ML350 Orders
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ML350 Orders
I was wondering how long an order takes to arrive to the dealership? I have read multiple threads that can range from 45 days to 9 weeks. My dealer speculated for a mid June arrival (order placed end of April). Supposedly the Alabama plant is closed in May and won't start production until beginning of June (not sure if this is true, just what the dealer told me). I was hoping mid-June was a true statement, since if it does not arrive I likely will not be able to purchase one until end of the year (multiple reasons). Also if it does arrive later, is the deposit that I put down refundable? Thanks for all the responses.
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Owlet, thanks ya you're right. I just looked at the Ohio laws and unless they changed anything without consent, the car was not what I ordered or the date of delivery is not what they had said then a refund can be given.
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Read this thread below. There are a couple of people there that know what they're talking about. Try to PM them, they'll probably will be able to help, as they did before.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...losed-dec.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...losed-dec.html
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I was wondering how long an order takes to arrive to the dealership? I have read multiple threads that can range from 45 days to 9 weeks. My dealer speculated for a mid June arrival (order placed end of April). Supposedly the Alabama plant is closed in May and won't start production until beginning of June (not sure if this is true, just what the dealer told me).
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Here has been my experience as well as what I've read from others:
I ordered my car on 3/28/2014. It locked 3 days later in the dealer system and was the last ML350 2WD my dealer had for 2014. I was told my production day once it went RED (locked) was 5/17/2014.
On 5/13/2014 I received text from my dealer letting me know the car just finished production 20 minutes prior to the phone call and was currently making its way to the lot for carrier loading. Yesterday, 5/19/2014, I received a phone call letting me know that the truck was leaving the factory and will arrive TOMORROW, 5/21/2014, to my dealer.
Here is my build:
149 Polar White
101 Black MB-Tex
P01 P1 Package: Driver's Side & Interior Au $3,920
R33 20" Twin 5-Spoke Wheel $750
SPC Special Order $250
U09 MB-Tex Wrapped Dashboard (SPC) $330
Y90 Black Headliner (SPC) $100
218 Rearview Camera
289 Wood/Leather Steering Wheel $590
319 319 Lighting Package: Bi-Xenon Headlamps $1,390
729 Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim $160
810 harman/kardon® LOGIC7® Surround Sound Sy $850
846 Brushed Aluminum Running Boards $670
876 Multi-color ambient lighting w/ Illumina $310
889 KEYLESS-GO® $650
SUBTOTAL $57,760
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
TOTAL $58,685
Another user on here had nearly the exact same build as me but in a ML550 variant and received his custom order in 5 weeks.
I do know the factory does not shut down in May... possibly June since I know my dealers allocations for 2015 models of all ML's have build dates set for early July. This probably indicates a June shut down for updates.
I ordered my car on 3/28/2014. It locked 3 days later in the dealer system and was the last ML350 2WD my dealer had for 2014. I was told my production day once it went RED (locked) was 5/17/2014.
On 5/13/2014 I received text from my dealer letting me know the car just finished production 20 minutes prior to the phone call and was currently making its way to the lot for carrier loading. Yesterday, 5/19/2014, I received a phone call letting me know that the truck was leaving the factory and will arrive TOMORROW, 5/21/2014, to my dealer.
Here is my build:
149 Polar White
101 Black MB-Tex
P01 P1 Package: Driver's Side & Interior Au $3,920
R33 20" Twin 5-Spoke Wheel $750
SPC Special Order $250
U09 MB-Tex Wrapped Dashboard (SPC) $330
Y90 Black Headliner (SPC) $100
218 Rearview Camera
289 Wood/Leather Steering Wheel $590
319 319 Lighting Package: Bi-Xenon Headlamps $1,390
729 Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim $160
810 harman/kardon® LOGIC7® Surround Sound Sy $850
846 Brushed Aluminum Running Boards $670
876 Multi-color ambient lighting w/ Illumina $310
889 KEYLESS-GO® $650
SUBTOTAL $57,760
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
TOTAL $58,685
Another user on here had nearly the exact same build as me but in a ML550 variant and received his custom order in 5 weeks.
I do know the factory does not shut down in May... possibly June since I know my dealers allocations for 2015 models of all ML's have build dates set for early July. This probably indicates a June shut down for updates.
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So there's another confirmation they'll keep working in May. You'll get your car, Thatiteballa!
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Thanks PureNick for the information. Not sure why the dealer told me the factory was shut down in May, but based off your timing I should have it around June 17th. I have a similar build as yours except with driving and parking assist, and 4matic. I really hope it works out similar to your timing, would be great.
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Thanks PureNick for the information. Not sure why the dealer told me the factory was shut down in May, but based off your timing I should have it around June 17th. I have a similar build as yours except with driving and parking assist, and 4matic. I really hope it works out similar to your timing, would be great.
Luckily, that wasn't the case and it appears the user I mentioned before with the ML550 didn't have an issue either.
With that said, you should be getting yours very soon. Transit I'm finding out is a ***** of a wait... you know it's built you just have no clue how long it'll take for a truck to pick it up and bring it to your dealership.
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A Mercedes dealer can give you a PO# - confirm exact build configuration - and give you scheduled production date - all that information is quite easy/clear from the NetStar system.
At the moment production is on schedule +/- 1-2 days.. smooth actaully.
At the moment production is on schedule +/- 1-2 days.. smooth actaully.
