Yes I’d even made my mind up on one pre reg still online. Called first and told car was onsite. Visited dealer Tuesday, asked to see the advertised MP, was kept waiting 10 mins while a debate ensued in the back office, then they told me they couldn’t find the car and would be in touch. Called them the next day, left a message for the sales team to call back. Call centre chap said there was confusion with this specific car as it actually had not yet been registered. Eventually got a call back yesterday and was told the car was sold but for technical reasons they can’t seem to remove the ad off the web.
Called another dealer (Brooklands) who were very honest and told me they have three cars that they are unable to sell until further instruction.
My guess is it’s an emissions affected car, but I must admit I prefer the straight forward answer from Brooklands rather than being led along the garden path.
In contrast I’ve been offered many Cali Ocean’s and been sent sales vids of available unregistered stock. Trouble is we want a camper now and the MP pips the Cali for us and actually comes out cheaper when specced similar.
Didn’t think it would be so difficult to buy a new Merc
