E class delivery

[elpeterol]

Does anyone know what the current (new) E class delivery times are? I've been quoted anything from 8 to 20 weeks for a new car or 7-10 days for stock. Anyone know how many in "stock".

 

[The Boss]

stock positions vary.

Car has been popular but there is a surplus, hence there are good deals floating around already

 

[hawk20]

Does anyone know what the current (new) E class delivery times are? I've been quoted anything from 8 to 20 weeks for a new car or 7-10 days for stock. Anyone know how many in "stock".

My dealers allocation is sold out till late Autumn, but other dealers may have some that are not yet sold. You can sit at the computer with a salesman at your dealer and check model by model what is available. For example if you want Avantgarde 250cdi it will search for those that are in the UK nationwide; and find those cars that are on the way. The computer also shows the build dates of cars where he can alter the spec. So if he has a 250cdi which is still open to change and where the build date is, say, November 10th, then you can choose the detailed spec on that car. You really need to take the time to have a detailed chat with someone in sales. The info is there and if he knows you are a serious buyer likely to order if he finds what you want, he should sit down with you at the computer and go through what is available.

Done it with my dealer many times.

 

[C240Sport97]

have seen lots of E classes at many dealers .. but that may be because of 1 Sept being very close.

Only spotted new E twice on the road so far. Still a rare sight

 

[rlowy]

Seen very few saloons on the road quite a few coupe's though. I assume from September 1st there will be more.

 

[olivepeel]

Just ordered - given mid to end Oct

 

[hawk20]

Just ordered - given mid to end Oct

Which model did you go for and what extras?

 

[olivepeel]

220 cdi Avtg , auto, metalic, split rear seat

 

[hawk20]

220 cdi Avtg , auto, metalic, split rear seat

Good choice. The new Avantgarde spec is excellent IMO.

 

[C240Sport97]

Good choice. The new Avantgarde spec is excellent IMO.

212 is cheaper than 211 (if you ignore the 211 run out offers)

Avantgarde gets you:

1. intelligent bi-xenon light system
2. leather
3. black ash wood
4. parktronic with advance parking guidance
5. heated seats

Plus new engines too.

The more I see the 212, the more like it.

 

[elpeterol]

Thanks guys, probably looking at a 350cdi sport with command and leather in one of the two silvers. I've looked at the specs for the Jag XF Audi A6 etc and the MB looks good value.

 

[olivepeel]

I lived in belgium for a while , so I keep Mercs until the end but brought forward due scrapage. The scrapped car is 1996 that I bought new. Rust was starting now.

You might want to think about the following : In 1996 I paid £26k; in 2009 I'm paying £28k with a far better spec.

I'm a 30year fan of MB and the whole made in Germany thing .... but .. the plant in China is cheaper and higher quality. I'll change my wife's SLK in two years or so , but by then their sourcing will be Global.