Confirmation of lighting package delay
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I spoke to the dealership today they said some 550s will be in March 1st or second they all have lighting package that is just not right that 350s get bumped for later built vehicles
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I really would like to know why MB does these things I think the hid light availability is a suppy issue . They must want to sell the option, its more profitable for them. They always do roll outs in phases but usually only in models not options ie: e 350 then e 550 then e 63 but why option roll out. Im pissed cause i do not want to wait and really cant wait till May or June for a 350 with lighting pkg. Also I have absolutely no self control when it comes to cars with power so it will be a problem with the gas pump when i pick up the 550. Save me from me!
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I really would like to know why MB does these things I think the hid light availability is a suppy issue . They must want to sell the option, its more profitable for them. They always do roll outs in phases but usually only in models not options ie: e 350 then e 550 then e 63 but why option roll out. Im pissed cause i do not want to wait and really cant wait till May or June for a 350 with lighting pkg. Also I have absolutely no self control when it comes to cars with power so it will be a problem with the gas pump when i pick up the 550. Save me from me!
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just spoke to salesman and he assured me car is comming in at the latest on april 07-2012 for sure maybe before.he said the are-were issues with lighting but does not affect me,also no pano problems in my case.It does appear as this was an order for their stock which was modified for me.i did not get a buld date but was again told not to worry the truck is in qeue.i also did purchase from the biggest MB deler in canada maybe that helped, maybe not go figure will see when it gets here what date we are will keep you posted
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Lighting packages are already avalible in canada for 350 and 350BT's ... They landed about 2 weeks ago and some have been delivered already
One on the left is standard lights, and one on the right is Lighting package (Both are ML350BT's)
One on the left is standard lights, and one on the right is Lighting package (Both are ML350BT's)
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I wonder if the delay was so that the headlamps could be branded with the "MB Intelligent Lights System"?
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Excellent look. Thank you for the side-by-side! I can see what people meant by it changes the whole "look" of the vehicle. Looks sharp! I could have done without the MB Advertisement on the lenses.
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The very top row of LEDs is the turn signal and just turns off when not in use. The LED bar bellow the turn signal is a running/parking light and is amber.
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2012 ML350-BT on order
I placed an order with deposit with my dealer first week of Jan for 350BT with lighting package. He told me at that time he could not place the order yet but would know more in February. Just called me and said order will go in to MB in May with delivery in late June/early July at latest. Large Mass dealer. Does this sound right? Thanks!
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I placed an order with deposit with my dealer first week of Jan for 350BT with lighting package. He told me at that time he could not place the order yet but would know more in February. Just called me and said order will go in to MB in May with delivery in late June/early July at latest. Large Mass dealer. Does this sound right? Thanks!
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How about in europe. is this light white? hope we can program this to white somehow. I just care for our next car 63?
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Yes... it's white on the euro version. I plan on buying the euro headlamps when they are available. I just don't think if I replace the LEDs on each end of the strip that I'll get the color and intensity right.
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Amber turn signals in front with Red turn signals in the back. I assume the front is designed in Germany while the back in USA. Unless the design engineer and his supervisor are color blind. I owned numerous MB cars since 1975 and every one has amber turn lights in front and rear.
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My dealer advised me that it's Transport Canada behind the reason for the amber lights...well here in Canada. Guess I will also have to wait for the Euro lights to be available, hopefully they are in the next few months!
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As reported elsewhere on this forum, our wonderful USGummermint pinheads decided that all rear amber LEDs would be assigned to Emergency Vehicles. Thus reversing multiple decades of amber rear turn signals on European vehicles for the US market. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.
Wayne
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.
Wayne
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2013 ML-63 AMG- 2010 C350 4matic
As reported elsewhere on this forum, our wonderful USGummermint pinheads decided that all rear amber LEDs would be assigned to Emergency Vehicles. Thus reversing multiple decades of amber rear turn signals on European vehicles for the US market. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.
Wayne
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.
Wayne
