Delivery delay for my ML550
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Delivery delay for my ML550
I ordered my ML550 on 04-16-12. I was told by my dealer that it was built on 07-10-12. I have not been able to obtain any projected delivery info. The dealer said that once it is built they can't get additional information about the delivery. According to them it's a matter of just waiting until it shows up. That seems a bit out of touch with today's technology. Does anyone have an idea as to how to find the info I want?
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'13 ML350 Bluetec for work, E550 for pleasure, & ML350 for my wife
What color & options? I'm in preliminary stage of ordering another ML for my wife. She had an 05 ML500, and now drives a 08 ML550.
Having trouble making up my mind on the 350 with new increased power compared to the 550. I'm curious to hear how your new one feels/drives.
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2013 ML550: Paladium Silver, Brown Satin Ash
Very nice!!
What color & options? I'm in preliminary stage of ordering another ML for my wife. She had an 05 ML500, and now drives a 08 ML550.
Having trouble making up my mind on the 350 with new increased power compared to the 550. I'm curious to hear how your new one feels/drives.
What color & options? I'm in preliminary stage of ordering another ML for my wife. She had an 05 ML500, and now drives a 08 ML550.
Having trouble making up my mind on the 350 with new increased power compared to the 550. I'm curious to hear how your new one feels/drives.
The bluetec diesel was just the opposite. It seemed to hesitate too much too often and the extra engine noise while idling didn't make it sound like a luxury vehicle. Can't argue with the gas mileage, tho.
I only wish I could afford the ML63....test driving that was simply amazing. So, it seems the 550 is in the sweet spot. Only issue I have is the mandatory running boards on the MY13 ML550..wish I could order it without them.
BTW: If you order the MY13 ML550 now, it probably will not be built until November, given all the builds before then are now locked down, according to the inventory manager of a local dealer.
Last edited by gplank; Aug 1, 2012 at 01:08 PM.
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2020 GLE580
Very nice!!
What color & options? I'm in preliminary stage of ordering another ML for my wife. She had an 05 ML500, and now drives a 08 ML550.
Having trouble making up my mind on the 350 with new increased power compared to the 550. I'm curious to hear how your new one feels/drives.
What color & options? I'm in preliminary stage of ordering another ML for my wife. She had an 05 ML500, and now drives a 08 ML550.
Having trouble making up my mind on the 350 with new increased power compared to the 550. I'm curious to hear how your new one feels/drives.
Parktronic
Harman/Kardon
Ambient lighting with illuminated door sills
Keyless-Go
Passenger seat memory
Premium package #1
Lighting Package
Lane Tracking
I also had an 08 ML550 prior to this one. The wife prefers the styling of our '08 to the new body style. I guess she'll get used to this one. The new ML seems tight and rides quiet. It's going to take a fair amount of reading to figure out all the new gadgets within this one. After we picked it up we went for a 100 mile dinner trip and all went well, except for the fact that I didn't know what all the new lights, bells and whistles meant. I rushed the delivery team last night when I picked it up. We were on a tight schedule. I will be going back to the dealer this morning for my "new car training." Already love the Keyless-Go and Blind spot assist (contained within the Lane Tracking Package.) I didn't consider the ML350 when deciding which car to order. If you already had the ML550 your decision should be easy. The new engine seems at least as strong as the last.
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'13 ML350 Bluetec for work, E550 for pleasure, & ML350 for my wife
I'm wondering about the new 4.6 engine.
Downsized by almost 1 liter, yet more powerful by 12% per MBUSA.
I'd love to hear some MB certified mechanic's evaluation of this engine.
Downsized by almost 1 liter, yet more powerful by 12% per MBUSA.
I'd love to hear some MB certified mechanic's evaluation of this engine.
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'13 ML350 Bluetec for work, E550 for pleasure, & ML350 for my wife
