GregW / Oregon

As posted in another thread, MY12 orders are over as of this Wednesday, and MY13 production will start mid-June. https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...n-shutdown.pdf

MinnBobber

thanks, good info from you---as always.

As usual, the "red headed stepchild" (E 350 Wagon) is left out.

My dealer said they just periodically do a wagon build as the volume is so small.
Last word was there would be June wagon build of last 2012s with July delivery and then July build of first 2013 wagons with Aug US delivery.
Please post if you ever get any info on the E wagon build schedule.

Thanks Greg
I'm debating between ML and E wagon. Have owned two MLs but leaning toward E Wagon, with ML Bluetec a close second.

twodivers

I too have had the same deliberation - for me the wagon is appealing because it is a "car", not an SUV. Plus, the rear-facing third row allows the accommodation of 6 people, handy for when the grandparents visit.

But in the end the cargo volume of the ML won out, along with the factory hitch that allows us to put our bikes on the back (vs. up top). Another big factor was that the wagon is not available (here) as a Diesel.

So, FWIW, that's an abbreviated version of our deliberations.

sosh

Greg:
Thought you had ordered a 12??

GregW / Oregon

Hedged my bets. I've got a 6/5 build for a '12 w/ Handling, Lighting, Pano and much more. But, it will come while we're gone to Spain for 3 weeks late June, so I have a 2nd preorder under my wife's name (SA is on board) for a '13. I'm strongly leaning toward the latter, though I know I'll lose the Active Curve System. I'm awaiting further info on options, price and schedule for the final decision.

MinnBobber

Thanks.
I'm hoping and wishing (but not really expecting) that MB offers Bluetec wagon for 2013. 10% chance???
Gasser wagon is right up there with ML Bluetec on hwy mileage but Bluetec wagon would be amazing!!
I'm trying to decide if Wagon cargo volume is enough. I need my bike inside, on back or top will not suffice.
I do like the view of traffic (higher up) in the ML.
I love the E Wagon but the ML is also very appealing.

faljumairi

i ordered ML550 last month and they told me you may get your car in July so what do you think it will be 2012 or 2013
please help me so i can make a desiction

twodivers

Road, MTB, CycloX, Track, c'mon, I'm in suspense!

Unfortunately, we most often find ourselves with our kids (and all their stuff) so the bikes end up on top (wagon) or behind (ML). I agree its not ideal, but it's better than not having the bike!

On top, I wrap the cockpit, so it stays bug free.

OK, sorry everyone, back to our regular programming...

krazyvshank

Found another link which states a production start date of 6/1 for the MY2013
http://www.us.leaseplan.com/web/lpus...?open#mercedes

VelociRaptor

Ive already seen a few '13s come through although they may not be customer cars. I do know some of them are test vehicles. Usually the last week in June before shutdown is when the '13s start and the '12s end.

dougiebear

Hi Velo any chance you have seen cinnabar red???
Do you like it? Guess be nice on AMG. Thanks

GregW / Oregon

Since I have a 6/5 MY12 build date, I tend to believe the 6/15 date more.

MinnBobber

Back to the subject after my response.
I cannot seem to retrieve a picture from "my pictures" ....

I have a Serotta Ottrott, combination carbon fiber and Ti frame with HED wheels and Shimano Dura Ace 7900 groupset. It needs to travel inside. It's only my wife and me so backseat is always folded down.
ML or E wagon would work for me.

There is so little E wagon inventory that I'd need to build and we're so close to 2013 that I'd probably build a 2013--unless the ML wins me over.

Back to 2013 build schedule. Thanks for the info on 2013 build schedule---which sounds like it is subject to change.

GregW / Oregon

Just talked to my dealer SA - '13 info is on their system, but it is not yet selectable. He thinks it be online next week.

VelociRaptor

Yes, Ive seen quite a few cinnebar- 151 paint code I believe.
Theres also a new blue color that replaces the 359 paint code.

dougiebear

thanks

Is it light or dark and do you like it?

No dealer sample yet

dougiebear

Twelve for sure

GregW / Oregon

359 is Tanzanite Blue. If so, it's dark metallic.

dougiebear

Hahaha yep got that one its cavansite blue from Eclass. Its the new Cinnabar Red I'm trying to find

GregW / Oregon

Sorry. This is the BMW version of Cinnabar.

VelociRaptor

Its a different hue than the BMW, its more candy to me on the Mercedes version.

YYZ-E55

E Wagon production timelines are the same as the E Sedan. There is a 0% chance of a BlueTEC wagon for MY13.

twodivers

Sweet! You outclass me - I'm on a vintage Colnago, (VIP, all Al), but I do ride Campy , but certainly not at the level of your Dura Ace. Enjoy!

challer

Does anyone know if the Off- Road package will be forthcoming in MY13?

GregW / Oregon

That's the rumor. Hopefully we'll know in the next week.

Edit: Yes, it's Package 430., $2,800, but ont available on BlueTEC for some reason.