Production delays/ timeline

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Apr 14, 2019 | 07:58 PM
  #101  
Quote: Hey Ron,

Any chance you can have your friend look into our build? Its been stuck at B4 for a bit and I am concern it wont arrive on April 26th when we return our 2015 X5d at lease end. I already extended it to max of 6 months allowed by BMW. BMW really wants us to buy another X5 and we kept pushing it off but they wont allow more than 6 months lease extension which is very ridiculous.

I can give you build number?

Thanks!
PMs are best for this type of thing.
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Apr 14, 2019 | 09:07 PM
  #102  
Quote: PMs are best for this type of thing.
I thought about that so my fault. Will PM him
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Apr 14, 2019 | 09:09 PM
  #103  
Quote: i hope you mean another Ron. I don’t have a friend at the Factory, wish I did.
My fault will PM the right guy lol. I was not paying attention properly earlier.
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Apr 15, 2019 | 01:54 PM
  #104  
My delivery
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My car finished production last Saturday, 4/6 and shipped 4/8; showing ETA to dealer of 4/24. I'm selling my current car 4/21 and dealer offered me a loaner for the gap. I'm getting excited now! This is from NetStar today:
So delivery ETA has slipped a little, showing 4/25 to the railhead, then will be a couple days to the dealer. Dealer says the ETA always slips. If it gets to the dealer 4/27, likely will be 4/29 before we get it.




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Apr 15, 2019 | 06:42 PM
  #105  
My GLE 450 arrived this AM on the exact date scheduled and is in Prep. I won’t pick it up until Wednesday or Thursday since they are doing Xpel
protective film before I take delivery. I might get time tomorrow to take a look at the fit and finish but was told that it is very good. Finally after almost a 5 month wait.��
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Apr 15, 2019 | 06:49 PM
  #106  
Delivery
Quote: My GLE 450 arrived this AM on the exact date scheduled and is in Prep. I won’t pick it up until Wednesday or Thursday since they are doing Xpel
protective film before I take delivery. I might get time tomorrow to take a look at the fit and finish but was told that it is very good. Finally after almost a 5 month wait.��
Yay!
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Apr 15, 2019 | 07:24 PM
  #107  
Outstanding, Greg!
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Apr 15, 2019 | 07:31 PM
  #108  
Congrats in Advance.
Quote: My GLE 450 arrived this AM on the exact date scheduled and is in Prep. I won’t pick it up until Wednesday or Thursday since they are doing Xpel
protective film before I take delivery. I might get time tomorrow to take a look at the fit and finish but was told that it is very good. Finally after almost a 5 month wait.��
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Apr 15, 2019 | 09:58 PM
  #109  
I'm excited for you Ron!!! Can't wait to see the pictures and impressions!
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Apr 15, 2019 | 10:08 PM
  #110  
Thanks guys I’m excited that the wait is finally over. I have a lot to learn about Mercedes and MBUX so it may take me some time.
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Apr 15, 2019 | 10:30 PM
  #111  
Quote: Thanks guys I’m excited that the wait is finally over. I have a lot to learn about Mercedes and MBUX so it may take me some time.
please let me know how you like the power on the 450.
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Apr 15, 2019 | 10:34 PM
  #112  
Quote: please let me know how you like the power on the 450.
Will do soon!
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Apr 16, 2019 | 12:16 AM
  #113  
What really great news, Ron!!
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Apr 16, 2019 | 09:26 PM
  #114  
So I just got a call from Dealer today about my order (placed 2 weeks ago). He said the estimated build date is August, but, the only issue is, Mercedes doesn't have E-ABC for it. He said there is no estimate on how long the delay, nor did they mention about the cause. They just said its not available. I am not sure what I should do at the moment. I told the SA that I would wait a few weeks to see if there is more information on the same build (with E-ABC).
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Apr 16, 2019 | 10:45 PM
  #115  
Quote: So I just got a call from Dealer today about my order (placed 2 weeks ago). He said the estimated build date is August, but, the only issue is, Mercedes doesn't have E-ABC for it. He said there is no estimate on how long the delay, nor did they mention about the cause. They just said its not available. I am not sure what I should do at the moment. I told the SA that I would wait a few weeks to see if there is more information on the same build (with E-ABC).
Yikes. I submitted my build two weeks ago as well. The dealership originally told me it would take about 3 months before production. I haven't gotten any word from the dealership since day one but this doesn't bode well for the rest of us waiting for our orders.
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Apr 16, 2019 | 11:06 PM
  #116  
I canceled my Feb order when I found it would be August delivery at earliest. Found a car at a local dealer...Pick it up Thursday. Never ordered before and never will again.
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Apr 16, 2019 | 11:10 PM
  #117  
My serial number is 33798 and they started at zero so are cranking them out....they must have a lot of orders!
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Apr 16, 2019 | 11:22 PM
  #118  
Quote: My serial number is 33798 and they started at zero so are cranking them out....they must have a lot of orders!
The SA told me the opposite lol. He said no one must be ordering it so Mercedes is not building it... I feels like he underestimate the number of people who wants E-ABC
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Apr 17, 2019 | 10:51 AM
  #119  
Production
Quote: My serial number is 33798 and they started at zero so are cranking them out....they must have a lot of orders!
Mine is 24260, 9538 before yours, and still don't have it!
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Apr 17, 2019 | 11:33 AM
  #120  
I am 20514 still don’t have it
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Apr 17, 2019 | 11:43 AM
  #121  
Quote: I am 20514 still don’t have it
Didn't you hear Trump closed the northern border?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...nl_most&wpmm=1
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Apr 17, 2019 | 12:34 PM
  #122  
Maybe they aren’t building them that fast, just assigning Serial Numbers. I’m trying not to feel guilty guys but it’s very difficult ��
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Apr 17, 2019 | 12:44 PM
  #123  
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Quote: Maybe they aren’t building them that fast, just assigning Serial Numbers.
The VIN is assigned at the very start of production. Not sure what that really means - maybe just a body shell is assigned to that production. After painting "bodies are sent to the ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval System) where the painted bodies are stored. The ASRS enables a Just-In-Time automated storage and retrieval of any painted body that our Production Control department orders. Upon order the painted body automatically travel to the appropriate assembly shop."

So, a body could be assigned a VIN and just set there for weeks until all the other parts are available. No way they are going to partially assemble a vehicle then pull it from the line to wait. Mine took 5 1/2 weeks from that time to finish.
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Apr 17, 2019 | 01:45 PM
  #124  
My build still at B4 as of today, Canadian side still need to certify 450 according to my sales
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Apr 17, 2019 | 02:25 PM
  #125  
Tery your S/N is the first I've seen among the custom ordered that is lower than mine: 20844 and they're still telling me "4-6 week ETA"!
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