2020 V167 GLE
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I think without running boards. With and without night package both look great.
I would have chosen no running boards, for looks sake, but at 5ft 1 inch, I am reluctantly still getting running boards. I notice getting in and out of both
SUVs that climbing in without them (on purpose to see if I can do without them), is not as comfy.
I would have chosen no running boards, for looks sake, but at 5ft 1 inch, I am reluctantly still getting running boards. I notice getting in and out of both
SUVs that climbing in without them (on purpose to see if I can do without them), is not as comfy.
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Thanks....I actually think the running boards gave it a better look. Just me.
I think without running boards. With and without night package both look great.
I would have chosen no running boards, for looks sake, but at 5ft 1 inch, I am reluctantly still getting running boards. I notice getting in and out of both
SUVs that climbing in without them (on purpose to see if I can do without them), is not as comfy.
I would have chosen no running boards, for looks sake, but at 5ft 1 inch, I am reluctantly still getting running boards. I notice getting in and out of both
SUVs that climbing in without them (on purpose to see if I can do without them), is not as comfy.
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Have any of you been told that the technology package is delayed, or the interior assistant on the builds that haven't gone into production yet? I'm not sure if I've misunderstood that.
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Didn't know up until now that they have "live chat" option.
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I received a call from my salesman last week that our GLE was in fact not yet finished and has been in B4 status since 2/27/19. They do not know why its being delayed and even called Distribution for some answers, but no reason was provided. Greg is in the same boat, stuck at B4. I wonder if the delay is due to E-AUTOMATIC BODY CONTROL. Greg and I both have included E-ABC on our builds. I found a few 450's with AIRMATIC in inventory so I know that isn't holding up any builds. It may have nothing to do with E-ABC but something is delaying our builds. Normally once a car hits B4 status, it should be completed within 2 days. My build changed to B4 status 20 days ago and it's still at B4 today. If it doesn't ship within the next two weeks, we may be moving on.
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I received a call from my salesman last week that our GLE was in fact not yet finished and has been in B4 status since 2/27/19. They do not know why its being delayed and even called Distribution for some answers, but no reason was provided. Greg is in the same boat, stuck at B4. I wonder if the delay is due to E-AUTOMATIC BODY CONTROL. Greg and I both have included E-ABC on our builds. I found a few 450's with AIRMATIC in inventory so I know that isn't holding up any builds. It may have nothing to do with E-ABC but something is delaying our builds. Normally once a car hits B4 status, it should be completed within 2 days. My build changed to B4 status 20 days ago and it's still at B4 today. If it doesn't ship within the next two weeks, we may be moving on.
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Our GLE450 with the AMG package and Airmatic is well underway from the original start production date of March 3 without any delay so I assume its the E-ABC that might be delaying you cars??? I would be impatient too but definitely would rent a nice SUV until this one comes out. Shouldn' take too long. As long as Mercedes are producing the GLEs properly. Too many issues on the new X5 which scares me. I had bad first year BMWs before and I cannot do it again ever.
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Same on the Canadian side, I was told 2nd of March for delivery and now my sales said he does not know when it will be completed. I also have E ABC.
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I know that the DOG doesn't restrict the technology package and neither does the mbusa site. My question is, has anyone who's order is later than the people who got the first spots heard from their dealer that the tech package won't go in netstar order at this time.
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Well, I tried to post and it disappeared. Here goes again.
I know that the DOG and mbusa site both don't restrict tech package. My question was, has anyone who's putting in orders now heard from their dealer that
Netstar won't let an order have the MBtech package until further notice.
Thanks!
I know that the DOG and mbusa site both don't restrict tech package. My question was, has anyone who's putting in orders now heard from their dealer that
Netstar won't let an order have the MBtech package until further notice.
Thanks!
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Tech Package - Factory Delays
1. Tech Package - Well... "partially" true - the full MBUX Tech code DAO for $1600 includes Head-Up-Display + Augmented VR Nav (+ "wave-your-hand-deal" (Assistant) - and THAT Assistant has issues - so there is a 2nd/non-configurator "Tech Package 2" DQ1 can be entered for $1300 for HUD + Augmented Nav (without Assistant)
To be entirely frank of the Tech Package - and yes I have used the features - the Augmented Nav is really neat to me - the Head-Up-Display I do like but frankly with the size and what the 12.5" cluster can do Head-Up has a kindof-cool feature but is "dwarfed" by the 12.5 Cluster - I have attached two pdf's to give you backup on my perspective.
2. Factory Production Has Ground To a Halt -For The Moment - yes - the factory does go in and adds descriptions to prior line/option items that had no descriptions in the factory order before - and that shows in VII as "changes" when it really isn't changing the rig.
