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Well, it's been a while since I've been on the forum. It started back in 2003 with a C230 - but after a few years over seas, I'm back. Now, with a C300 for my wife, I just purchased a w166 for myself.
The ML350 is on the lot, but the dealer won't release it until it's replacement comes in. (on the truck right now). Which is pissing me off, as it was promised Mon/Tues... and now looks like Thurs/Friday. Things could be worse - but in any case, pictures and details to follow.
The ML350 is on the lot, but the dealer won't release it until it's replacement comes in. (on the truck right now). Which is pissing me off, as it was promised Mon/Tues... and now looks like Thurs/Friday. Things could be worse - but in any case, pictures and details to follow.
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Well, it's been a while since I've been on the forum. It started back in 2003 with a C230 - but after a few years over seas, I'm back. Now, with a C300 for my wife, I just purchased a w166 for myself.
The ML350 is on the lot, but the dealer won't release it until it's replacement comes in. (on the truck right now). Which is pissing me off, as it was promised Mon/Tues... and now looks like Thurs/Friday. Things could be worse - but in any case, pictures and details to follow.
The ML350 is on the lot, but the dealer won't release it until it's replacement comes in. (on the truck right now). Which is pissing me off, as it was promised Mon/Tues... and now looks like Thurs/Friday. Things could be worse - but in any case, pictures and details to follow.
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No cash discount, but I they gave me free tint ($150), free liftetime maintenance (included in dealer advertisement fee... so not really discount), and free pick up for any maintenance/service.
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It was ARod MB down in League City. Long drive - but since they do the pickup/delivery, it's not too bad.
Pics coming as soon as I get it... starting to get pissed. On Saturday, it was "the car is on the truck from the 13th, and will be here Mon/Tues." Now it's "we don't really know when it'll be here, could be tomorrow, could be next week."
Hope to get an update today... certainly have the feeling described in your title Jtorrebl.
Pics coming as soon as I get it... starting to get pissed. On Saturday, it was "the car is on the truck from the 13th, and will be here Mon/Tues." Now it's "we don't really know when it'll be here, could be tomorrow, could be next week."
Hope to get an update today... certainly have the feeling described in your title Jtorrebl.
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Delay at factory
The delivery delay that some early purchasers are experiencing is supposedly due to cars being held at the factory for a seatbelt retrofit. Apparently there was a defect. Some cars made it out last week and will be retrofited at the dealer prior to delivery while most were held back to be fixed before they are shipped.
It seems that dealers are being less than candid about what's really happening. Similarly with the Bi-xenon lights. The story is that the factory in Japan where the lamps are made was damaged by the earthquake, thus the delay.
In Canada there was an additional delay because the new V6 gas engine didn't get government certified on the ML350 until yesterday, so even though there were cars on the dealers lots for the past few days they couldn't be sold till today. Add to this that Canadian dealers didn't want to deliver cars until after their launch events ( Wednesday and Thursday).
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It seems that dealers are being less than candid about what's really happening. Similarly with the Bi-xenon lights. The story is that the factory in Japan where the lamps are made was damaged by the earthquake, thus the delay.
In Canada there was an additional delay because the new V6 gas engine didn't get government certified on the ML350 until yesterday, so even though there were cars on the dealers lots for the past few days they couldn't be sold till today. Add to this that Canadian dealers didn't want to deliver cars until after their launch events ( Wednesday and Thursday).
Michael
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The delivery delay that some early purchasers are experiencing is supposedly due to cars being held at the factory for a seatbelt retrofit. Apparently there was a defect. Some cars made it out last week and will be retrofited at the dealer prior to delivery while most were held back to be fixed before they are shipped.
Pics will come soon. I asked the dealer if they new anything about the above, and by no surprise, they didn't claim to.However, reality seems to back it up. The dealer still doesn't have the replacement ML from the factory, and it was due Mon/Tues. They ended up taking a transfer from another dealer, which seems like they expecting more delays.
So thanks for the info!
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Our Dakota Brown will be ready for pickup on Saturday, but our dealer in Houston got another one in on Monday 10/10) so we went to take it for a test drive....and while we were a little nervous ordering this color off the marketing pics and website, we were NOT disappointed, it's an awesome color combo (brown/almond. Interior is a huge improvement over last gen we really like the new navl, P2 is worth it even without the heated/cooled cup holders.
