SL/R230: May Have To Wait A Little for My 06
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May Have To Wait A Little for My 06
My 06 SL600 is supposed to arrive on the 23rd of June. The dealer says the car may be held at the port until the release date for the SL's which is sometime in July.
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Not that it matters, but don't you have an 05 sl600 why are you getting another one
Great car regardless wish I could afford one some day!
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2002 BMW 745Li Black/beige, 2006 SL600 Capri Blue/Black still on order
Originally Posted by StephenK
My 06 SL600 is supposed to arrive on the 23rd of June. The dealer says the car may be held at the port until the release date for the SL's which is sometime in July.
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Originally Posted by RadSteve
All I can say to that is No F*&%ing way. I paid for mine, and i want it when it arrives. I ordered it in December! They will have to pay me rental to keep it from me, as far as I'm concerned.
Your out west ask your dealer what the release date is officially for the SL's
All the ones around me are closed.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
Your out west ask your dealer what the release date is officially for the SL's
All the ones around me are closed.
All the ones around me are closed.
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Originally Posted by StephenK
Your out west ask your dealer what the release date is officially for the SL's
All the ones around me are closed.
All the ones around me are closed.
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I am going to try to find out too
I am going to try to find out on Saturday.
The new car sales manager told me today he was going to call their rep and see if they could get the car released. We shall see!!!
The new car sales manager told me today he was going to call their rep and see if they could get the car released. We shall see!!!
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Originally Posted by StephenK
I am going to try to find out on Saturday.
The new car sales manager told me today he was going to call their rep and see if they could get the car released. We shall see!!!
The new car sales manager told me today he was going to call their rep and see if they could get the car released. We shall see!!!
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Originally Posted by RadSteve
I think that should work. I mean it's not like you're going to turn around and ebay it for more.
If there is a problem with release dates and I really don't think there will be...the person to speak to from Mercedes in our area is Matt Barin. Your dealer will know how to get in touch with him.
Just so you know, you NEVER get the truth about the cars from the VPC. Last year when I ordered mine and it arrived in June they wouldn't release the car to me. Told me they didn't have a telephone bracket that was needed for the car. A few months later you may recall the media released the information about the worldwide recall. They had a recall on my car but wouldn't tell me the truth and made up some bull about a telephone bracket on back order. I knew at the time this was not true because I went to the dealer and found out that there were over 2000 telephone brackets in the country. They don't lie very well either.
None the less, I don't think you are going to have a problem and your shinny new baby should be in your driveway very soon after the 26th.
Good luck to both you and StephenK. Don't forget to post pictures!
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Steve,
If there is a problem with release dates and I really don't think there will be...the person to speak to from Mercedes in our area is Matt Barin. Your dealer will know how to get in touch with him.
Just so you know, you NEVER get the truth about the cars from the VPC. Last year when I ordered mine and it arrived in June they wouldn't release the car to me. Told me they didn't have a telephone bracket that was needed for the car. A few months later you may recall the media released the information about the worldwide recall. They had a recall on my car but wouldn't tell me the truth and made up some bull about a telephone bracket on back order. I knew at the time this was not true because I went to the dealer and found out that there were over 2000 telephone brackets in the country. They don't lie very well either.
None the less, I don't think you are going to have a problem and your shinny new baby should be in your driveway very soon after the 26th.
Good luck to both you and StephenK. Don't forget to post pictures!
Matthew
If there is a problem with release dates and I really don't think there will be...the person to speak to from Mercedes in our area is Matt Barin. Your dealer will know how to get in touch with him.
Just so you know, you NEVER get the truth about the cars from the VPC. Last year when I ordered mine and it arrived in June they wouldn't release the car to me. Told me they didn't have a telephone bracket that was needed for the car. A few months later you may recall the media released the information about the worldwide recall. They had a recall on my car but wouldn't tell me the truth and made up some bull about a telephone bracket on back order. I knew at the time this was not true because I went to the dealer and found out that there were over 2000 telephone brackets in the country. They don't lie very well either.
None the less, I don't think you are going to have a problem and your shinny new baby should be in your driveway very soon after the 26th.
Good luck to both you and StephenK. Don't forget to post pictures!
Matthew
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2002 BMW 745Li Black/beige, 2006 SL600 Capri Blue/Black still on order
Originally Posted by StephenK
Should we place a friendly wager who will get theirs first???
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Originally Posted by RadSteve
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Remember, the boat has 6 levels. They empty two levels a day. Depending if you are on the 1st or 6th level there could be a difference in as much as three days. The cars come off in reverse order of loading. First on, last off.
So, the race continues. We will see.
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There is some slight possibility that they may hold up east coast cars until west coast cars arrive so they are released at the same time. That is what I believe the issue is rather than a "release date"
The only time release dates apply usually is when there is a big model change like with the SL in 2003.
Good luck to you both. Very exciting times.
Matthew
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