Eaton

The 2022 V8 models were severely disrupted/delayed due to the "quality concerns" so I wouldn't use that as a benchmark, but GLE 63 ordering opened up early July last year.

mikapen

Me too. It's personal needs and preferences.

dmash

Any updated DOG notating that the colors aren’t delayed? Seems so weird that only 3 have been available

53mercedes

I am big Mercedes fan. All I have owned for the past 20 years. Tried to buy a 2024 GLE AMG 53 W at full MSRP and almost fully loaded. The dealership is the same the one I have purchased two prior cars, ordering one from Germany and both experiences were excellent. No games, got exactly what I wanted and dealership provided a seamless comprehensive delivery setting up every thing for us. Great service. Now this same dealer has sales people who know far less than I know, okay nice people, but not helpful at all other than filling out paper work. Also the delivery team is gone, just your sales person and the finance guy. Money for keys and bye bye. I wanted 3 months thinking that the 2024 AMG 53 I wanted would be delivered in summer. Then early May tried to pull a fast one on me by changing the wheels and not telling me. I caught it then even worse no one could tell me when a production order for my car with 21" wheels would be available and they told me I "had" to pick different wheels. I went from disappointed to pissed off. AMG's brand is "no compromise". I tried to contact both Mercedes and AMG personel to find out what was going on. I got exactly zero responses. Geez here is a customer trying to place a $100K plus order and no seems to to care. On top of that, when I went to the dealership to collect my downpayment, the General Sales Manager said he was unaware of the the issue and he not looked into it. And this Mercedes?

W205C43PFL

Sorry to hear about that, that is ridiculous actually, it is almost sounds like Mercedes has too many customers and don't bother adding more ... and especially how you were loyal for so long too. Did you try contacting the Private Lounge team and see if they are willing to escalate the concern?

53mercedes

Yes I posted several messages to the AMG Lounge and they are still there under AMG GLE SUV, though you will have load more to get to it. I keep checking and no response other than cars are country specific check with your local dealer. Wow great help.

53mercedes

It does make wonder if mercedes is happy to sun set their bread and butter gas engines for electric models. From observations at two dealers the EV are not selling like they thought. Lots of EVs on the lot and a very slim selection of gas cars. I hope I am wrong because if Mercedes thinks they convert gas cars customers to electric they have a another thing coming for a large percentage of their customer base. I will stop buying Mercedes and probably buy a Porsche or a BMW. I hope this is not the case. If folks want an EV that is great, just don't think mercedes customers can be forced to buy what they want to sell. Just like what happened when they told me no 21" wheels for my 53. I cancelled the order and walked.

W205C43PFL

Ugh that sure is frustrating, was the response from Mercedes themselves I think their name was something "Info?" that is their official account.

W205C43PFL

I think the reason why they don't sell as much as they hoped anymore is because the infrastructure is honestly not there... yet. and not to mention there are way more competition now in the EV market.

Another thing is buying amg they think customers are only interested in speed and acceleration, which EVs with the instant torque delivers but then so are other EVs, they (amg) don't understand the emotion aspect is a great part of it as well, amg are known for exhaust notes they forget about that...

53mercedes

Update: After calling several different dealers found one that seemed to be straight forward and transparent. Told them upfront no 21" wheels no deal. Well today I placed my order for a 2024 GLE 53 W4 with 21" wheels scheduled for August production. Got exactly what I wanted without all of the drama and used car gimmicks of the prior dealer. So just letting you know do not believe that you can not get 21" wheels for the 53W4. I would add that the most current DOG order guide has a label on the 21" wheels that there is limited availably.

Also I did not order the chrome sill guard for the rear. The reason is that I thought without the chrome guard it is more consistent with Night Package look. Any thoughts?

dmash

good stuff, glad you got that taken care of!!!

no market adjustment and just MSRP right?

53mercedes

yes straight MSRP. do discount. no premium or surcharge.

W205C43PFL

Sweet, perseverance paid off good for you!

David Vargas

did they say when you will get it?

W205C43PFL

Think you quoted the wrong person OP : )

53mercedes

Yes, he said that I should take delivery near the end of August.. The official production date is August 8th. Delivery from Alabama to Florida is two maybe three days at most depending on stops.

CT-ref

Thanks for the heads up on being able to place an order for the 21" wheels. Just called my sales guy, and he was also able to modify my order to switch from the 20" wheels to the 21" wheels. I think there may have been an update at the factory on wheel availability, but your timing on checking back worked out well. Also August production date on mine.

53mercedes

Excellent, glad it worked for you. Given we are spending a lot of money, we don't want to regret not fitting it out the way that suits us.

David Vargas

how long did they say it will take to get?

53mercedes

August 8 production date and he said it would most likely be ready at the dealer's lot for delivery before the end of August. In transit time from Alabama to Florida is minor, we will see if that holds up.

53mercedes

new question. Comes with a collapsible spare tire, I googled it and seems like this would be difficult to use to say the least. Does anyone have any comments? Not sure if tires are run flats. If they are, then this might be okay. If not, I would hate to have a flat on a lonely stretch of the road or really anywhere.

mbgle53

I think I will be the first one to pick up my 2024 GLE 53. Do I receive any MB awards?

W205C43PFL

We will say "congrats" : )

dmash

If it was a 63 I would give an award as they’re a mystery at the moment lol.

David Vargas

Any update on your 63 order!