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Old 01-29-2022, 09:14 AM
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G, GLE, and GLS V8's To Return for 2022 in May

I'm friends with my general manager at my store and he told me today that he just received word from Benz that GLE, GLS, and G-Wagon V8 models will make a return for 2022 with builds being produced in May of this year. He said that order banks would likely open next week with allocation sizes unknown and that they are contacting potential customers next week. No word on E-Class's however.

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Do you know what his source is?

We were told the opposite; nothing other than the S and SL will be produced with a V8 for the 2022 MY. I guess that doesn't mean early 2023 models couldn't arrive.
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Do you know what his source is?

We were told the opposite; nothing other than the S and SL will be produced with a V8 for the 2022 MY. I guess that doesn't mean early 2023 models couldn't arrive.
He said Benz, news just came in to him within the last 24 hours apparently, and that they would start being built in May. Could mean an early 2023 similar to 2020 GLE's coming out in early 2019.
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Originally Posted by js_cls
He said Benz, news just came in to him within the last 24 hours apparently, and that they would start being built in May. Could mean an early 2023 similar to 2020 GLE's coming out in early 2019.
I just checked into it and you're right. They'll be early 2023 models with September-ish deliveries but in very limited numbers.
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It is confirmed to be MY22 models with a change over to MY23's a few months after.

Models include: G 550, G63, GLE 580, GLE 63, GLS 580, GLS 63, and GLS Maybach. Very Limited Allocations.
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It is confirmed to be MY22 models with a change over to MY23's a few months after.

Models include: G 550, G63, GLE 580, GLE 63, GLS 580, GLS 63, and GLS Maybach. Very Limited Allocations.
Do you know when to order to make sure to get a MY23 model?
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Do you know when to order to make sure to get a MY23 model?
I am not sure, but I believe September builds are when the model year will change over.
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YES - based on email to Dealer Management this morning - Order Banks for V8 Models "scheduled to open" Weds Feb 2 - however Dealer Order Guides (specs) not released as of today Saturday/Jan-29.

The Process: Dealer Order Guide Posted (no email pre-announcement to Dealers) - Order Bank Opens w/2022 Options (opening confirmed to Dealer's by email) - Dealer Allocation announced (by email to Dealer Management) - then email to Dealer's on "restrictions"/limited-no-availability particular Options
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Is there more news on the reason for the to-be-lifted (good news) suspension?

One speculation was the reason was an undefined “quality problem”.

Another could be the chip crisis.

Is any fresh news from MB available?

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One speculation was the reason was an undefined “quality problem”.
My bet is on this. I picked up my 580 that was supposedly fixed but within 3 miles of leaving it did it again. I give up but I’m glad to hear the V8s are returning.
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Is there more news on the reason for the to-be-lifted (good news) suspension?

One speculation was the reason was an undefined “quality problem”.

Another could be the chip crisis.

Is any fresh news from MB available?
They only stopped sales in North America so it has to be EPA. Europe and Asia (for the most part) have had availability.
They have sold enough BEV’s, PHEV’s to add a few V8’s, IMO. I’ll see if my order for a GLE 63 S goes through on Tuesday.

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Hey guys I just went to the dealer today !

100k PLUS 170k ! The dealerships have now added the “premium fee” now I suggest no one go through with this because once it all settles down you’ll have paid 270k for a car you will not get your money back for. I’m seeing 2021 g wagons for 400k it’s ridiculous and they are price gouging. I’m sorry fellow g wag fans I might be switching to the new range unfortunately this is getting out of hand .
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I was talking to two different leaders of two different dealerships recently (at different times) and they both said they think it will be a long time before things get back to normal. One even joked, “why should we? I’ve had one of my slowest but best few months ever.” The dealerships have seen that people we pay a lot more with very little inventory available and therefore they have more time to do other things.
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Here’s the official announcement…the G Wagon opens up tomorrow also..



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