Build Date

[Superted]

Hello Everyone

I am new to this so sorry if this has been answered but i could not find the answer when i did a search

I have just been given the build day for my new Merc. I have been given the dates 8th March 2010 to 22nd March 2010

If i was to collect it from the Factory when do you guys think will be the earliest it will be ready?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice

Ted

 

[renault12ts]

Welcome. What have you ordered. There is another member on here who will be collecting from the factory, i'm sure he'll be along soon.

 

[plgibson]

Hi
Im doing a factory collection in Feb
Build date is 6th Feb but will be confirmed when the chassis No is issued.
You will get a choice of three date approx ten days after build date.

 

[Superted]

Hi
Im doing a factory collection in Feb
Build date is 6th Feb but will be confirmed when the chassis No is issued.
You will get a choice of three date approx ten days after build date.

Thanks so is that how it works?! You can't choose your particular day then? I was hoping to collect it on a Wednesday and spend the rest of the week driving it home

 

[plgibson]

You should be getting initial paperwork thru soon from MB Milton Keynes.
The girl is very helpful so give her a call when you get the paperwork and explain your requirements.
Did you realise you can get 10 days cover and enjoy a more leisurely drive back.
Also if you want to take your partner you can go for a cheaper flight option that will cover both of you so that you only have to pay the extra meal in the hotel

 

[Superted]

You should be getting initial paperwork thru soon from MB Milton Keynes.
The girl is very helpful so give her a call when you get the paperwork and explain your requirements.
Did you realise you can get 10 days cover and enjoy a more leisurely drive back.
Also if you want to take your partner you can go for a cheaper flight option that will cover both of you so that you only have to pay the extra meal in the hotel

Thank you so much for this information

Yes i did here about the 10 day cover (rather than the 5 day free cover) I think i will take that up as it sounds like it isnt very expensive

Thank you for all the advice

 

[Superted]

Welcome. What have you ordered. There is another member on here who will be collecting from the factory, i'm sure he'll be along soon.

Thanks Renault - i am getting a C63!! Really cannot wait - just want the time to hurry up now

 

[NewMB]

You will love it!!

Great experience which I did back in 2006.

 

[C240Sport97]

Thanks Renault - i am getting a C63!! Really cannot wait - just want the time to hurry up now

colour, spec please

 

[Jack Wood]

Superted,

Hi, you are doing better than me! I have a C63 on order but have failed to get any speculative build date at all. I have been told "March-ish" and am pressing for a clear date.

I too am planning on a Factory collection. Might see you there.

Jack

 

[Superted]

Superted,

Hi, you are doing better than me! I have a C63 on order but have failed to get any speculative build date at all. I have been told "March-ish" and am pressing for a clear date.

I too am planning on a Factory collection. Might see you there.

Jack

That would be good!! I would hope to be told my build date either just before Christmas or just after

Jack can i ask did you find out whether we could have designo leather on the dash?

cheers

Ted

 

[Superted]

You will love it!!

Great experience which I did back in 2006.

I really cannot wait...thanks

 

[plgibson]

You should be getting initial paperwork thru soon from MB Milton Keynes.
The girl is very helpful so give her a call when you get the paperwork and explain your requirements.
Did you realise you can get 10 days cover and enjoy a more leisurely drive back.
Also if you want to take your partner you can go for a cheaper flight option that will cover both of you so that you only have to pay the extra meal in the hotel

Had phone call from MB Milton Keynes on mon 1 feb, Car is ready when would i like to go.
Asked for 17 all documents recieved by 5
Hope the snow stays away!!

 

[fuzzer]

are they fitting the car with winter tyres for you to drive back through germany?

isnt that a requirement at this time of year?

 

[Superted]

are they fitting the car with winter tyres for you to drive back through germany?

isnt that a requirement at this time of year?

I presume they will do what they need to do. I will only be in Germany for a short while as i am mainly going to be driving through France.

Interesting question though

 

[prprandall51]

I collected my car in January (2005) - no winter tyres. I never thought of that - and we drove through plenty of snow on the way home.

 

[st13phil]

FWIW, when I collected my W204 from Sindelfingen in Jan 2008 it came on Michelin Primacy HP's. I didn't drive through any snow on the way home though

 

[Palmball]

Hey Superted! I didn't see this before I got all excited and posted my own thread asking exactly the same question lol!

Freaky...as I too have just ordered a C63 AMG (these are common as muck on this forum now )!

I've been given a build date of the 30th March and have also gone for the Factory Collection option. I've been told that I'll get a letter confirming when I can collect but just wondered if anyone knew how much longer after the build I can expect to wait!

It seems you'll get yours a few weeks before me so make sure you take plenty of pics and let me know what to expect!

 

[Superted]

Hey Superted! I didn't see this before I got all excited and posted my own thread asking exactly the same question lol!

Freaky...as I too have just ordered a C63 AMG (these are common as muck on this forum now )!

I've been given a build date of the 30th March and have also gone for the Factory Collection option. I've been told that I'll get a letter confirming when I can collect but just wondered if anyone knew how much longer after the build I can expect to wait!

It seems you'll get yours a few weeks before me so make sure you take plenty of pics and let me know what to expect!

Hi Palmball

I have just replied to your thread - . All very exciting

I am impressed you got such a specific build date - i still havent got one. Still sometime in Feb it will be built i have been told - they are quite cagey

I would imagine that with yours it will be ready sometime in early May for collection

What a lovely time of year that will be!

I really am getting so excited about this whole thing now. Just counting down the days and hoping it isnt going to be much more than a month til collection date!!

You will get a letter confirming details. They are lovely people who work at the collection call centre so you will not have any problems. They seem to know more about the build than the delearship

Are you going to go for 5 day or 10 day insurance do you think?

 

[Superted]

FWIW, when I collected my W204 from Sindelfingen in Jan 2008 it came on Michelin Primacy HP's. I didn't drive through any snow on the way home though

Thanks for that