Maybe it's because of this?

http://blog.caranddriver.com/mercede...sel-emissions/

 

Let me try to offer some clarity...

1) 2016 GLE300D4 - 2016's have ALL been built. There are no "open production slots" for 2016's.
There are total (4) Lunar Blue GLE300D4's on-the-ground/show-available-today on the West Coast - Portland. Seattle, Phoeniz, Albuquerque - each with their own interior/options.
West Coast there are about (7) Lunar Blue GLC300W4 and about (25+) GLC300W RWD Lunar Blue.
For 2016's - all have been built - and you're dealer can give you the specs of the (4) GLC300D4 - and you can call each dealer to see which D4 has what.

2) 2017's are "orderable" - yes, on 2016's the Night Package requires both Sport Package and Iridium Silver exterior.
Night package "effect" can be achieved aftermarket with wrap and wheel paint

3) 2017 gasser's are targeted for August release - and D's will follow "most likely" 4-5 weeks after that would be "normal" - however due to the VW fiasco no one can anticipate when Fed's will approve the D's for this new/gen/new-model-year.
The 2017 GLS350D - released gassers April - the update year for the current generation GL - diesel has NOT yet been Federally approved yet - and MB had halted production pending Fed approval - has nothing to do with the technical competence of the MB BlueTech diesels - the unforeseen delay is ALL on the Federal side.

If you MUST have a GLE300D - best to pick your best fit from what is available on the ground now - 2017 GLE300D no one will be able to give you a answer until Fed's approve that new model year on their own timeline.

 

Fabbrisd1, this is really good intel, thanks for passing it along. It might be worth contacting those dealers to see what the details are on those Lunar Blue 300ds but I'm chewing over whether or not I ditch diesel and go for the gas GLE. Seems like that should be no problem to custom build.

 

Alright, this thread is probably dead now. After researching all the available 300d model in the US, none of them really have the options I'm looking for so and given I can't order the 2017 300d, presumably until the diesel investigation is done, I'm gonna order a GLE 350 2017 instead.

 

I was waiting for the GLC diesel to show up, but decided to go with GLE diesel... Now I can't order GLE too? What ...! Any indication where this is heading to? Thinking of getting one from dealer lot. But what if EPA come up with some issue, have to deal with the recalls ? Losing value? Trade in?
Should I rush to get a 2016 diesel or wait and see how this plays out? I want a car before next winter.

 

FYI...........Don't rule out the 400. When I added everything I wanted/options (or the options your looking for) the 400 was on $1750 more than the 350.
So try building both cars and look at standard features in the 350 vs the 400. They might be close.

 

I love my GLE diesel. We get 38 mpg and love all the room in it. If you can find one now with the equipment you want, I suggest you get it. Who knows when the 2017 will be out. If there are problems with the diesel emissions, Mercedes will stand behind their product. You don't have to worry.

 

I don't think it's a question of 350 vs 400, it's the diesel engine. AFAIK, all MB diesel models for model year 2017 are on hold.

 

I searched all across the states in almost every corner and none of the 2016 300ds met what I was looking for. I'd rather have a car built to my liking that's gasoline than settle for one that is diesel but not all the options I want. Sucks, I really wanted 300d. There's still time, my order for 2017 GLE won't get locked until later next month.

 

I looked at mbusa site and checked inventory. There are many gle300d's available. Did you ask a dealer to check inventory for you?

 

Yes, many 300ds still available from 2016 model year but none have all the options I want

 

Agree.
Just tested one 2016 GLE300d to compare with my wife's 2014 GLK250. The same engine, accelerates a bit slower and a bit noisier, but not much, very acceptable, drives great, nice visibility, slightly light steering wheel, much smoother breaks. The computer shows 25.5 mpg for the last ~3500 miles (dealer loaner) with average speed 33mph. So mileage will be great.

Since my dream GLC diesel still a dream, started thinking about GLE300d.

Any updates as far as when the vehicle will be orderable? Some dealers say - do not know, other say - it possible , but maybe will not be available. Nobody knows.

