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[QUOTE=Vingard;7135321]MY2018 GLC43 ordered 4/22/17, scheduled early June build, estimated delivery July/QUOTE]
Black + Night package. That's a sweet build. Did you consider AMG Line? Never mind, I didn't notice this is a 43 so it comes w/AMG trim already. In any case, very nice!
Aussie-spec GLC43s are almost full spec (including Night Package), so the only options available are:
401 Climatized/luxury front seats
865 Digital TV tuner
L6K DINAMICA AMG steering wheel
P21 Air-balance
DB1 Designo package
I chose everything except the DINAMICA steering wheel and Designo.
I just wish I could have Thermotronic 3-zone climate control though, but apparently it's not available in Australian models.
Oh well, we've got the 33% luxury car tax and state stamp duty (5.2% in Victoria) to pay.
At least it's not as bad as Malaysia (where I used to live). Import taxes for fully-imported cars are over 200%. Were I to buy a GLC43 in Malaysia, it'd easily cost twice of what I paid in Australia.
Solid build! Isn't the advanced lighting package on constraint until September? At least, that's what I was told when I put my MY18 order in a few weeks ago...
Solid build! Isn't the advanced lighting package on constraint until September? At least, that's what I was told when I put my MY18 order in a few weeks ago...
The only delay/constraint I was made aware of was the Smartphone Integration Package (which I wouldn't be able to get anyways because of the Multimedia Package). Did you read this somewhere or is this something the dealership told you? If it is, I would be curious as to why, it's not new technology, it's just a new way of bundling the features versus 2017's various P tiered packaging.
The only delay/constraint I was made aware of was the Smartphone Integration Package (which I wouldn't be able to get anyways because of the Multimedia Package). Did you read this somewhere or is this something the dealership told you? If it is, I would be curious as to why, it's not new technology, it's just a new way of bundling the features versus 2017's various P tiered packaging.
This is what I was told by the dealership (a high volume dealership near NYC) when I attempted to include it in my build.
MY18 AMG GLC43 ordered a few weeks back. Specs are as follows:
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Order Date: 4/21/2017
Production: 2017/06/3D
Delivery: Not soon enough
Priority 1 (not sure what this means)
Build: 2018 GLC43W4
Color: Polar White
Uph: Black MB-Tex/DINAMICA w/ Red Stitching
320 Multimedia Package
311 Advanced Lighting Package
521 Night Package
00A Illuminated Star
413 Panoramic Roof
737 Natural Grain Black Ash & Aliminum Trim
810 Burmester Sound
**Still deciding whether or not I want to add the AMG Performance Exhaust and/or Air Balance Package **
Could somebody please explain to me what the performance exhaust is for the my18 glc43 as I've ordered the glc43 my17 which gets build in june and thought it already came with a performance exhaust ?
Could somebody please explain to me what the performance exhaust is for the my18 glc43 as I've ordered the glc43 my17 which gets build in june and thought it already came with a performance exhaust ?
Hey 007, here's a thread that explains some of the differences between the standard and AMG performance exhaust (albeit is from the C63 threads but I would assume it's a similar comparison)
If my understanding is correct, the two main differences are in the mufflers as well as the ability to manually control the flaps that are in the H-pipe via a button on the center console.
If someone else has better information to correct me, please do so.
Location: Arlington, VA
Ordered on: 4/25/17
Production Start Date: Early June
Delivery estimate: Late July
My Build:
18GLC300W4
Lunar Blue
Black MB-Tex
P01 Premium Package
321 Sport Package
521 Night Package
632 LED Headlamps
698 20" AMG Multi-Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents
810 Burmester
846 Running Boards
736 Dark Ash Wood Trim
Still on track! Negotiated 3500 off MSRP and it comes mid July they say. Here's what the salesman emailed me in case others want to see MY2018 prices
GLC300W4 $41,850
890 Lunar Blue Metallic $720
101 Black MB-Tex
P01 P01 Premium Package: 115V AC Power Outlet, SiriusXM® Radio with free $1,350
889 : KEYLESS-GO
536 : SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with Free Trial Period
234 : Blind Spot Assist
U80 : 115V AC Power Outlet
R01 Summer High-Performance Tires
07U Mercedes-Benz Apps
218 Rearview Camera
321 321 Sport Package: AMG® bodystyling, MB-Tex Covered Dashboard and $1,600
772 : AMG Bodystyling
U26 : AMG Floormats
P31 : AMG Line Exterior
P29 : AMG Line Interior
355 SD-Card Navigation Pre-wiring
5P6 Control code - scheduling & production intro vehicles
51U Black Fabric Headliner
521 521 Night Package: Black Lamellas, Exterior Mirrors, Front and Rear $300
720 : Black Roof Rails
P55 : Night Package
6P5 Factory Code
632 LED Headlamps $850
698 20" AMG Multi-Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents $750
736 Natural Grain Black Ash Wood Trim
810 Burmester® Surround Sound System $850
846 Brushed Aluminum Running Boards $670
873 Heated Front Seats $580
SUBTOTAL $49,520
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $995
TOTAL $50,515
Gnawmean, Did your dealer confirmed the approx delivery date on the contract? I Placed an order 2 weeks ago for a 2018 GLC 300 Coupe and my dealer still tells me approx delivery date should be in late September...and he did not want to put it on the contract
Got an update from the sales manager today: Ordered April 11, Status as of June 9 = B5, production complete.
