2013 US order info
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Ordering ML350 for MY 2013
I'm willing to take the time it takes to get the 2013 and the build out I need. I'm driving a car I love and when is no where near as important to me as what. I'll wait all year if necessary.
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Are they going to be the same physical seats but with the addition of massage function and articulating headrests? Or will the headrests be some kind of redesign?
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In the other lines the seats don't really change but the control location does. Remember these ones are not dynamic. Head rests like Grand Edition two sides fold in
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configuration strike out
I just spent two hours with the local dealership's Sales Manager trying to config the attached. After working through all the conflicts, and taking off a few items, a box kept poping up about some sort of global supply issue and instructed him to call someone (at the factory I suppose.) I left without a resolution.
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
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Anyone have any opinion on "U09 MB-Tex wrapped dashboard (SPC)" versus... i guess the regular vinyl? I assume it'll match the Almond Beige Leather seats?
Thanks...
Thanks...
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I am ordering the night view assist on my 2013 ML. It is a matter of training yourself where to look. Taking your eyes off the road to look down (as in the S class) rather than to the right is not too much difference as you should not stare at either. As a retired pilot I can tell you that a glance is usually all you need. Also, you would be surprised what you can see with peripheral vision. Besides isn't it true that if the night view assist thinks it spots a person it will try to add additional illumination to it? Now whether it considers a deer important enough to illuminate I don't know.
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I just spent two hours with the local dealership's Sales Manager trying to config the attached. After working through all the conflicts, and taking off a few items, a box kept poping up about some sort of global supply issue and instructed him to call someone (at the factory I suppose.) I left without a resolution.
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
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Option 876
Including absent lighting would be an oxymoron, I think! Ambient lighting and illuminated sills are shown to be included in the Dealer Order Guide attached to the OP.
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I just spent two hours with the local dealership's Sales Manager trying to config the attached. After working through all the conflicts, and taking off a few items, a box kept poping up about some sort of global supply issue and instructed him to call someone (at the factory I suppose.) I left without a resolution.
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
Anyway, I got a printout from netstar. It is attached...
I got an email from the sales manager this afternoon stating this...
we have a order for august.
2013 ml350 all wheel drive,
artic white code 650
with 205 almond beige leather
319 lighting,
997drivers asst,
po1 prem. pkg,
581 3 zone,
235 parktronic,
413 pano roof ,
731 burl wood,
810 harmon cardon,
845 running boards,
866 rear seat prewire,
872 heated rear seats,
876 illum. door sills,
889 keyless go,
R55 19 inch wheels,
U09 mb tex wrapped dashboard,
401 ventilated front seats ,
610 night view asst.
we were able to do some good with a phone call thanks
BTW, this will be our first MB so any recommendations for a MB rookie is appreciated! So far you guys have been great - Thanks!
Doug
PS - i'll check to see why the system accepted P01 AND 876 (Multi-color ambient lighting with illuminated door sills.)
Last edited by delkoman; May 25, 2012 at 09:47 AM. Reason: removed 2 items not on list
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GregW - Thanks for the info and closeup pic.
I got an email from the sales manager this afternoon stating this...
Not that i dont trust the guy, but I'm going by tomorrow to talk price and get a printout from NETSTAR. He was very nice to work with and covered a lot of the NETSTAR system with me.
BTW, this will be our first MB so any recommendations for a MB rookie is appreciated! So far you guys have been great - Thanks!
Doug
PS - i'll check to see why the system accepted P01 AND 876 (Multi-color ambient lighting with illuminated door sills.)
I got an email from the sales manager this afternoon stating this...
Not that i dont trust the guy, but I'm going by tomorrow to talk price and get a printout from NETSTAR. He was very nice to work with and covered a lot of the NETSTAR system with me.
BTW, this will be our first MB so any recommendations for a MB rookie is appreciated! So far you guys have been great - Thanks!
Doug
PS - i'll check to see why the system accepted P01 AND 876 (Multi-color ambient lighting with illuminated door sills.)
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Normal is a dark dash. On artico its dark Brown for beige interior. Black dash and Beige seat n door insert is awesome. But I wear exclusive Jeans and they stain the beige so I went brown/black
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I'm 90% there on placing an order for a 2013. I have two questions:
1) Has anyone seen any more info on how much Active Curve may cost? Will it be close to the cost of the 2012 Dynamic Handling Package?
2) My SA and I have agreed to a price of $1100 under invoice. I am not a USAA member. It was actually too easy. I asked for that price, he said yes. What am I missing?
1) Has anyone seen any more info on how much Active Curve may cost? Will it be close to the cost of the 2012 Dynamic Handling Package?
2) My SA and I have agreed to a price of $1100 under invoice. I am not a USAA member. It was actually too easy. I asked for that price, he said yes. What am I missing?
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2013 ML550: Paladium Silver, Brown Satin Ash
Another of my favorites is the 3-zone auto climate control with mist sensor (581). What MB doen't make readily known is that it adds more than just individual control for you passengers (the front right passenger shares with the rear), but adds extra air filtering for fumes (like if you find yourself behind a diesel bus) and the mist sensor automatically keeps your windscreen clear without you having to put on the defroster.
Strange for a luxury vehicle to not have this as standard, but the Power Passenger Seat w/Memory (242) can come in handy, especially if you regularly share driving responsibility with someone else and you often swap seats (i.e., travel with GF or spouse). In MY12, it was hidden in the Pre-wiring for Rear Entertainment. But for M13, they broke it out as its own option.
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