63, one scenario is let's say you are able to catch a June production/July delivery 2013 - 2nd scenario let's say you are able to catch September production for model year 2014.
Frankly, those are the two scenarios, with unshipped 2013 orders rolling over to become 2014 orders.
I understand it's a foggy landscape - it is best for you to decide which dealer in your local market area will be your best choice - shipping in from a dealer outside you market area will not be a viable sourcing option for the GL63.
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I've been to 3 different dealers in 2 days to order a GL63 and i'm confused about production/delivery dates.
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
I am in SoFL, first I've been to MB of Coral Gables which is AMG Performance Center, and they told me that they have 8 orders, and these cars will be delivered in May, If I order one today, they could deliver mine in Sep-Oct because they don't have any slots for May delivery. No discounts. 5K deposit asking.
Then I went to MB of Miami, they had no orders on GL63, so I could be the first; July-August delivery, no discount, and the manager told I am lucky that they are not asking over-sticker price. 5K deposit asking.
So lastly I've been to Fort Lauderdale today, they told me that they had 3 orders PO'd, 3 on waiting list, and I could be the fourth. possibly June, if not July delivery. Courtesy discount (1K maybe) and 2K deposit.
My order specs are;
Steel Grey Metallic
068 Wheel Locking Bolts
550 Trailer Hitch
864 Rear Seat Entertainment System
U70 Red Brake Calipers
W69 designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood Trim
X06 designo Auburn Brown Upholstery
Y95 designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
297 Rear Sunshades (SPC)
610 Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
811 Bang & Olufsen Sound System (SPC)
Total : $131,680
out the door price : $140.735
So what you guys think ? Any suggestions ?
I would normally say skip the B&O sound system... but your getting a Gl63 so might as well go all out
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I put my order on GL63 AMG today from Fort Lauderdale.
I got every option that I wrote, besides the trailer hitch. So total is $131.130
Let's see what happens now. AJ from Lauderdale Benz told me that he will try his best to get the PO asap.
btw, what you guys think about the color combo ? It's gonna be Steel Grey w/ Designo Auburn Brown and Designo Piano Black trims. I was very confused between Steel Grey and DWM, but I went with Grey.
I got every option that I wrote, besides the trailer hitch. So total is $131.130
Let's see what happens now. AJ from Lauderdale Benz told me that he will try his best to get the PO asap.
btw, what you guys think about the color combo ? It's gonna be Steel Grey w/ Designo Auburn Brown and Designo Piano Black trims. I was very confused between Steel Grey and DWM, but I went with Grey.
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congrats!
personally i like steel gray vs DWM, for white i prefer straight arctic white.
designo auburn i'm told is gorgeous, but with steel gray- i prolly wud do the porcelain or straight black. not sure how steel/auburn/black piano will come together- it might look good but i'm a little skeptical.
also- i'd recc the hitch 'just' in case u need it- to have spent that much and not be able to tow kinda bothers me-
b&o is supposed to be good- i'd recc u listen to it before spending $6300.. just a thought; u might prefer h&k..
good luck
personally i like steel gray vs DWM, for white i prefer straight arctic white.
designo auburn i'm told is gorgeous, but with steel gray- i prolly wud do the porcelain or straight black. not sure how steel/auburn/black piano will come together- it might look good but i'm a little skeptical.
also- i'd recc the hitch 'just' in case u need it- to have spent that much and not be able to tow kinda bothers me-
b&o is supposed to be good- i'd recc u listen to it before spending $6300.. just a thought; u might prefer h&k..
good luck
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Spoke to my dealer. He told me while I am in the first build group it is now early April with delivery in early to mid June. Has anyone heard something similar?
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I put my order on GL63 AMG today from Fort Lauderdale.
I got every option that I wrote, besides the trailer hitch. So total is $131.130
Let's see what happens now. AJ from Lauderdale Benz told me that he will try his best to get the PO asap.
btw, what you guys think about the color combo ? It's gonna be Steel Grey w/ Designo Auburn Brown and Designo Piano Black trims. I was very confused between Steel Grey and DWM, but I went with Grey.
I got every option that I wrote, besides the trailer hitch. So total is $131.130
Let's see what happens now. AJ from Lauderdale Benz told me that he will try his best to get the PO asap.
btw, what you guys think about the color combo ? It's gonna be Steel Grey w/ Designo Auburn Brown and Designo Piano Black trims. I was very confused between Steel Grey and DWM, but I went with Grey.
I also agree with porcelain or black with steel grey.
Also it's not up to AJ to get you a PO number. MB assigns a PO number when it accepts the order and allocates the GL63 to the dealer.
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If your dealer does not have an allocation then how can he deliver your GL.
In my opinion the dealer is quoting you the order cycle date which is 4/1 now. The order cycle has nothing to do with allocation or build date. Ask your dealer for a printout from net star and you will see what I mean. Also if you are in the 1st build set you should have a PO number. Ask your dealer for one.
