W205 C-Class Lead time
W205 C-Class Lead time
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Muzzer79

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12,734 posts

211 months

Monday 8th June 2015
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Hi

I'm considering ordering a new C-Class through work as a company car.

However, I have heard several stories regarding cars taking months and months to arrive.

Does anyone know the lead time for a fairly basic spec C220?

A colleague's took nearly 6 months, but that was ordered early this year.

Has anyone ordered recently and been given an expected delivery date?

acce1arator

3 posts

131 months

Monday 8th June 2015
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Muzzer,

I ordered a C300 bluetec hybrid on 18th December. The car is being delivered this Friday. Just shy of 6 months.

I went for a sport model with the premium pack.

Andy

Muzzer79

Original Poster:

12,734 posts

211 months

Monday 8th June 2015
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acce1arator said:
Muzzer,

I ordered a C300 bluetec hybrid on 18th December. The car is being delivered this Friday. Just shy of 6 months.

I went for a sport model with the premium pack.

Andy
Stone me, that's a pain...

Could be in for a long wait then!

romeogolf

2,112 posts

143 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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I ordered a C220 Sport, no options except metallic paint, on 9th May.

They've told me it's got an end of June build date and delivery should be "late July". I'm expecting it to be delayed until early August.

Muzzer79

Original Poster:

12,734 posts

211 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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romeogolf said:
I ordered a C220 Sport, no options except metallic paint, on 9th May.

They've told me it's got an end of June build date and delivery should be "late July". I'm expecting it to be delayed until early August.
Hmmm, that's a bit more promising. Perhaps it's the more high end models and factory stuff that takes ages...

Thanks for the info

Surfr

634 posts

219 months

Tuesday 9th June 2015
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I took advantage of one which was in the system already. A palladium petrol c200 AMG premium plus. It's spec was locked in already and I put a deposit down mid March and took delivery 2 weeks ago. Love the car. You'll not regret the wait.

68sebring

96 posts

219 months

Wednesday 10th June 2015
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I ordered my C300 Hybrid AMG Line Premium Plus end of Feb and it should have arrived today so waiting for a call from the dealer smile

OldSkoolRS

7,085 posts

203 months

Saturday 13th June 2015
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I ordered a C220 AMG line Auto estate with leather, 'seat comfort package' and Burmester sound upgrades in early February as a company car. I was told then that it would be a May build date for delivery late June, which then slipped to early July. It turns out we'll be on holiday when it's due to arrive, so I probably won't get it until late July, so five months from order (ignoring my holiday delay)

I did think it might be the colour (Paladium silver) as someone else ordered one on AVForums and was told long lead time for Paladium silver, but 3-4 weeks for Irdium silver (or something similar). I wasn't particularly bothered about the colour (our company car website blocks certain colours anyway leaving little else but shades of grey mettalic or solid white or black), so if I'd be told I would have changed the colour choice for a shorter lead time.

On the bright side it gives me something to look forward to after my holiday. smile

Surfr

634 posts

219 months

Saturday 13th June 2015
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I haven't heard anything about colours being a problem but I know the 360degree camera was an issue for a lot of people.

XRS

143 posts

214 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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I believe saloons have a longer lead time as they are built in South Africa, whereas estates are built in Europe.

craigjm

20,638 posts

224 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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XRS said:
I believe saloons have a longer lead time as they are built in South Africa, whereas estates are built in Europe.
Saloons are built in south africa and the estates and AMG's of all kinds are built in Germany which is why there are more designo options etc on the german cars

Pugland53

574 posts

194 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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I ordered a C250 AMG Line Estate with premium plus pack at the beginning of March. It is due into the dealership tomorrow.

acce1arator

3 posts

131 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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I finally picked mine up on Friday. Very impressed so far.

68sebring

96 posts

219 months

Wednesday 17th June 2015
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Mines just been bumped a month frown

jonny996

2,700 posts

241 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
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I ordered my C200(Petrol)Auto AMG line estate on Jan 12th & picked it up Jan 30th. I was not bothered what colour it was & Mercedes had a spare silver available. Result.

romeogolf

2,112 posts

143 months

Friday 19th June 2015
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romeogolf said:
I ordered a C220 Sport, no options except metallic paint, on 9th May.

They've told me it's got an end of June build date and delivery should be "late July". I'm expecting it to be delayed until early August.
I take it back. Updated lead time is "late September".

OldSkoolRS

7,085 posts

203 months

Thursday 24th September 2015
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Just to feedback to this thread, my C220 AMG line estate was ordered in February and I had it delivered today, so over 7 months after the order was placed. The guy who delivered it guessed that it would have been ordered 6 months ago as many that he has delivered recently have been.

On plus side it's everything I hoped it would be, so it was worth the wait. smile