 

I spoke to my dealer earlier this week, no news and he said he doesn't expect any news on diesel 2017s. I even called MBUSA last week. They didn't have any news either.

 

One of local dealers told me today about 2017 GLE300d that : "The tentative release is unknown at this time but the order bank is open and can order.
Should get some tentative release soon from MBUSA."

So the order bank looks like is open for the diesel.

 

The dealer contacted me offering 15.2% off MSRP for this 2016 GLE300d.
The vehicle is loaded ( $59,910 MSRP) and has 3700 miles and they are selling her as 'New' since she was not registered in US yet. As a plus she has Michelin NOT run-flat tires (with spare in the trunk).

I need forum's opinion - should I go for it or wait 2017 diesel model?

 

I'd be curious what other dealers are saying. My sales person might shoot me if I ask again anytime soon but I will in the next two weeks as August comes near. My production date for my GLE is end of August so I'd love to swap from 350 to 300d if the timing worked out.

 

Buying or leasing? If buying, I would want to know where it came from. The term "executive demo" is somewhat of a broad term. A vehicle that was used to chauffer people at an event (ie: GL's that are used at the golf open every August), vehicle driven by MBUSA brass, auto show vehicles, and even the dealer's GM's wife's car.

If leasing, I wouldn't care about the miles as it will still be in warranty by the time it's ready to go back. Be sure to ask how are the miles that are currently on the car are accounted for. What affect do they have on your residual?

 

Wow. 15.2% is impressive. I would have to seriously consider it if it was close to my options (I think I remember you wanting some very particular options), but 3700 is a lot of miles. Ask for the certified warranty since it lasts longer than the new warranty if you plan on buying it vs leasing and keeping it for awhile.
Honestly though, I would out and get exactly what I want. I seem to like and enjoy my cars more when I do that.
Good luck.

 

MBUSA just updated links for 2017 GLE. The 2017 GLE 300d (diesel) is not listed at all.

 

How about CPO Extended Warranty? Do we have a tread on this topic in this forum ( GLE, W166) ?

So far I have a few offers:

My local dealer : $34xx for the 2 year.
Jeff Jackson @ Tafel Motors: the 1 yr is $1620 and $2,370 for the 2 year.
Erin Mahre @ MB of Santa Rosa: $2,470 for the 2 year.
Dan Boone @ MB of Austin: 1 year $1,620 and 2 years $2,370.

 

My wife is considering purchasing a 2017 GLE300d when it's available to order. We're just curious about one thing....what is the cost of an oil change on the diesel GLE vs. the gas model? I've been told that an oil change is in the hundreds of dollars? I can't seem to find the difference in prices for an A/B service for diesel vs. gas. Can anybody provide some insight?

Also, any new info on when the 2017 300d will be available? We will need it by the end of November when our current lease is up. We'd consider a 2016 if we could find one anywhere.

 

Availability will be determined by when MB gets fed/EPA approval for the 2017's. It's a waiting game at this point.

You would have to check with your dealer (if that's where you plan on going) for their specific pricing. An oil change is the same, nothing special about the diesels. The B service is where a diesel would cost more, again, if serviced at the dealer as this would include DEF fluid and possibly the fuel filter. I say possibly because when I had my ML350 BTC, it was every 20k for the fuel filter. I had read they went to 40k but not sure where they are now. The DEF fluid is easy enough to do on your own.

 

[QUOTE=skw;6881487] I had read they went to 40k but not sure where they are now. /QUOTE]

Page 18. "Every 50,000 miles/5 years - Replace fuel filter (diesel engines) "

http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA..._SL_SLK_MM.pdf

 

FYI: I just looked at the MBUSA website and they no longer offer the ability to build the GLE 300d. For awhile there (June/July of this year) they still listed the 300d as an option to build when configuring a GLE online but they have now removed the diesel as an option. Telling sign...

 

Looks as though the 2017 Diesel isn't coming, but this still lives on the GLE website. Most likely an oversight.