Not great to see these supply delays. Not sure if this related to supply capacity or sourcing issues.
It appears that the facelift is successful in terms of orders as the S-Class factory in Sindelfingen is moving to 2 shifts (something they stopped in 2024). While not a direct indicator for the US pricing, the facelift model prices in Europe have increased by 1.9-5.2% (5,2% for the S580). We'll have to see how these tariff games play out for the US pricing.
Not great to see these supply delays. Not sure if this related to supply capacity or sourcing issues.
It appears that the facelift is successful in terms of orders as the S-Class factory in Sindelfingen is moving to 2 shifts (something they stopped in 2024). While not a direct indicator for the US pricing, the facelift model prices in Europe have increased by 1.9-5.2% (5,2% for the S580). We'll have to see how these tariff games play out for the US pricing.
Well, this is good news for sure. I want them to have lots of practice before they get to my car in August.
By the way, in the end, I changed the interior wood from H38 to H17. I realize this may not be a popular decision, but I really thought it looked better.
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how did you get pics of your actual build? i asked my dealer to get me a full copy w pics (NOT the spec sheet) and he said it can't be done. Or he doesnt know how to do it?
There's a primary and secondary status. The primary status was self-explanatory- LF03 Factory Order Confirmed.
the secondary status wasn't as clear -
SA01 Allocated (without end cust) what's that bit?
Also my dealer is in Virginia and I thought the car would go to Baltimore. But the sheet says VPC Brunswick which is hundreds of miles further away.
how did you get pics of your actual build? i asked my dealer to get me a full copy w pics (NOT the spec sheet) and he said it can't be done. Or he doesnt know how to do it?
I pulled these off the German configurator, which has the 2027 car showing.
There's a primary and secondary status. The primary status was self-explanatory- LF03 Factory Order Confirmed.
the secondary status wasn't as clear -
SA01 Allocated (without end cust) what's that bit?
Also my dealer is in Virginia and I thought the car would go to Baltimore. But the sheet says VPC Brunswick which is hundreds of miles further away.
On the Netstar Ordering System there is a place to put the customer's name when the car is assigned to them. Allocated without end cust I believe is as a result of not putting an end customer name on Netstar. You want them to allocate this PO to you. You also want to make sure they have put a P1 Priority on the car which will also help it along. The P1 is reserved for cars that are pre-sold to customers.
If the dealership is actually closer to the other VPC in Baltimore, you should be able to ask to have it moved to that VPC.
Here is a picture of the Netstar area that needs to be completed.
Mine isn’t as fancy as Lovin’s, but some of us have limited budgets. I’ve already had a w223, so I went with the AMG package just to get the different steering wheel. I wanted 20” wheels but had too many blow-outs even with the old 19’s… although the blow-outs stopped once I got rid of those terrible OEM run-flats.
I finally pulled the trigger after seeing the exclusive leather delays. My dealer had a June build available.
Mine isn’t as fancy as Lovin’s, but some of us have limited budgets. I’ve already had a w223, so I went with the AMG package just to get the different steering wheel. I wanted 20” wheels but had too many blow-outs even with the old 19’s… although the blow-outs stopped once I got rid of those terrible OEM run-flats.
I finally pulled the trigger after seeing the exclusive leather delays. My dealer had a June build available.
Great color combination. Enjoy and congratulations!
Mine isn’t as fancy as Lovin’s, but some of us have limited budgets. I’ve already had a w223, so I went with the AMG package just to get the different steering wheel. I wanted 20” wheels but had too many blow-outs even with the old 19’s… although the blow-outs stopped once I got rid of those terrible OEM run-flats.
I finally pulled the trigger after seeing the exclusive leather delays. My dealer had a June build available.
I believe there is an inconsistency in your order with the R66 code which I think is the Run Flat tires, unless I am not understanding the R66 code.
I ditched the run-flats on my old w223.
I'm told there is no option to select tires when ordering, so yes, I assume the new car will arrive with run-flats.
Once it comes in, I'll look up reviews of whatever tire it is, and then decide to keep or replace them.
I ditched the run-flats on my old w223.
I'm told there is no option to select tires when ordering, so yes, I assume the new car will arrive with run-flats.
Once it comes in, I'll look up reviews of whatever tire it is, and then decide to keep or replace them.
In the Dealer order guide, it says the tires you picked are not Run Flats but then your build says they are.
The new DOG specifically tells you which tires come with which wheels and your wheels are not supposed to have run flats so I think the R66 code is an error, or the DOG is in error.
Interesting... I don't think any W223 has room even for a small spare, so I'm assuming they're all coming with run-flats, even though it doesn't say that in the DOG?
My old one (with 19") came with just R02 on the sticker, but they were run-flats.
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