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Tomshop - the first build group allocation was already decided. I thought your dealer did not get the first allocation - is that not true?
If your dealer does not have an allocation then how can he deliver your GL.
In my opinion the dealer is quoting you the order cycle date which is 4/1 now. The order cycle has nothing to do with allocation or build date. Ask your dealer for a printout from net star and you will see what I mean. Also if you are in the 1st build set you should have a PO number. Ask your dealer for one.
If your dealer does not have an allocation then how can he deliver your GL.
In my opinion the dealer is quoting you the order cycle date which is 4/1 now. The order cycle has nothing to do with allocation or build date. Ask your dealer for a printout from net star and you will see what I mean. Also if you are in the 1st build set you should have a PO number. Ask your dealer for one.
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also, if you are getting delivery june/july; since you'r waiting this long anyway, i honestly would just wait and get a confirmed PO for a MY 14, trust me- if you get it a cpl weeks before the 14, in retrospect you prolly wudve waited for a new MY, plus time of ownership means less depreciation as well.. my 2cents.
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Tom - you are located outside the US ? That's the only way what you have been told would make any sense at all, if there is sense to it.
There is no US allocation for April - working assumption April production will be for non-US - if non-US then depending on destination then 5-6 weeks shipping time would also make some sense.
On FLA - ordering a $131K GL63 without trailer hitch makes no sense at all - even if you don't tow, that $550 makes a very sound investment in additional rear collision protection - a hitch will stop a rear ender cold and transfer that impact to the frame.. your "best" case (maybe,maybe,maybe) would be June model year 2013 ending production...
There is no US allocation for April - working assumption April production will be for non-US - if non-US then depending on destination then 5-6 weeks shipping time would also make some sense.
On FLA - ordering a $131K GL63 without trailer hitch makes no sense at all - even if you don't tow, that $550 makes a very sound investment in additional rear collision protection - a hitch will stop a rear ender cold and transfer that impact to the frame.. your "best" case (maybe,maybe,maybe) would be June model year 2013 ending production...
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Tom - you are located outside the US ? That's the only way what you have been told would make any sense at all, if there is sense to it.
There is no US allocation for April - working assumption April production will be for non-US - if non-US then depending on destination then 5-6 weeks shipping time would also make some sense.
On FLA - ordering a $131K GL63 without trailer hitch makes no sense at all - even if you don't tow, that $550 makes a very sound investment in additional rear collision protection - a hitch will stop a rear ender cold and transfer that impact to the frame.. your "best" case (maybe,maybe,maybe) would be June model year 2013 ending production...
There is no US allocation for April - working assumption April production will be for non-US - if non-US then depending on destination then 5-6 weeks shipping time would also make some sense.
On FLA - ordering a $131K GL63 without trailer hitch makes no sense at all - even if you don't tow, that $550 makes a very sound investment in additional rear collision protection - a hitch will stop a rear ender cold and transfer that impact to the frame.. your "best" case (maybe,maybe,maybe) would be June model year 2013 ending production...
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Once a PO is assigned - that dealer is allocated that particular car/SUV.
If you have a PO number then you have an allocation.
Last I checked the March production is still on schedule. My order for GL63 shows an order cycle of 4/1 but no build date because MB factory has not yet accepted the build.
My guess is that the dealer is feeding you misinformation. You should ask them for a printout and a PO number and see what their response is.
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Thanks Sam. I sent a message requesting a PO. Do we know when first cars will be released here?
Tom - I am not sure exactly what an order cycle mean but it has nothing to do with a build date. When a dealer enters an order into the Netstar system the order cycle date is assigned. I look at it as if the order is in queue - i.e. its in the MB order system but it has not been accepted by MB factory. When MB factory accepts that order i.e. it agrees that it will build that specification, MB will assign a PO number. MB will then assign a build date based on the factory's ability to build that specification.
Once a PO is assigned - that dealer is allocated that particular car/SUV.
If you have a PO number then you have an allocation.
Last I checked the March production is still on schedule. My order for GL63 shows an order cycle of 4/1 but no build date because MB factory has not yet accepted the build.
My guess is that the dealer is feeding you misinformation. You should ask them for a printout and a PO number and see what their response is.
Once a PO is assigned - that dealer is allocated that particular car/SUV.
If you have a PO number then you have an allocation.
Last I checked the March production is still on schedule. My order for GL63 shows an order cycle of 4/1 but no build date because MB factory has not yet accepted the build.
My guess is that the dealer is feeding you misinformation. You should ask them for a printout and a PO number and see what their response is.
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Tom - let me be frank - there is definitely some missed communication with/from your dealer - if a GL63 was built in Vance Alabama "early April" exactly why would it take two months to ship to a destination inside the US ?
Possibly your dealer is telling you that your GL63 is in the "first group to be built" - FOR THAT DEALER - alternatively you are at the top of that dealer's GL63 list - and then the dealer is telling you the dealer "thinks" they might get their 1st GL63's in mid-June.
