Ordered a 580 in October. Heard last week that the build date was going to be 27 February. Got a call yesterday that the build date was moved up to 19 February, but that the car that was built for our PO was completely different exterior and interior color and options. Now suggesting a July delivery on a new build.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Time to check out BMW, Volvo, Audi etc.
hyperion667
MBWorld God!
close
Yesterday
- Join DateJul 2010
- Locationon my way
- Posts:31,273
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I drive2012 CLS63
-
Likes:5,189
-
Liked:3,916 Times in 3,172 Posts
Try to get the price reduced or any discount you can for the delay........or walk.
Member
Quote:
Any suggestions?
there is plenty of 580s at dealer lots already.Just find one thats optioned as close to your liking as possible .Thats what i did and no regrets Originally Posted by 2020GLS580
Ordered a 580 in October. Heard last week that the build date was going to be 27 February. Got a call yesterday that the build date was moved up to 19 February, but that the car that was built for our PO was completely different exterior and interior color and options. Now suggesting a July delivery on a new build.Any suggestions?
BlownV8
MBWorld Fanatic!
close
May 3, 2026
- Join DateAug 2003
- LocationIn my garage
- Posts:8,882
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I driveE55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
-
Likes:301
-
Liked:1,212 Times in 969 Posts
Don't take it if it's not what you ordered.
GregW / Oregon
MBWorld Fanatic!
close
Yesterday
- Join DateJul 2003
- LocationLake Oswego, OR
- Posts:6,770
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I drive2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
-
Likes:287
-
Liked:1,264 Times in 912 Posts
Quote:
The factory doesn't just build a car that is different than the order. Were you copied on the PO? Something fishy about that story.Originally Posted by 2020GLS580
Ordered a 580 in October. Heard last week that the build date was going to be 27 February. Got a call yesterday that the build date was moved up to 19 February, but that the car that was built for our PO was completely different exterior and interior color and options. Now suggesting a July delivery on a new build.
Member
Quote:
I know someone who ordered a GLS450 and ended up with one missing like 4 features. Window sticker literally said credit for missing features. It was even missing some standard features. It was weird and very distressing for my friend.Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
The factory doesn't just build a car that is different than the order. Were you copied on the PO? Something fishy about that story.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Explore
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
The factory "on rare occasion" may build/ship a SUV that drop's a feature - and as reported they show that on the window sticker as a credit against the original build.
NO the factory does not change color or interior on a order - your dealer is blowing smoke up your *ss.
NO the factory does not change color or interior on a order - your dealer is blowing smoke up your *ss.
Member
op you should have gotten a VIN during initial start of production,try and match it with car that dealer is offering you right now .Most likely it will not match(different car).I think dealer sold your built car to someone else for a higher price and trying so scam you by offering a completely different vehicle
hyperion667
MBWorld God!
close
Yesterday
- Join DateJul 2010
- Locationon my way
- Posts:31,273
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I drive2012 CLS63
-
Likes:5,189
-
Liked:3,916 Times in 3,172 Posts
Quote:
I love a conspiracy as much as the next guy but that's bonkers lol!Originally Posted by Viha22
op you should have gotten a VIN during initial start of production,try and match it with car that dealer is offering you right now .Most likely it will not match(different car).I think dealer sold your built car to someone else for a higher price and trying so scam you by offering a completely different vehicle
Update:
They gave me a new build slot for May build and offered to cover any repairs to my current vehicle in the meantime. I have a PO number now. How do I track progress using that?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
They gave me a new build slot for May build and offered to cover any repairs to my current vehicle in the meantime. I have a PO number now. How do I track progress using that?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
GregW / Oregon
MBWorld Fanatic!
close
Yesterday
- Join DateJul 2003
- LocationLake Oswego, OR
- Posts:6,770
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I drive2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
-
Likes:287
-
Liked:1,264 Times in 912 Posts
Quote:
They gave me a new build slot for May build and offered to cover any repairs to my current vehicle in the meantime. I have a PO number now. How do I track progress using that?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
Only the dealer can track, unfortunately. Tell your sales guy you want a PDF of NetStar status every couple weeks, and if you don't get it bug him.Originally Posted by 2020GLS580
Update:They gave me a new build slot for May build and offered to cover any repairs to my current vehicle in the meantime. I have a PO number now. How do I track progress using that?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
Quote:
My sales guy would text me a screen shot from Netstar every few weeks or whenever there was a status change. Very tech backwards compared to BMW but that's all Mercedes currently has.Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
Only the dealer can track, unfortunately. Tell your sales guy you want a PDF of NetStar status every couple weeks, and if you don't get it bug him.
hyperion667
MBWorld God!
close
Yesterday
- Join DateJul 2010
- Locationon my way
- Posts:31,273
-
iTrader Positive Feedback0
-
iTrader Feedback Score(0)
- Vehicle(s) I drive2012 CLS63
-
Likes:5,189
-
Liked:3,916 Times in 3,172 Posts
At least we're not Italian.
