How do I Track my 2009 B from the Factory??

[Mike Tee]

The shipment that left last Thursday doesn't have ANY Turbos on it, so I guess you'll have to wait another week at least.

[jordanb]

Shoot! Where does the boat depart from? What is the port of arrival? Halifax? How long does it take to cross?

Also, does anyone know at what point in production a VIN is assigned to the care?

As for colors, please check-out the Mercedes Germany site:

http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/...models/b-class

I believe the new colors for Canada are: brown, lotus blue and mountain grey.

17.5" wheels standard, as are bluetooth, etc.

[chinchillables]

Originally Posted by BeeClass

If the 2009 is cheaper, then you insist on the cheaper price - or walk away from the deal.

a man with sense.

[Mike Tee]

Bremerhaven to Halifax!

[kdbcom]

Found the colour now, Jordan, thanks. It's diferent but I wonder wether one would get a bit bored with it after a time. Car dealers have certain colours they dread having in stock they don't seem keen on dark blues 'Doom Blues' they call them over here. I just have an idea that brown may eventually be felt that way.

[jordanb]

Just checked online and my B has started its journey across the Atlantic. Looks like it was loaded onto the boat on July 3.

Would anyone know typical time from Germany to Halifax, Canada on a cargo ship? How long does it take MB to land their autos in Canada and get them to an Ontario dealership?

Thanks again Mike for the link to the cargo company!

[jordanb]

Originally Posted by kdbcom

Found the colour now, Jordan, thanks. It's diferent but I wonder wether one would get a bit bored with it after a time. Car dealers have certain colours they dread having in stock they don't seem keen on dark blues 'Doom Blues' they call them over here. I just have an idea that brown may eventually be felt that way.

You are probably right. I saw an E-Class in Mountain Grey today and it looked terrific.

[Mike Tee]

The ship that left on the 3rd will arrive in Halifax on the 15th! From there to Ontario delivery, maybe 2 weeks?

Congrats!

[brad_r]

Originally Posted by jordanb

Just checked online and my B has started its journey across the Atlantic. Looks like it was loaded onto the boat on July 3.

Would anyone know typical time from Germany to Halifax, Canada on a cargo ship? How long does it take MB to land their autos in Canada and get them to an Ontario dealership?

Thanks again Mike for the link to the cargo company!

Hey Jordan - If you really want to get specific, click on the "voyage" hyperlink once you've used Mike's URL to track your car's VIN... Looks like the shipment is on its way to Southhampton, UK today, and will leave there tomorrow (July 8) heading for Halifax! The ship has already been to and left ports in Sweden and Belgium! OK, I'm a geek...

[jordanb]

Thanks Brad!

Looks like my B has left Southampton and is making a "beeline" (sorry about that) to Halifax. Very excited. I'd love to get the car before the end of the month. I wonder what happens once the boat hits the Port of Halifax?

Car must clear customs and begin making its way to Ontario via rail?