Just ordered a 2020 GLS
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Just ordered a 2020 GLS
Here's what I got...not coming until late January.
-Selenite Grey
-19 inch twin 5 spoke wheels
-Pano roof
-Running boards
-Macchiato Beige Leather
-Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
-Executive Rear Seat Package +
-Convenience Package
-Warmth & Comfort Package
-4 zone climate
-Heated and cooled front cupholders
-Multicontour ventilated front seats with massage
-MBUX Augmented Video Navigation
-Driver Assistance Package +
-Wood/Leather steering wheel
Some considerations:
- I didn't go for the hot/cold rear cupholders because then you only get 1 cupholder back there instead of 2 as far as I know.
- I didn't get the head up display because with sunglasses you can't see it.
- I didn't get the Air Balance Package or the Energizing Package because that's kind of a gimmick/ridiculous.
- Didn't get Active Body Control because it seems unnecessary.
-Selenite Grey
-19 inch twin 5 spoke wheels
-Pano roof
-Running boards
-Macchiato Beige Leather
-Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
-Executive Rear Seat Package +
-Convenience Package
-Warmth & Comfort Package
-4 zone climate
-Heated and cooled front cupholders
-Multicontour ventilated front seats with massage
-MBUX Augmented Video Navigation
-Driver Assistance Package +
-Wood/Leather steering wheel
Some considerations:
- I didn't go for the hot/cold rear cupholders because then you only get 1 cupholder back there instead of 2 as far as I know.
- I didn't get the head up display because with sunglasses you can't see it.
- I didn't get the Air Balance Package or the Energizing Package because that's kind of a gimmick/ridiculous.
- Didn't get Active Body Control because it seems unnecessary.
Last edited by Senatov; Oct 19, 2019 at 02:54 PM.
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Thanks...yeah my dealer was really foggy about when it's coming. Oh well. The thing that's annoying with Mercedes is how if you want anything other than black on black with no features/options, then you basically have to order it. The number of options sort of makes it that way. Mercedes would be better off if they just put all the options in like 3 different package tiers, and made cars with each of those tiers in each color so that this way you'd have a reasonable shot at being able find one on a lot somewhere instead of being forced into building a car and waiting months for it every time.
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Thanks...yeah my dealer was really foggy about when it's coming. Oh well. The thing that's annoying with Mercedes is how if you want anything other than black on black with no features/options, then you basically have to order it. The number of options sort of makes it that way. Mercedes would be better off if they just put all the options in like 3 different package tiers, and made cars with each of those tiers in each color so that this way you'd have a reasonable shot at being able find one on a lot somewhere instead of being forced into building a car and waiting months for it every time.
As far as packages, I think they do a lot of stripped down builds to keep lease prices low. I see tons of them all over the roads near me and the dealers stock a lot of lowly equipped models to lease at very low monthly payments.
I'd prefer they didn't do a lot of packages instead allow us to pick individual options a la cart. There are somethings I want but they force you to get it as part of an expensive package.
I'm used to ordering and waiting. I've done that for the last 21 years. Ordered about 1/2 dozen cars in that time. Even the ones that are built in Germany and must come by boat only took 3 months.
Most recent order was a BMW X3 for the wife. From the date we placed the order to the date we took delivery was less than 7 weeks. Not sure why MB takes 4+ months to build and deliver a car made in the USA to a customer in the USA.
Also MB doesn't have a way for customer to track status of orders. BMW lets you track your order on their site, so you know pretty well what state of the build/delivery it's in.
Lots of areas where MB can improve.
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Here's what I got...not coming until late January.
-Selenite Grey
-19 inch twin 5 spoke wheels
-Pano roof
-Running boards
-Macchiato Beige Leather
-Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
-Executive Rear Seat Package +
-Convenience Package
-Warmth & Comfort Package
-4 zone climate
-Heated and cooled front cupholders
-Multicontour ventilated front seats with massage
-MBUX Augmented Video Navigation
-Driver Assistance Package +
-Wood/Leather steering wheel
Some considerations:
- I didn't go for the hot/cold rear cupholders because then you only get 1 cupholder back there instead of 2 as far as I know.
