Searching for a GLE 300d
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Searching for a GLE 300d
Anybody know of a good way to search inventories quickly? I'm looking for a GLE 300d (2016). Specifically want espresso brown MB Tex or Saddle Leather interior, heated steering wheel, running boards, harmon kardon stereo, panoramic roof and premium package.
My local dealer was trading for one and by the time the credit app was done, they called to secure the car and it was gone. It seems a lot of dealers don't want to trade these cars right now since there is no 2017 diesel as of yet. It also seems that dealers only work with certain dealers for trade, so it's kind of limiting. At this point we're willing to work with someone over the phone and go to pick it up if the deal is right. Any suggestions?
My local dealer was trading for one and by the time the credit app was done, they called to secure the car and it was gone. It seems a lot of dealers don't want to trade these cars right now since there is no 2017 diesel as of yet. It also seems that dealers only work with certain dealers for trade, so it's kind of limiting. At this point we're willing to work with someone over the phone and go to pick it up if the deal is right. Any suggestions?
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They don't say how but in this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...-gle-300d.html it seems that they were able to search all of the GLE300d's. I would try to PM them to see how they did it.
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They don't say how but in this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...-gle-300d.html it seems that they were able to search all of the GLE300d's. I would try to PM them to see how they did it.
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Not sure where you live. But the best way to check is through MBUSA website and entering the zip code and narrowing it down. There is no science to it but it is more trial and error. At least, that is what I did when I was looking for my GLE coupe.
When you see "Available Now" in the search results, that is exactly where the vehicle is located.
For example, I live in ATL, GA and I was looking for a GLE 450 coupe (Black on Black). If I put my local dealer zip code in, the search results will yield a 'Available upon request'. This means that the vehicle is located within a 500 mile radius. You then start narrowing it down by state. FYI, I found what I wanted, one in SC and the other in TN. I was able to contact both dealers and confirm availability.
Maybe you know all this but I thought I would share my experience.
Not sure where you live. But the best way to check is through MBUSA website and entering the zip code and narrowing it down. There is no science to it but it is more trial and error. At least, that is what I did when I was looking for my GLE coupe.
When you see "Available Now" in the search results, that is exactly where the vehicle is located.
For example, I live in ATL, GA and I was looking for a GLE 450 coupe (Black on Black). If I put my local dealer zip code in, the search results will yield a 'Available upon request'. This means that the vehicle is located within a 500 mile radius. You then start narrowing it down by state. FYI, I found what I wanted, one in SC and the other in TN. I was able to contact both dealers and confirm availability.
Maybe you know all this but I thought I would share my experience.
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Found one up in Massachusetts and our local dealer locked it down for us and it will be here Friday. Had to compromise on color a bit, but it has all the options we wanted, so we had to deal with it. Would have waited for a 2017 to order exactly what we wanted, but it really doesn't look like a 2017 diesel is happening. Thanks VW!
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Found one up in Massachusetts and our local dealer locked it down for us and it will be here Friday. Had to compromise on color a bit, but it has all the options we wanted, so we had to deal with it. Would have waited for a 2017 to order exactly what we wanted, but it really doesn't look like a 2017 diesel is happening. Thanks VW!
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In your (2) choices of interior - with There is exactly ONE - Lynfield MA MSRP $62.6K and you will need to "add" running boards, write ups on the aftermarket running boards are OK, and NO it doesn't take 6 shop hrs to install... 45 min ea side
If you really/really want it - google them up and CALL them in the morning.. the other TWO - Brooklyn NY MSRP $64.5K and Virginia Beach VA MSRP $68.2K both show customer interest on each - but heck you could call them too if you want...
Keep the beat !
Tick, tock, tick tock... clok is running out..
If you really/really want it - google them up and CALL them in the morning.. the other TWO - Brooklyn NY MSRP $64.5K and Virginia Beach VA MSRP $68.2K both show customer interest on each - but heck you could call them too if you want...
Keep the beat !
Tick, tock, tick tock... clok is running out..
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2016 MB GLE 300d / 2019 F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost / 2007 Subaru Forester XT Sport
In your (2) choices of interior - with There is exactly ONE - Lynfield MA MSRP $62.6K and you will need to "add" running boards, write ups on the aftermarket running boards are OK, and NO it doesn't take 6 shop hrs to install... 45 min ea side
If you really/really want it - google them up and CALL them in the morning.. the other TWO - Brooklyn NY MSRP $64.5K and Virginia Beach VA MSRP $68.2K both show customer interest on each - but heck you could call them too if you want...
Keep the beat !
Tick, tock, tick tock... clok is running out..
If you really/really want it - google them up and CALL them in the morning.. the other TWO - Brooklyn NY MSRP $64.5K and Virginia Beach VA MSRP $68.2K both show customer interest on each - but heck you could call them too if you want...
Keep the beat !
Tick, tock, tick tock... clok is running out..
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Not sure of the final numbers yet because our pricing was based on a different car that wasn't available. I'm not concerned, as the dealer will be working with us to make sure the price is where we want it based on the confusion over the car that didn't exist. Also, the car they're obtaining from Mass. only has 11 miles on it...not a demo.
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That's the part I miss about my diesel. Did just under 600 miles round trip last weekend from Mass to PA and back and got 19.3mpg. In my old ML350 BTC, I averaged 26 in the city and 30-32 on the highway depending on my speed.
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Not sure of the final numbers yet because our pricing was based on a different car that wasn't available. I'm not concerned, as the dealer will be working with us to make sure the price is where we want it based on the confusion over the car that didn't exist. Also, the car they're obtaining from Mass. only has 11 miles on it...not a demo.
Also, which one did you get, I see 3 in the Boston area and 2 in Hartford CT. 14 total within 200 miles of Boston.
Thanks
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Yeah, this was my thread I started. I was looking for 2016 300ds and cars.com ended up being a really good way to see what was nationwide without having to go to a dealer to get them to help you out. YMMV.
I still haven't heard anything about 2017 300ds. Don't think they are going to exist for a long long time.
I still haven't heard anything about 2017 300ds. Don't think they are going to exist for a long long time.
They don't say how but in this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...-gle-300d.html it seems that they were able to search all of the GLE300d's. I would try to PM them to see how they did it.
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Not sure of the final numbers yet because our pricing was based on a different car that wasn't available. I'm not concerned, as the dealer will be working with us to make sure the price is where we want it based on the confusion over the car that didn't exist. Also, the car they're obtaining from Mass. only has 11 miles on it...not a demo.