The fact is - production has ground to almost a full halt - and it literally impossible to chase down one order and find out the reason why - and frankly whatever on a particular order is hanging up on for that particular GLE really doesn't matter - the fact is everyone will feel a LOT better off when each/their order ships.. if I had to "gu-estimate" this will be very constricted for the next few weeks..
To be entirely frank of the Tech Package - and yes I have used the features - the Augmented Nav is really neat to me - the Head-Up-Display I do like but frankly with the size and what the 12.5" cluster can do Head-Up has a kindof-cool feature but is "dwarfed" by the 12.5 Cluster - I have attached two pdf's to give you backup on my perspective.
2. Factory Production Has Ground To a Halt -For The Moment - yes - the factory does go in and adds descriptions to prior line/option items that had no descriptions in the factory order before - and that shows in VII as "changes" when it really isn't changing the rig.
The fact is - production has ground to almost a full halt - and it literally impossible to chase down one order and find out the reason why - and frankly whatever on a particular order is hanging up on for that particular GLE really doesn't matter - the fact is everyone will feel a LOT better off when each/their order ships.. if I had to "gu-estimate" this will be very constricted for the next few weeks..
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I've been on this forum for the past six years and have owned two GL's and a GLS, all 550's. But today my wife I traded our GLS for a BMW 50i X7. We never owned a BMW but I've always secretly wanted one. The tech is a bit overwhelming so I have a lot to learn in the coming days and weeks. If anyone is looking for a fully loaded GLE 450, contact MB of Lancaster and ask for Matt (the sales manager). It should be delivered to the dealership in the coming weeks and will likely be one of the most loaded GLE 450's in the country.
To Greg and Ron, thank you both for all the incite, advice, and support. I'll keep watch for when rigs arrive. Enjoy your new GLE's when they arrive!
To Greg and Ron, thank you both for all the incite, advice, and support. I'll keep watch for when rigs arrive. Enjoy your new GLE's when they arrive!
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[QUOTE=JoeMa;7710806]I've been on this forum for the past six years and have owned two GL's and a GLS, all 550's. But today my wife I traded our GLS for a BMW 50i X7./QUOTE]
Congrats...big surprise here. Seems like losing a family member.😩
Congrats...big surprise here. Seems like losing a family member.😩
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If it's ok to ask, what was the determining factor in getting the bmw vs. the gle? I'm stuck waiting till june at least for a build, which I guess means delivery august for the finished product.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
I've been on this forum for the past six years and have owned two GL's and a GLS, all 550's. But today my wife I traded our GLS for a BMW 50i X7. We never owned a BMW but I've always secretly wanted one. The tech is a bit overwhelming so I have a lot to learn in the coming days and weeks. If anyone is looking for a fully loaded GLE 450, contact MB of Lancaster and ask for Matt (the sales manager). It should be delivered to the dealership in the coming weeks and will likely be one of the most loaded GLE 450's in the country.
To Greg and Ron, thank you both for all the incite, advice, and support. I'll keep watch for when rigs arrive. Enjoy your new GLE's when they arrive!
To Greg and Ron, thank you both for all the incite, advice, and support. I'll keep watch for when rigs arrive. Enjoy your new GLE's when they arrive!
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The GLE I had on order is nearly fully loaded and I'm sure it will offer some wow factor also. Whoever ends up with that build will no doubt be happy. But I realized at $96,000 for the GLE, we could own a loaded 40i X7 for the same exact money. We ended up buying a 50i X7 (V8 engine) with a MSRP of $106,000 because of the great deal they offered us, 5% off MSRP and $65,000 for our GLS and we get 3 years of included maintenance. We just couldn't pass up that offer. As I said in my post last night, I've always secretly wanted to own a BMW, the previous generation X5's just didn't quite do it for us. Their new X7 checks all the boxes. For those like you Beth waiting for a new GLE, you can always give the X5 or X7 a look. It will either confirm your decision to buy a new GLE or give you something else to think about as it did for me. The more we know the better off we are.
As for BMW reliability, that is a concern for us and if it turns our the X7 is not reliable, we'll simply trade it on another car in the future. I can say the Mercedes we owned were very reliable and the dealership was great to us. The guys at the BMW shop were equally impressive to deal with but we'll see how that goes in the coming years.
I know I've been rambling on but I wanted to provide a reasonable reply to your question Beth.
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Thanks Greg, you've been a wonderful resource. If you haven't yet checked out the new X5 and X7, give them a look and let me know what you think.
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Thanks for the detail. My wife and I have been on the verge of ordering a new GLE but have held off as I see NetStar making adjustments to orders. We're hoping that smooths out. We don't need a third row and would rarely even use a second row, but want a quiet, smooth riding car to travel in. We'll have to drop by the BMW dealership to check out the new X5 & X7 I guess.