There are a very small number brand new 350 with immediate delivery on Autotrader right now. I suspect insurance cost / group goes up for 300 vs 350 vs vs 400 vs 450 vs 580 vs 53. Hopefully more options will become available including rear wheel steer in UK not just for 53 at the moment. Mercedes is considering allow direct-to-factory orders, bypassing local dealer strategy, which might increase model options for specific markets, not sure. It might be worth asking for preferred spec to be purchased by extra special order, though this may require extra special circumstance
Mercedes wants 80% of European sales to come through its direct sales model
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