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Mercedes GLE 1:18 diecast model
I found this on the global media site - 1:18 diecast model of the new GLE (€89.90). Comes in blue & silver, AMG Line and standard. The auto carrier is really cool; almost 45" long and weighs 22 lb. (€629.90)!
https://shop.mercedes-benz.com/de-de/collection/pdp/GLE/96dabd38-ecce-4641-843e-89c63ae5589e?variantCode=B66960554&isInitialTransi tion=1
https://shop.mercedes-benz.com/de-de/collection/pdp/GLE/96dabd38-ecce-4641-843e-89c63ae5589e?variantCode=B66960554&isInitialTransi tion=1
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As per this site the new GLE will bein dealers starting 23 March in Germany:
https://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/2019/01/neue-gle-generation-am-23-maerz-2019-beim-haendler-v167/
https://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/2019/01/neue-gle-generation-am-23-maerz-2019-beim-haendler-v167/
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As per this site the new GLE will bein dealers starting 23 March in Germany:
https://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.c...haendler-v167/
https://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.c...haendler-v167/
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My and Joe’s production don’t end until 2/27-28, so likely they won’t be to the dealer much before 3/23. Who knows, but I doubt there will be deliveries before what ever dealer launch date there is.
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I agree with Greg, we'll probably take delivery the end of March, maybe even the beginning of April. At least winter will be over (just blew 3" of snow off our driveway). I'm picturing a beautiful spring day when they pull the cover off of our new GLE 450.
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I might have mine by then. Shipping....it will be interesting to know how they will get the large number of vehicles delivered. Does Mercedes ship some by rail to distribution points or all by truck? It would seem reasonable to expect shipping to start well in advance of the release date. I have seen other brands shipped to the dealer and the vehicle hidden from view until launch.
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I might have mine by then��. Shipping....it will be interesting to know how they will get the large number of vehicles delivered. Does Mercedes ship some by rail to distribution points or all by truck? It would seem reasonable to expect shipping to start well in advance of the release date. I have seen other brands shipped to the dealer and the vehicle hidden from view until launch.
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There is a VPC in Long Beach CA so Western USA vehicles may go by truck to Oregon and Idaho. Here’s an article:
http://www.scw-mag.com/sections/manu...cedes-benz-usa
http://www.scw-mag.com/sections/manu...cedes-benz-usa
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There is a VPC in Long Beach CA so Western USA vehicles may go by truck to Oregon and Idaho. Here’s an article:
http://www.scw-mag.com/sections/manu...cedes-benz-usa
http://www.scw-mag.com/sections/manu...cedes-benz-usa
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They must go by train to some location for distribution by truck. I don’t think Boise Idaho has any train/vehicle unloading sites. Here’s a map of USA locations.
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Just placed a deposit on a firm order for a GLE 350 4Matic with my local dealer, Mercedes-Benz of Arlington (Northern Va). He's anticipating a delivery in early April. This will be replacing my wife's 2014 ML350 and will have a pretty similar level of options:
Obsidian black with black leather
AMG Line Exterior w/ RZV wheels
Premium pkg
Drivers Assistance Pkg Plus (now includes Traffic Sign Assist)
Lighting pkg
Parking Assistance pkg
Active multicontour front seats
Ventilated front seats
Rapid heating front seats (required for the multicontour seats)
Trailer hitch
Illuminated running boards
MBUX Augmented Video (just the stand alone, I thought it looks cool)
Passenger seat memory (required with leather)
Load sill protector
I was very happy with the offer the sales consultant gave me, we've been good customers of their service department but didn't purchase our ML from this dealership. Looking forward to the updates on delivery. Thanks for the info I gathered from lurking on this thread!
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Obsidian black with black leather
AMG Line Exterior w/ RZV wheels
Premium pkg
Drivers Assistance Pkg Plus (now includes Traffic Sign Assist)
Lighting pkg
Parking Assistance pkg
Active multicontour front seats
Ventilated front seats
Rapid heating front seats (required for the multicontour seats)
Trailer hitch
Illuminated running boards
MBUX Augmented Video (just the stand alone, I thought it looks cool)
Passenger seat memory (required with leather)
Load sill protector
I was very happy with the offer the sales consultant gave me, we've been good customers of their service department but didn't purchase our ML from this dealership. Looking forward to the updates on delivery. Thanks for the info I gathered from lurking on this thread!
Jim
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I was very happy with the offer the sales consultant gave me, we've been good customers of their service department but didn't purchase our ML from this dealership. Looking forward to the updates on delivery. Thanks for the info I gathered from lurking on this thread!
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I guess that’s right but I’m still skeptical. I can’t find any indication that Mercedes-Benz ships Domestic by train except to US VPC’s, Canada & Mexico. GM, Ford & Chrysler all ship to regional locations for distribution by truck and they have a much larger volume of just trucks not to mention all the other cars and SUV’s. There are freight facilities in a lot of places including Boise but it takes different infrastructure and people for each specific vehicle type and Manufacturer. For example Mercedes rail cars are enclosed-they may not trust RR people and equipment to unload and assign distribution for delivery by truck to the dealer. Specialized equipment for unloading is mentioned in one article.
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The Dealer is entitled to a profit or they won’t be in business very long so I’m mot advocating for low pricing just stating a fact. Invoice has little correlation to actual dealer cost.
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I guess that’s right but I’m still skeptical. I can’t find any indication that Mercedes-Benz ships Domestic by train except to US VPC’s, Canada & Mexico. GM, Ford & Chrysler all ship to regional locations for distribution by truck and they have a much larger volume of just trucks not to mention all the other cars and SUV’s. There are freight facilities in a lot of places including Boise but it takes different infrastructure and people for each specific vehicle type and Manufacturer. For example Mercedes rail cars are enclosed-they may not trust RR people and equipment to unload and assign distribution for delivery by truck to the dealer. Specialized equipment for unloading is mentioned in one article.
- Do you have dealer launch date yet? I see it is March 23 in Germany.
Not yet, DOT/EPA clearances have been a real issue the last year or so. This is huge model intro so they will want it as soon as possible I’m sure. But no date yet.
- Do vehicles come from Alabama to Portland on a train or truck?
Train
- Where does the vehicle go through VPC?
Alabama prior to on the train
- Are you getting some preconfigured vehicles and if so, when do you expect to have those?
Immediately upon launch
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