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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 10:16 AM
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‘21 GLE450 built w/o ordered options……

I ordered a new GLE450 and it was built the first week of July. Below is the order. I was given the VIN, but have cropped that out. Notice that the Dash Cam and the Augmented Video for Navigation were shown, but then credited back, as they were not included in the build. Not the end of the world, but disappointed. Oh well.







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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 10:34 AM
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Take a look at your window sticker. Mine still reflected the AV but also showed the credit. Here's my post from another thread, https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post8373192
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 11:57 AM
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Unfortunately the AR feature is now blocked from ordering due to the chip shortages.
That also includes dashcam since it uses the same camera.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:02 PM
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Interesting to see the "Comfort Headrests/Front" item on your list (no cost so I'm assuming it's standard?). I don't see that on my list.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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Interesting to see the "Comfort Headrests/Front" item on your list (no cost so I'm assuming it's standard?). I don't see that on my list.
It is only standard if a car equipped with optional multicontour seats (this is not V167 exclusive, but also of many other MB lines).
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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Don’t take the car. You will regret it. Reorder a 22 model.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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It is only standard if a car equipped with optional multicontour seats (this is not V167 exclusive, but also of many other MB lines).
I see. What does the comfort headrests do? Do they have more adjustments than simply going up and down?
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:49 PM
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I see. What does the comfort headrests do? Do they have more adjustments than simply going up and down?
The shape is different and is IMO unquestionably more comfortable (again not GLE exclusive, same thought MB lines when available).

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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 09:09 AM
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Does anyone know what Mercedes plans on doing for those folks who ordered the AR view and Dashcam? It seems to me that these are just software options since the cameras are already in place. Will they install them once the chip shortage is over or are you out of luck?
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 09:40 AM
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Does anyone know what Mercedes plans on doing for those folks who ordered the AR view and Dashcam? It seems to me that these are just software options since the cameras are already in place. Will they install them once the chip shortage is over or are you out of luck?

I would NOT assume these are just software options, they probably need a video processor (or two) for the added work to show the AR and get the camera image ready to be stored for the Dashcam.
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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Makes sense.
So I should expect MB will do nothing for those who's orders were changed. Kind of sucks, I was looking forward to the integrated Dashcam.
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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Don’t take the car. You will regret it. Reorder a 22 model.
I’m leaning that way right now. Especially if they offer me no sort of a decent lease deal.
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Old Aug 27, 2021 | 06:49 PM
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i just ordered a 22 GLE450, dashcam and AR are still not available !
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Old Aug 28, 2021 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by randsny
Does anyone know what Mercedes plans on doing for those folks who ordered the AR view and Dashcam? It seems to me that these are just software options since the cameras are already in place. Will they install them once the chip shortage is over or are you out of luck?
Doubt you’ll be able to add them after the fact without paying full price, specially if they are crediting back that option on your order sheet.

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dealer confirmed AR and dashcam cannot be retrofit even if you are willing to pay
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