Scheduled for Production - means a order has been confirmed by the factory, a factory PO has been assigned, and that PO has a scheduled build date - it is that simple...
There are about 370 general MB dealers, and you can google and get the number of AMG product centers... there are 35 GL63's scheduled for March 21 and May 1 production - good sign more of the 35 got moved to 3/21... total 2013 model year GL63 production will be quite limited, we all can hope for more - sure let's say 70 - or say 100 - or let's dream for 150 - it's up to you to have a clear understanding from your dealer why the dealer believes you might get yours...
Right now for GL's Scheduled Build Date has been running spot on... your concern is Scheduled Build Date, without that nothing else happens.
Possibly your dealer is telling you that your GL63 is in the "first group to be built" - FOR THAT DEALER - alternatively you are at the top of that dealer's GL63 list - and then the dealer is telling you the dealer "thinks" they might get their 1st GL63's in mid-June.
Scheduled for Production - means a order has been confirmed by the factory, a factory PO has been assigned, and that PO has a scheduled build date - it is that simple...
There are about 370 general MB dealers, and you can google and get the number of AMG product centers... there are 35 GL63's scheduled for March 21 and May 1 production - good sign more of the 35 got moved to 3/21... total 2013 model year GL63 production will be quite limited, we all can hope for more - sure let's say 70 - or say 100 - or let's dream for 150 - it's up to you to have a clear understanding from your dealer why the dealer believes you might get yours...
Right now for GL's Scheduled Build Date has been running spot on... your concern is Scheduled Build Date, without that nothing else happens.
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Thanks. My dealer has promised me a PO by next week. We'll see. Do the people who have 3/21 build dates have PO's? When will the 3/21 builds be delivered to customers?
Tom - let me be frank - there is definitely some missed communication with/from your dealer - if a GL63 was built in Vance Alabama "early April" exactly why would it take two months to ship to a destination inside the US ?
Possibly your dealer is telling you that your GL63 is in the "first group to be built" - FOR THAT DEALER - alternatively you are at the top of that dealer's GL63 list - and then the dealer is telling you the dealer "thinks" they might get their 1st GL63's in mid-June.
Scheduled for Production - means a order has been confirmed by the factory, a factory PO has been assigned, and that PO has a scheduled build date - it is that simple...
There are about 370 general MB dealers, and you can google and get the number of AMG product centers... there are 35 GL63's scheduled for March 21 and May 1 production - good sign more of the 35 got moved to 3/21... total 2013 model year GL63 production will be quite limited, we all can hope for more - sure let's say 70 - or say 100 - or let's dream for 150 - it's up to you to have a clear understanding from your dealer why the dealer believes you might get yours...
Right now for GL's Scheduled Build Date has been running spot on... your concern is Scheduled Build Date, without that nothing else happens.
Possibly your dealer is telling you that your GL63 is in the "first group to be built" - FOR THAT DEALER - alternatively you are at the top of that dealer's GL63 list - and then the dealer is telling you the dealer "thinks" they might get their 1st GL63's in mid-June.
Scheduled for Production - means a order has been confirmed by the factory, a factory PO has been assigned, and that PO has a scheduled build date - it is that simple...
There are about 370 general MB dealers, and you can google and get the number of AMG product centers... there are 35 GL63's scheduled for March 21 and May 1 production - good sign more of the 35 got moved to 3/21... total 2013 model year GL63 production will be quite limited, we all can hope for more - sure let's say 70 - or say 100 - or let's dream for 150 - it's up to you to have a clear understanding from your dealer why the dealer believes you might get yours...
Right now for GL's Scheduled Build Date has been running spot on... your concern is Scheduled Build Date, without that nothing else happens.
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Yes - GL63's with Scheduled Production Dates have PO#'s - there are 35 and they have shown in the system for about a month.
I would suggest your dealer expects additional production to become available "next week" on top or after that 35, and that your dealer wants to get allocation from Mercedes from that additional production (whenever it comes) to be able to confirm production for your GL63.
I would suggest your dealer expects additional production to become available "next week" on top or after that 35, and that your dealer wants to get allocation from Mercedes from that additional production (whenever it comes) to be able to confirm production for your GL63.
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From: Texas
2014 S550 - SOLD, 2014 GL550 - SOLD, 2014 GL63 AMG, 2015 S63 AMG Sedan, 2015 S63 AMG Coupe
Hey Fab or anyone out there who can tell me which dealership has been allocated those two steel grey GL 63's: I will pay bounties to both the dealer and to the customer holding the PO if they'll let me jump the line. Will also pay finder's fee to whoever can facilitate this. Name your price.....I'm irrationally desperate to get this car.
I am not sure many dealers (in this case you have 2) will entertain your idea unless you physically go and talk to them. You can try to go to your local dealer and explain them the situation - maybe they will be willing to contact the dealers with steel grey GL63s and propose your idea.
