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Does anyone know if MB has vechical production tracking on the web like BMW?
-Erich
No thanks to MB.
for the MB dealers to charge MSRP as long as possible. It really is simple supply and demand. For more amusement, go to the MDX forum where they are griping about dealers forcing them to pay *over* MSRP or charging MSRP and forcing you to buy their $2-3K "value" package of accessories that are mandatory for purchase... At least MB dealers have more class than that.
As for the C Class, demand will exceed supply until enough cars are put into the hands of the early "must have it now" folks. Be thankful they aren't selling for over MSRP. It will be interesting to see what happens after this initial demand bubble is popped, will MBUSA simply import less cars to keep the MSRP price? I think this is likely to happen, they won't just flood the dealer lots with uncommitted cars and let them cut each other's throats on price, they value their dealer network too much to do this (probably a good move from their standpoint, bad for us as customers). So unless a customer for an allocated car backs out (which many posters here have reported), you can't get much of a discount from MSRP. They will probably be able to stick with this even if demand slows due to the economy, supply chain mgmt is such these days that they know exactly how many cars the factory should be cranking out, and if they have to slow production they will.
As to MotorVision, today I caught it (wife and son are in Germany to see family, therefore the remote is all mine ), and the Lorinser CLK really made an impression!!! Did you notice that one time when the ESP light flashed like crazy, it looked as if the driver had fun...
If he really had problems getting the CL55 around the road course appropriately, may be he shouldn't have turned the ESP off!!! Amazing what such a big and heavy car can do - Porsche-killer it ain't, but it was not conceived as one IMHO.
Tarik
Miki
My car was spotted from last weekend's rain and I needed a quick fix.
I lightly dusted the car with the California Duster to remove loose particles that might scratch and applied the Klasse. It was quick, easy, and the car looks amazing.
Is Klasse used in addition to the two or more times a year waxings, do you think, or is it used instead of the wax, or in between waxings?
Miki
insofar as prestiges negotiating position on lease..price etc.. its all business.. theyre there to make as much money as they can whether its from vehichle price,, or if its an mb lease.. but if..after negotiating ..you can't get the best deal from your salesman.. by all means walk!
but you cant blame any business for not letting these cars out the door without maximizing profits!. its their job!ours is to find the best deal.
the car and don't think straight and get suckered into paying full list. If you have the patience, you can make a good deal. I don't think anyone should be ashamed if they paid MSRP. Enjoy your C's!! Oh... one last thing... my dealer got a CLK55 in and gave my friend the option of buying it. Within two days it was sold... so much for the BAD ECONOMY.
As far as the market goes anyone who can afford a
55 could always afford it. I am talking about the entry level luxo cars, 320, 240 that compete against much less expensive cars.
When is the last time an E55 sold for MSRP and stayed at the dealership as long as they have. This is what I mean about wake up. The signs are all around you what a pit the economy is in. Sep.
for luxo. cars. Take advantage of it or go in the hole.
The comment about the optioned car having more profit is ridiculous. Of course the amount of the profit will be more but the percentage is the same from a strippy on up.
Sorry for the rant, but constant grousing about money is so low class.
Bubba
AFTER 24 HOURS THE WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ON
HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM?
"Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported record-breaking year-end sales of 205,614 in 2000 -- setting an all time record for MBUSA. The 2000 sales volume is the highest in the company's history and represents an 8.5 percent increase over the last year's previous high of 189,437 vehicles sold in the U.S. in 1999.
'Sales for the year were led by the award-winning M-Class sport utility vehicle, which recorded its highest year with 52,764 vehicles sold. E-Class sales trailed closely behind with 49,592 sold.
'A significant portion of the 2000 volume came from the all new C-Class -- the C240 and C320 -- which went on sale in September. The C-class model line increased 16% to 34,600, and is expected to play an even stronger role with the upcoming debuts of the coupe and wagon models. At the high end, the S-class also achieved a record-breaking year, as did the CL-Class, the CLK family of coupes and cabriolets and SLK roadsters.
'At W.I. Simonson, the year 2000 saw a record 1,172 new Mercedes-Benz sold. Of those, 261 were M-Class, 270 E-Class, 236 C-Class and 169 S-Class."
Who was that that said there is nothing wrong with the economy? Are you nuts? Do you get out much? Read the paper? Listen to the radio? Watch TV?
"you know it dont come easy"
zmeenow
Any similiar experiences?
Any suggestions on what she can try?
Otherwise she loves it.
hey guys and girls... its just a car... buy what ya want,at a price you can live with.. enjoy life!.. its too short to argue over piddling little things .like this!
is the stock market taking a hit? you bet.. are 27 yr old newbie yuppies that got used to making 100+ grand finding out that what goes up.... yada yada yada.... i know it hurts.. but the entire economy isnt co dependant on hi tech.. thank god!
we got thru the 70's and 80's .. we ll survive this blip too... the sky ISNT falling chicken little
Sure if you have paid less than MSRP. Great!!! What else do you want! If you had to or are going to pay the MSRP, that's what you get for "I gotta have that" factor.
Let's try to talk about more about the car itself and put aside money matter as Bubba has said.
Anyway... my point is STOP ATTACKING ON EACH OTHER WITH A FULL OF EMOTIONS.
by the way, what happen to the Owner's Chat?
I clicked on around 9:30 PM ET... The link says it's been closed. Hmmm... maybe I was too late to join the chat session.
Bubba
This car is tighter and more solid than anything i test drove.
another thought.. all these discounted cars..or those having rebates... it LOWERS the resale value later on!!!!either way.....take it in the front... or get it back at the end.... all the same(no off color comments from the peanut gallery please!)
Does anyone here besides me and C320 follow the stock market? Anyone who paids full price for a vehicle needs their head examine, especially in this slowing economy. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise. In life, EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE.
I am confident that MB is starting to feel the pinch (order cancellations, bloated inventory, low monthly lease, and etc). I do notice that MB has been aggressive in advertising their vehicles lately. Coincidence? For anyone who is interested in MB, you'll get some heavy discounting by next month. Be patient. A penny save is a penny earn.
http://www.comfortliving.com/obus.htm
Miki
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