- I didn't get the head up display because with sunglasses you can't see it.
- I didn't get the Air Balance Package or the Energizing Package because that's kind of a gimmick/ridiculous.
- Didn't get Active Body Control because it seems unnecessary.
-Selenite Grey
-19 inch twin 5 spoke wheels
-Pano roof
-Running boards
-Macchiato Beige Leather
-Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
-Executive Rear Seat Package +
-Convenience Package
-Warmth & Comfort Package
-4 zone climate
-Heated and cooled front cupholders
-Multicontour ventilated front seats with massage
-MBUX Augmented Video Navigation
-Driver Assistance Package +
-Wood/Leather steering wheel
Some considerations:
- I didn't go for the hot/cold rear cupholders because then you only get 1 cupholder back there instead of 2 as far as I know.
- I didn't get the head up display because with sunglasses you can't see it.
- I didn't get the Air Balance Package or the Energizing Package because that's kind of a gimmick/ridiculous.
- Didn't get Active Body Control because it seems unnecessary.
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Sounds like a nice car, similar to what we ordered but couldn’t bring ourselves to pay for the exec rear seats.
for HUD... I wear polarized sunglasses and still love my BMW HUD, despite it being slightly blocked by the polarization if I don’t tilt my head. You can always get non polarized sunglasses. Personally after having HUD for the first time in that other car, I hope to never be without it ever again!
for HUD... I wear polarized sunglasses and still love my BMW HUD, despite it being slightly blocked by the polarization if I don’t tilt my head. You can always get non polarized sunglasses. Personally after having HUD for the first time in that other car, I hope to never be without it ever again!
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Sounds like a nice car, similar to what we ordered but couldn’t bring ourselves to pay for the exec rear seats.
for HUD... I wear polarized sunglasses and still love my BMW HUD, despite it being slightly blocked by the polarization if I don’t tilt my head. You can always get non polarized sunglasses. Personally after having HUD for the first time in that other car, I hope to never be without it ever again!
for HUD... I wear polarized sunglasses and still love my BMW HUD, despite it being slightly blocked by the polarization if I don’t tilt my head. You can always get non polarized sunglasses. Personally after having HUD for the first time in that other car, I hope to never be without it ever again!
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I don't know when you placed your order. If it was within the last week then it's likely going to be a January build.
As far as packages, I think they do a lot of stripped down builds to keep lease prices low. I see tons of them all over the roads near me and the dealers stock a lot of lowly equipped models to lease at very low monthly payments.
I'd prefer they didn't do a lot of packages instead allow us to pick individual options a la cart. There are somethings I want but they force you to get it as part of an expensive package.
I'm used to ordering and waiting. I've done that for the last 21 years. Ordered about 1/2 dozen cars in that time. Even the ones that are built in Germany and must come by boat only took 3 months.
Most recent order was a BMW X3 for the wife. From the date we placed the order to the date we took delivery was less than 7 weeks. Not sure why MB takes 4+ months to build and deliver a car made in the USA to a customer in the USA.
Also MB doesn't have a way for customer to track status of orders. BMW lets you track your order on their site, so you know pretty well what state of the build/delivery it's in.
Lots of areas where MB can improve.
As far as packages, I think they do a lot of stripped down builds to keep lease prices low. I see tons of them all over the roads near me and the dealers stock a lot of lowly equipped models to lease at very low monthly payments.
I'd prefer they didn't do a lot of packages instead allow us to pick individual options a la cart. There are somethings I want but they force you to get it as part of an expensive package.
I'm used to ordering and waiting. I've done that for the last 21 years. Ordered about 1/2 dozen cars in that time. Even the ones that are built in Germany and must come by boat only took 3 months.
Most recent order was a BMW X3 for the wife. From the date we placed the order to the date we took delivery was less than 7 weeks. Not sure why MB takes 4+ months to build and deliver a car made in the USA to a customer in the USA.
Also MB doesn't have a way for customer to track status of orders. BMW lets you track your order on their site, so you know pretty well what state of the build/delivery it's in.
Lots of areas where MB can improve.
