Dashcam & augmented navigation not available
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Dashcam & augmented navigation not available
Just spent a few minutes at my dealer yesterday to finalize the specs for my 22 E63s wagon (ordered Jan 2020, allocation for Sept 2020). The options for the dashcam and augmented navigation are not available anymore due to chip shortage.
I tried to see if they could throw me a bone with some complementary service, extended warranty etc but nothing was possible.
its a dog eat dog world!
I tried to see if they could throw me a bone with some complementary service, extended warranty etc but nothing was possible.
its a dog eat dog world!
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Just spent a few minutes at my dealer yesterday to finalize the specs for my 22 E63s wagon (ordered Jan 2020, allocation for Sept 2020). The options for the dashcam and augmented navigation are not available anymore due to chip shortage.
I tried to see if they could throw me a bone with some complementary service, extended warranty etc but nothing was possible.
its a dog eat dog world!
I tried to see if they could throw me a bone with some complementary service, extended warranty etc but nothing was possible.
its a dog eat dog world!
When I picked up my car, there were multiple potential buyers, willing to go +10K over MSRP. So dealers are not going to comp you nothing. That’s the reality of current Wagons. When/if it comes in, just pick it up and enjoy it.
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I know this sucks. All cars should have integrated dashcams. I could do without most all of the electronic garbage in these cars but not a dashcam. But as someone pointed out in another thread... MBs solution was only partial as it is front only. When I get mine I will get a full dash cam installed, front and rear.
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I know this sucks. All cars should have integrated dashcams. I could do without most all of the electronic garbage in these cars but not a dashcam. But as someone pointed out in another thread... MBs solution was only partial as it is front only. When I get mine I will get a full dash cam installed, front and rear.
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You would think they can easily just integrate the reverse camera into the recording. I mean the camera is already there. But to be fair, I don’t think they put in the dash cam as a CYA for drivers, but as a tool to record your track days. CYA capabilities is just a consequence.
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You would think they can easily just integrate the reverse camera into the recording. I mean the camera is already there. But to be fair, I don’t think they put in the dash cam as a CYA for drivers, but as a tool to record your track days. CYA capabilities is just a consequence.
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Picked my ride up from the dealership yesterday - service advisor indicated that their warehouse was completely empty. They only have A-classes left to sell.
Another sales rep also indicated holders of 2022 S-class allocations are getting notifications that their copies will be delivered missing significant premium features, the most common of which appears to be the massage seats.
Can you imagine buying an S-class and getting an C-class seat?
Another sales rep also indicated holders of 2022 S-class allocations are getting notifications that their copies will be delivered missing significant premium features, the most common of which appears to be the massage seats.
Can you imagine buying an S-class and getting an C-class seat?
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Gosh I must be in the minority on massaging seats. In all the cars I've had/been in with them, I turned them on once or twice, thought they were annoying/gimmicky, and never turned them on again. I guess I'll have to give them another try the next time I come across them to see what all the fuss is about!
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Gosh I must be in the minority on massaging seats. In all the cars I've had/been in with them, I turned them on once or twice, thought they were annoying/gimmicky, and never turned them on again. I guess I'll have to give them another try the next time I come across them to see what all the fuss is about!
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I want a dashcam, but am waiting a bit for the technology to move forward so I can get a discreet (small) 4k/UHD camera for a decent price. Right now it looks like Blackvue DR900 is the front runner, but it is PRICEY due to almost zero competition.
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Gosh I must be in the minority on massaging seats. In all the cars I've had/been in with them, I turned them on once or twice, thought they were annoying/gimmicky, and never turned them on again. I guess I'll have to give them another try the next time I come across them to see what all the fuss is about!