I asked about the sections of the order for VIN, shipping info, and ETA and he said those fields are all still blank. He said that's not unusual for a car that just completed production. He said those details should populate on the order screen by next week.
They're still recommending we plan for early July delivery. I guess we'll see if it arrives then, or if a "hold" will apply until August. I can't imagine a company parking millions of dollars of sold inventory at a port, instead of delivering it and getting paid. But I've heard the stories and am prepared to wait an extra month if needed. We shall see.
Originally Posted by mtberman
Ordered today. Can't wait to see the black interior with natural grain brown ash.
2018 GLC300 4matic
896 Brilliant Blue
101 Black MB-Tex
51U Black headliner
H09 Natural grain brown ash
48R 19" 5-spoke wheels
P01 Premium pkg
413 Panorama roof
443 Heated steering wheel
632 LED headlamps
810 Burmester sound
873 Heated front seats
942 Cargo protection
15A LED logo projectors
18A Front chrome trim
19A Rear chrome trim
Priority Level 1
Current status A4 - Final D/S
Est. Prod. Date 2017/06/1D
I dropped my car off in Stuttgart last week after driving it around Europe for a month. I see it is currently setting in the Bremerhaven ship yard. It is scheduled to leave port on 06/17 on the Meridian ACE, arriving in Long Beach on 7/17.
It is just speculation, but I would think that your car needs to be loaded on a ship this week if there is any hope of receiving it in early July.
But may be there are fast ships? The Meridian ACE has 10 stops before it arrives in Long Beach. May be some ships have few stops so they can make the voyage quicker?
2016 GLC300 Dakota Brown on Espresso Brown Leather, 2014 C250 Sport Diamond Silver
Originally Posted by mtberman
Got an update from the sales manager today: Ordered April 11, Status as of June 9 = B5, production complete.
I asked about the sections of the order for VIN, shipping info, and ETA and he said those fields are all still blank. He said that's not unusual for a car that just completed production. He said those details should populate on the order screen by next week.
They're still recommending we plan for early July delivery. I guess we'll see if it arrives then, or if a "hold" will apply until August. I can't imagine a company parking millions of dollars of sold inventory at a port, instead of delivering it and getting paid. But I've heard the stories and am prepared to wait an extra month if needed. We shall see.
I do not know which port cars going to Denver come into but in my case, I am in Dallas. My car came into Brunswick. It completed production Jan 26, 16. It was in Brunswick Feb 18. Delivered to me Feb 24.
MB vehicles bound for Denver are dropped at Baltimore and then trucked over. It takes about 3-4 weeks, door to door.
The Meridian is currently headed from Vigo (Spain) to Emden and is due on the 12th. Assuming it goes to Bremerhaven next, that would put it out of that port just about exactly when ted jane said, June 17.
My guess (and this is just a guess) is that ted jane's car is waiting in Bremerhaven because the Meridian is the ship that will bring the first batch of US-bound 2018 GLCs that were produced in the first decade of June. I'll know more next week when I get VIN and vessel info from my dealer.
I have "ordered" a 2018 GLC Coupe. We went to and fro on the price before I got what I consider a good deal. The dealer tells me it will be built in decade 3 of Aug. They are doing a swap with a another dealership owned by the same holding company. At what point in the cycle does the dealer give me some signed paperwork that commits us both? I have bought some new BMW's off the lot but never done a custom order before so thanks in advance.
Not to muddy the water, but as of now, SOME GLC's are being built in the Valmet Finland plant which is supposed to be a top notch contractor for MB. The Bremen plant in Germany is still the main production facility for GLC's and the Valmet plant handles the excess orders Bremen can't handle. According to info online, the Bremen plant is running full blast, 3 shifts/day.
I mention this as it may impact how long your particular car sits around, waiting to get on a ship. Just found out mine was built in Valmet so I hope hope the quality is the same as the "real" MB plant in Bremen!
BTW, the 11th digit of your VIN indicates where your car was built. F-H = Bremen , V = Valmet
2016 GLC300 Dakota Brown on Espresso Brown Leather, 2014 C250 Sport Diamond Silver
Originally Posted by aust1973
I have "ordered" a 2018 GLC Coupe. We went to and fro on the price before I got what I consider a good deal. The dealer tells me it will be built in decade 3 of Aug. They are doing a swap with a another dealership owned by the same holding company. At what point in the cycle does the dealer give me some signed paperwork that commits us both? I have bought some new BMW's off the lot but never done a custom order before so thanks in advance.
I ordered mine. Made a refundable deposit. I was not committed until it got here and I inspected and then signed the papers.
I have "ordered" a 2018 GLC Coupe. We went to and fro on the price before I got what I consider a good deal. The dealer tells me it will be built in decade 3 of Aug. They are doing a swap with a another dealership owned by the same holding company. At what point in the cycle does the dealer give me some signed paperwork that commits us both? I have bought some new BMW's off the lot but never done a custom order before so thanks in advance.
I've ordered several cars and the experience varied. Everything from a handshake to an email to a signed buyer's order with non refundable deposit. It depends on the car you're buying and your dealer's policy.
For the GLC, my experience was similar to DieselDoc. I ordered (by email actually) and did a refundable deposit.
05-02-2017, 06:56 PM
