Production time for ordered cars
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So yesterday I get an email from a MB dealer about 85 miles away offering to sell me a GLS450 for 8% off MSRP with late December delivery. I was very skeptical they could offer this big of a discount (I've never dealt with them before, they were referred by truecar). Tried to get some confirmation on the discount, but did not hear back from the "internet sales manager". One of the sales ladies called and left a voice mail to see if the Internet Sales Manager has contacted me about the quote.
My local dealer (whom I've placed a deposit for GLS450 on order) could not match. But they did increase their discount from $1000 to $1500.
Will see if this other dealer gets back to me and is willing to put in writing this 8% discount. (over $7k off a $90k+ vehicle). I have a feeling it's a too good to be true bait and switch they are trying to attempt. But their reviews on yelp and dealerrater site are all 4+ stars.
My local dealer (whom I've placed a deposit for GLS450 on order) could not match. But they did increase their discount from $1000 to $1500.
Will see if this other dealer gets back to me and is willing to put in writing this 8% discount. (over $7k off a $90k+ vehicle). I have a feeling it's a too good to be true bait and switch they are trying to attempt. But their reviews on yelp and dealerrater site are all 4+ stars.
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I ordered my 580 in early September. The rep told me that they get allocations on the 1st and 15th of the month. 4 of these days have now passed.
She just told me a few days ago that I would likely get it on Nov 1. Now she says she spoke with a MB rep and I'll get it on Nov 15.
Does anybody know how this process really works? I'm supposedly the only 580 order at this dealer.
She just told me a few days ago that I would likely get it on Nov 1. Now she says she spoke with a MB rep and I'll get it on Nov 15.
Does anybody know how this process really works? I'm supposedly the only 580 order at this dealer.
More info here near the end pages https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...7-news-21.html
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AFAIK GLS 580 will only be built beginning early to middle of Nov. and production is locked in until Jan. 2020 sometime. So if you don't already have a build date earliest possible build may be late Jan. with delivery 3-5 weeks later depending on where you are located. My order was placed mid-April and allocation was approx. 3 weeks later and now my build date is set for Nov. 21.
More info here near the end pages https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...7-news-21.html
More info here near the end pages https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...7-news-21.html
I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
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Originally Posted by darlop
I don't understand how this process works. What exactly does "allocation" mean and how did you get one in April when they didn't even start taking orders until September.
I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
Again allocation = PO number.
Once you have an allocation you can then change the build to suit your needs/wants. As production nears the build is locked and cannot be changed. A VIN is assigned in first few days of production. Once a PO number is there the build can be tracked in the MB system, Netstar.
Allocation depends on many factors so there is no easy answer there. Bigger dealers get more allocations. I waited for almost 6 months for an allocation for a GL63 back in 2014. I was the only one on the list but the dealer was not as big as others.
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It was off the lot. $86,605 sticker. First time buying from the dealer. Very no frills dealer, they were selling a lot of cars that day. They were closing 4 other deals the same time. They also gave me the best offer on my trade in. $3k more than Car Max.
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I don't understand how this process works. What exactly does "allocation" mean and how did you get one in April when they didn't even start taking orders until September.
I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
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Orders & allocations
I don't understand how this process works. What exactly does "allocation" mean and how did you get one in April when they didn't even start taking orders until September. I asked my dealer about ordering in the summer and they said they weren't taking them yet. And why do 4 dates pass without any allocation happening. Sounds like I'm getting screwed.
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All I have is the config printout and now a promise of Nov 15 allocation. I even gave them a deposit when I ordered.
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Hi all. I have my 2022 E53 sedan on order, which is scheduled for production in April and delivery in May. I am keeping things simple - all standard options with the exception of the performance exhaust. I live in NJ. Can you give me some guidance on what I should expect in terms of possible delays? My dealer won't help other than say "we'll see in April if it gets produced". And I do have a PO number. Thanks all!
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I called 67776 dealers nevertheless got help or lucky and ordered it way before you in August and I'm still waiting JACKSONVILLE MERCEDES-BENZ IS THE FING WORST THEY SHOULDN'T BE THEY R LESS HOUR FROM BRUNSWICK PORT YET I CANTT GET XAR OFFERING 10K OVER MSRP BUT THEY'RE DUMB I'M JUST TELLI G ZEE GERMSNS *** U I'LL BUY AMERICAN FROM NOW ON GOOD JOB MERCEDES-BENZ YOU MANAGED ALIENATE 4 GENERATIONS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WORKED FOR THEM BUMCH BS
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Hi all. I have my 2022 E53 sedan on order, which is scheduled for production in April and delivery in May. I am keeping things simple - all standard options with the exception of the performance exhaust. I live in NJ. Can you give me some guidance on what I should expect in terms of possible delays? My dealer won't help other than say "we'll see in April if it gets produced". And I do have a PO number. Thanks all!
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The manufacturer is delayed
All you can do is ask your dealer to provide you the VIN once produced. Once there is a VIN, then the vehicle is made and working it's way to a ship to come to whatever entry port it is slated for. There could be additional delays from the shipping process that MB can't control. I am in the same time period/estimate you are, my GLC is supposed to be produced NOW (as in this week) and be here by mid to late May. We'll see-I have not got my VIN yet, but hopefully will soon. Delays really are individual and not all due to chip shortages but that is a part of it-Shipping, customs back ups all kinds of down stream possible impacts effecting delivery dates as promised by dealers-
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Hi all. I have my 2022 E53 sedan on order, which is scheduled for production in April and delivery in May. I am keeping things simple - all standard options with the exception of the performance exhaust. I live in NJ. Can you give me some guidance on what I should expect in terms of possible delays? My dealer won't help other than say "we'll see in April if it gets produced". And I do have a PO number. Thanks all!
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