Anyone else with 2021 GLE On Order?
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64 color ambient lighting, wireless charging with NFC pairing, rear seat adapters, and XM radio with a trial are all standard now.
Premium package now includes the 360 camera rather then that being a standalone option.
MBUX technology package contents have been made standalone options, so HUD is now available independently from Interior assistant.
Drivers assistance package no longer requires the massage seats
GLE450 now optional with 22 inch wheels
E-ABC and 3D high end audio no longer available.
Buttons around the touchpad are now matte plastic rather then gloss black with silver surround.
Dashcam now available; requires Augmented video navigation.
Airmatic no longer available on GLE350 4matic
Acoustic comfort also no longer available on the 350
Am I missing anything? I saw that nappa leather dash and door trim and dynamica headliner no longer show up on the build your own but I assume they are still optional.
Premium package now includes the 360 camera rather then that being a standalone option.
MBUX technology package contents have been made standalone options, so HUD is now available independently from Interior assistant.
Drivers assistance package no longer requires the massage seats
GLE450 now optional with 22 inch wheels
E-ABC and 3D high end audio no longer available.
Buttons around the touchpad are now matte plastic rather then gloss black with silver surround.
Dashcam now available; requires Augmented video navigation.
Airmatic no longer available on GLE350 4matic
Acoustic comfort also no longer available on the 350
Am I missing anything? I saw that nappa leather dash and door trim and dynamica headliner no longer show up on the build your own but I assume they are still optional.
Last edited by BenjaminKohl; Oct 1, 2020 at 11:29 AM.
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Seems that 2021 350's are starting to show up on dealer lots now.
I'm tracking it now because I'm seeing vehicles in transit and in stock with up to 308xxx vin sequence. Mine is 312xxx. I guess a couple of days at Vance VPC and then a matter of when they get it on a train.
Dealer doesn't know railhead where vehicles from train transfer to auto carrier for NY delivery. Anyone familiar with the rail routes?
I'm tracking it now because I'm seeing vehicles in transit and in stock with up to 308xxx vin sequence. Mine is 312xxx. I guess a couple of days at Vance VPC and then a matter of when they get it on a train.
Dealer doesn't know railhead where vehicles from train transfer to auto carrier for NY delivery. Anyone familiar with the rail routes?
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We have a 2021 GLE450 on order. Production date is Oct 2D
No idea of what my price will be. This is my 8th or 9th car from same MB/BMW dealer and salesman. He just sold a 2021 BMW X3 to my daughter and he has always given me good prices. Just wondering if I can even get a 6% discount on the 450. Have been told by the salesman (when I ordered) he could give me a better deal on the 350 but I liked the smoother acceleration of the 450.
anyone have any firm discounts negotiated on a 450?
- Black
- Macchiato leather
- Exterior lighting
- Airmatic
- AMG Line exterior
- Premium pkg
- Natural grain walnut
- Power passenger seat
- Upper dash & door trim stitching
- Rear side airbags
- Heated & ventilated seats
- Panorama roof
- Heated steering wheel
- Running boards
- MBUX assistant
No idea of what my price will be. This is my 8th or 9th car from same MB/BMW dealer and salesman. He just sold a 2021 BMW X3 to my daughter and he has always given me good prices. Just wondering if I can even get a 6% discount on the 450. Have been told by the salesman (when I ordered) he could give me a better deal on the 350 but I liked the smoother acceleration of the 450.
anyone have any firm discounts negotiated on a 450?
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We have a 2021 GLE450 on order.
No idea of what my price will be. This is my 8th or 9th car from same MB/BMW dealer and salesman. He just sold a 2021 BMW X3 to my daughter and he has always given me good prices. Just wondering if I can even get a 6% discount on the 450. Have been told by the salesman (when I ordered) he could give me a better deal on the 350 but I liked the smoother acceleration of the 450.
anyone have any firm discounts negotiated on a 450?
No idea of what my price will be. This is my 8th or 9th car from same MB/BMW dealer and salesman. He just sold a 2021 BMW X3 to my daughter and he has always given me good prices. Just wondering if I can even get a 6% discount on the 450. Have been told by the salesman (when I ordered) he could give me a better deal on the 350 but I liked the smoother acceleration of the 450.
anyone have any firm discounts negotiated on a 450?
