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Dealer launch
It’s been a long wait. Now let’s hope they start building the sold orders, maybe even move the build dates sooner for those that got pushed back. Pricing must be firm now so when would we likely see a new DOG? The release says “Wholesale Launch”....When do they start the Retail launch and Configurator ? It seems like the largest market in the US is last to know.
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Greg and Ron, have you checked with your local dealers if they received demo units? My dealer didn't know they were coming, Vance apparently ships them to dealerships without prior notice.
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My SA is out so I emailed him yesterday. Boise is probably 2-3 days longer delivery maybe longer with currnt storms in CA-so estimate they will be here Wednesday or Thursday. I wouldn’t be in town except it’s cold all over the SW. Snow in Vegas yesterday.
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GLE450 exhaust
Hi,
Does anybody know if the 450 have real exhaust or fake?
In this video it looks like it’s real...
timestamp 7:41
Does anybody know if the 450 have real exhaust or fake?
In this video it looks like it’s real...
timestamp 7:41
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Hi,
Does anybody know if the 450 have real exhaust or fake?
In this video it looks like it’s real...
https://youtu.be/qx1IeYdfbwI
Does anybody know if the 450 have real exhaust or fake?
In this video it looks like it’s real...
https://youtu.be/qx1IeYdfbwI
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Functional rear bumper exhaust outlets
I guess that's what the extra $350 for the 450 package buys. Worth it to me.
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Got my pricing today, $72,000 base and with all options and sales tax $104,303.20. Its makes buying out my lease on the GLE 350d (that I love) look like a bloody bargain at $43,000 + tax. Yeah its almost 3 years old with 50,000 kms but totally problem free, amazing fuel economy and I really do love it.
Anyone have images of what "textured leather" that I am paying $1,990 for?
Anyone have images of what "textured leather" that I am paying $1,990 for?
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Got my pricing today, $72,000 base and with all options and sales tax $104,303.20. Its makes buying out my lease on the GLE 350d (that I love) look like a bloody bargain at $43,000 + tax. Yeah its almost 3 years old with 50,000 kms but totally problem free, amazing fuel economy and I really do love it.
Anyone have images of what "textured leather" that I am paying $1,990 for?
Anyone have images of what "textured leather" that I am paying $1,990 for?
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I believe "wholesale launch" means they are now available for retail sale by the dealers. You would certainly think now that there are demo vehicles at dealers that the configurator would be updated. I keep checking it every day hoping one of these days I will be shocked!
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He personally mused that Mercedes really needs this car out now since sales have been bad the last 2 months, which also makes sense.
I have a feeling we will see a glut of these in dealerships after a month or two just like e and c classes.
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need a new SUV in the next few weeks. They say everything in life is about timing. So true, and it might work against me this time
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E-ABC in dealer stock?
agreed. I'm wondering if it's an option that they haven't even built cars with yet. Some cars at launch will only be built with a certain option setup and more exotic options get rolled out later in the production cycle. Hoping that's not the case, but if it is, then even ordering the car will see the car arriving later in the year.
need a new SUV in the next few weeks. They say everything in life is about timing. So true, and it might work against me this time
need a new SUV in the next few weeks. They say everything in life is about timing. So true, and it might work against me this time
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I agree, why not start getting some more orders and the buzz from various Social Media & Blogs. Just guessing but they may be planning an official Launch date with some advertising. It may also take a week or more to get Demo’s to all the dealers. Then here’s the question about availability dates of inventory that dealers have ordered. They have been building the GLE for months so there might soon be “For Sale Units” available or they might be folded in with our Custom orders. Im guessing the latter.
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Do you know if besides the demo cars any cars have been assembled with e abc yet? My dealer is saying that besides the demo units a lot of cars have already been produced and are being shipped. He pulled a few spec lists for cars he's getting so it sounded truthful, but none of the 4 he showed me had e abc. Only one was even a 450 tho...
thanks!
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realy hope so. I think I'm dreaming that I might be able to drive home with a 450 with e abc by march 1. But I'll keep the dream alive!