2020 V167 GLE
09-14-2018, 07:11 PM
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09-15-2018, 07:58 AM
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We do not have the wireless charging mat. When we ordered ours it was a part of some some option package we did not want. The wireless carplay option is nice and a little easier in the car, but we do not use it. The interface with BMW is easier and better when playing our music through it. I use carplay in my MB but only because it is easier to use Pandora that way. Ultimately I do not like carplay and I hope the new MBUX is be better and I don’t have to use carplay nor android auto (once I get rid of my iPhone and go back to android).
09-15-2018, 08:45 AM
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We do not have the wireless charging mat. When we ordered ours it was a part of some some option package we did not want. The wireless carplay option is nice and a little easier in the car, but we do not use it. The interface with BMW is easier and better when playing our music through it. I use carplay in my MB but only because it is easier to use Pandora that way. Ultimately I do not like carplay and I hope the new MBUX is be better and I don’t have to use carplay nor android auto (once I get rid of my iPhone and go back to android).
MBUX could be the answer but it may take a while to mature. The Technology Platform was co developed with Luxoft. I saw a news feed that Soundhound is developing the in-car voice assistant . (Hope that meant has developed) https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/14/me...ice-assistant/
Then throw in Nvidia, Harmon, Nuance Communications and you have at least 6 companies involved. Google and Apple have years head-start and lots of expertise. MBUX sounds great but will it live up to the hype?
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09-17-2018, 07:51 AM
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You're forgeting about the Dodge Caravan Stow 'n Go seats that fold completely flat into the floor! https://www.dodge.com/grand-caravan/interior.html
09-18-2018, 10:24 AM
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
W167 GLE debut
The Paris Motor Show press days start 2 weeks from today (October 2-3) so not too much longer to wait!
09-18-2018, 10:28 AM
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Our lease ends in November. We were told M-Financial are only doing 3 month lease extensions. 
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
09-18-2018, 11:05 AM
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Our lease ends in November. We were told M-Financial are only doing 3 month lease extensions.
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
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09-18-2018, 11:11 AM
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Our lease ends in November. We were told M-Financial are only doing 3 month lease extensions.
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
W167's are expected to be released "Spring 2019" which could mean anywhere between March - June.
Our sales person has been working with us since July and kept a look out for a 2019 W166 with the packages/options we wanted.
They finally received info of the batch of 2019 W166 my dealership were receiving and not one had the color/packages/options combos we wanted and after a few weeks, they ultimately weren't able to find one that fits us via dealer swaps because the other dealerships we're showing "No Call" meaning they are not willing to swap and they already have deposits on the ones we would like.
They had a P3 2018 GLE 43 on their floor and I never even considered a P3 GLE43 because quite frankly, we couldn't afford it.
The General Manager knew of us and knew our sales person has been working with us for 3 months and became sympathetic to our situation. With a bit of negotiating, our sales person was able to get us a VERY good price on the P3 2018 GLE 43.
This will be our first AMG. Picking it up Wednesday.
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09-18-2018, 11:25 AM
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There are definitely pros and cons for leasing. Being locked into a timetable and unable to mod is definitely a con. But a pro, it enables us to drive a vehicle that we wouldn't be able to afford if we were purchasing. 
09-18-2018, 01:48 PM
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I'm waiting for the reviews (likely a few more months away). They often provide the finer details you wouldn't know about until you actually see and drive the new GLE yourself.
09-18-2018, 03:07 PM
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I haven't been on this site in ages. On my fourth Mercedes a 2016 GLE 350d that I've had for almost 30 months. Flawless, zero issues and has only been at dealer for scheduled maintenance. I will put an order in for the new gen GLE 450 and hopefully it will be available by next spring/early summer. I love the redesign and new tech. Only thing I will miss is the range and economy of my current diesel. Four tanks in a row this summer were all over 1,100 km each. Sure beats the 2012 ML 550 I had although I do miss that sweet V8 turbo power sometimes. Hopefully the new inline six 450 version will be somewhere between the two.
09-18-2018, 05:21 PM
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For fans of Google Maps, it's now available in CarPlay if you updated to iOS 12:
https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/googl...now-available/
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09-18-2018, 09:15 PM
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Had the old one but not much leaked yet.
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09-20-2018, 07:21 AM
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That being said I am putting a deposit today on a 2020 GLE 450 with these options...
MPP - Premium package
CMP - Comfort package
MTP - Tech package
MSP - Sport package
IDP - Intelligent drive package
490 e-active body control
489 airmatic
597 windshield heater
550 trailer hitch
NO running boards!!
26U remote start now standard!!!!!
Paint – 859 Mojave Silver
Textured Leather - 284 truffle brown
Trim – H22 open pore walnut
Headliner – 51U
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09-20-2018, 07:32 AM
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[QUOTE=That being said I am putting a deposit today on a 2020 GLE 450 with these options...[/QUOTE]
Where in the world did you find a DOG for the W167?
Where in the world did you find a DOG for the W167?
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09-20-2018, 11:11 AM
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W167 Canada preliminary ordering guide
Good information, though obviously some standard equipment and packages in countries other than Canada will be different. A few things I noticed:
- At least one option has "Delayed until 01/2019 prod." noted - this means production must start by end of 2018
- AMG Styling (Sport) Package has 20" rims as standard, not 22" - as I theorized. 21" listed as optional, but not 22"; I'm guessing 22s will be available in US - we like our bling!
- Airmatic & E-Active Body Control listed as separate individual options (latter requires Airmatic and Premium & Intelligent Drive packages)
- Is ARTICO just a different name for MB-Tex, or a different product?
- Standard paint colors: Black, Polar White; Metallic paint colors: Obsidian Black, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Canvasite Blue, Brilliant Blue (03/2019), Selenite Gray, Emerald Green; Designo: Diamond White, Hyacinth Red
- Three open pore wood trims are available (glad they are getting away from the high-gloss plasticky wood)
- At least one option has "Delayed until 01/2019 prod." noted - this means production must start by end of 2018
- AMG Styling (Sport) Package has 20" rims as standard, not 22" - as I theorized. 21" listed as optional, but not 22"; I'm guessing 22s will be available in US - we like our bling!
- Airmatic & E-Active Body Control listed as separate individual options (latter requires Airmatic and Premium & Intelligent Drive packages)
- Is ARTICO just a different name for MB-Tex, or a different product?
- Standard paint colors: Black, Polar White; Metallic paint colors: Obsidian Black, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Canvasite Blue, Brilliant Blue (03/2019), Selenite Gray, Emerald Green; Designo: Diamond White, Hyacinth Red
- Three open pore wood trims are available (glad they are getting away from the high-gloss plasticky wood)
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