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GLE 450
I had a friend whose friend was a MB Employee, He got me a MB Certificate which got me 12.5% Discount 
That is the reason I loaded my vehicle with all the features except the Airmatic Suspension which i should have.
That is the reason I loaded my vehicle with all the features except the Airmatic Suspension which i should have.
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Car now shows released to carrier with no ETA.
According to sales manager, MB is no longer shipping from Vance to east coast via rail because it was taking too long. Says it could take about 8 days from Vance to railhead in NJ and then another 4 days or so wait for a truck to dealership. MB tells him that they will ship all the way by truck carrier and that should be faster. He says he will believe it when he sees it. Meanwhile, it is just a matter of when they can actually get it on a truck.
According to sales manager, MB is no longer shipping from Vance to east coast via rail because it was taking too long. Says it could take about 8 days from Vance to railhead in NJ and then another 4 days or so wait for a truck to dealership. MB tells him that they will ship all the way by truck carrier and that should be faster. He says he will believe it when he sees it. Meanwhile, it is just a matter of when they can actually get it on a truck.
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I have a 2021 GLE 350 on order that was placed on Monday. How long does it take to get an ETA? Also anyone have any firm discounts on the 350? I know picking one off the lot at the dealership I could get about 10% without doing much work (given the market in Florida) but I do not know how much of a discount I can expect with placing an order.
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Mine now shows on the dealer web site, which they told me would be the case when the car reached F1-- wholesaled and invoiced to dealer. Should hopefully find whether there is an ETA when my SA gets back into the office on Monday. To Markris0000, I guess discounts are regional. I wouldn't expect much of a discount in the greater NYC area since they can sell every vehicle they get even before arrival. I am hoping the dealer honors the verbal discount that we discussed at order.
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Mine now shows on the dealer web site, which they told me would be the case when the car reached F1-- wholesaled and invoiced to dealer. Should hopefully find whether there is an ETA when my SA gets back into the office on Monday. To Markris0000, I guess discounts are regional. I wouldn't expect much of a discount in the greater NYC area since they can sell every vehicle they get even before arrival. I am hoping the dealer honors the verbal discount that we discussed at order.
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It shows on the dealer web site. Same thing with my last car. They are not in charge of what appears on the site-- Mercedes just adds it since it is invoiced to them. So when you see cars on a dealer website, they may or may not physically have that unit in stock and it also may be sold. This is also a good device to reel in a customer. "No, that car is sold but I could order or locate a similar one for you."
Also on this site there is a list of status codes that appear on Netstar, their internal ordering and inventory system. F1 means "wholesaled and invoiced to dealer." Someone else here asked about B3-- that means no changes allowed.
Likewise we have quite a few dealers in the greater NY-NJ-CT area including the only company owned store-- Mercedes Benz of Manhattan. GLE inventories are very low and now just beginning to build up with the tail end of the 2020's and initial shipments of 2021's. GLE450's-- fagettaboutit.
My only question now is whether the fact that the car is invoiced means it is physically on the truck and en route or whether Mercedes just got to the point of invoicing to dealer. I would imagine that it would reflect shipment since the clock starts ticking on grace period before interest kicks in (in case customer takes the car and it sits in inventory beyond that period).
Also on this site there is a list of status codes that appear on Netstar, their internal ordering and inventory system. F1 means "wholesaled and invoiced to dealer." Someone else here asked about B3-- that means no changes allowed.
Likewise we have quite a few dealers in the greater NY-NJ-CT area including the only company owned store-- Mercedes Benz of Manhattan. GLE inventories are very low and now just beginning to build up with the tail end of the 2020's and initial shipments of 2021's. GLE450's-- fagettaboutit.
My only question now is whether the fact that the car is invoiced means it is physically on the truck and en route or whether Mercedes just got to the point of invoicing to dealer. I would imagine that it would reflect shipment since the clock starts ticking on grace period before interest kicks in (in case customer takes the car and it sits in inventory beyond that period).
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Now another question for other buyers-- 3 years ago dealer wanted funds wired. Other non-Mercedes dealers with whom I've dealt would take a check. How common is it not to accept checks, or is this like me another relic of the past.
