sam9187

I think as you said the real confirmation will be when they get released to carrier from VPC. We will find out soon - probably next week.

Tom - If these GL63s get released to the carrier - you should talk to your dealer and get some straight answer. I think they are stringing you along for a long time now. If VPC keeps them until July then your dealer is right.

SO - I am going to stick with Iridium Silver for now. I don't have an update on the GL63. I emailed my SA twice and left a message once but did not hear back. I think the reason may be is that they are still working on it. Maybe they are not happy with me for passing up 2 GL550s (one with standard interior and other with designo) and now changing the MY13 GL63 allocation for MY14. Hopefully I will know soon.

sam9187

Is this the standard steering wheel that comes in the GL63?

If so what is option 281 - AMG performance steering wheel and how is it different?

tony cls63

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser.../256162698.jpg
i believe its like this ....Alcantara Side Grips

1Adam12

just returned from a trip, been meaning to post an update. I finally managed to confirm a PO# for a 2013 GL63. The allocation was originally in the first decade of May. Actual delivery...who knows. Hopefully closer to Memorial Day than July 4th.

Build:
My SA swears he's going to be able to get me Tenorite Grey (and without causing further delay). Seems dubious, so I'm expecting that will end up being Steel Grey. Designo auburn brown interior. Optimistic that this combo will look sharp. Included just about every option, except no night view, no B&O, and no rear seat entertainment.

I'm still feeling a little foolish over all the effort to get a 2013 only to take the extra depreciation hit late in the model year, but I'm still excited to be in the first group to own this vehicle and in an uncommon color.

Swo7pes

I thought I remember reading that somewhere on this board and the ML63 also has Designo as standard..

sam9187

Adam - Congrats. Don't feel bad. We all have our reasons and they are all right in their own regards. I let go of a June 2nd decade allocation. My order was changed to MY14 and then again changed to MY13 with June 1st decade allocation. We are now trying to get the allocation changed to MY14. In the end what matters is that we all get the car we want and are happy with it.

MAD GL63

fabbrisd1 (or anyone else out there) Curious if you can tell how many 63's went and are going to Canada for 2013? Given low numbers in the States, I'm curiuos how this relates up North. Dealers here (at least mine) are not connected with netstar and have no way of knowing whats going on outside there areas.

Frustrating.... my car is less than 20 miles away and I likely won't see it for a week as it clears the rail yard, customs, etc.

fabbrisd1

Have no access to Canadian info - sorry.

South Ocean1

1Adam12

Thanks for the update. An early May build should mean late May delivery - which will put you a good three months ahead of the MY2104s. That makes a 2013 much more reasonable. And, you definitely will have one of the first 30 or so in the country, which is really cool.

What wood trim did you go with for he Auburn Brown? BTW, I think Tenorite Grey and Steel Grey are the same colors (US vs Europe naming conventions).

Sam: Thanks for the update on your order. Your Dealer is just going to have to work a little harder for you on this one to get what you want. That is why you are a repeat customer.

Fab: Any update on the release to carrier on those March builds?

Kind regards

sam9187

SO - Actually I am not a repeat customer to this dealer and SA. I have never bought anything from them yet. I discovered this SA by luck as I was fed up with my local dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area And I expanded my search to dealerships outside the Dallas area. This dealer is 195 miles away. I really like my sales associate as he has helped me selflessly over the past 6 months so that's why I am loyal to him. The sales manager probably has his doubts if I will buy a car from them.

Anyway I helped them get an allocation for the GL63 so I hope they are able to change to MY14. The update is that the SA spoke to the local rep and the rep will see if they can get the allocation changed from the factory end otherwise the dealership will attempt a trade with another dealer that has an allocation for MY14.

fabbrisd1

9 MY13's as of Tues were "stacking up" at the VPC - none released to carrier yet - I think they are planning to stack-then-ship-out-same-day this week. We will see what we will see. I feel so far it looks like 2 per working day

JasonMayes

A bunch are VPC ready and as far as I can see, only 2 of them are not customer trucks...those will go fast!

sam9187

Are they being held at VPC or were they released to the carrier?
Thanks

JasonMayes

Nope, just chillin in Vance.

sam9187

Thank you Jason.

Maybe Tom's dealer is right about GL63s being delivered to customers in July - Hopefully we find out more next week

fabbrisd1

As of tmrw morning Vance will have completed and released to VPC the exact # of GL63's scheduled for April - 18.

I "assume" they will be released to carrier Fri/Saturday - unless the number is better shown shipping April 17.

The 18 for March should make the next 14 scheduled for the US in early-May a piece of cake

Tomshop

Was at NY Auto Show. Rep from MBUSA showed me a sheet showing GL63's being released this month. Also, showed that the 4WD S Class has been pushed back until November. FYI if you register there you get a $500 gift certificate good for any Mercedes.

sam9187

Tom - Did you take any pics of the GL63 there?

tony cls63

I'm going tonight......Will post pictures later..
Tom thanks for the tip ...hopefully I could get certificate

Tomshop

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures. Just go up to the counter for the $500 certificate. The trucks are on the lower level (not the main Mercedes stand). The certificate is very easy to get.

sam9187

Thanks Tony. Will look forward to your pics.

tony cls63

Pictures from NY Auto show....I went Saturday night and it was hard taking pictures place was mobbed ..lol
Thanks to Tom I was able to get 500 dollar certificate towards the GL63

sam9187

Tony - thanks for posting. Was the truck open? If so what did you think of the porcelain interior?

tony cls63

Sam truck was closed. The porcelain interior looks very nice..But for my wife it wouldn't be practical with 3 kids and dog lol.

sam9187

Thanks Tony. I like porcelain but switched to black for that exact reason - 2 young kids.

Fab / Jason - Are those GL63s still at VPC or were they released to the carrier?